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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: May 2025

Based in Hessle, England, Alex Bates Photography captures weddings throughout the East Riding of Yorkshire and across the UK. Alex Bates brings a laid back and documentary-style approach to wedding photography. The moments he captures are completely natural and guests often don't know he's taking photos of them. Even Alex's portrait sessions are relaxed and have minimal posing, ensuring that you will feel comfortable in front of the camera, capturing images that really show you both as your natural selves.

Services Offered

Alex Bates Photography offers both half-day and all-day wedding packages. The all-day service comes with coverage of your occasion from start to finish, from the morning preparations to the late night dancing. This package also includes a minimum of 500 images, all of which are individually edited and delivered in a private, password-protected gallery.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

All day is a minimum of 500 individually edited photos, delivered in a private, password protected online gallery

How far in advance should I contact you?

Whenever you want to start your planning!

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, all of the UK

What is the charge for travelling?

Within 80 miles, nothing. Further afield can be discussed

What style of photos do you take?

Photo journalism
Other

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I like to shoot the day as it happens, following the laughter and events that occur naturally

What kind of equipment do you use?

Mirrorless cameras. Two, one on each hip. I use prime lenses, mainly 35mm and an 85mm which allow me to capture your wedding with two distinct viewpoints. I carry a number of lenses to get what I need

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pixiset

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

2 months

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Discussed prior to the wedding day

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer

How do you work?

Laid back, natural approach

Served in

East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire

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Reviews for Alex Bates Photography

Sheri
Sheri Sent on 13/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Alex is unique, fun, professional and goes the extra mile for outstanding photos!

I had seen some of Alex's work and visited his website. I loved the vibe and the humour so I contacted without even looking for anyone else. We just knew he was the photographer for us.

Alex got back in contact very promptly with the same professional humour which really put us at ease from the get go.

We met in person to discuss the wedding photography, our vision and to get to know each other initially. Alex is very polite and understanding but also has a very personable, as a couple it felt as if we had always known him which made the whole process super easy.

He provided us with all the information we needed and kept us fully in the loop with updates, a Pinterest page and a questionnaire to ensure our vision was fulfilled.

We got married in London and Alex came with us to many locations across London. It was the height of summer but he was so unbelievably professional and required a level of patience not many would have but he made us feel totally at ease the whole time. Out of the norm, Alex understood our vision and captured the whole day in such a unique way. Not just photos of us and the family but he told a story in the photos which has been a really fun edition.

Alex is also excellent with children which was a must for us. Not only that but he was great with all the family everyone loved having him there including the children, he felt like part of our day not just a photographer which made it relaxing and just gave a fantastic vibe to the whole day.

We couldn't recommend Alex anymore! It's an absolute must that you book him, you wholeheartedly will not be disappointed. Nothing seems out the realms of possibility and he truly goes that extra mile for you!

Thankyou so much from both of us Alex for being outstanding, you made our day awesome!
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars will never be enough!

I count myself incredibly lucky to have landed Alex as my wedding photographer at such short notice and from the moment I spoke to him in our initial conversation I knew we were in good hands. He was not only entirely professional, highly skilled and talented but most importantly, fitted into our day perfectly. Our wedding party was quite informal compared to many weddings these days however he still managed to capture an amazing selection of images which we will treasure forever. If you want stuffy and boring he's not your guy, instead book him if you want to enjoy your wedding day and have fun with the photos!
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Lucy Sent on 13/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photographer 10/10 recommend

We met Alex at a friends wedding in Yorkshire. He was so fun to be around at the day itself and their photos were absolutely beautiful so we knew we’d love to have him shoot our wedding the following year. He was so easy to work with, very relaxed and reliable when it came to organisation. For our actual wedding he just slotted right in, alongside a second shooter he brought with him who was also excellent. Alex is a funny and personable guy so we genuinely loved having him as part of our day, and afterwards I realised there were countless times I didn’t even notice he was there taking photos, he was very subtle and respectful and managed to capture our day perfectly. Every single photo was beautiful and we absolutely cherish them. There were particular shots I knew I wanted and he really delivered on those, but for the most part I just wanted candid shots of our day and I couldn’t have got better photos. Also a testament to him is that fact he keeps getting referred around our friendship group because now he’s been booked to shoot another couples wedding who met him at ours and loved the photos! A very talented photographer and genuinely nice guy, I can 100% recommend Alex if you’re considering him for your special day.
Millie-Rose
Millie-Rose Sent on 18/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Eye for Emotion

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. From our very first meeting and the engagement shoot, we knew we were in the best hands. He immediately made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera (something neither of us are naturally used to!!) and that confidence carried through to the wedding day.

One of the most important things for me and my husband was finding a photographer who was completely on our wavelength and would feel like an extension of the wedding party, and Alex was just that! So many of our guests commented on how he felt like a guest with a camera—he blended in so effortlessly and made everyone feel so at ease. His ability to capture the day candidly meant we were never pulled away from the moment so we now have the most beautiful, natural, and emotional photos that truly tell the story of our day.

We feel so lucky to have had Alex form such a big part of our special day!
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Lolly Sent on 31/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer!!

We honestly couldn’t be more pleased with our wedding photos. Alex’s style is perfect, capturing the wonderful moments without forcing anything.

We have had so many compliments from friends and family. Alex was just what we wanted in a photographer, great at communicating before the wedding and great company on the day, very relaxed and really got our memo! We would highly recommend Alex for anyone planning their wedding!!
Kate
Kate Sent on 30/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer, lovely guy!

Alex was a brilliant choice for our wedding last year. From consultation and initial conversations regarding what “vibe” we wanted to go for and how comfortable (or not) my husband was having his photo taken and how we got around that, to the day itself where he genuinely felt like both one of the bridal party and groomsmen gang, to throughout the special moments where we barely noticed his presence and our walk around York City to capture some city pics! We were so happy when we got our images! 😍 can’t recommend enough.
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Sophie Sent on 27/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t recommend more

Alex shot our wedding photos last June and honestly I couldn’t recommend more; after we had issues with our venue and had to change plans he was so lovely and understanding about it and allowed us to change our package to suit us so very flexible at an already stressful time for us. We love our photos so much and as a couple who hate having our photos taken Alex really put us at ease, made us laugh and gave us some really beautiful images to keep forever. He was also very personable and friendly with the guests and everyone said how impressed they were with the service! Thank you again Alex

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Rachael Sent on 24/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nailed it.

Alex was AMAZING, from start to finish. Neither of us are super confident in front of a camera, my partner (now husband!) in particular. We wanted to capture our wedding and the moments as they truly were and were keen to avoid the day feeling like a photoshoot.

We had a FaceTime with Alex and immediately felt comfortable outlining exactly what we wanted, with him providing helpful prompts to better get to know us and the dynamic of the wedding parties/guests. We have a similar sense of humour which was lovely!

Alex made everything really clear and gave me a lot of advanced warning when shot lists were needed or payments were required. On the morning of the wedding, he was really helpful, put all the bridesmaids at ease and struck the balance perfectly between capturing all the sweet moments perfectly and not being in our faces. He also helped deliver messages between the bride and groom’s parties which reduced a lot of stress!

Our photos are SO BEAUTIFUL and we’re just thrilled with them. We received hundreds of gorgeous, candid, “real” photos and the family portraits were so lovely too. It was great capturing all the photos we wanted to achieve without feeling as though we were missing the celebrations. The gallery access to the photos was super smooth, and our friends and family found it really easy to download them without the usual website obstructions.

I couldn’t recommend Alex more as a wedding photographer, wish we could do it all over again.
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 20/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous photography, tailored to our requirements

Alex was just fabulous, he really embraced our low key, relaxed wedding, and really captured the vibe of the day. He was super flexible, fitting exactly to what we were hoping for and brought artistic flair to accentuate the individual elements of the day, including some super cool shots of the band!! The resulting photographs will be truly treasured.
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Becky Sent on 13/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We are so grateful to have had Alex!

From our first video consultation right through to receiving all of our wedding photographs, Alex has been incredibly professional, guiding us through the process and he was so much fun to have with us on our big day! He made us feel so comfortable behind the camera and captured our day so beautifully. We truly feel so grateful and couldn’t be happier with our photos! Thank you Alex!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 19/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

From start to finish Alex has been amazing!

We didn’t really know what we wanted from our wedding photographer- we just knew what we didn’t want! Our wedding and venue were very informal and ‘go with the flow’ so we knew we didn’t want a really formal photographer.

We found Alex from being tagged on Instagram by another supplier we were using and instantly loved the look of his work.

Our first meeting he took the time to understand how we wanted our day to go and what was important to us.

On the actual day he was so relaxed and just fit into all aspects of the day. We had said prior to the day that we didn’t want too many posed pictures, but if the time/light etc was right, we take his expert opinion. He came and got us at ‘golden hour’ and the photos are sensational. Not just the golden hour ones- but all of them!

We literally wouldn’t change anything and would recommend Alex to anyone- he really takes the time to listen to what you want and tailor what he does!!
Karen
Karen Sent on 18/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely phenomenal

If you’re looking to hire a wedding photographer guys then honestly look no further. Alex is truly amazing and the whole process is so fluid and relaxed especially on the day. Alex ensures to get every detail to ensure he captures everything you want from your big day. He has a sense of humour and felt like part of the wedding party, he wasn’t under our feet and because we asked for all natural photos, (no posing!) we didn’t even realise he was there. When receiving our gallery (on time may I add) he’d snapped memories of the day that I never knew he had captured which brought the day back to life, exactly like it should. He even taught my 6 year old how to work a camera and gave her tips for how to shoot, she will never forget this and has come away keen to learn more. We truly can’t thank Alex enough and would recommend to any couples for the future. Thanks Alex from the bottom of our hearts. K&J x
Patti
Patti Sent on 19/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made for our wedding!

Working with Alex was the best decision we made for the whole wedding. We are absolutely in love with our photos, they have captured the day just perfectly and we’re so glad we’ll have these memories forever! Before the day Alex was great to work with, super responsive, super organised! On the day it was so good, we had so much fun working with him and it was just such a relaxed and fun vibe, he helped us to just feel natural and you wouldn’t have noticed him taking pics a lot of the time! Were just so blown away with the quality of all the pics! Everyone has a beaut pic, the atmosphere was really captured and the golden hour photos are just beautiful! We love the edited shots too, we’ve got some brilliantly edited photos as well as just lovely natural shots! Couldn’t be happier! Would 100% recommend anyone to work with Alex! Thank you so much!
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Clara Sent on 15/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend

Photographed our wedding and the pictures were amazing. They were exactly what we wanted after having discussed before hand what we were wanting out of our pictures. Such a friendly guy which is always greatly appreciated. Thank you Alex!
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Caroline Sent on 28/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend. Friendly, knowledgeable, professional.

Alex was really fun straight from the off. We met over facetime and talked about our wedding, but also got to know Alex a bit too (which is really easy to do, super easy to talk to). He was a great fit for us on the day and we have pictures that are so special to us. Alex focuses on natural shots, which is perfect and these are much better than any formal ones my parents insisted on! Having Alex around on the day was a dream and I think my brother wants to be his best pal now too. Do yourself a favour and book Alex!
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