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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: May 2024

Ben Stoney Photography is a wedding photography business operating out of Bournemouth, Dorset. Owner Ben is a seasoned photographer who brings over a decade of professional expertise to every celebration he captures. Passionate and personable, he is ready to provide you with a seamless and stress-free experience resulting in flawless photos full of love and life.

Services Offered

Ben Stoney Photography is available to provide on-location photography services to couples throughout the South of England. Creative and versatile, Ben will assist you in designing a photography package that ticks all of your boxes. His services include:

  • Engagement sessions
  • Candid style wedding day coverage
  • Wedding day portraits
  • Digital albums and online gallery
  • Albums
  • Prints

Ben says:

"My approach to photography is unobtrusive, professional, polite, thorough and inconspicuous, with a focus on capturing the moments that make the memories without disrupting the day. I love shooting traditional church weddings as well as the variety of other venues that host ceremonies, including hotels, country houses, castles, golf clubs, and more! I’m aware that each wedding is unique and everyone has their own requirements, so if you would like something specific, please don’t hesitate to ask! I’m happy to be flexible and fit with your personal preferences."

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

All packages include: Photography time and all editing time, high resolution photos beautifully edited & presented on USB Drive with no restriction on printing, sharing etc. and a private web gallery

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as you have your wedding date booked

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, south of England, although can travel further

What is the charge for travelling?

No charge within Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, West Sussex and Surrey. Otherwise depends on distance

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Other (Documentary, fun)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

When we meet, we can discuss any specific photos you want, and then on the day I will work through these alongside documenting the day as it happens in a calm, unobtrusive way

What kind of equipment do you use?

I have access to a large amount of equipment and will decide depending on the venue what's needed. I always bring 2 Nikon DSLRs, 3 portable flash lights, 3 lenses, and more

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, password-protected Online Gallery

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

Yes

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?

I depends on the package, but I will always make my pricing clear and never charge unexpected fees

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer, Paypal, Cheque, Cash

How do you work?

Calm, professional, discreet, polite and friendly

Served in

Dorset and Wiltshire

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Reviews for Ben Stoney Photography

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Rachel D. Sent on 09/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing & memory making

Ben was amazing from when we first booked with him. He explained we would get a pre wedding photo shoot, and this was arranged about 4 months prior to the big day and was used as a get to know each other. We received approximately 40 photos from this via email. Then on the big day Ben was total amazing we booked him for 8 hours and he was there a little longer due to issues with the dances, he has happy to remain until all the special dances were completed. Throughout the day Ben blended in with the guests and took the photo he needed to with been too obvious so we got some great natural shots. He listened to what we want and took those we requested.
The after care was superb also. We received the photos via email within 6 weeks edited with approximately 400 photos taken from the day., which we could share with those we wanted too. We then received a memory stick with all the photos on this was presented it’s a wooden box with a special photo on with a key ring meaning we can print all the photos from the day and save them. This was hand delivered by Ben. He is very friendly was so happy we chose him to capture our special day. Thank you Ben
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Kathryn L. Sent on 28/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer, highly recommend

We really couldn't have asked for more, Ben went above and beyond to capture every moment from our special day, even staying throughout our evening do to ensure he didn't miss a moment! He fitted in seamlessly and we have the most perfect photos that we will treasure forever. I would highly recommend him to anyone, you won't regret it!
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Sam G. Sent on 18/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning photos and brilliantly edited

Ben photographed our wedding day at Highcliffe. We were blown away at how Ben managed to catch us and all our guests and beautifully candid and natural ways, no forced formality or awkwardness. Couldn’t recommend Ben highly enough!
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Lisa K. Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service

We are really glad we chose Ben to do our photography he is so relaxed and just blended in taking photos, he listened to us and didn’t rush us about for photos we just went at our own pace

Photos uploaded are by Ben!

Thank you Ben!
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Beth Sent on 06/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wouldn’t have wanted anybody else capturing our happiest day! Thanks Ben

Ben is the best! Thank you for being with us and capturing our happiest day.

Ben worked so hard through the hottest day of the year. He with us from early in the morning until our sparkler exit. He’s an absolute pro.

The photos we got back captured exactly how we felt. The joy, happiness and the heat of the day. Ben has a talent for finding great compositions and capturing form and light.

As well as gathering the right people at the right times and ensuring we got everything on our list Ben captured little beautiful moments throughout the whole day that we might have missed and were such a pleasure to look back on.

Most importantly we loved having Ben around! He is great company and put us at ease. We did an engagement shoot that helped to get us used to being photographed which Beth was particularly nervous about but those photographs are amazing and also up on our walls.

We received the photographs in an easy to use USB format which came beautifully presented- it was lovely to open. We even have the gift box on display!

Thanks
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Luke M. Sent on 24/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ben Stoney is an amazing photographer!

We first met Ben for a pre shoot and instantly felt at ease with him. He made everything comfortable and easy from the moment we made contact. On our wedding day, you’d hardly know Ben was there because he was so subtle all day long. The photographs he produced were incredible - everyone we have shared them with have all commented on how brilliant they are. We are chuffed to bits and would use Ben again if we ever had any photography needs. You are brilliant!
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Sophie Sent on 22/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t thank Ben enough for photographing our day so perfectly!

Ben was amazing from start to finish. He knew exactly what style of photos we liked and pictured our day perfectly. Can’t thank him enough for photographing our special day so we have photos to look back on forever.
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Carrie V. Sent on 09/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond

Ben was so friendly and helpful from the very beginning! He took so much time to make sure he captured everything we asked for from guests to room decorations. We wanted a relaxed and natural style of photos and Ben was brilliant and capturing the atmosphere of the wedding. He made me feel so relaxed and comfortable and he was there to help for anything we needed and last minute requests. Our photo gallery was beautiful to look at and all our friends and family agreed what a friendly and amazing photographer Ben is! We chose the option to have our photos on a USB and the presentation of this was amazing, personalised and hand delivered! I would highly recommend Ben, he felt like more of a friend than just a photographer!
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Bethany Sent on 23/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding photgrapher

Ben did a wonderful job as our wedding photographer. From the relaxed and engaging pre-shoot a few weeks before the big day to his professional, personable and discreet work at the church and reception venue, Ben was a pleasure to deal with and we'd highly recommend him. And we're delighted with the end result too, as we have over 500 lovely photos with which to cherish the memories.
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Rosina S. Sent on 18/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, professional and amazing photos

We were lucky enough to have Ben photograph our wedding in Cornwall last year. Ben was quick to respond to initial enquiries and took time to understand our vision. On the day he made us and the guests feel extremely comfortable and I couldn’t be more happy with the final photos. Thanks again Ben!
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Gemma D. Sent on 03/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Capturing our moment in the perfect way

Ben worked flat out on our day to capture every moment; Even lying down on the floor to get the right shot! So very grateful for all the fabulous photos to help us remember the best day ever!
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Sarah E. Sent on 16/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos and wonderful service

We booked Ben ahead of our April 2020 wedding which, sadly, didn’t go ahead. He was really responsive and flexible in the the reorganisation of our day, and did a fantastic job of photographing our wedding for 15 guests. I should also say that Ben is a really nice guy and was great at putting us at ease on the day. He also included an engagement shoot for us and we love those photos just as much as our wedding ones. Highly recommend!
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Beth & Sam
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Map

69, Portland Road BH9 1NE Bournemouth (Dorset)

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