Blooming Photography
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On Hitched.co.uk since 2026
Last update: October 2026
Blooming Photography is an experienced wedding photography business run by Ben Roberts, based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with 19 years of experience capturing weddings. Ben believes that it's your wedding day and not a photoshoot. Ben believes you should be enjoying your family, friends, food, drinks and everything you've spent so long planning — while he quietly gets on with telling the story through photographs.
With a reputation built through recommendations from previous couples and 70+ 5-star Google reviews, Blooming Photography provides personal, relaxed wedding photography for couples who want to enjoy their day rather than spend it posing for a camera.
Relaxed, natural wedding photography
Ben's approach is very much about telling the story of your wedding day naturally. Rather than spending hours taking you away from your guests, he'll be floating around, quietly photographing what's happening — the laughs, hugs, tears, reactions, friendships and all those little moments that you might not even notice until you see the photographs afterwards.
And it's not just about photographing the two of you. Your family and friends are a huge part of the story too, so Ben is constantly looking for the interactions between people. In fact, he often gets mistaken for a member of the family — which is probably a good sign that he's doing his job properly!
After 19 years and approaching a 1000 weddings, Ben knows when to step in, when to give a little direction and when to simply leave things alone and let the moment happen. The result is a collection of photographs that capture not just what your wedding looked like, but how it felt to be there.
Wedding photography packages
Every wedding is different, so Blooming Photography offers a choice of coverage rather than expecting every couple to fit into exactly the same package.
📸 Full-Day Wedding Photography – £1,695
Up to 9 hours of coverage, usually starting with bridal preparations and continuing through the ceremony, drinks reception, family photographs, speeches, evening celebrations and first dance.
This is the most popular option for couples who want the complete story of their wedding day.
📷 Half-Day Wedding Photography – from £995
Up to 5 hours of coverage, perfect if you don't need photography throughout the entire day. Coverage can be built around the parts that matter most to you — whether that's getting ready and the ceremony, or the ceremony through to the speeches and first dance.
🕐 Shorter Wedding Coverage – 3–4 hours
Ideal for smaller weddings, intimate celebrations and couples who simply want the key parts of their day photographed. Coverage can be tailored around your plans. Please get in touch.
What's included?
Whichever package you choose, you'll get the same relaxed, natural approach.
Natural & storytelling photography
Ben photographs the day as it happens, capturing genuine moments between you, your family and friends rather than creating a series of posed photographs.
Relaxed couple photographs
There will always be time for some lovely photographs of the two of you. Ben will give you a little direction when needed, but he'll keep it relaxed and won't disappear with you for hours.
Family & group photographs
Those important family photographs are absolutely included. They'll be organised and kept quick — usually around 15–20 minutes — so you can get back to your guests and enjoy the drinks reception.
Digital photographs & private gallery
Your professionally edited photographs are supplied digitally in colour and black & white, along with a private online gallery where you can view, download and share your photographs with family and friends wherever they are in the world.
❄️ Winter Wedding Special – £1,250
Getting married during the quieter winter months?
Selected winter dates are available for 9 hours of wedding photography for £1,250, usually £1,695.
That's the full Blooming Photography experience, typically covering everything from bridal preparations through to the first dance.
Need a little more time?
If your day needs additional coverage, just have a chat with Ben. He always tries to keep extra costs to a minimum and will work with you to find the most sensible option rather than simply adding unnecessary hours.
Whether you're planning a big celebration, an intimate wedding or something completely different, the idea is simple:
You enjoy your wedding. Ben gets on with telling its story.
Remember, it’s your wedding day and not a photoshoot.
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Ben was exactly what we needed and more!!
From the very beginning, Ben was incredibly prompt and helpful with communication, but it was on the wedding day that he really went above and beyond.
Ben is unbelievably organised and has this incredible ability to see things that we simply couldn’t. He had visions for photographs that we would never have thought of ourselves, and somehow turned those ideas into some of our absolute favourite images from the day.
He also has a very special talent for coordinating people without ever making it feel stressful or bossy. He knew exactly where everyone needed to be and when, kept everything moving, and somehow managed to do it all with kindness and a brilliant sense of humour.
This was particularly appreciated when it came to my husband, who was understandably feeling the pre-wedding nerves! Ben was fantastic at helping him feel relaxed, keeping his anxiety in check and generally making him laugh. He became part photographer, part organiser and part emotional support system!
And whilst Ben is absolutely brilliant at creating those big, dramatic, wow-factor photographs, what really makes his work special is his ability to notice the quiet moments too. The little looks, the laughs, the things happening in the background that you don’t even realise are happening. He captures the moments that actually feel like your wedding, as well as the spectacular ones.
He worked brilliantly with our videographer, despite having only worked together a handful of times before, and he fitted seamlessly alongside every other supplier we had. He was genuinely just such a brilliant person to have around on the day.
If you’re someone who doesn’t want to spend your wedding worrying about where you need to be for photographs, Ben is your guy. He takes that completely off your plate. He’ll come and find you when you’re needed, get the photographs he needs to get, and then let you get straight back to enjoying your wedding. That was something we were incredibly grateful for.
We couldn’t recommend Ben highly enough. We booked him because he came recommended by Kingscote Barn, but now that we’ve had the pleasure of working with him, we would recommend him to absolutely anyone.
Not one bad thing to say. He was everything we needed and more, and we’re so grateful that he was there to capture our day ❤️
Lottie and Olly
Kingscote barn 07.02.26
If we could add more stars, we would!
Having looked through his portfolio, we loved his vision and wanted the essence of our wedding to be captured very honestly and without people feeling like they had to keep posing for the camera.
Ben went above and beyond to ensure that we had the desired shots that we wanted.
Our guests were highly impressed with him and when we talk about the wedding he often comes up in conversation. He definitely played a huge part in our day and we are very grateful for all of his hard work and kindness.
Absolutely Stunning Photos and a Wonderful Experience
Ben had a real gift for blending into the background, capturing every special moment so naturally that we often forgot he was there – in the best possible way. The photos are absolutely stunning, full of emotion and beautifully composed. He truly managed to capture the spirit and joy of the day perfectly.
We’re so grateful for the memories he preserved for us and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and personable photographer. Thank you again for making our day even more special!
Mr and Mrs Wharton
A photographer that puts you at ease on your special day
He was good at directing groups of people and our guests commented how friendly yet efficient he was.
Ben isn’t only a professional photographer but also a supportive presence on the day. Calming my our nerves with his positivity, offering help when needed, giving direction (in a subtle and non-intrusive way!), making everyone feel comfortable with his good humour and warm personality.
When you hire a photographer, you are inviting someone into your day and Ben is a perfect fit. Professional, experienced, attentive and friendly. Thank you Ben for all your efforts!
Wedding in August 2025
You won’t regret booking Ben!
Somehow, he managed to be everywhere at once! He captured so many special moments throughout the day without ever feeling intrusive. Looking through our photos, we were amazed by all the little moments we'd missed ourselves.
We're so grateful for the memories he's given us and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, and genuinely lovely to have as part of your wedding day.
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Hi I'm Ben!
Friendly, approachable and fun, I dedicate time to getting to know the families involved, helping everyone feel at ease in front of the camera. My goal is to blend in, becoming part of your big day so that your photographs tell the true story of your wedding, filled with laughter, emotion and unforgettable memories.
Away from the camera, I’ve now been happily married for over 20 years, and I’m a proud parent of two wonderful children. We love travelling the world together, exploring new places, and embracing outdoor adventures—whether mountain biking, hiking, or simply enjoying the fresh air, whatever the weather.
If you’re looking for a photographer who will capture your wedding in a natural and relaxed style, while being a supportive and friendly presence throughout, I’d love to hear from you and help make your day truly memorable.
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