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🎉 Firstly, a huge congratulations on your engagement! 🎉 I know how exciting (and let’s be honest, a little overwhelming!) wedding planning can be. So, let’s make one thing easy — choosing your photographer! I’m Bob, and my goal is simple: to capture the real, beautiful moments of your day without you ever feeling like you’re posing for a camera.

I keep things relaxed, natural, and fun, so you can focus on what matters most — enjoying your wedding with the people you love. One of my favourite client testimonials sums it up perfectly: “Having never met Bob before our wedding day, I felt like I’d gained a friend by the end of it. He made everyone feel at ease and captured our day beautifully – moments we’ll treasure forever.”

That pretty much sums up how I work. I’m there to capture it all — the big moments, the quiet ones, and everything in between. You’ll look back on your photos and see real smiles, real emotions, and real memories that take you right back to the best day of your life.

Here’s what I offer: 📸 Full-Day Wedding Photography — From morning prep to the first dance and beyond. 🎥 Photo + Video Combo — Because why not get the best of both worlds? 💬 Pre-Wedding Chats — Let’s grab a coffee (or a virtual one!) and talk all about your plans, so we’re 100% on the same page before the big day.

I’m based in the Cotswolds, but I’ll happily travel wherever your big day takes me. Whether you’re planning a big celebration or a cozy gathering, I’d love to be part of your day. Sound like we’d be a good fit? Let’s chat and see how we can make your wedding memories unforgettable. 💛

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Bride morning preparation Arrival at ceremony Photos of ceremony Couple photos Group photos Speeches Cake cut First dance Unlimited photography Selection of photos sent to couple on the day

How far in advance should I contact you?

Whenever you prefer, but be mindful to save the date before your preferred date is booked by another couple :-)

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Can you travel?

Yes, wiltshire Gloucestershire Oxfordshire Berkshire Somerset Able to travel further afield if required

What is the charge for travelling?

45p per mile if outside of a 30 mile radius of my business location

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Other (Natural Candid Relaxed)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I am experienced, relaxed and candid in my approach and have been described as making my couples incredibly relaxed on the day in my approach, style and communication

What kind of equipment do you use?

Canon EOS R5, I work with 2 cameras on the day!

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pixieset

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?

Team of Professionals

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?

This is dependent upon the event and the price that is already quoted for the day

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer or Paypal

How do you work?

I have a relaxed, personable and friendly approach to my photography. I like to fit into the wedding and all my couples past would describe the experience as having a friend at the wedding!

Reviews for Bob Dowell Wedding Photography

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Gabriella Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

You will not regret booking Bob for your wedding!!

We had Bob at our wedding in March and you will 100% not regret booking him for yours!! From the early planning to saying good bye at the end of the evening Bob was incredible! He’s incredible at what he does and has such a calming presence which was amazing throughout and his work really speaks for itself!!
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Leonie Sent on 16/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing quality photos!!

We couldn’t recommend Bob enough he is a very talented photographer! He captured every special moment of our wedding and more! Bob is very personable and made all guests feel comfortable. Turn around for photos was amazing and all great quality. With weather not on our side for the day - bob made great adjustments to ensure we still got all our requested shots. Thank you again Bob!
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Natasha Sent on 02/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding photographer

Bob was the photographer for our wedding in October. We decided to go with Bob after he photographed our friends’ wedding a couple of years before, as we really liked how approachable and friendly he was. Throughout the planning process Bob’s communication was fantastic, with our queries responded to quickly. Bob is very personable and made us feel relaxed and comfortable both in the lead up to the wedding and throughout the day. We received hundreds of photos and we are so pleased with all of them. We would definitely recommend Bob to anyone looking for a photographer.
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Simon Sent on 16/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend! Relaxed and fun photographer

We highly recommend Bob, he did an excellent job capturing our wedding day and we loved his relaxed, natural and informal style of photos! He helped us feel at ease on a busy and nerve-wracking day, kept things light with his sense of humour and made sure our guests were included. Having a mixed-culture wedding, we appreciated how flexible he was in adapting to our requests. We were also impressed by how quickly we received the photos after the day. Thank you Bob! Simon and Paula
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Dan Sent on 16/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely day

Bobby was really friendly and really professional. We had a packed day, Bobby was accommodating to fit photos in around our itinerary. He made all our guests feel relaxed. Would definitely recommend.
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Hannah Sent on 08/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An elite photographer

Thank you
We would highly recommend Bob
We had an amazing experience and are more than happy with all our wedding photos.
Bob was really professional and friendly which made us feel at ease resulting in natural photos of us just being ourselves which was exactly what we were looking. If we could give more than 5 stars we would.
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Chloe Sent on 26/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer, perfect for our big day

Bob was such a fun, chill guy who made us feel so comfortable and relaxed whilst capturing our most precious memories.
I'm very camera shy but Bob made me feel so relaxed, it felt like we just had a close friend with us!
Bob was incredible and we are enamoured with our photographs, shedding a few happy tears as we went through them.
Carmen
Carmen Sent on 30/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Photographer!

From a couple that are very awkward when having photos taken, we can't recommend Bob highly enough. He put our nerves at ease to achieve photos that we love!
All of our requests were fully met and during the day of the wedding it didn't feel like we were being dragged from pillar to post having photos done, yet the several hundred photos shared were truly fantastic.
If you are looking for a laid back but professional photographer then Bob is your man!
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Sue M. Sent on 15/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever

We can’t thank Bob enough. Neither of us like having our photos taken but Bob put us at ease and made it fun. The photos are incredible, really caught parts of the afternoon I hadn’t even noticed. Bob rang a couple of days before to go through what we wanted, was punctual and very polite. Highly recommend Bob, 5 star service.
Ellamay
Ellamay Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best supplier of our wedding!

Be prepared for endless compliments from guests if you book Bobby for your wedding. From the second he turned up he was absolutely incredible. I was feeling rather poorly in the room on the morning and had 5 screaming bridesmaids and Bobby came in and actually got me excited for the day ahead.

It was heavy rain and wind on the wedding day and he still managed to pull of the best shots. I’m very uncomfortable in front of cameras and always wondered how couples on wedding days get such lovely natural shots. Bobby had me completely at ease and it felt like just me and my husband in the moment.

Bobbys price point compared to local photographers was also incredible and for the service he provided, he should absolutely charge more, so book him in quick! 😉

We wish you the best in your business as you deserve it, thank you for filling our day with lots of laughs and chuckles! And of course some incredible shots, you captured the most important day of our lives in every way we could have wished for 🥹

Lots of love, Ellamay & Jake from Norwich ❤️
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Lisa Sent on 26/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Bob was so energetic and supportive through out our special day! We had bad weather so switched it up with ease bless him and my husband got a bit overwhelmed with photos and Bob was very supportive and flexible with this! We have amazing photos and memories to keep forever and we couldn't be more grateful for all your support and time! Lovely guy and we couldn't recommend him more if we tried!
Beth
Beth Sent on 22/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Wells

Bob was amazing from start to finish , he put us at ease throughout the day with his kind, caring and relaxed manner. Bob ensured he captured our day exactly how we wanted; he listened to our requests as well as taking a calm but professional lead to ensure the best shots!! He helped organise our guests and gave leads and suggestions to help us get the best out of our wedding photos! We absolutely loved how Bob made everyone feel so relaxed - which our guests commented on , this is definitely reflected in the photos. Thanks very much Bob for capturing beautiful natural photos , memories we will treasure forever.
Kayleigh
Kayleigh Sent on 23/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful

Bob was amazing! He met us before the wedding so we could talk through our wedding vision. It was good to meet him and be made to feel at ease right away.

On the day Bob was professional and managed to capture our day perfectly , whilst being behind the scenes , we hardly knew he was there. He even brought along his apprentice Rhys who was fab!

Bob got our highlight reel to us 2 weeks after the wedding which was a very quick turn around time! We love the reel so much , made us cry happy tears!

We would definitely reccomend Bob and felt he captured our perfect day wonderfully.
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Vikki Sent on 30/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer!

Bobby not only took beautiful photographs, he made us laugh and feel comfortable, which in my view is just as important and one probably leads to the other! He met up with us before our big day, to get to know us and what we wanted, liaised with the hotel and totally took the pressure off. Bobby even sent us a handful of photos the day after our wedding to show family and friends. They are a perfect mix of natural and posed which is what we wanted. All done at a very reasonable price! We recommend Bobby to anyone who wants to capture a special day.
Eve
Eve A. Sent on 17/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bob is the BEST!

We are blown away with our pictures from our big day! They were exactly what we were hoping for. Bob had clearly listened and took on everything we had said in the run up to our big day! And not only that Bob is so lovely! I felt like he was one of our guests! What a great guy to have around on your big day! he made the whole experience even more relaxing and fun! He was so good with our kids too which really helped with trying to get three under 5 to stand for a picture! Amazing couldn’t recommend him enough. Thanks Bob! X
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