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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: October 2024

I’m Chris, a candid wedding photographer based in the Cotswolds, and I specialise in capturing real, unscripted moments. My approach is all about telling the true story of your wedding day, without forcing you into stiff, posed shots. Clients often describe me as more than just a photographer—I’m a storyteller, there to capture the love, laughter, and everything in between.

I’ve been lucky enough to work with couples who want their wedding to feel personal and unique, and that’s what I aim to reflect in every photo. I make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed so you can enjoy your day fully. From intimate moments to the big celebrations, I blend into the background and let the day unfold naturally.

Many of my clients love the little surprises I bring, like same-day framed prints, same day sneak peeks in their online gallery and appreciate the personal touch I add to the whole experience. If you're looking for a photographer who’s all about authenticity and capturing the heart of your day, I'd love to be part of your story.

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?

Pre wedding meeting Online gallery between 200+ to 600+ photographs depending on the package Digital download within 28 days 20% off prints & albums

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please try to book with Chris as soon as you have a venue booked

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, covering Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Devon, Somerset, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire & Worcestershire

What is the charge for travelling?

I dont charge for travel. If i accept your wedding, I cover that in all my packages, there are no hidden fees

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Other

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My Style is Artistically Candid. Yeah, we will do the posed shots your parents want, but the pictures you'll look back on the most will be the ones you didn't know were taken

What kind of equipment do you use?

Using Canon R6 as my main Camera, with a selection of high end professional glass to help capture the best pictures possible, I also have flash and lights and other tools to help me with the day

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, https://capturedbychris.pic-time.com/client

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

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?

My hourly rate to add on to a package is £75 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

Card payments / Bank tranfer via invoice

How do you work?

My workflow is designed to get it right in camera first, allowing me to get it right first time. Usually this will allow me to turn your images around within 2-3 weeks depending on size
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Reviews for Captured By Chris

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Phil W. Sent on 14/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Legend!

Darcie and I were so glad that we choose to go with Chris. He was friendly, easy going and we were over the moon with the photos we received.
Chris couldn’t have been more helpful & accommodating of all of our requests. This included preparation photos in two locations. Rounding up the friends and family photos bang on schedule and taking some great candid photos!
Chris clearly had a huge passion for photography and we developed a great rapport over phone calls and then into the day.
Anyone looking for a professional photographer with a friendly and funny personality I would look no further!
Kirsty
Kirsty Sent on 30/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer

Chris was the first and only photographer we met with, we really liked his photos he had online and reviews were really great and when we met him he’s such a genuine down to earth guy we decided he would be the one we choose. We definitely made the right choice, we had another pre wedding call the week before where we went through shots sent list of ideas and he tried to incorporate all of them. He made the whole process easy and posing for photos wasn’t was made to feel very comfortable and at ease and even had a laugh in some of them. Some ideas that I had seen trying to recreate them gave us some funny memories from the day. All my guests said how lovely Chris was and how at ease they all felt and our photos are perfect!! 1000% recommend Chris for any and all weddings! You won’t be disappointed!
Scott
Scott G. Sent on 15/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Chris is Awesome!

Chris was a fantastic wedding photographer - neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of a camera, and he made us feel at ease and took loads of amazing photos we’re really happy with! Chris is super friendly, all our guests thought he was great. The planning process was easy, it always felt like he had plenty of time to discuss our plans. Would highly recommend!
Sophie
Sophie T. Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing everything

Chris reached out to me first to talk through what I wanted and what he can do to fit our budget, he was very accommodating to our anxiousness and gave us so much help along the way - even finding our celebrant! On the day he showed up more than I could have asked for, not only being our photographer but fitting in like a friend and making everyone not just us comfortable.
I had some worries with how I looked during the day and Chris helped calm me down especially when the days chaos started. He took some amazing photos and the candid shots are definitely the reason to hire him as they really do capture how the day really felt.
I appreciate his work and attention to detail, he really knows how to capture you at your best!
Thank you for all the amazing pictures and memories I'm so glad we picked you!
Adele
Adele M. Sent on 30/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Photographer

Chris was fantastic throughout the whole process! We booked Chris though Hitched and he was quick to respond to messages. Before we booked Chris came out to see us which was great so we could have a chat about everything. We booked an engagement shoot as my partner isn’t particularly comfortable getting his photo taken so we wanted to get to know how Chris worked so he could feel more comfortable on the wedding day. Chris put my partner at ease and made the engagement shoot lots of fun. We are still so pleased with the results! Chris made contact in the run up to the wedding which was great and with everything getting closer it was very easy to know Chris had everything sorted as our photographer. Chris is so enthusiastic and when the wedding day came it was great to know it was all in hand. Chris went above and beyond and we absolutely love our wedding photos! He captured everything so beautifully. We even got a present on the day from Chris and sent us lots of little sneak peaks while we were waiting for photos to be completed and sent to us. We also have our own wedding blog by Chris! He really got to know us as a couple and those little touches with on the day photos, sneak peaks, the blog and his messages just kept the wedding feeling going. We highly recommend Chris! We have attached some photos but I couldn’t attach one where Chris captured a rainbow behind us so please look at his page for more photos!
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Hayley M. Sent on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer from start to finish

We booked Chris about 7 weeks before the wedding and I am so pleased we did. We had a Zoom meeting before as well as numerous texts. Everyone said how amazing he was and the way that he spots the best place for the photos and the ideas he has are fantastic. I could not be happier with the photos and the service we received professional and friendly, what a brilliant balance to have. Nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend to anyone looking for a photographer.
Lavina
Lavina R. Sent on 02/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs Lavina Jarvis

I can not recommend Chris enough as I really hate my photo taken. He put me at ease as soon as I met him and has taken so many lovely picture he was definitely the right man for us as I hardly even knew he was taking them. Everyone found him very friendly and so professional. Don't hesitate to use Chris as you would certainly not be disappointed.
Emma
Emma N. Sent on 16/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An Outstanding professional humble guy

We instantly took to Chris at the Swan hotel Wedding fair. He was charming and professional and made us feel completely at ease that he could offer us a perfect service on our wedding day.
We stayed in touch upto the day and he was always there for us with any questions we had and he also gave us some goods ideas too.
On the day, he went over and beyond to make our guests and ourselves feel so comfortable that sometimes we didn't even notice he was there. He was so professional and captured every moment of the day.
When we first go to see some photos we were blown away by how beautiful they were. Chris has given us and our friends and family memories to keep forever and we are eternally grateful to him. We would highly recommend Chris to everyone who wants to have the perfect memories of there special day .
Katerina
Katerina Sent on 16/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer, will indeed use again!

From the start Chris helped us find a suitable package for our wedding day photography. His main focus and mission was to ensure we were comfortable on the day and suggested we met up before the big day to get to know us as a couple as well as the venue surroundings for ideas on photo opportunities.
On our big day, Chris was like a friend, he was smiling and making our guests feel comfortable. He got on with everyone and all our guests has only the nicest things to say about him.
Chris had used a drone during our wedding to capture the best group photos and scenery of our venue. We got lucky on our wedding day, it rained all morning, Chris had promised me, he has the nickname lucky... what do you know, the sun came out in time for our ceremony, family photos and our special couples shoot.

In 3 weeks after our wedding, Chris worked hard to get our photos edited and make them look natural and perfect.

Thank you again Chris we absolutely love them, as well as our beautiful photo on a slate gift!
You have a natural talent and we are excited to see all your future work online!

Our love, Kat and Tabs
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Bowden-Land Sent on 24/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sensational

Chris went above and beyond on our wedding day.
Such a professional photographer, captured the best of the scenery, got all of our requests done.
Chris made our day fun when taking the photos, made us and our guests feel at ease.
Pete and I are truly over the moon with our wedding photos, the quality, angles, natural and variety that he presented to us.
We are so glad that Chris was apart of our day.
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Tracey N. Sent on 20/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Tracey & Mark

Chris was brilliant from start to finish.
Very professional made us feel relaxed on the day and never knew he was there in church.
We reccommend chris always he is brilliant you will not be dissapointed when you book.
Thank you so much chris x
Greg
Greg G. Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding Photographer!

I cannot recommend Chris highly enough!. He recently did the photography for our wedding in the Cotswolds. Every aspect of the day and what Chris did was utterly flawless; the organisation, the planning, the communication, the guest management, the creativity and most importantly, the photos! They completely exceeded our expectations, nothing needed editing, he also incorporated video, drone footage and half way through the wedding day itself he gave us some mini prints. In addition to Chris’ professionalism (which many of the guest have already mentioned), he’s a really nice guy and we had such a laugh. Thank you so much for making our special day so perfect, we will recommend you to everyone , hope to see you again! Greg & Emily
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Ceri B. Sent on 12/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

Chris, we are so grateful to you for making our memories so amazing! You truly are the best photographer ever! Right from the start you organised and directed us. We both hate having our photos taken and you put us at ease straight away. You weren’t intrusive, in fact I didn’t even notice you taking photos, you have an infectious personality and everybody loved you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts ♥️
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Adam S. Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly neighbourhood photographer

We couldn't have asked for a more talented and dedicated photographer than Chris. From the moment we met, we knew we were in good hands.

But it's not just about the pictures. Chris went above and beyond to make our wedding day stress-free. From coordinating with vendors when it all started to get a bit to much to making us feel comfortable in front of the camera, he truly became a trusted friend throughout the process. If you're in search of a photographer who not only captures moments but creates memories, look no further than Chris. We're forever grateful for the beautiful images and the incredible journey he shared with us.

- Adam and Stacey!
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Sam P. Sent on 04/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic and Flawless

Chris did a great job from start to finish, he didnt miss all of the small touches and was very thoughtful about what we wanted, he was very proffesional, but also fun, kind and caring. He responds quickly and effciently. He asks everything and more about what we wanted and needed. His prices are very reasonable too. I highly recommend him.
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