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First Light Photography offers natural wedding photography, capturing the day as it happens in the best way. With my relaxed approach, you can enjoy your wedding day to the fullest while still getting stunning photos of the best quality. I can cover everything from prep to the first dance, and you can pick my start time. I'm super friendly, and nothing is too much trouble, making your day run as smoothly as possible.

First Light Photography is a wedding photography service operating out of Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

All photos on the day are given All the best photos from the day are edited with my unique style and presented onto your own online gallery for you to view and download sd card given

How far in advance should I contact you?

as far in advanced as possible

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, somerset Dorset devon and anywhere in 3 hour drive

What is the charge for travelling?

no charge its built into my prices

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Other (Natural style with the posed group and couple shots)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

natural and blend in

What kind of equipment do you use?

canon r6 70-200mm lens 24-105mm lens

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pixiest

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 hour

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

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

£125 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

bank transfer cash on the day

How do you work?

I blend in as much as possible mostly natural shot just taking things as they happen but with posed group photos and couples portraits

Reviews for First Light Photography

Laura
Laura Sent on 29/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional from Start to Finish

Ashley was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and captured our wedding day beautifully. The photos are stunning, full of natural moments and emotion, and we'll treasure them forever. Ashley was friendly, professional, and blended seamlessly into the day, making everything feel effortless. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and would highly recommend Ashley to anyone looking for someone talented, reliable, and genuinely lovely to work with. Thank you for giving us such incredible memories!
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Bonita Sent on 28/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend Ash from First light photography enough!!!

We honestly couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer than Ash from First Light Photography. From our very first conversation, Ash was so friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to, making us feel completely relaxed in front of the camera.
On our wedding day, he went above and beyond, working tirelessly in the incredible 36°C heat without ever letting it affect his enthusiasm or professionalism. He was also so thoughtful and considerate, always being mindful of the heat and our guests mobility when organising photos, making sure everyone was comfortable and never rushed. It really showed how much he genuinely cared about making the day enjoyable for everyone, not just getting the perfect shot.

The photos are absolutely beautiful and capture every special moment so naturally. Looking through them brings back all the love, laughter, and emotion from the day, and we'll treasure them forever.

Thank you, Ash, for your incredible hard work, kindness, and dedication. If you're looking for someone who is not only exceptionally talented but also genuinely cares about you and your guests, we couldn't recommend First Light Photography highly enough. You helped make our day even more special, and we're so grateful. ❤️
Emma
Emma Sent on 23/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Emma & Martin

We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos from Ash. From the moment we met him, he was such a lovely person and made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire wedding day.

Ash was incredibly professional, friendly, and a pleasure to have around. He captured every special moment beautifully, and we absolutely love our photos. Looking through them brings back so many wonderful memories of our day.

We would highly recommend Ash to anyone looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer. Thank you for giving us photos that we will cherish forever! 😊🥰
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Juliet Sent on 12/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service, what a guy!

First of all I would like to start with thank you very much for making our special day even more amazing Ash!
Ash is an amazing photographer and very approachable, very professional whilst being laid back and going with the flow!
The amount of quality photos we have received is worth every penny! Would definitely recommend First light photography to anyone looking to get married.
Keep being you Ash you’re an amazing chap!
Thank you again from Mr and Mrs Whittingham!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 31/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer than Ash. From start to finish, Ash made us feel completely comfortable and at ease, capturing every special moment so naturally. It genuinely felt like having one of our own guests there rather than just a photographer.
The photos are absolutely beautiful, and the value for money is incredible. Ash went above and beyond throughout the day, and we are so grateful for the memories that have been captured for us to cherish forever.
We cannot recommend Ash highly enough!
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Jamielee Sent on 28/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Ash is a fantastic photographer — our wedding photos were incredible. He captured the full essence of the day so beautifully with such amazing pictures. As someone who doesn’t like being photographed, he made both us and our guests feel completely comfortable and relaxed. Thank you again — our photos are amazing!

Highly recommend first light photography you won’t be disappointed
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Martha Sent on 25/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend

Ash was absolutely amazing on our wedding day. He was very responsive in the build up to the wedding and managed to get all the shots we wanted as well as some gorgeous golden hour shots. We are so grateful to have had him there on the day.

Ontop of this Ash was able to provide us with lots of edited pictures the day after the wedding and the whole gallery within four days!

Would definitely recommend.
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Katie Sent on 16/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Day 09/05/2026

We can’t thank Ash enough. Right from booking, Ash was professional and friendly. He made us feel so at ease on our special day. The photos have turned out amazing and he has enabled us to have memories for a lifetime.

If you are thinking about booking Ash as your photographer - DO! You will not regret it!

Thank you for everything, Ash ☺️
Justine
Justine Sent on 08/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect day

From start to finish Ash was professional, friendly and nothing was to much trouble, he was a big part of making our day so special, we hardly knew he was there, thank you so much, highly recommend xx
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Claire Sent on 07/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Every photo is amazing!

From the moment we booked ash kept in contact, asking us preferences and if we wanted particular photos. Then on the day he made us feel so calm and relaxed but still managed to get so many photos in. He also gave us a great price too!
Highly recommend the photos are stunning!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 23/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Photographer!

Ash was great, really responsive, organised and made the photos flow! We got some Amazing pictures that we will cherish forever. Would highly recommend!!
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Danni Sent on 08/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible!!!

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more incredible photographer. From the moment we met, they made us feel completely at ease, which is so important on such a big day. Nothing ever felt forced everything was natural, relaxed, and genuinely captured.
Looking through our photos, we’re blown away. Every single image tells a story and brings back all the emotions from the day. They didn’t just capture how everything looked, but how it felt the little moments, the laughter, the happy tears… everything we never want to forget.
They were so professional yet so warm and friendly, blending into the day perfectly while still managing to catch every important moment. So many of our guests even commented on how lovely they were!
If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond and give you memories you’ll treasure forever, we truly couldn’t recommend them enough. Thank you for giving us something so special to look back on for the rest of our lives 🤍
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Amy Sent on 30/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

I can honestly Ash not only met my expectation but exceeded them! He made everyone in my bridal party feel so comfortable around the camera and captured moments that I didn’t realise would be an amazing memory! All my guest have complimented how lovely he was and we have had so many amazing comments on our photos! We can’t thank Ash enough for capturing all of our special day!
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Chloe Sent on 22/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs Williams

Ash was wonderful from start to finish. We got married in February at Coombe Lodge and Ash captured the day beautifully. He was quick to respond to any queries and arrived early on the day - he was calm and professional on the day and delivered our photos in no time. The photographs turned out wonderful and really captured the emotions of the day. Thank you Ash!
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Happygreenhair667 Sent on 15/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Day at Oake Manor 🤍

First Light Photography is great value for money for a wedding photographer. Ash is very polite, professional and made us feel so relaxed. We would recommend him to anyone. Our photos are lovely and he captured great natural shots.
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