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Photographs are the perfect way to capture a moment in time and make that moment a memory you can treasure forever. Whether you are getting married to the love of your life, refreshing your image for your business, or capturing the beautiful journey of your children from bump to growing up, you need a reliable and personable photographer who can take your moments and produce the perfect shots.

Welcome to Francesca Checkley photography. As a local Buckingham photographer, I am a capturer of love. Love can come in so many forms, from an intimate wedding to a love of business or the love we have for our family. I have been helping families and individuals to capture the love on their special days since I picked up a camera. Our main passion is to perfect your day by capturing your moments through the lens of our camera and providing you with the photos you cannot wait to hang on your wall and show off on your social media.

There is something incredible about working with a client on a day they will remember forever. Capturing a love story as it unfolds, showing your beauty for the world to see or seizing those unique opportunities with your bump and family are just some of the elements of photography that we adore. Weddings are amazing and a big focus of mine as a photographer but I am here for family, for life, and all the moments that make our hearts so full of joy.

As your Buckingham photographer, there is nothing I enjoy more than providing you with a full to bursting gallery with all the moments of your day - some of which you may even be seeing for the first time. We love being your eyes for your wedding day, watching your nearest and dearest shed tears of happiness, witnessing your first dance, and capturing stolen moments between you and your newlywed. My aim at Francesca Checkley Photography is to be caring, friendly and, most importantly, put you at ease, no matter the occasion.

"Capturing the moments of the day that will wow your heart tomorrow" (anonymous)

"We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone" (Katie Thurmes)

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Your wedding day

It's hard to know if you are making the right decision when picking a photographer to capture the moments that mean the most to you. I genuinely believe that not only will you get a passionate photographer with me, but someone that will support and guide you through the experience together. For me, family comes first. That means not only capturing you and your beautiful/handsome wife or husband-to-be but making sure we get your uncle Phil laughing at your hilarious best man speech or your nanny Sylv crying as she sees you walk down the aisle. You are my main inspiration on this journey I'm on, and I absolutely love connecting with others who share the same outlook on life.

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and I aim to capture every perfect moment. Everyone's wedding is unique to them, and that's why our packages are tailored to individuals, the budgets they have to work with and what they are looking to get from a wedding photographer.

Although I am based in Buckingham, I have been known to travel the globe with beautiful couples who would like me to capture their special day. So, whether you are getting hitched in the local church or eloping to a Bali Beach, my camera and I are ready to follow you wherever you go.

"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person" (mignon Mclaughlin)

"If I had my life to live over again, next time I would find you sooner so I could love you longer" (Anonymous)

Choose your perfect package

Intimate and elopements

Sometimes, less is more. This perfectly intimate package is perfect for those couples looking for photography for half the day. Choose when you would like to start capturing your perfect day.

  • 4-hour coverage
  • View your images in an online gallery with my signature style edits

Dawn ‘til Dusk

Our most popular choice of wedding package that gives you beautiful images from the brides wedding preparation right through until your first dance together as a married couple.

  • Up to 10 hours coverage of your day
  • I will be with you from the beginning until your first dance
  • View your images in an online gallery with my signature style edits

Somewhere beyond the sea

No matter where you get married, you should be able to take your trusted photographer with you. We travel with couples all over the globe to make sure they have the perfect memories from their special day.

  • For destination weddings and elopements
  • View your images in an online gallery with my signature style edits

For a comprehensive guide to our perfect wedding packages, please get in contact and I will send you a full wedding brochure.

About

Hey Beautiful! My photography business is Francesca Checkley, but to most, I am known as Fran (unless my mother is cross with me!). I live with my family in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire but have been known to travel all over to help my clients with their perfect day. I have two amazing kiddos, one who is an angel and the other who likes to put his sisters’ dolls down the loo. I am also married! I met my husband at university. I tried to play hard to get but he swooned me by throwing stones at my window and the rest of our story together is history!

I have always loved capturing stories and love through photography. For as long as I can remember, my camera has been an extension of my arm. My experience, alongside my degree, comes from my background in producing, advertising and videography. After studying photography at University, I followed the trail of video creation, where I worked to create ads for food, fashion, corporate films and music videos. After having my daughter Olive, I finally picked up my camera again with the aim of trying to capture each moment with her that flashed before my eyes.

I would love to help capture your big day, your love that created your tiny humans, or the love of the passion you have. These milestones are the most significant moments of your life, full of intense mixed emotions, and you need a photographer who understands your love, passion, and desires. I cannot wait to be there to support you.

I specialise in Wedding photography, maternity and lifestyle, with an immense love of capturing the perfect shots on your behalf, so you don't need to worry about the little details. Nothing is more enjoyable than seeing my client's faces once they have seen the beautiful moments from their day, captured forever in the power of a photograph.

"I didn't choose photography; photography chose me" (Gerando Suten)

"A photograph is the pause button of life" (Anonymous)

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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?

Half day coverage £800 Dawn to Dusk 10 hour coverage - £1500 Please get in touch for a detailed wedding brochure!

How far in advance should I contact you?

You can contact me whenever you wish. I usually open my calendar 1 year in advance

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, happy to travel wherever, my local areas are below; Buckinghamshire Warwickshire Northamptonshire Bedfordshire Oxfordshire Gloucestershire Berkshire London Essex

What is the charge for travelling?

Happy to discuss this depending on your requirements

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography
Other (Using my camera to change the way people think and feel! The difference a single emotionally expressive picture can make is actual magic)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Capturing the joy that is family, friend and connection create - that’s what it’s all about

What kind of equipment do you use?

I have a professional mirrorless system with prime lenses. Happy to discuss my kit in detail if requested. It's not about the camera though it's what you do with it!

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, i use PicTime

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

2 months

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?

Weddings are expensive enough! Let's discuss this if you foresee it happening

What are the forms of payment?

BACS transfer

How do you work?

It's your day and it's all about you. I'm here to capture your memories in the best way I can
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