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About

Hi, I’m Francis.

I photograph weddings in a relaxed, documentary style - focused on real moments, not performances.

I won’t ask you to pose, fake a laugh, or stare lovingly into the middle distance. I stay out of the way, capture what matters, and keep things moving when I need to.

You enjoy the day. I’ll take care of the rest.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Full-Day Coverage: From preparations to the first 5 dances. 1000+ retouched, high & low-res photos (no watermarks/copyright) delivered in 6 weeks via online gallery. Includes 100 previews in 24 hrs

How far in advance should I contact you?

Bookings usually require 6 months' notice. If closer, one month minimum is ideal, but contact me to check my availability!

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, all over Scotland

What is the charge for travelling?

Will charge after 50 miles from Glasgow

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital
Analogue

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My look is natural, real, laid back but cinematic

What kind of equipment do you use?

Canon

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pic-time

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?

£250 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer

How do you work?

I work on my own but if you wish to have a second shooter then that would be £300

Reviews for Francis J Smith Photography

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Karen Sent on 08/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Francis a fantastic choice for your big day

Francis was a fantastic choice for our photographer, we got all the photos we wanted plus many more we were not expecting and did not know that they had been taken, when we got out photos it reminded us of our great day. Our wedding was delayed for 2 years and we are based in Australia, so all our correspondence was via email, which Francis responded to quickly.
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Steve Sent on 08/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photographer

We hired Francis as our wedding photographer, originally in 2020 but it had to be postponed twice because of covid. Francis was very flexible and accommodating, and when our special day finally came around Francis worked so hard to capture everything in a wonderful collection of photographs.

I would recommend Francis to everybody.
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Clare Sent on 27/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional

Francis has been brilliant start to finish. He’s been reliable, easy to reach, patient and delivered real quality work. We had a brilliant day, he helped us feel relaxed and gave us time to enjoy our photo on the day. The final images are amazing. Thanks again Francis!
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Natalie Sent on 20/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer!

Francis was an amazing addition to our wedding day! He was so flexible when we had a number of date changes, and we were so happy with our final photos. Photos were given in a quick turnaround too which was amazing!
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Fiona Sent on 19/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer

Francis covered our wedding fairly last minute after our original photographer was unwell. He made us feel so comfortable right away, getting in contact to check our timeline for the day and any particular shots we were hoping for aside from the usual! You could see his attention to detail throughout the day and we had so many beautiful candid shots that we didn't even realise were happening alongside our posed ones.
He also kept in contact after the wedding with updates on our album, with a very good turnaround time.
We would recommend him to anyone and have already had a couple of friends ask for his details!
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