Martin Dabek Photography

Martin was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. No words can describe just how perfectly he fit in to our special day - all of our guests can’t stop raving about how fun and easy he was to “work” with. Thank you so much for making our experience a truly enjoyable one - the sneak peek photos are absolutely incredible.

If you’re thinking of booking Martin, don’t hesitate - he’s the best of the best!! Wish we could do it all over again - I will recommend Martin to everyone until I’m blue in the face!

We are so pleased that we chose Martin to photograph our wedding at Thornbury Castle. From the moment we met him, we felt really comfortable with him. He was so fun, relaxed and easy-going, which made such a difference on the day.

Neither of us is particularly comfortable in front of a camera, but he made everything feel really natural and easy. We never felt like we were spending the whole day posing for photographs, and he managed to get all the important moments without it ever feeling intrusive.

We absolutely love our photos. There are so many lovely little moments that we didn’t even realise he had photographed, and looking through them brings back all the emotions and memories of the day. They really feel like our wedding and not just a set of posed wedding pictures.

Our guests also commented on how relaxed and professional he was, which we thought said a lot about him. He fitted in so well and was genuinely a pleasure to have there.

He was also fantastic value for money, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with what we got. We’re so glad we chose him and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Thank you so much for helping make our day so special and for giving us photos we’ll treasure for years to come

We honestly cannot recommend Martin highly enough!

From our first conversation, he took the time to understand exactly what we wanted from our wedding photography and what was important to us. When we told him we wanted bright, colourful, fun photos, he was so enthusiastic about the idea and completely embraced our vision, which immediately gave us confidence we'd chosen the right photographer.

Martin photographed our wedding at Cripps Barn on 10th July 2026, and he was absolutely incredible from start to finish. He was with us for 12 hours, yet somehow managed to be everywhere without ever feeling intrusive. His professionalism throughout the day was exceptional, but at the same time he was so relaxed, calm and friendly that he instantly put us both at ease.

He talked us through every step of the day, making sure we always knew what was happening next. We'd given him a list of family and friendship groups we wanted photographed, and he had everything organised, letting us know exactly when each set of photos would happen so nothing felt rushed or stressful.

One thing that completely amazed us was how quickly he learnt everyone's names. I had 8 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls and we both have large families, yet he seemed to know everyone almost instantly! It made such a difference and showed just how much effort he puts into making the day run smoothly.

He blended seamlessly into the wedding and captured so many natural moments without us even noticing he was there. So many of our guests commented on how lovely he was and how comfortable he made everyone feel.

We've already received our sneak peek gallery and we are absolutely blown away. The photos are everything we hoped for and more - fun, vibrant, colourful, full of personality and beautifully varied. We've shared them with family and friends already, and so many people have told us they're the best wedding photos they've ever seen.

We also chose to have Martin film our wedding, and after seeing the photographs, we honestly cannot wait to watch the video.

Thank you, Martin, for capturing our day so perfectly. You didn't just take beautiful photographs, you helped make the whole day feel relaxed and enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for more, and we'd recommend you to absolutely anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

We were lucky to have the pleasure of hiring Martin to be our wedding photographer. He was approachable and professional throughout, but also used his years of experience to help guide us, not just through the photography process, but also the full wedding process. We would not hesitate to recommend Martin to anyone especially if seeking more of a relaxed, documentary style of wedding photography.

We had a great experience with Martin for our wedding in September - we actually had two weddings (the legal wedding and a reception / party a few days later) and Martin was our photographer for both. He was vey flexible with availability across both days, and agreed to amend the bookings a few times to make sure we were able to capture all the key moments without blowing our budget! He was really communicative and made a big effort to make us feel comfortable on the day, even asking for a list of family member names so he could address each person individually, which was lovely. The photos themselves were brilliant and we're really happy with the service we received. Thank you Martin! Sophie & Josh

Martin can be described in one word: professional. Thanks to his own, unique style, he captured all the most important moments during our ceremony in the church and at the wedding reception. As a photographer, Martin is practically unnoticeable in action, allowing him to capture extraordinary moments without intimidating the wedding guests. This is a remarkable feature worth emphasizing. In terms of budget, Martin is worth the agreed price. In terms of cooperation, he is very friendly and flexible, what allowed him to meet our expectations. The wedding photo shoot had a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. In general, cooperation with Martin is clear and structured. His drone shots and wedding clip are very cool and full of joy. We highly recommend him as a photographer! Surely you will be satisfied !

We saw an example album of Martin's work and loved it. We had a great initial contact call, and loved Martin's energy and calm, reassuring approach. Martin had worked in our venue before and was able to offer loads of recommendations on what works well in terms of locations for photos, the flow for the day, and how to get great photos without it interfering with our enjoyment of the day.

On the day Martin brought the perfect energy, hyping us up to get us laughing and smiling naturally, while also being discreet when appropriate. His posed photos and natural candid ones are all great and captured the day perfectly. We love the style of Martin's art - bold and colourful - which is how we remember the day.

We were unsure about whether to go for a second shooter, and Martin said that in our case he would actually recommend saving the money and putting it towards an album or large prints. It was really nice hearing honest advice.

Martin worked really well with outer venue and suppliers and was super responsive throughout.
His aftercare following up after our wedding with rushes, the final album, etc has been excellent.

I recommend Martin to everyone. He is an absolute gem! Thank you for capturing our wedding so beautifully!

Martin was fun, friendly and professional, and it was a pleasure to have him capture our wedding day. We love his style, and the photos we have received so far look incredible. We couldn't recommend him more.

We definitely made the right decision asking Martin to be our wedding photographer. He was amazing on the day, he blended really well with our guests even learnt some Hungarian words 😀.The sneak peak photos arrived while we were driving home which is incredible and all our photos were ready before we got back from our honeymoon! The photos are amazing, he managed to capture so many candid pictures, which are my absolute favourites. Thank you, Martin for our beautiful photos!

If you’re looking for a photographer for your wedding, we couldn’t recommend Martin enough! He took the time to get to know what we needed from the day, and made some creative suggestions whenever we felt a bit stuck. He was also fantastic at sneaking us off for our sunset photoshoot and made sure that our personalities shone through in the photos. We now have a collection that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Thank you Martin for your professional and playful approach to our big day!

I can not recommend Martin highly enough. He was fun to be round all day and made everyone feel relaxed and at ease which was very evident in the photos which were just amazing. He joined in when appropriate but was invisible during the ceremony just doing his thing. So many guests have also commented on how good he was as well. He really was a great find and I would definitely recommend to anyone without hesitation.

Martin is not only incredibly professional but also wonderfully easy-going. We had a few meetings before the wedding to discuss the details and plan the day together, and he was always extremely responsive throughout the whole process.

On the day itself, he was absolutely fantastic. I’m someone who doesn’t usually enjoy being photographed, but from the very beginning, Martin made me feel completely at ease. He captured beautiful, genuine and emotional moments that we will treasure forever.

He immediately connected with our guests and family, helping the day feel relaxed and effortless. Martin truly felt more like a guest than a photographer, and his warm personality combined with his undeniable talent made the experience exceptional.

I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

We couldn't be happier with our wedding photographer, Martin Dabek. From start to finish, he was incredibly professional and easy to work with. Martin had a natural ability to organise people for all the group shots, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Throughout the day, he seamlessly blended into the background, capturing candid moments and everything he thought would make a great shot. No prompting was needed; Martin knew exactly what he was doing! His friendly energy made us feel like he wasn’t a supplier but a guest at our wedding. Everybody commented on how amazing he was and had a good laugh with him throughout the day.

The sneak peek photos he has shared with us are truly amazing. His expertise in working with lighting is evident in every shot. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our wedding and would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.

Thank you, Martin, for capturing our special day so beautifully!

...captured wonderfully by Martin. We booked Martin after seeing some of his photos at a wedding venue event and we’re so glad we did. Martin’s photos didn't disappoint!

The shots gave a real feel of the emotions, atmosphere and joy of the day - just what we were looking for our intimate, relaxed evening wedding at the Roman Baths.

I'm usually a very detailed person and thought it might be hard to not script a list of photos– we were looking for an informal ‘not posed’ approach - we’d no need to worry we put our trust in Martin who found the perfect combinations. Martin listened to our ideas for the few specific shots we did have in mind and adapted brilliantly on the day in the torrential weather creating some truly once in a life time pictures.

Martin guided and steered professionally throughout, so every part of the ceremony felt completely natural - you’d hardly have known Martin was there. We and our small group of guests appreciated Martin’s encouraging, polite, professional approach which helped us all enjoy each moment. Martin also videoed the ceremony – this was definitely a good choice and complimented the photographs perfectly.

We’ve already recommended Martin to friends we were so delighted with our photographs. Our special day captured superbly with photos we will treasure forever. I'd reserve Martin again without hesitation.

Thank you Martin.

Martin is a brilliant photographer and such a lovely person! He captured our day so perfectly - we couldn’t have been happier with our choice, and our guests thought he was great too. He was very professional throughout and sent us all the photos and video in the timelines agreed and they looked even better than we expected, with so many fun and natural shots. Thank you Martin!!