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Martin Dabek Photography

Martin Dabek Photography

Gloucester, Gloucestershire
5.0 out of 5 rating, 52 reviews
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    Jackie Sent on 06/01/2026
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    Martin was an amazing 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.

    Martin Dabek Photography's reply:

    Thank you Jackie & Ben for your kind words! It was a pleasure capturing your wedding at Clifton Observatory.
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    Sophie Sent on 03/01/2026
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    September Wedding 2025

    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 Dabek Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, Sophie & Josh! I had an absolute blast capturing your legal ceremony at the Sandy Cove Hotel in Devon, followed by such a fantastic party at Beeses in Bristol. Amazing vibes all round!

    Best wishes,
    Martin
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    Ali Sent on 31/12/2025
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    Tremendous cooperation

    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 !

    Martin Dabek Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Ali & Asia! I loved capturing your amazing wedding in Poland — such a great day and atmosphere.
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    Adrienne Sent on 31/12/2025
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    Amazing Photos, and Amazing to Work With

    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 Dabek Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, Will & Ren! I loved capturing your wedding at Priston Mill — such an amazing day with wonderful people. Thank you for bringing the great vibe!
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    Jenna Sent on 31/12/2025
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    Amazing photographer

    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.

    Martin Dabek Photography's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words, Jenna & Seb! It was a pleasure capturing your laid-back Winter wedding at Priston Mill.
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    Vivien Sent on 28/12/2025
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    Wedding Photography

    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!

    Martin Dabek Photography's reply:

    Thank you very much for your lovely review. I had so much fun photographing your intimate wedding at The Sandy Cove Hotel in Devon!
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    Will Sent on 27/12/2025
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    Martin was amazing for our wedding!

    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!

    Martin Dabek Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Will & Harriet!
    Loved capturing your wedding at Priston Mill – such an amazing day with brilliant people. I’m really grateful for your kind words.
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    Mr Keith Sent on 15/12/2025
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    Amazing Photos and a Top Bloke

    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 Dabek Photography's reply:

    Thank you Keith & Katherine 🤍
    I had the best time capturing your big day at the Hare & Hound Hotel in Tetbury!
    Such a fun, relaxed wedding from start to finish ✨🥂
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    Magdalena Sent on 04/12/2025
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    Truly Talented, Professional, and a Joy to Have Around

    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.

    Martin Dabek Photography's reply:

    Thank you, Magdalena & Tim!
    Loved capturing your wedding at Blackfriars Priory – such an amazing day with brilliant people. I’m really grateful for your kind words. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together! 🤍

    — Martin
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