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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: January 2025

James Polley Photography is a bespoke wedding photographer located in Bedfordshire, England. James Polley is the professional behind the business. He is dedicated to capturing unforgettable moments with his couples by representing their personality and unique love story in each photo. Making sure that you are comfortable on the day is his secret to creating photographs that authentically reflect who you are. If you’re looking for a specialised service with a reliable photographer, James Polley Photography is the one for you.

Services Offered
James Polley aspires to take the stress out of your big day. To do this, he offers completely customised wedding packages tailored to your needs. He is flexible with travelling and is open to covering weddings all over the UK and beyond. Alongside wedding photography, James also provides pre and post-wedding sessions. He will present your high-resolution photos to you via USB, digital albums or mini albums. He also provides a link to your photos for you to share with your guests.

The Penny Photo Booth
The Penny Photo Booth is a unique and fun mobile Photo Booth experience that brings a touch of charm and nostalgia to weddings and special events. Housed inside a beautifully converted Rice of Leicester horse trailer, this Photo Booth allows guests to capture high-quality, personalised photos in a rustic, yet modern setting. Ja

LOVE 4ft tall luxury wooden sign for hire
I have more! I also have a set of 4ft tall wooden letters that spell "LOVE," illuminated with LED lights. These stunning letters are perfect for the dance floor or as a decorative feature at any event. They are available for hire at £150 for the day.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Photo booth

What does the wedding package include?

Your images will be sent via post on a USB stick for your safe keeping. I will also send you a link via email that you can send to your friends & family to share your special day, for everyone to see

How far in advance should I contact you?

The further ahead of time the better to secure the day. I have been booked from a little as 4 week prior to the big day to almost two years away

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, i cover any location in the UK and aboard. I work around you, your location and your wishes

What is the charge for travelling?

Within 20 miles, there are not travelling fee's, beyond, its calculated when i am given the location(s) and built into the final quote

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography
Other

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I am known for my bespoke approach, talking to you in detail before the wedding, so I can focus on your relationship on the big day. This allows me to get natural shots you both on the day

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use only professional equipment which are checked/cleaned once a year. I have a Nikon DSLR, two bodies and three lenses. This allows me to have two different lenses with me, for two different styles

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, after the big day, once the images are edited, they will be sent via USB. I also send a We Transfer link for you to share with family and friends as you wish so they also can see the day in full

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?

There is an hourly rate I work too so if i am needed earlier, that isn't a issues at all. Even if on the night, your having a great time and want me to stay, i can stay as long as you want

What are the forms of payment?

I ask for a 20% deposit to secure the day. I then ask for the remaining fee to be paid in full a week before the wedding, all via bank transfer

How do you work?

I have an easy to approach, friendly attitude before, on and after the big day. I have a meeting with you both before the big day so i have an understand of what you would like and the style

Served in

Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire

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Reviews for James Polley Photography

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Matt Sent on 15/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Service

We were so pleased with the service that we got from James. He has a very relaxed and professional approach that worked perfectly for our big day. We started with an Engagement shoot, he made us feel so relaxed by the time the wedding came around we knew we had nothing to worry about. On the day James made sure that we got all the shots we were after and got on so well with our family and guests and would defiantly recommend for friend’s weddings in the future.
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Faye Sent on 05/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Huge thank you to James for our wonderful wedding photos. Highly recommend!
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Rosie Sent on 03/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We chose to hire James for our October wedding last year and we couldn’t have been happier with his service.

James remained in regular contact, answered any questions we had and worked with us to ensure we had shots of our nearest and dearest.

We have 2 young children and had an extra 9 children at the wedding. James engaged with the children so well, guiding but not forcing shots and it was clear the children and our guests felt at ease around him.

James personally presented our photos and talked us through each one. The two tweaks I personally wanted to make, James made instantly and without hesitation, working fully with me and my husband.

We highly recommend James and his professional service. James is extremely knowledgeable, kind, professional and soft-mannered. Guaranteed he will be an absolute asset on your wedding day!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 17/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day September 27th 2024

James was amazing to have at our wedding in September. James made the photography run really smoothly. James is d sad i professional , interacted with guests and was praised by all the wedding guests what a great guy he is. We couldn’t have chosen a better photographer for our day. We loved our pictures we got back. We highly recommended James as a photographer, professional, super friendly and makes the day really special. We had a lot of laughs with James on the day and created some beautiful memories.
Marilyn
Marilyn Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you thank you James! You were the perfect photographer on our special day. We didn't know you were there in the thick of me, the bridesmaids and

James was professional from the moment of contact. We had several meetings before the big day so felt very at ease knowing he had everything in hand.

James was brilliant on the day, very professional and flexible. The photos captured our day perfectly and we would certainly recommend him. 100%
Kerry
Kerry Sent on 24/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

James Polley

James was very good with us on our day. He took all the shots I wanted and more. He was very good and patient with the younger children. I love my photos and can't stop looking at them. Thankyou so much James from The Coopers.
Rachael
Rachael Sent on 22/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer! Cannot recommend enough

We cannot recommend James enough! He captured our wedding perfectly and we are so happy with our wedding photos.
James is personable, talented and professional.
Ross
Ross Sent on 08/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t Have Asked For More :)

We had the pleasure of having James as our wedding photographer at Woburn Coffee House, and we couldn't be more thrilled with his work. From start to finish, James was extremely calm and thoughtful, making the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. His attention to detail and ability to capture the most precious moments was truly remarkable. The photos are absolutely stunning and perfectly reflect the joy and love of our special day. We highly recommend James to anyone in need of an amazing photographer. Thank you, James, for providing us with memories we will cherish forever!

Much Love Helen & Ross x
Claire
Claire Sent on 25/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The easiest and best decision we made!

James we knew he was the photographer for us! I’m certainly not a natural in front of the camera and would go as far as saying that I hate having my photo taken. James put me at ease straight away. He talked us through how the day would work, I gave him a list of the few staged photos we wanted and he then worked his magic. We are so delighted with the outcome. James managed to take beautiful, natural shots along with my listed staged photos.I loved that he talked us through the photos over zoom before sending them to us, it was lovely to relive the day.
100% the best decision we made
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Edz A. Sent on 14/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional and wonderful to work with.

James made sure that we are comfortable while taking the photos. The weather was not great but it didn't hinder James from taking great pictures. We had fun and everything went well. Thank you James!
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Emma Sent on 19/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic

James not only took some amazing photos of our wedding, he also made us feel completely comfortable and we really enjoyed having our photos taken (we usually don’t!). He really captured us as a couple without the typical staged wedding shots. He was so flexible and accommodating on the day, even bringing treats for our dog to help her stay focussed on being photographed! Very personable, fun, unintrusive and professional. Would highly recommend
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Nicole Sent on 02/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

James was absolutely brilliant

Our wedding photos are everything we had hoped for and more. We can’t recommended him more. He was wonderful with guests, children and this very nervous bride. Thank you so much James.
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Becky Sent on 19/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos, professional service

I couldn't recommend James enough for his professionalism and beautiful, artistic photos. He was great with time keeping and made sure everything was in place.
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Sarah Sent on 31/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Absolutely amazing! Made everyone feel so comfortable especially my 3 year old daughter. Photos were absolutely beautiful. Never liked photos being taken but never loved pictures with me in them more than I love these.

Everyone whole attended loved the photos and we have recommended.

Thank you for being part of our day James we truly appreciated everything ❤️It was such an amazing experience from start to finish.
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Claire Sent on 26/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photography

It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with James as our wedding photographer. He had a very personal approach to working with us before and after the big day, and on the day itself he was so helpful and put us at ease with everything, and made sure that he got all the moments we wanted captured. He was really lovely to all our guests and just fitted in with ease on the day. James also took the time to meet with us in person to show us the photos, which we are very grateful for and we love them all, they are perfect. Thank you James for capturing and sharing our special day.
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