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With over a decade of experience, James Slade Photography is a reliable and creative professional wedding photographer based in Dorking, Surrey. James has worked with many couples throughout his career and is dedicated to evoking beautiful memories of special moments. Alongside his technical expertise and eye for detail, he brings a candid approach and documentary style to his photography. James joins the celebration, accompanying couples and their loved ones to capture spontaneous interactions and authentic moments. Genuine smiles and happy tears are prioritised over posed photoshoots.

Services Offered

James Slade Photography believes in getting to know each client to customise his services towards their needs. To get a better idea of your wedding plans, James will arrange a meeting, a wedding venue visit, and a mini engagement photoshoot. Through this process, you can create a checklist of photographs you would like but, more importantly, become comfortable with the camera and get excited about your wedding. James has different packages for various budgets and needs and is open to tailoring them towards your needs. A printed wedding album can also be requested as an add-on.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Gold Package - £1300 Preparations to first Dance Venue visit and mini engagement shoot to go through the details for your big day. Online (password) gallery and USB with all your hi res photos on

How far in advance should I contact you?

I would suggest booking your wedding photography around 12 months before your big day

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, surrey, Hampshire, London, Sussex, Kent

What is the charge for travelling?

I would not charge for travel

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

During the day, I aim to shoot discreetly and focus on what happens in the spur of the moment – the spontaneous interactions and authentic reactions that can never ever be directed or planned

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use 3 Sony Mirrorless cameras, all with different lenses, in order to adapt to the scenario

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, my website

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

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?

£95 per hour of over time

What are the forms of payment?

Normally I accept bank transfer payment

How do you work?

During the day, I aim to shoot discreetly and focus on what happens in the spur of the moment – the spontaneous interactions and authentic reactions that can never ever be directed or planned

Reviews for James Slade Photography

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Elizabeth Sent on 09/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

James was fantastic. He made two people that were not very comfortable in front of the camera feel at ease. He was always responsive and very professional. We can’t wait to see the final pictures!
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Sallie Sent on 20/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you James!

We are so glad that we chose James to be our wedding photographer. He slotted into our day so perfectly and calmly organised us to get the best shots. We are a couple who really don’t like having our photo taken but James put us at such ease that we actually loved it!
We are truly thrilled with our pics, James has summed up our day brilliantly, we really couldn’t be happier.
Thank you James! 🤩
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Emma Sent on 08/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, approachable and professional, with beautiful Photos to prove it!

James was amazing!! From the start, he was super approachable, easy to talk to and professional. He knows exactly what he's doing and it shows in his work.
On our wedding day he was prompt and worked non-stop (even in the 32 degree heatwave!).
He was so easy to work with and had great communication throughout.
Myself and my husband are so very happy with our beautiful photo's and especially the stunning photo album James put together for us!
Thank you James!!!
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Melissa Sent on 22/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautifully Captured

We could not of wished for any more from our photographer,
James was professional, promt with a calming and relaxed approach.
He captured the specail moments of our day beautifully,
We are delighted with the photos that we received within the agreed time frame.
We would highly recommend.
Thank you James.

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Nicola Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what we wanted

James understood as soon as we contacted him what we were looking for. We had seen his work from a friends wedding and really liked it.
James was really prepared and we’d met ahead of the wedding to discuss the venue.
He was really light touch during the day, and really creative with some of the shots that have come through.
We didn’t want anything too ‘staged’ which he completed got, so we have some really lovely moments captured.
I would highly recommend James. What a delightful photographer to work with.
Our photos are gorgeous!
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24 Sheephouse Green RH5 6QW Dorking (Surrey)

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