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About

On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: March 2026

Joseph Allen-Keys is a documentary wedding photographer based in Birmingham, working across the UK and Europe.

His approach is simple: complete coverage, no intrusion, no unnecessary staging. The day unfolds naturally; he observes and records it with precision. The result is honest, atmospheric imagery that reflects how it felt — not just how it looked.

With over a decade of experience in live events, Joseph is highly attuned to timing, movement and human interaction. He works calmly and discreetly so guests remain relaxed and moments remain real. There is no forced performance — just genuine connection, thoughtfully captured.

His full-day wedding package is designed to remove limits. There are no hourly restrictions, no travel fees within the UK, and no capped image counts. Couples receive a carefully edited collection of high-resolution images via a private online gallery, with integrated professional printing. A trusted second photographer, videographer or content creator can also be arranged where required.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

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

What does the wedding package include?

All of my services include a private online gallery with full-resolution downloads, direct printing service and full sharing options for your family, friends and socials

How far in advance should I contact you?

My couples typically book 9-12 months in advance. Some book much further and some book much closer; it all depends on my availability

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, uK and Europe

What is the charge for travelling?

All travel within the UK is included. Travel to Europe is on a quote-by-quote basis

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital
Analogue

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My technique is to keep it simple. Whether it be candids while you celebrate or some quiet time for your private shoot, it's all about enjoying your day

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use two mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras with a variety of lenses. Each camera records onto two memory cards, so no shot is lost. I keep myself contained and unobtrusive with my gear

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pixieset galleries

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?

I keep my packages simple. When you book a full day, it's a full day! For half-days, I'll chat that through with you ahead of booking so we can be sure it's right for your coverage

What are the forms of payment?

BACS and Stripe (credit or debit card)

How do you work?

My ethos is to let your day flow and for you and your guests to have as much fun as possible. I don't turn your day into a photo shoot. I'm all about real moments and a relaxed approach to portraits

Served in

Herefordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire

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Reviews for Joseph Allen-Keys Photography

Isabella
Isabella Sent on 07/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply incredible

Joseph is kind, approachable and a joy to have with you on your wedding!
We wanted candid photos and this is exactly what we got. As well as our formal pictures, Joseph managed to capture amazing moments that didn’t feel posed at all!
The pictures speak for themselves, they are absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for anything better.
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Grace Sent on 04/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Joseph photographed our Oct 2025 wedding and honestly we couldn't fault him! On the day he was amazing and we are so happy with the photographs he delivered. We definitely wanted more candid photographs over formal and we didn't want to spend loads of time on the couple photographs and he understood the brief perfectly! He was friendly, communicated well and delivered the photographs quickly.
Jade
Jade Sent on 17/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Photographer!

Joe was an absolute dream to work with, he had great communication beforehand and captured our day better than we could have dreamed of, the photo's are incredible!! We couldn't recommend Joe more and am so pleased we had him with us for our wedding! Thank you Joe!
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Alexandra Sent on 01/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional wedding photographer, highly recommend!

Joseph photographed our wedding day on 7th June 2025. Having found Joseph initially on the Hitched app, we loved his style of photography. From our first zoom call right through to our wedding day, Joseph was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was professional and knowledgeable and guided us in the right direction every step of the way. On the day itself, Joseph had a friendly, easy-going presence, blending in so seamlessly that half of the time we didn’t even realise he was there. He started early capturing everything from bridal prep right through to the evening party.
The photographs are simply out of this world, and more than we ever imagined. Joseph very kindly sent us ‘sneak peaks’ the day after our wedding which were phenomenal and made the wait for our final gallery exciting. After a few weeks, we received our full gallery and the photographs are simply amazing. He managed to capture the emotions, fun and special moments of the day perfectly, giving us memories we will cherish forever. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough. You will not be disappointed using Joseph for your wedding photographer!


Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 31/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Highly Recommended!

We can't sing the praise of this photographer enough! Fantastic service before the wedding, always contactable with any questions we had, and available for a meeting before the wedding to discuss logistics. On the day, he was extremely professional, easy going and approachable. Like magic, he appeared for every photo opportunity, and yet most of the time we barely noticed he was there! We were nervous about the photo shoot as neither of us are used to having photos taken, however Joseph made the process so simple and natural we need not have worried. We received the photos in a timely manner after the wedding and were blown away with the quality and the range of shots we were provided. We are so grateful to have this wonderful record of our day.
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Janinah Sent on 25/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have hired a better photographer!

Joseph Allen-Keyes was without doubt one of (if not the best) supplier that myself and my husband hired for our wedding day. From the moment we did our engagement photo shoot with him we knew we were in good hands! He's not only an amazing photographer, but also friendly, down to earth and really professional. We've received so many compliments for both our engagement photos AND for our actual wedding photographs as they're of an absolute fantastic quality. Our family and friends all have also commented on how nice and professional Joseph seemed on our wedding day making everyone feel at ease. I highly recommend him if you're looking for an amazing photographer for your wedding day. The service he provides (and the quality of his photos) are second to none.
Lydia
Lydia Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

Joseph was simply the most perfect wedding photographer that we could have ever asked for! I felt like I could trust him completely to capture everything precious and important throughout the day. Even on the few occasions I asked him to capture something specific, he obliged happily without hesitation - even when I kept adding to the amount of items I wanted in the flat-lay! Thank you for your patience! In our initial interview I was impressed by how approachable Joseph was. He instantly made me feel at ease and, as people that don’t feel that comfortable having photos taken, I knew someone calm and down-to-earth would be the perfect fit for us. I was right; he blended in perfectly throughout the day and we never felt like he was intrusive or made us do anything that didn’t feel natural. He even left a sweet note in our guestbook (thank you Joseph for the advice!) and, what’s more, we received our previews literally the next day! I would recommend Joseph to family/friends/strangers without a doubt! We are thrilled with our gallery and look forward to enjoying it for many, many years to come. Thank you again!
Hannah
H P Sent on 16/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly capture a perfect day

Joseph was wonderful to work with and have at our wedding. He instantly put everyone at ease and really listened to what we wanted from our day and he absolutely delivered. He unobtrusively captured beautiful family moments and brilliant huge group photos with real patience and joy. We couldn't recommend him highly enough. You will be thrilled with the results.
H Thomas
H T Sent on 12/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful natural wedding photography

We are so pleased that we picked Joseph to be our wedding photographer. We were so impressed with our photos, they are absolutely beautiful and Joseph is so talented. He captured the fun and positivity of the day, but the photos were also atmospheric and romantic. For info, we had a small wedding in a busy city in summer 2024. Joseph was completely organised, professional and unobtrusive on the day, the photos have a natural style and just captured us and our guests having a good time. Couldn't recommend him more :)
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Sameer Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great photos and support for a pretty hectic day!

The photos were fantastic and Joe was really patient and organised through the chaos of the day. Very professional during the event and mostly self reliant taking great pictures while we spent most of our time being distracted by talking to guests and everything else that goes on!
Grace
Grace Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photos from a reliable, friendly professional

We are so glad we chose Joseph as our wedding photographer. From the minute we spoke to him we felt at ease and were impressed with his professionalism and attention to detail. He travelled to London and back in a day from Birmingham and worked a very long day, managing to get shots of everything while never getting in the way. He was fantastic with all our guests and we are beyond thrilled with the photos. He totally got our brief for relaxed, candid and fun photos with a few group shots. Don’t hesitate to book!
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Lydia Sent on 11/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect and comfortable

We could not recommend Joe enough, he was more than a photographer to us.
Joe took incredible photos, catching what the eye can’t see and also helped out throughout the day.
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Sergio Sent on 04/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome service and photography

Joseph is very trustworthy, does what he says and the quality of his work is 1st class. I would highly recommend his services to anyone . He will not let you down!
Thanks again Joseph!!
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Jayne Sent on 03/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photographer for any occasion!!

We asked Joe to capture our photos in a natural way, where people were going about the day and just enjoying themselves, he did just that, we had our list of staged photos then the rest were amazing showing the fun people were having and tbh I hardly spotted him taking them haha the filters used matched our venue, the sunset pics felt magical and after being truly happy with the pics he then sent us some enlarged ones of the day which we can put up in any frames we wanted, such a talented man and truly awesome! Forever grateful for the great job he did
Josh
Josh Sent on 03/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be happier!

Joe photographed our wedding in Bristol in August 2022. He was everything we could have asked for. Joe was very considerate and mindful of everything we discussed before the day and added many smiles during it.

He shot many beautiful candid shots that captured the energy of the day as well as stunning portraits. We couldn't be happier with the photographs.

He is a lovely man and wonderful to work with during such a busy and important day.

Thank you Joe!
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43 Lanchester Road, Kings Norton B38 9AG Birmingham (West Midlands)

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