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MY VISION - VISUAL STORYTELLING
With an unrelenting love for storytelling through the lens, I've had the immense pleasure of documenting love stories for countless couples. Photography has been my lifelong passion, and I've honed my craft over 10 years to deliver not just images, but visual narratives that preserve the emotions, connections, and beauty of your wedding day.
My style is a fusion of elegant, fine art aesthetics and candid, natural moments. I believe in the power of authenticity and aim to create images that resonate with genuine emotions, leaving you with cherished memories that last a lifetime.
I'm a firm believer in the beauty of simplicity, and this reflects in my work as I strive to capture the elegance and charm of your day without unnecessary fuss. Your wedding is a day of love, joy, and celebration, and I'm here to ensure that these moments are preserved in all their splendour.
Let's embark on this creative journey together and create a collection of images that will stand the test of time. Please feel free to reach out, and let's start planning your unforgettable photography experience.
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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?
Full-day coverage, from pre-ceremony preparations to the last dance.
Professionally edited high-resolution images delivered in an online gallery.
A custom USB drive with all your wedding photos
How far in advance should I contact you?
As soon as possible, even if the date is soon I might have availability
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, worldwide
What is the charge for travelling?
Travel expenses are charged at cost price
What style of photos do you take?
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography
Other (Documentary)
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Analogue
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
Your wedding is a day of love and celebration, and I'm here to ensure that those moments are preserved. I'm a believer in the beauty of simplicity, and this reflects in my documentary storytelling
What kind of equipment do you use?
Mixture of Canon, Fujifilm, Lecia and DJI
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, pixieset
What's the delivery time for a photographic report?
3 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 hour
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
£100 per extra hour (dependant on job, original package price, and expenses)
What are the forms of payment?
Bank transfer is the preferred payment method, but other forms are available (e.g. PayPal, Payment Plans)
How do you work?
I advise all couples my approach is 80/20 - 80% candid documentary storytelling and the other 20% being the necessary posing (portraits and group photos) but these are still done relaxed and enjoyably
Reviews for Joshua Thursby Photography
Emily Sent on 27/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic!
Like many other COVID brides, we had to rearrange our wedding 4 times. Josh was so accommodating and flexible with his time and very understanding in the awful situation. Before the wedding, we had an engagement shoot which I was very nervous about. Josh made us feel comfortable and really understand that we weren’t the typical in front of the camera couple. He shot relaxed and natural photos of us and our dog which were a perfect example of how he was going to capture our day. On the day, he captured it beautifully in the relaxed, candid way we wanted. We’ve recommended him to all of our friends and been to several weddings that he has photographed. Josh blends into the background without imposing himself but also fits in as one of the guests! A great photographer with a passion for his work! Wish we could do it all again.
Becky Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible photography
I am incredibly happy that I chose Josh to be our photographer. He is such a friendly and caring person who made me feel so relaxed and comfortable while still being so professional. From start to finish there wasn’t anything to big or small Josh would do for us! I’ve received some pictures back within a week of our wedding and they are stunning!!
Verity Sent on 23/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Simply the best from start to finish
Well, what can I say?! We chose josh as our wedding photographer due to following him on social media and him being fairly new to the wedding photography scene. His work just had the 'look & vibe' we were looking for. He made us feel comfortable and at ease from the very first email exchanged to the final image dropped. We wanted someone who would mingle into the crowd which isn't a bad thing so people weren't on edge due to feeling they would be asked to line up for a photo. We wanted natural and candid shots which we were more than happy with.
Paige Sent on 28/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Perfection.
Just wow… this guy is FANTASTIC!
Would 100% recommend to anyone!
From start to finish he was wonderful. He made everyone feel so comfortable while remaining professional all the way through. He really is the best :)
Would 100% recommend to anyone!
From start to finish he was wonderful. He made everyone feel so comfortable while remaining professional all the way through. He really is the best :)
Happypinkdecor18738 Sent on 27/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing photographer!
Joshua was polite, professional and exceeded our expectations. Our wedding photos are beautiful, natural and captured our style of photography we wanted for our wedding photographs.
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