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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: June 2025

Hi, my name is Karl. I have been photographing weddings in and around Bristol and the South West for over a decade now and enjoy it more now than ever. I take a super relaxed, fly on the wall approach trying to blend into the background so I can capture all of the natural emotion and tell a story of your special day.

The only time I step in is if you would like some of the more traditional family group photos. I also like taking portraits of the married couple but I try to capture the natural moments rather than anything too forced or staged. This usually lasts anything between 5 - 30 mins depending on how much time you would like to spend away from your guests and visiting locations.

All photos are processed and edited so they are looking their best. You will receive one set in colour and another set in black and white. All provided in high resolution on a usb stick and an online gallery that you can share with your guests and they can download from free of charge. Please check out my website to see if my style is a match for what you like. Please get in contact if you have any questions. Congratulations on your engagement!

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

All selected photos are edited and provided in high resolution on a USB in colour and black and white. Guests can also view and download free of charge from an online gallery

How far in advance should I contact you?

Its best to get in early

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, bristol, Bath, Somerset, Cotswolds, Cardiff, Swindon, Cheltenham, Gloucester

What is the charge for travelling?

If within 50 miles of Bristol there is no extra charge

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I try to go as unnoticed as possible on the day so I can capture all of the genuine raw emotion from people

What kind of equipment do you use?

Nikon mirrorless cameras and fixed lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, smugmug - An online digital album that can be downloaded free of charge

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?

No

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

No

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?

By the hour and preferably agreed upon in advance

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer

How do you work?

I take a friendly and unobtrusive approach, blending into the background to capture the natural emotion and special moments of your wedding day

Served in

Bristol and Somerset

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Reviews for Karl Moriarty Photography

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Faye Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Photographer, friendly and professional!

We are not photogenic people we hate forced photos and always end up doing a bit of a 'Chandler Bing' so the fact that we have such wonderful photos of our wedding is a testament to Karls candid photography skills! He took the group photos we asked for as well as getting lots of people just enjoying the day! Thank you so much!
Andy
Andy Sent on 02/10/2024
4.4 out of 5 rating

Professional wedding photographer

We got married at Leigh Court, a beautiful venue in North Somerset, in September. The venue is beautiful and the weather was perfect!

Karl Moriarty was our photographer for the day and started off at the bridal suite by capturing the bridal party preparing for the big day. He then travelled to the venue where he captured the arrival of the groomsmen and the guests, taking in the beautiful surroundings and the beautifully decorated Great Hall, before the ceremony took place.

Each step of the day was caught on camera, with candid images of the congregation really showcasing the mood and excitement of the event.

As arranged prior to the event, formal group and bride-groom photos were taken after reception drinks, which we would have liked Karl to have taken the lead on, but all were perfectly captured eventually.

More candid photographs were taken throughout the wedding breakfast and in particular, during the speeches. Karl wrapped up his day by capturing the evening entertainment, with shots of guests and the bridal party on the bouncy castle, having their caricature drawn and later, letting their hair down on the dance floor.

A high quality set of digital images were provided within a week of the wedding, including identical sets in colour and in black & white.

The cost of £850 came as something of a surprise initially, but after nearly 12 hours of photographing our special day, Karl's professionalism, patience and warm personality easily justified the expense.

I would recommend Karl as a photographer for any special event.

Alex
Alex Sent on 18/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful candid photos

We would highly recommend Karl. We selected him because he specialised in producing natural/candid photos, rather than having lots of staged photos. He nailed the brief, producing us hundreds of lovely photos of us and our guests, all neatly delivered within a week of the wedding. He was responsive throughout the process, a really nice guy and a Beatles fan to boot - what more could you want!
Mela
Mela Sent on 29/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic adaptable photographer

We had a great experience with Karl he captured some lovely shots of our special day. One of my guests commented that Karl was so discreet and blended in during the day which put everyone at ease . Any enquiries I had were answered promptly. We had our pictures back within three days which was a bonus, now we have beautiful photos to cherish forever
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Abi A. Sent on 27/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Karl was the most incredible photographer we could have wished for. He was friendly, polite and professional. We had the most beautiful photos received within 8 days of our wedding. We can’t thank Karl enough.
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Amber Sent on 20/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended

Karl was very responsive to all queries from booking, leading up to the day and after the wedding. He took the time to discuss timings and the photo shots we would like a few weeks before the wedding.
He arrived early and captured our day from getting ready in the morning through to the evening party. We received our photos by email link within a week and a beautifully presented USB not long after in the post. Karl captured all those special moments from the day and it was a pleasure to have him as our photographer.
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Emma Sent on 02/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Karl was fantastic, easy to contact, organised, took beautiful photos and memories that will last forever.
His turn around time was also incredible.
Thank you 🤗
Carolina
Carolina Sent on 04/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision ever

We were looking for a photographer that could capture the best moments at the wedding, while still being able to portray us authentically. Thank you Karl for being exactly what we wanted. You gave us so many great memories, to treasure for the rest of our lives.
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Catherine Sent on 12/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant candid photographer

Karl is an absolutely fantastic photographer and he captured some beautiful moments on our wedding day in July 2023. He specialises in candid photography and got some really lovely action photos of our friends and family, and us of course! He is discrete and professional whilst being friendly and taking the time to get to know you and put you at ease. He got the right balance, lightly directing some shots without overly staging things. We would definitely recommend him!
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Helen Sent on 06/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photography

Warm, kind and so professional. We love our wedding pictures - thank you Karl!
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Michelle Sent on 25/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant!

We booked Karl 18 months ago after reading his 5 star reviews. We were particularly looking for someone offering less formal, natural photography with the option of chosen posed shots. Karl offered both and did not disappoint on the day. We were married at Banwell castle in May this year. It was a beautiful location and an amazing day. Karl not only captured this with his photographs but was an integral part of the day. He was discreet but also on hand to encourage and support guests enabling him to capture some lovely photos for us to cherish. He was particularly good at reassuring a somewhat anxious bride at times! Photographs were sent to me within a week, which was an amazing treat to return to after honeymoon. I was able to share the link with family and all agree Karl had captured the whole amazing day for us! Highly recommend, you wont be disappointed . Thank you Karl.
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Zanna Sent on 14/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic to work with

We’ve hired Karl for our wedding and he has been a delight to work with. Super nice and professional, and has captured photos of us that we (professional camera avoiders) both love! Both the staged family and wedding party photos and the more candid shots all came out stunning.
Additionally, the turnaround for our wedding album was super quick and everyone I have shared it with was very impressed.
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Naomi Sent on 18/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photographer

Karl was absolutely fantastic from the start of the day until the end and has taken some beautiful photos of our wedding day to cherish forever, would highly recommend Karl, lovely man, fantastic photos. Thank you.
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Eszter Sent on 19/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Captured wonderful memories of our wedding

We hired Karl for our wedding this October 2022. Karl was super professional and friendly throughout the initial chats and on the day. He really captured the atmosphere of the day. The candid shots he captured made us smile and laugh when looking through them, they are a wonderful memory of the day. Many of our wedding guests kept saying how great they found Karl and loved the photos. Thank you again for the wonderful memories.
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Magdalena Sent on 24/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photos

Thank you Karl for our amazing wedding photos. We love them! Highly recommend!
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