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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: March 2026

Benjamin Toms Photography offers relaxed, documentary wedding photography across Kent and beyond. With over 15 years’ experience, more than 500 weddings photographed, multiple Hitched Wedding Awards, and over 70 five-star reviews, Ben brings a calm, confident presence to every celebration, ensuring couples feel completely at ease from start to finish.

His approach is natural and unobtrusive, capturing genuine moments as they unfold while keeping the day running smoothly and stress free. From quiet, emotional exchanges to the energy of the dance floor, every part of the story is thoughtfully recorded.

Ben believes wedding photography should feel effortless and enjoyable, never awkward or overly posed, while still allowing time for beautiful, relaxed portraits and family photographs.

Couples receive professionally edited high-resolution images delivered through a private online gallery with unlimited downloads, along with experienced guidance throughout the planning process to ensure every important detail is captured.

Available across Kent, the UK and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Mini albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Full-day coverage, beautifully edited high-resolution images, a private online gallery, and a pre-wedding consultation to make sure everything runs smoothly and stress-free

How far in advance should I contact you?

Peak dates often book 12–18 months in advance, particularly summer weekends. I always recommend getting in touch early to avoid disappointment

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, based in Canterbury, Kent, I cover weddings across the South East and throughout the UK, and I’m available for destination weddings worldwide

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel across the South East and East Anglia is included. For weddings further afield, any additional travel costs are agreed in advance

What style of photos do you take?

Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I use a documentary approach combined with thoughtful guidance when needed, capturing natural moments while keeping the day relaxed and stress-free

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use professional full-frame camera bodies and lenses, along with backup equipment to ensure your day is captured safely and reliably

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, yes, all weddings are delivered via a private online gallery where you can view, download and share your images with family and friends

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?

Team of Professionals

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?

Additional coverage can be added if needed and is charged at a clear hourly rate, agreed in advance or on the day

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer £500 deposit to secure the date. Balance due 30 days before the wedding date

How do you work?

I work in a relaxed, documentary style, capturing natural moments as they unfold while offering gentle guidance when needed to keep everything smooth and stress-free

Served in

East Sussex, Essex, Kent, South East London, Suffolk, Surrey and West Sussex

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Reviews for Benjamin Toms Photography

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Melissa Sent on 06/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding photographer!

We couldn't recommend Ben more - he recently photographed our wedding at a barn/farm venue in West Sussex and we truly couldn't be happier with the pictures! He somehow managed to capture all the joy, colour and love of the day, making sure to get all the important group shots without anything feeling forced, but also capturing small, magical spontaneous moments and beautiful shots of all our guests! I had no idea he was there for so many of those moments - he somehow managed skilfully to be a totally unobtrusive presence while capturing everything perfectly. His assistant Matt was also brilliant.
Ben was a lovely presence on the day and polite, communicative and friendly throughout the whole process, from start to finish. Would highly recommend him as your wedding photographer!
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Sophie Sent on 02/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kind and talented photographer!

Ben was amazing! He caught the most beautiful pictures of everything we wanted on our wedding day, and got them back to us SO QUICKLY! They’re amazing. We were nervous about being photographed all day but he made us feel very calm and natural. Would highly recommend Ben
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Veronika Sent on 01/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Don’t even think twice — this is your photographer!

I truly can’t imagine a better choice for our wedding day. Ben's approach is incredibly unobtrusive — you barely even notice he’s there, yet he manages to capture all the little moments, emotions, and details so beautifully. For some of the photos, he quickly arranged people and the surroundings, I didn't have to think about any of that!
Our photos are absolutely magnificent. The wedding album tells the story of the day in Ben's own unique and beautiful style. He truly captured not only the atmosphere and excitement of the day, but also our essence as people.
We couldn’t be happier with the result. If you’re looking for someone who can capture your wedding authentically, naturally, and beautifully, look no further!
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Laura Sent on 27/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect moments captured on camera!

100% recommend Ben as a wedding photographer! From our first meeting, we felt comfortable knowing his documentary style photography aligned with what we wanted. His price packages are very competitive and the fact he offered a second photographer as standard was a bonus. Thank you Shelly, you were great!

On the day, both Ben and Shelly were discreet, working hard, and clearly capturing some perfect moments! The golden hour couples shoot did not feel uncomfortable, we were given a bit of on the spot guidance, but felt at ease and they got some beautiful pictures.

The photos arrived within the 3 week time frame and there were so many! We loved looking through them and reliving our wedding day. So many moments captured with all our guests and it truly told the story of the day!

Thank you so much, Ben, you did a wonderful job and we are very happy to leave you a 5* review!

Laura and Clive
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 24/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Photographer!

Ben and his lovely assistant Rich recently photographed our wedding and I must say they did an amazing job! Ben and Rich were professional throughout the entire day and ensured to blend into the background and Ben ensured to deliver his candid and unfolding as the day progressed photography style. They blended seamlessly into the background during our ceremony and I didn’t notice them at all throughout the ceremony (I must admit, it could have been because I was staring at the floor or wall trying to block everyone out!) Ben was responsive with messages and answering any questions we had, he ensured to organise an initial call to talk through his work and then we had a final call a couple days before the wedding to finalise everything! Ben was flexible in the booking time of these calls and he ensured we could call late into the evening. I haven’t got my photos back yet but from what I peaked at, the final images look amazing! My husband and I aren’t fans of sit there and pose photos which made Ben’s photography style perfect for us, our portraits were taken so lowkey as we walked through a field decompressing on the day and really enjoying some time as a married couple! So thank you for our five minutes of peace! Overall, Ben and Rich did an amazing job with the photography and I can’t wait to get the final album back and probably cry (again) at all the photos! I couldn’t recommend Ben enough! He even entertained my wanting a photo of my crocs!
Amy
Amy Sent on 13/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Capturing all the best moments!

We loved Ben photographing our wedding. His team worked seamlessly on the day, capturing everything perfectly, down to the smallest most special moments that might usually have gone unnoticed. Thank you!
Stuart
Stuart Sent on 18/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous service and beautiful pictures

Ben was the photographer for our wedding in May 2026. Honestly, cannot fault his work. The pre-meetings were informative and helpful, the photography on the day was unobtrusive and we never felt pulled away from friends and family! He even brought a second photographer along to capture shots without having to move around too much.

And of course, the most important thing — the photos themselves are beautiful in the end. We’ve just had some printed and are totally delighted with how they’ve come out.

We couldn’t be happier and would recommend Benjamin Toms to anyone!
Tyro
Tyro Sent on 27/05/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

Great job with our wedding photos

Ben and his assistant out performed our expectations. They were with us from the morning to the afternoon, and they did a good job at capturing everything!
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George Sent on 26/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 15/05/26

Absolutely fantastic photographer made such a great addition to our day and had some great ideas for our wedding photos. He gets really stuck in and you can really see it in the finished work. Absolutely worth booking!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 13/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!!!

Ben captured wonderful photos of our small and intimate wedding. The editing was perfect for each moment and I loved how he got the biggest smiles from us all. Thank you so much Ben, you made our day feel even that much more beautiful by looking back on the photos now.
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Joe Sent on 28/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Great Gent!

Ben recently photographed our wedding and he was absolutely brilliant - really friendly and we had a great time during our couples shoot. He took lovely portraits of groups that we had put forward to him beforehand and also took lots of in the moment photos of the day which have come out beautifully and we have lots of candid shots to send to our guests. He was also kind enough to stay a bit longer to capture our first dance as the schedule had run over. A great gent and we will definitely be passing on his details to friends and family looking for a photographer! 6 out of 5 stars!
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Wei Sent on 26/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Would recommend

Great photographer who captured a lot of beautiful moments on the wedding day. He lets you do your thing so you can enjoy your day with guests and be in the moment. Appreciated his efforts to keep in contact leading up to the wedding day.
Sergiy
Sergiy Sent on 23/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Photography for Our Special Day

We had the pleasure of working with Ben for our Civil Partnership Ceremony in Canterbury. Ben was incredibly approachable, friendly, and professional throughout. He made us feel completely at ease and captured some truly stunning shots of our special day.

Ben's expertise and professionalism shone through in every aspect, and the photos beautifully reflect the moments we will cherish forever. We highly recommend Ben to anyone in search of a wedding photographer.

Thank you, Ben, for the wonderful memories!

Sergiy + Bill
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Becca Sent on 20/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended

We had the pleasure of having Ben capture our wedding a few weeks ago, and we couldn’t be happier. He completely understood our vision and fit the brief perfectly, even though it was a very untraditional wedding. He’s also just a genuinely nice guy, which made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable.
He brought along an assistant, so we had two photographers for the price of one, which was a bonus. All of our photos were fully edited and delivered within two weeks – incredibly quick turnaround! On top of that, he surprised us with a beautiful slideshow set to the music from our ceremony, which was such a thoughtful touch. All in all, an excellent experience and we’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.
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Rosie Sent on 18/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding Photographer

We are so happy with our wonderful wedding photos. They captured all the different moments throughout the day - it really feels like we are reliving it when we look through them! He was also a relaxing presence on the day and, despite capturing so many beautiful moments, he was never intrusive - just very professional and skilled at what he does! I would highly recommend Ben and could not have asked for more.
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Hitched Wedding Awards 2026 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2025 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 Winner
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