You only get one chance to pick the right wedding photographer and it can be a daunting task. I'm quite into photography myself so this made it all the more difficult. But having reviewed a number of portfolio shots from various wedding photographers I came across David at Big Day Weddings. We loved his style, but thought we'd have no chance booking him as he'd be snapped up or too expensive.

We got lucky!

From the initial introduction meeting we clicked. Great guy, knows his stuff, and quickly got a handle of the type of photos we wanted. On the day, he cheerfully went about his business, got on with all the guests and the majority of the time clicked away without anyone noticing.

A few weeks after the wedding the photos arrived on a USB stick. Loads of them! In super high resolution. I knew they would be good before we looked through them, but wow! He documented the day beautifully, getting all the key shots and tonnes of natural candid shots. What stood out most was he captured the energy and joy of the event and guests. Everyone we have shown them to have been really impressed.

Another big benefit is that the photos are taken at a high resolution, so if you know your way around editing software you can crop into photos and still retain the print quality. Perfect for a touch of personal creativity and ideal for making striking photobook albums.

I should have been nervous about getting quality photos for the wedding, but I just knew Dave was going to be good. I had 100% confidence from the moment I found him.

You want to enjoy your big day and not worry about anything. In Big Day Weddings you can trust them to do the job. I wholeheartedly recommend them. You won't regret it.

Marcus & Charlotte

Above and Beyond: David and Joanna are Absolute Magic! (5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)

​Where do we even begin? David and Joanna are not just photographers/videographers; they are absolute miracle workers and brought such incredible energy to our day.

​From the moment they arrived, they were perfectly on time, incredibly helpful, and just a joy to be around. They have this amazing talent for making you feel completely at ease. My partner and I felt so comfortable, and they made the entire experience feel effortless and completely natural—not staged or awkward at all.

​The results speak for themselves: they captured every single image we could have wished for, and then some! They truly went above and beyond what we could have dreamed of. Looking at the photos, we are constantly surprised by the beautiful, unexpected moments they managed to snag.

​They are professional, fun, enjoyable, and just genuinely good people. We are so incredibly happy with their work, we will absolutely be using them again for future milestones.
​If you are looking for people who deliver fantastic, high-quality results while making the process fun and natural, we highly recommend David and Joanna.

Thank you both so much!

We couldn’t be happier with the photography services provided by David on our wedding day. Not only is he talented, but he’s also reasonably priced. Leading up to the event, he was a great communicator, making sure everything was planned perfectly, and he kept the mood light and fun with his sense of humor. On the day, he captured every special moment with creativity and care, ensuring we have beautiful memories to cherish forever. The photos turned out stunning. We highly recommend David !

We had the pleasure of having David cover our wedding in August 2025, booking his half-day package after first meeting him about 18 months prior. The booking process was smooth and straightforward.

From our initial meeting, we loved David’s vibrant energy and engaging personality. He took the time to get to know us, asking thoughtful questions to understand our vision for the day. He clearly explained his approach and what we could expect, which gave us great confidence. We wanted a blend of formal group shots and natural in-the-moment captures, which David captured brilliantly.

On the day, David arrived on time and immediately began capturing natural, heartfelt moments as our guests arrived. He moved through the space with ease, blending nicely into the celebration. He was incredibly accommodating with our requests for various photo groupings and also lovely shots that resulted in some of our favourite shots.
Despite it being one of the hottest days of the year, David’s energy and focus never wavered. He was consistently professional, enthusiastic, and attentive throughout.
The final photos are perfect — they brilliantly reflect the joy and spirit of our special day. They were everything we hoped for and more.

David was the perfect photographer for our wedding, and we’re so grateful to have had him capture our special day.

From the first call, we knew that we had found our perfect photographer in David. He was warm and attentive, whilst remaining super professional and organised. David was the perfect addition to our day, with his funny and engaging nature, he put us and our guests at ease whilst making the typically formal photo taking part of the day a fun experience for everyone and capturing some wonderful moments. David has a way of being present when needed, but blending into the background when it was required, enabling him to take some really candid shots.
Many of our guests also commented to us on David’s fun and friendly personality and we felt like he added to our day. Nothing was too much trouble and he came well prepared with notes we had sent him and adapted to our many changes of venues! We received our photos back a lot sooner than we expected and David went above and beyond with his care and dedication to ensure we had everything we needed to have a lifetime of wonderful memories. We were so happy we chose David and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, warm, funny and highly talented photographer.

What can we say about David & his services... David was our photographer at our Wedding on 19.09.25. He made us felt at ease with zoom calls prior to the event to get to know us and how we are as a couple, to non stop snapping from day to night and even late into the night.
David was there to capture every moment. He is a fun, friendly, outgoing person who is great with crowds and capturing the vision and each and every moment. We cannot wait to see the pictures once they are ready.
Lots of my friends & family complimented him and am sure were shouting his name non stop to get this picture and that picture. You did not have to stay as late as you did but we appreciate that you went above & beyond so much. Thank you again, The Calder's. Top tier !!

David and Joanna are amazing. They made the day so stress free and fun for us. They captured our wedding through beautiful photos and can't recommend them enough! They are professional, kind and friendly. 5 stars!!!!! We've watched our slide show so many times and we truly relive the day! Thank you so much!

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! David captured every special moment beautifully and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The photos are stunning, and we’ll treasure them forever. Highly recommend!

We cannot recommend David and Rory enough! The pictures and videos were so beautiful and cataloged the day perfectly. Both David and Rory were professional but human, allowing us and our guests to feeling comfortable, so much so we didn’t even recall many of the more natural pictures being taken because they were so discrete. David in particular has a wonderful sense of humour which fit well with our family and friends. We would recommend David and Rory to any prospective couples!

What can I say... other than absolutely amazing!! David captured our day perfectly. And to top it off he is a great fella! He really made us all feel at ease,even though my husband is usually camera shy. Every photograph was beautiful and he got some awesome candid shots too. We will cherish these memories forever thanks to you and Rory. Don't hesitate to work with David. He's worth his weight in pictures. Thanks again.

David was amazing to work with. Very professional but also super friendly, funny and easy to get on with. My husband and I quickly felt at ease with him. We took advantage of the engagement shoot as part of our package and met David at Alexandra Palace where he took us to some cool spots to capture our special moments. We aren't much of posers but David's directions were so helpful and we didn't feel forced or unnatural in our poses. After seeing the engagement shoot pictures, we were so excited to have David and Rory on our wedding day at Wotton House in Dorking.

They arrived promptly and made everyone feel so welcome. They got us laughing and got some really great candid shots. Rory and David are such good vibes, being photographed and filmed by them was a lot of fun. They really made a huge contribution to the wedding, not only in capturing our day but in how they spoke with our guests and brought out the best in people.

Would absolutely recommend! They're very affordable too - we feel blessed to have had them at our special day

We couldn’t have been happier with David, who was creative, professional, charming, and easy to work with throughout. He was a lovely presence both on the day and in the lead up to the wedding. Going in, we had some clear ideas about the style of photographs we wanted, and he was able to meet the brief perfectly. At the same time he was full of ideas and creativity, happy to guide us to a beautiful location near the venue for some posed couple shots after the ceremony at the Fitzrovia Chapel. During the reception at Carousel he was able to respond to whatever was happening to produce documentary-style pictures. The end results were simply wonderful – we couldn’t believe he’d been able to cover so much ground, and capture so many of the moments of the day, and make all of us look so good. He really did catch something of the essence of our wedding, and we will treasure our photographs always.

If your search for a wedding photographer has led you here, consider yourself lucky—your search is over! Contact David immediately, and you won’t be disappointed. 😊

That’s exactly what I did, and I couldn’t have been happier with my choice. David is brilliant, creative, and incredibly professional. He has a seamless presence, capturing every moment naturally while making you feel completely at ease. His energy is infectious, and he brings out genuine smiles—not just from the couple but from every guest throughout the night.

David’s talent and deep understanding of his craft shine through in every photograph. His work isn’t just photography; it’s art—something you’ll cherish forever as a beautiful reminder of your big day.

I wholeheartedly recommend David to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. He’s simply exceptional!

From the moment my husband and I met online with David we knew he was the right photographer for us!

He is funny, kind, relatable and professional, he answered all our questions and put us at ease during the lead up and also on the day.

We couldn’t recommend Big Day Weddings highly enough, our wedding photos are absolutely beautiful and we are beyond happy with them - they arrived so quickly and we also received a taster of some photos before hand which was great to share with family members!

We had so many compliments to say how funny and kind David was! He fit into the crowd like he was one of our guests!

Thank you so much David! Highly highly recommend!

We were thrilled to have David as our wedding photographer for our small, intimate celebration in a converted farm barn on a sunny July day this year.

David’s friendly and supportive approach made everyone feel comfortable, even though we’re naturally shy, and he captured all the special moments beautifully.

His professionalism and warm demeanour added to the happiness of the day, and the photos turned out absolutely stunning, including some lovely ones with our dog Max.

We couldn’t have hoped for a better photographer to preserve such wonderful memories, and we wholeheartedly recommend him!