Diana V Photography & Film

I offer registry / elopement packages as well as full day coverage. Please visit my website for up to date packages and prices.

- Hourly rates for elopements and smaller weddings - Coverage from the bride getting ready until the first dance - Engagement sessions - All your photos, professionally edited, on USB stick - No copyright restrictions for personal use - Online gallery to share with friends and family - Highlight video slideshows - A selection of beautiful print products - Pre-wedding consultation and site visit - Travel within London and Southeast included, nationwide travel at extra cost.

Most people book around a year to a year and a half in advance, so if you are looking for a photographer on a busy Saturday in summer, as soon as possible. It's always worth checking if I have some late availability dates available though.

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Definitely! I love variety and am always very happy to explore new venues in the UK or beyond. Travel within London and the Southeast of the UK is included in my packages.

Travel within London and the Southeast is included. Please get in touch for a quote if you are getting married further afield.

My style of photography is natural, warm and creative, and is very much about telling the story of your wedding day, including all the big and little moments. I love working with my natural surroundings to create artistically composed and beautifully lit photographs, as well as capturing all the beautiful details you have so carefully chosen, from your shoes to the confetti. There'll be times during your wedding day when you won't see much of me as I'll be hiding behind a pillar or tree to capture all that's going on from afar. For your bridal photos we go for a walk, have a laugh, I'll give you as many ideas as you want and viola - magic! We end up with beautiful memories that show real moments, rather than staged ones. And if you're a bit camera shy, don't worry. The vast majority of couples I work with are. I'll make sure you have a great time and feel relaxed, and the rest falls into place.

I love nature, and unusual locations, and working with my surroundings to frame photographs creatively and artistically. I'm a big fan of reflections and shooting from unusual angles, so I always look out for opportunities to create something that looks a little different. It always amazes me how much variety you can get out of one small location, and I spend a lot of time before each wedding exploring the venue and finding interesting spots for your photographs.

I use professional Canon equipment and have 3 camera bodies and wide selection of lenses to cover many different focal length and angles. They also act as a backup in case anything goes wrong on the day. I also carry portable lighting equipment.

Yes, all my packages include an online gallery which stays life for 12 months after your wedding - great for sharing photos with friends and family.

You'll receive a sneak peek of your photos within 2-5 days of your wedding. The rest of your photos will be delivered within 4 weeks of your wedding date.

I don't limit the number of photos you get, and you will receive the majority of photos taken on the day. I remove obviously "bad" photos, for example where people have their eyes closed or photos that are blatantly unflattering. This will ensure you have a beautiful gallery of photographs.

I usually work with an assistant who helps with logistics and lighting on the day.

I am part of a big network of wedding photographers, and if the worst should happen, should be able to find a replacement. It would be highly unlikely that you would be left without a photographer on the day. I fully appreciate how important your wedding day is and I would only ever pull out of a wedding if it was a real emergency.

My contract includes a clause that I am able to use some of your photos in my own advertising and portfolio. However, this is negotiable if you would prefer your photos not to be shared.

Sure, we can discuss this.

I'm a full-time wedding and portrait photographer, and weddings are what I know, love and do best! I also know that capturing weddings is a big responsibility - after all, you'll be reliving your big day through your wedding photos for many years to come. It's therefore very important to me to spend time with each couple before their wedding to understand what you are looking for in your photographs and talk through your plans. We often get to know each other better during an engagement session, and I happily bring my experience of having photographed 100+ weddings to your planning process. You can fire away with any questions anytime in the lead up to your wedding and I'll do my best to help.  Location, location, location! Knowing your venue inside out and finding interesting and different spots for your photographs is super important to me. I always location scout before your wedding, which also helps save time on the day, so you can spend as much time as possible with your guests. I also work closely with your wedding coordinator or MC to make sure I always know what's happening when.