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Philip Bedford Wedding Photography is a wedding photo & video company based in London, England. Owner Philip has been working in the wedding industry for over a decade and has photographed more than 500 weddings. He knows how to use prevailing light and weather conditions to best advantage, and his relaxed, reportage style encourages couples to have a great time and really express themselves. Your wedding is a unique, wonderful occasion, and Philip can’t wait to join you as you begin the next chapter of your beautiful adventure.

Services Offered

Philip Bedford Wedding Photography is looking forward to your big day. Philip covers weddings throughout the South of England. He offers bespoke wedding packages to suit a variety of needs and budgets. Options include an engagement session, up to 12 hours of event coverage, professional editing services, and a selection of lovely albums, parent books, and prints.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Albums
Mini albums
High resolution photos
Blu-ray or DVD with all the photos
Photo booth
Other (All photos on a USB in a beautiful wooden presentation case, along with 50 archival photographic prints)

What does the wedding package include?

All wedding packages include: - An initial consultation - All images will be professionally edited & supplied on a USB with 50 prints - Website gallery for friends and family to view images online

How far in advance should I contact you?

As far in advance as you like, though you should have confirmed your wedding date with your wedding venue. If you're booking last minute I recommend contacting me at least two weeks in advance

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, london East & West Sussex Surrey Kent Essex Hampshire Berkshire Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire and much further afield!

What is the charge for travelling?

Some travel expenses may apply if your wedding is further than 50 miles from Crawley, West Sussex, or 20 miles outside of the M25. Travel is charged at £0.50 per mile outside of these areas

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I love natural photos and utilising natural light, but I also use off-camera flash to get creative! I'll place you against a beautiful backdrop, and encourage laughter and tender moments between you!

What kind of equipment do you use?

I shoot with Canon professional cameras and an assortment of EF lenses, tripods, Speedlight flashes, Elinchrom studio lights, filters, bags, straps, wires, etc… you get the idea

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, website gallery, blog posts and social media

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

Yes

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?

The first hour is free, then it's £100.00 per additional hour of overtime

What are the forms of payment?

Most clients pay by BACS but you can pay by cash/cheque if you wish to

How do you work?

I like to be very discreet, capturing things as they happen and blending into the wedding. Your wedding is unique and I aim to create a relaxing atmosphere for you to enjoy having your photo taken in

Reviews for Philip Bedford Wedding Photography & Video

Anna
Anna Sent on 14/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding photographer!

Phil, you were such a great addition to our wedding day! Your professional, friendly and organised approach made everything feel so easy. We have had many comments from close family and friends about how impressed they were with your manner and that you had remembered everyone's names! You fitted in seamlessly and made sure all of our photographic visions were taken care of. We are so pleased to have found you on the Hitched website and cannot wait to see our finished wedding album.
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Alice Sent on 27/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dulwich wedding, June 2025

Working with Philip was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He offers great value packages and was always quick to respond to our queries. He was a calm and professional presence on the day of our wedding, providing helpful direction but not at all overbearing. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Philip creates classic and timeless shots and is able to capture light and small details beautifully. We would highly recommend his services.
Grace
Grace Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for better!

We genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Philip. He captured our wedding day beautifully, and we will cherish the photos forever. Philip is truly skilled at what he does, and if you are considering him to be your photographer then just look at his photos- they are all stunning and unique, and speak for themselves! He captures the essence and atmosphere of the day perfectly. He was so friendly and easy to work with, and helped a very nervous bride and groom to feel completely at ease. A very well deserved 5 stars. Thank you, Philip.
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 28/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Super professional!

Philip did a stunning job as our photographer. He was incrediably organised and polite, capture amazing photos of our special day which we will treasure for the rest of our lives!
Carla
Carla Sent on 24/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Most pleasant

Phil and videographer Andy were so lovely to be around, they were friendly and blend well with all sorts of personalities! Their work was absolutely phenomenal. We’re so happy with our video that captured the day beautifully and the photos are amazing quality with special moments caught perfectly. Highly recommend Philip Bedford!
Abbie
Abbie Sent on 25/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A&J October 2024 Wedding

We hired Philip for our wedding this October. He was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we had our initial consultation he has been so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He arrived with me (the bride) in the morning to take photos from when we got ready, and he immediately put me at ease. Everyone at our wedding commented how kind and professional he was. We have received our photos back really quickly, and they are absolutely stunning. Everyone we have shown loves them.

We cannot recommend him enough. Thank you so much Philip!

A & J x
Ilona
Ilona Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!!

Where to begin when talking about Philip. We cannot praise him highly enough! From the moment we booked Philip he was so incredibly helpful. He immediately booked a meeting with us and gave us all the information we could possibly need to make the right decision. He even knows all his terms and conditions from memory! He gave us so much reassurance that we could trust him and he would do the best job. Philip was so flexible in making sure we had everything we wanted and changing things when we needed. We did our engagement shoot with him and he made us both feel so comfortable and confident in front of the camera. We also booked Andy and Joe as our second photographer and videographer and are so glad we did. On our wedding day, all three of them were prompt and calming. They never got in the way of the day and did great chatting with our guests and getting them to relax too. We felt like they were genuinely invested in making sure we had the best day and working hard to get the best shots that expressed the beauty of our day. They worked tirelessly and never showed just how long the day was. They came up with great ideas for evening photos when we missed golden hour and they came out so beautifully! Philip got our first photos back to us so quickly. His communication didn’t stop at the wedding day but he has kept in contact, making sure we’re updated every single step of the way. Having looked at our photos so far, we are absolutely obsessed with them all! And can’t wait to see the rest! They are beautiful and captured the day perfectly. Philip was absolutely our best choice and we will be recommending him to everyone!
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Nicola Sent on 03/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Professional with great attention to details

Phil was a great photographer and we would highly recommend him. He was very clear and organized about all the details of the day, from checking the time of the "golden hour" and the direction of the light, to positioning and planning family photos in advance. He also was very responsive and communicative prior to the day. He was very professional but also relaxed, putting us at ease, which is a rare combination! We felt really comfortable having our photos taken by him on the day. The photos were stunning and we cannot stop looking at them!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 23/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Photos

Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning! We are so glad we booked Philip to photograph our special day.
He worked around the chaos that was the bridal getting ready room without anyone noticing he was there and took some beautiful photos which reflect the joy of the day.
His patience with the children and ability to capture that special moment and smile from each of them is amazing. He encouraged our son to get involved when he decided that mummy was the only place he wanted to be so that we could continue to capture our couples shots without being distracted.
Neither myself or my husband are particularly confident in front of a camera and he made us both feel at ease, laughing and enjoying the moment. This has resulted in beautiful photos which I can and have spent hours looking at already.

Thank you Philip for capturing our special day.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 16/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A true professional

From the moment we booked Phil he was in contact a number of times to discuss what our vision was for the day. On the day he was just amazing especially when I was feeling very nervous before the ceremony. He was great with everyone and blended in allowing us to mingle with our guests whilst still being able to get some amazing photographs. We highly recommend using Phil we just can’t wait to see the rest of our photographs.
Lee
Lee C. Sent on 25/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing wedding photographer out there!

We reached out to Phil after he shot a few family and friends weddings, knowing that we loved both his photography style and his calm, professional and relaxed manner during those weddings. He gave us so much guidance and advice during our wedding planning, and his experience was invaluable! He was always prompt in replying, with clear communication about the booking and planning process.
On the day, he arrived with plenty of time to get all the before ceremony shots we wanted. During the day, he worked with our venue co-ordinator to make sure everything ran smoothly and to time. He was organised and efficient, and made all our guests (and us!) feel at ease.
After the wedding, he sent us through a few photos within a couple of days. The rest came through within a few weeks and they are all gorgeous! Every single photo is amazing, and we are so so glad that we were able to have Phil as our photographer! In Phil we trust!
MeganST
Megan Sent on 18/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing photographer that kept us calm, collected and laughing!

My husband and I booked Philip two years before our wedding. He was kind, professional and had books of previous weddings he could show us to display his skill. When we mentioned our wedding venue, he even sent us a digital album of photos he had taken at the same venue so we could see what he had taken before.
Prior to the wedding, we filled in a planning form of the photos we wanted, and then went through the timeline of the day and the shot list virtually. Philip was able to suggest extra photos we might like, show us the angle of the sun on the wedding day so we could predict golden hour photos and even humoured us with our wedding photo requests (such as posing next to a peacock statue we found on site and liked).
On the actual day, he arrived a bit early and introduced himself, took some getting ready photos then went to go photograph the venue and the groomsmen and groom. He was like magic, absolutely everywhere and capturing everything! His instructions were clear in telling us how to pose and was able to truly get the best out of every photo he took.
When one guest produced lightsabers (our wedding was space themed) he had us practice using them and taking photos so that when it got a bit darker he was able to use the exposure settings and make the photos look even better. When it started raining, it wasn't a problem and he produced an umbrella for us and took some amazing photographs in the rain. We haven't had all of our photos back just yet as our wedding was only this week but I would HIGHLY recommend him as a wedding photographer.
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 27/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Wedding Photography by Philip Bedford and Team

We recently had the pleasure of working with Philip Bedford and his team for our wedding, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. We worked with Philip for over a year and a half, from the initial consultation to the wedding day, with multiple check-ins throughout the time period. His professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were truly outstanding.

Philip and Joe both played crucial roles in capturing every special moment of our day beautifully. Philip took pre-wedding shots with the bride, while Joe went to the groom's house. Their coordination and teamwork ensured that no moment was missed, and we have a comprehensive collection of stunning images to cherish forever.

Their friendly and calm demeanors made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. Our guests repeatedly commented on how professional and unobtrusive both Philip and Joe were, capturing both candid and posed shots that perfectly reflect the joy and emotion of our wedding.

The quality of the photographs is exceptional, and we have received numerous compliments from our guests on how amazing they look. Philip and Joe's ability to capture the essence of our special day is truly remarkable.

We highly recommend Philip Bedford Wedding Photography to anyone looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer. Their dedication to their craft and genuine passion for capturing beautiful moments make them a top choice.

Thank you, Philip and Joe, for creating such wonderful memories for us. We are incredibly grateful!

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Frances Sent on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute legend

Philip was so professional, so friendly and the quality of his photographs have completely blown us all away. He is always so prompt and efficient, he was excellent at wrangling the herds for photographs throughout the day and honestly it was an absolute joy to have him there with us on our big day. Thank you Philip!
J
Juliet Sent on 06/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, Professional, Easy

We hired Philip for our wedding in October and would highly recommend him. From the initial consultation, he made us both feel very relaxed and we knew we could trust him. Throughout the whole process, he was always responsive, answered any questions that we may have or was happy for us to run ideas by him e.g. timings and schedule of the day. On the day, he was professional and took charge, ensuring we captured everything that we wanted. We also chose to have a second photograph and Tom was excellent and really captured the atmosphere of the day. We have had guests comment on how excellent our photographers were; they blended in, gave instructions, all whilst maintaining a polite and professional manner. Our photographs from the day are absolutely stunning and we can’t quite believe how well they captured the day. We are so pleased we chose Philip and would recommend him to anyone planning a wedding. Juliet & Freddy
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