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Luke Waddington’s photographic emphasis is on emotion and connection through a timeless, artistic and photojournalistic aesthetic.

His unobtrusive, documentary style approach to wedding and event photography is about discreetly capturing candid moments as they naturally unfold that tell a true narrative of the real emotions and events on your big day. From the messy to the beautiful, the happy tears, the uncontrollable laughs and the important family connections.This style of wedding photography allows you both the freedom to fully immerse yourselves in the celebrations, while Luke captures the small and unforgettable nuances in a sincere and artistic way that help tell the story of your wedding day.

Luke's packages are tailored to suit each wedding event but typically include a consultation, full wedding day coverage, digital images and an album or prints if requested.



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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Meeting, Photography, Digital images, Album if requested

How far in advance should I contact you?

As far as you can to avoid disappointment

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

no specific charge

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital
Analogue

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Mainly documentary photography

What kind of equipment do you use?

photography equipment

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

No

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?

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?

discuss cost with client if needed, every wedding is different but generally per hour

What are the forms of payment?

online bank transfer

How do you work?

alone and as unobtrusive as possible
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Reviews for Luke Waddington Photography

Romy
Romy Sent on 10/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best choice ever!! (apart from my husband)

I am really over the moon with Luke's work!! I am absolutely fascinated by Luke's talent and artistic eye to catch the most beautiful moments of emotions and laughter, and subtle gestures of love throughout the day - of us and our guests.
It is a pure pleasure for us to re-live the day again and again by looking at the beautiful pictures and even discover details we haven't been able to perceive during the day :) Each picture also has such a depth by telling its own story and often a deeper layer, which is absolutely fascinating!

All our guests loved Luke and commented already on the day how subtle, professional, and fun he is. Luke ensured the experience flowed on the day 100%, and it was just so effortless. Overall, it was a perfect experience from start to finish, and I could not recommend him highly enough!
Peter
Peter Sent on 10/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Luke was a sheer joy to work with, and the pictures capture the day perfectly.

From start to finish Luke was the upmost professional. Balancing perfectly the mix of relaxed but also communicating his expertise and skillset.

I could not recommend him enough! The pictures speak for themselves, but I must say across the day he blended in effortlessly and superbly with our guests. To allow us to simply enjoy the day our way, without it feeling forced at any point.

Then, when we received the pictures we were simply blown away. I could not recommend Luke enough! Please consider using him.
Aggie
Aggie Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Great Photographer

Luke was absolutely great.
We were hesitant about booking a photographer as neither of us are particularly fond of getting our photo taken but we are SO glad we found Luke's website and booked him. We met beforehand and talked about our vision for the day and to see if we'd be a good fit and he really put us at ease with what to expect on the day.
He captured the heart of our day. So many intimate and special moments, it was just like having another friend at the wedding, and the photos are stunning. Can't recommend him enough!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 14/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The very best wedding photos

We fell in love with Luke’s photography and felt he would be the perfect fit for our day. We didn’t want any staged images and instead wanted him to document the day authentically. He was super professional and got to know exactly what we wanted ahead of the day then was really unobtrusive and sympathetic to restrictions of the church. The pictures he captured of us and our guests were so unique and special. Unlike anything I’ve seen elsewhere. In fact, we loved them so much that when we had a party the following year for all the guests who couldn’t attend our lock down wedding, we used him again!
Luke isn't just a photographer - he’s an artist…and the loveliest guy with it too!
J
Jo Clare Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Talented Photographer

Luke was able to fit us in at short notice for my Mum's Wedding Ceremony. He arrived promptly and mingled with the guests beforehand.

During the ceremony and for some time afterwards Luke was there capturing every moment but without being intrusive. I really liked his style after looking at his portfolio and I am very happy with the results from our own shoot.

We are all thrilled with the photos, a mix of colour and black and white which is perfect for the occasion. Have had very positive comments so far with people saying they are the most energetic and natural wedding photos they have ever seen vs the often formal nature of wedding photography.

From a personal view apart from some magical Bride and Groom photos - I think Luke perfectly captured the personality of all the family members, and made an effort to include all of the guests and give them their special moment.

Would 100% recommend.
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Ellen Sent on 21/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photographer 10/10

We had a lovely wedding experience with Luke. He is super organised, offers helpful guidance and advice and most importantly takes beautiful photographs. We initially didn't want a wedding photographer as we don't like having our photo taken and wanted to spend as much time with guests as possible however it is the best decision we made. Luke has such a calm presence which meant everyone was super relaxed in his company. He has a talent for capturing the personal and special moments in such a natural way, they are photos I'll cherish forever. Couldn't recommend enough!
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Gavin Sent on 09/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photographer

Luke was fantastic, he captured my guests, the day, family and friends perfectly! I was so happy with the photos of my special day!
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Madeleine Sent on 08/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A friendly and extremely talented photographer

Luke was wonderful from start to finish. Easy to communicate with, punctual and reliable. He met with us in advance to get a feel for what our vision was for our wedding photos, and he was very forthright and communicative before the day itself as to what his planned approach would be. All really reassuring and we felt like we were in safe hands. On the day itself Luke effortlessly navigated chatty wedding guests and location changes. The end results were fantastic and it’s honestly like reliving the day when we look at our photos. There’s a real story to the day and Like captured some very lovely moments in between the main events too. Would wholeheartedly recommend Luke. Professional attitude coupled with a very skilled and artful eye.
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