About
On Hitched.co.uk since 2026
Last update: April 2026
A former national radio documentary maker with more than 1,000 weddings and over two decades behind the camera, Neale has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most experienced documentary and reportage wedding photographers. Based in Berkshire, he also works regularly across London and the Home Counties, with a handful of international commissions accepted each year.
His way of working is simple: natural and mainly hands-off, letting the day unfold and stepping in only when moments dictate, such as keeping a family group photo from drifting or making couple portraits feel quick and painless rather than a production that removes you from your day.
What matters most on a wedding day is rarely planned. After all this time, Neale has learned how to read a moment and be there for it without getting in the way. The result is a collection of photographs that lets you see your own wedding properly.
Why couples choose Neale
Every wedding is photographed as a bespoke story. You’re working with a professional photographer who understands how important personal service is. No teams, no hand-offs, no unfamiliar faces arriving on the day. From the first conversation through to the final delivery, it’s the same person throughout, someone who knows your plans and, most importantly, understands what matters to you.
Neale's focus is on natural, authentic coverage, photographs (and films) that show you your day years down the line, not something overworked or staged. Pricing is kept transparent, so there are no awkward surprises later on.
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Berkshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire
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