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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.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Albums
Mini albums
High resolution photos
Blu-ray or DVD with all the photos

What does the wedding package include?

Full collection of presented photographs available for download; all photographs retouched; comprehensive coverage from pre-wedding to dancing

How far in advance should I contact you?

Photographic bookings are taken up to two years in advance, or as little as two months in advance, for services such as wedding videography

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, the UK and international

What is the charge for travelling?

For UK bookings, standard 40p/per mile outside the counties of Berkshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. B&B or hotel at cost for bookings more than two hours from base

What style of photos do you take?

Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I prefer reality over posing, and after two decades, I have found a way to read emotions before they even happen, being a step ahead of the story, so I can tell it truthfully and authentically

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use digital mirrorless camera systems operating silently for those moments when you don't want to hear a click! I prefer natural light photography, though I do have flash for those dark corners

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pic-time is the professional's choice for displaying work for couples on line and that is why I chose it many years ago. It has gallery and bespoke options for prints

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?

Yes

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?

Additional hours are charged at £200 per hour, and micro-wedding bookings are available for £250 per hour, with a minimum of three hours

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer

How do you work?

Twenty-one years, 1,000+ weddings. I watch, read the room, catching the moments nobody staged: the glances, laughter, the knowing looks. Your day, honestly told through my experienced storytelling

Served in

Berkshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire

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