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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020
Last update: June 2024
What are you looking for in your wedding photography? Want it to be stylish and natural? Authenitc and enjoyable? A stress free experience that shows your day as beautiful as it was? An experience that is fun, light hearted and an enjoyable part of your wedding journey?
My name is Samantha Portman. I am a modern photographer for modern couples, I create stylish, authentic and beautiful wedding photography to record your day in a way you will be proud of. I shoot in an unobtrusive manner, in doucmentary style which leaves you free to enjoy your day. I also pair this with super stylish portraits of you and your partner so you can have photos of you both youll want to share and hang on the wall.
Alongside my experience in the TV and film industry ( I have many an anecdote !) I have two decades of experience within the wedding industry. This means I am always here to help with any aspect of your day. Ask me anything I will happily provide answers and advice however often you wish.
I am the down to earth supplier who will most likely feel like a friend, I will be in your corner helping from start to finiish. On the wedding day I like to work in a relaxed manner and I am well experienced at staying that way even in the most stressful of situations.
For your wedding day I offer an alternative to the sometimes expected or cheesy wedding photography. Ofcourse we grab those traditional group shots for mum and dad but most of the time you can sit back relax, party and I will ensure to capture it in a way that relfects you at your very best. I work in candid way for most of the day with nothing posed. But for the couple shoot and your bridal/groom party shots I am here to make it fun and unique. I love doing this and so do my couples. Together we create those group shots that not only show you at your killer best self but you and your friends also have a blast doing it.
I live in the Essex countryside with my son but I always have my foot in East London shooting weddings and for commercial clients. I LOVE to travel the UK and I shoot weddings frequently all over the country. I have a love affair with the country side and the English coastline. I reguarly go away for the weekend to Brighton and shoot for many clients down there. I think im your typical city dweller who loves the city but loves to relax in the countryside as often as possible. Having lived in central London for many many years I am so tuned into the fashionable London wedding and feel aligned with those couples. But im fortunate enough to have a wide breadth of clients and shooting weddings in the English countryside is something I have enjoyed more and more. I am there to shoot your memories in the mood you set. So whether that is an elegant city wedding or a boho festival wedding in the countryside I adapt, tune in and capture your day showing you at your very best.
Services Offered
I cover the whole of the UK and internationally. I simply charge an hourly fee with a standard wedding day booked in at 10 hours. And an intimate one around 4 hours but we work to your needs. My hourly rate is £230 for photography and £300 if you would like photography and a 3 minute wedding video. There are no hidden extras and you can download your photos or videos as many times as you wish or any friends or family. Once you have read through this endless blurb ! do take a look through my website its kinda snappy and keeps it simple. You have a wedding to plan and im here to make it easier...If you want the peace of mind of knowing every moment will be captured then you can choose my full day fee of £2,100 and I will be there 2 hours before the wedding and well into the dancefloor hours.
To begin we have a zoom call, you can call me to chat about your day with no obligation at all. Theres no pressure here I am a firm believer in finding the right fit for your day. If we click then thats fantastic I am here for you all the way.
If you want to book its a very simple process and I am here to guide you through it. Many of my couples at first fee overwhelmed at the idea of creating a shot list time line. But I have years of experience to make this fuss free and totally enjoyable.
Organising your photography need not be stressful at all. I will help you to create a photography timeline for your day, plan shots and be fully briefed on what to expect and how best to handle it. , I want you to feel safe knowing your key moments will be captured in a way that you will want to share with loved ones. I will blend into your day, caputuring all those moments you will want to keep forever. Then in the all important edit I will use all my knowledge from working in media to create high end striking images for you. That is my commitment to you, to record your day in a fuss free way but with high end results.
I am a little bit of a nomad wandering from London to Brighton, but I am fortunate enough to shoot nationally and internationally. I love getting to know you and where you live. I will work where you need me to be gladly. For this reason I do not bolt on travel expenses inside the united kingdom.. For international weddings please do email for your bespoke quote.
So lets chat, get to know each other, eat percy pigs, down a couple of lattes and plan to capture those memories of a life time for you. If you want to take just the initial first step with no obligation just hit me up for a zoom call.
Please do note 2023 is nearly full so if you are thinking youd like to chat or book please do get in contact as soon as you can as Id love to meet you.
Packages
I like to keep things really simple, no hidden costs.
Saturdays I offer one package FUll DAY £2,200
Monday to Thursday the full day package is available but also.you can pay by the hour up to 8 hours. £240 per hour.
Do take a look at my website as it answers so many questions :) www.peachportmanphotography.com
On here you will find my form please do fill in and I will get back to you with a personal responce in within 24 hours.
I only take on 20 weddings a year so I can maintain a personal touch and a high level of service so come on email me lets get to know each other and connect. Click on the website link above or type in www.peachportmanphotography.com
I look forward to meeting you !
Sam Portman
Instagram handle : @peach_portman
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