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Philip Sedley Photography
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About this supplier
On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: October 2026
Natural, Timeless Wedding Photography Across the South East
At Philip Sedley Photography, I capture those memories with a relaxed, thoughtful approach, creating natural, classic photographs that tell the story of your wedding with honesty and elegance.
I'm David, the creator of Philip Sedley Photography, an independent wedding photographer based in Rochester, Kent, photographing weddings throughout Kent, South East London, Surrey and Sussex.
My style combines unobtrusive documentary photography with beautifully composed portraits. I'll capture the moments as they happen, while taking the time to create elegant photographs of you both, your guests and the setting you've chosen, without making photography take over your day.
Every wedding is different. From intimate ceremonies to full-day celebrations, I offer carefully considered packages designed to give you the coverage your wedding deserves, alongside a truly personal service and attention to detail from our first conversation to the delivery of your finished photographs.
Why Choose Philip Sedley Photography?
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Award-Winning Professional Photographer — Experienced, professional wedding photographer with an eye for the moments, emotions and details that make your day unique.
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Experience You Can Rely On — Benefit from my experience and practical advice to help you get the very best from your wedding day, without adding unnecessary stress or turning it into a photoshoot.
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A Personal, One-to-One Service — I take the time to get to know you, meeting in person to discuss your plans, understand your priorities and tailor my approach to your wedding.
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Your Day, Your Way — Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a larger celebration, I'll work with you to create a photography plan that reflects your wishes and the way you want to celebrate.
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Natural, Timeless Photography — Beautiful, relaxed photographs that capture genuine emotion, candid moments and elegant portraits you'll treasure for years to come.
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There When You Need Me, Never in the Way — I'll offer guidance when it helps, organise portraits efficiently and let you spend as much time as possible enjoying your day with family and friends.
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From Our First Meeting to Your Final Photographs — A personal, friendly service throughout, with clear communication and a genuine commitment to capturing your wedding beautifully.
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Personally Edited, Carefully Curated — Every wedding is personal to me, and I take that responsibility seriously. I personally review and curate your photographs, selecting the images that best tell the story of your day. Each photograph is individually edited by me, with no AI-generated images or AI editing, ensuring your final collection reflects my own professional judgement, experience and creative style.
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Beautifully Presented, Delivered Within Four Weeks — Your finished photographs will be delivered within four weeks in a private online gallery, with a USB of your images presented in an ornate, personalised gift box — a special keepsake to treasure for years to come.
So, that's me. Tell me about the both of you. I'd love to hear what you have planned. Let's arrange a chat.
Weddings with this supplier
Susana & Samuel
65 photos
Amy & Zoltan
54 photos
Sam & Andy
40 photos
Heather & James
19 photos
Olivia & Emma
46 photos
Jan-Axle & James
48 photos
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Photocall
What does the wedding package include?
Your day tailored to suit your needs. From simple ceremony and group shots, to full day and high quality hardback album. All packages include online digital album to sand photos on an ornate USB
How far in advance should I contact you?
Most bookings are for the following year, however I can respond at short notice if we have availability. Don't hesitate to call us if you have been let down at the last minute
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, rochester, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Essex, London - We can also do overseas weddings and have familiarity with Italy
What is the charge for travelling?
I use hybrid vehicles which allow me to keep travel costs low. I do not charge for mileage within a 50 mile radius of Rochester. Any distance beyond 100 miles will be a small per mile cost
What style of photos do you take?
Traditional
Photo journalism
Other (Candid style photography)
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
I'm happy to capture your special day in the style you desire, from traditional group shots as well as working documentary style to capture the unplanned special moments throughout the day
What kind of equipment do you use?
Canon cameras and Canon Professional L series lenses. Currently using the latest Canon R5 and Canon 5D range of cameras. I prefer to use the 24 to 70mm zoom lens, along with the 70 to 200mm
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, photo albums are available for viewing and download through our website provided by Zenfolio
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?
We know that the best laid plans can often be derailed for a variety of reasons, but don't fret, I don't charge for extra hours, within reason. Who wants to leave a good wedding?
What are the forms of payment?
Non refundable 20% booking at the time, with the balance paid 6 weeks in advance of the wedding day.
Less than 6 weeks notice will require full payment on booking. Bank transfer payments only
How do you work?
I'll meet with you before the date to get to know you better and discuss your needs for the day. I like to get to know you as a couple to put you at ease and capture your memorable day
Served in
Kent and South East London
Do you have any questions?
Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Philip Sedley Photography
Caroline Sent on 09/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Great service from a Great Photographer
From my initial enquiry I found David to be very professional and yet very personal. He listened to all my numerous requests and took everything on board. From our first meeting, when I got the date wrong to meet at the hotel, he dropped everything and drove 45 mins to come and meet us. We had a very productive meeting and decided then and there we would like to book David in place for our big day.
In advance, we had a few conversations and on one, I was very touched and so impressed to hear that David had taken himself back to the hotel and met with our co-ordinator to see how things would work on the day in regards to lighting and where photographs could be taken if the weather was not in our favour.
On the day, David was a calming presence. Nothing seemed too much trouble and I am sure he went over and above the time we had booked him for.
The main feedback though is on the photographs which I received back in record time. They were all fantastic and I can't keep looking at them!! They were just as I had hoped they would be.
To any future brides - I would so recommend David (known here as Philp Sedley). You won't regret your decision at all.
Thank you David for capturing our special day so beautifully.
In advance, we had a few conversations and on one, I was very touched and so impressed to hear that David had taken himself back to the hotel and met with our co-ordinator to see how things would work on the day in regards to lighting and where photographs could be taken if the weather was not in our favour.
On the day, David was a calming presence. Nothing seemed too much trouble and I am sure he went over and above the time we had booked him for.
The main feedback though is on the photographs which I received back in record time. They were all fantastic and I can't keep looking at them!! They were just as I had hoped they would be.
To any future brides - I would so recommend David (known here as Philp Sedley). You won't regret your decision at all.
Thank you David for capturing our special day so beautifully.
Serene Sent on 08/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing pictures!
David was an amazing photographer and he really captured all the best moments. He was so kind to set up time where we could run through what was happening on the day, a few weeks in advance and talk very openly about what we wanted.
We both felt that David was easy to be comfortable around and he has an amazing set of skills. We love these pictures so much and so blessed it was captured perfectly!
We both felt that David was easy to be comfortable around and he has an amazing set of skills. We love these pictures so much and so blessed it was captured perfectly!
Amy Sent on 09/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely fantastic!
David was absolutely fantastic! He captured our day perfectly, we couldn't have asked for anything better! He was so professional and was fully flexible in terms of what photos we wanted and where. We loved working with him and would highly recommend Philip Sedley photography to anyone searching. We love looking back at the photos, they are such a wonderful reminder of our wedding 😊 Thank you so much!
Alice Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent, professional, approachable and all round lovely photographer!
We had our wedding on April 5th and Dave was absolutely brilliant! We are so pleased with our photos and the time, art and skill dedicated to capturing our wedding day.
He was attentive and listened to our requests, capturing some beautiful, natural and candid shots of us and our guests. He was so on board with our wedding plans, he organised his own travel commitments to meet our unique plans, to travel by train from the registry to the event, ensuring to capture every detail of our special day.
Many of our guests have also since complimented him on his professionalism and friendliness - many asking if he was a family friend, as he was so down to earth and approachable across the day. By the end of the day, he really did feel like family. ❤️
Furthermore, what more can a couple ask for - our photos were ready to view before we had even returned from Honeymoon!
Overall, a top guy, friendly, approachable, amenable and skilled photographer. I couldn't recommend him enough!
He was attentive and listened to our requests, capturing some beautiful, natural and candid shots of us and our guests. He was so on board with our wedding plans, he organised his own travel commitments to meet our unique plans, to travel by train from the registry to the event, ensuring to capture every detail of our special day.
Many of our guests have also since complimented him on his professionalism and friendliness - many asking if he was a family friend, as he was so down to earth and approachable across the day. By the end of the day, he really did feel like family. ❤️
Furthermore, what more can a couple ask for - our photos were ready to view before we had even returned from Honeymoon!
Overall, a top guy, friendly, approachable, amenable and skilled photographer. I couldn't recommend him enough!
Jade Sent on 22/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding Photos!
David was fantastic from start to finish. We only wanted to capture a few hours and David was more than happy to do this for us. We met up, went through what we wanted and the results were amazing. We felt at ease. David was a laugh and was funny that I married a David! Would highly recommend!
Harmeet Sent on 31/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful capture 😍😍 of our special day
David really went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable! It's wonderful when someone shows such dedication and warmth. David's friendly and respectful nature, along with his flexibility, certainly adds a lot to the experience. And getting those cherished photos delivered in such a thoughtful way is like icing on the cake. 🎂 He's a gem! Thank you David xx
Ionela Sent on 05/10/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
Amazing photograph
David did a amazing work on our wedding day, he's more than professional. He made our day special and captured the natural and sweet moments. We definitely recommend it.
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