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Purple Kite Photography

Why couples loved this supplier

  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Capturing memories
  • Pristine quality
  • Photographer
Abigail
Ellie
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Craig
Cleo

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this supplier

On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: September 2026

Natural, colourful wedding photography for couples who don't like posing! Purple Kite Photography owner Sarah, based in Hertford, Hertfordshire, specialises in relaxed, documentary-style photography - telling the story of your day unobtrusively, capturing the big moments and all of those gorgeous little stories in between.

Sarah loves being able to document the raw emotions and excitement of a wedding day and takes pride in delivering beautiful images that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Proud to be a Hitched Wedding Awards Winner for the last 4 years!

How Sarah works:

Purple Kite Photography is built on a genuine passion for telling visual stories. Your wedding day is all about you, so I work around your plans, capturing moments as they happen, offering a relaxed and natural style, and capturing authentic emotions whilst blending into the background. And I won't be taking you away from your guests for hours to take endless gimmicky posed shots.

I'm a hopeless romantic, so you might well catch a beaming smile on my face or tears in my eyes during your wedding, and I make no apologies for it. I want you to know that I am as invested in your wedding as you are, and you can trust in my warm, calming personality and gentle guidance to achieve stunning images of you both feeling relaxed and looking gorgeously happy.

I always meet the couple in advance of the wedding day if possible. Remember, your photographer will be shadowing you throughout the day, often from early in the morning whilst getting ready, so it's vital that you get on well! It's also helpful to chat about what you'd like from your photographer on the day and to create a list of essential photos and important people in advance of the day to ensure that all of those things will be captured, meaning you won't need to worry about it on the day.

Services Offered

On the day, I start when you want me to, and have a range of packages which begin at 4 hours and go right through to the first dance and beyond, as well as offering bespoke and micro packages! To get a full picture of the services I offer, I'd love to meet for a coffee and begin designing a bespoke package that fits perfectly with your day.

Although I'm based in Hertfordshire, I'm very happy to travel to capture your day!

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Woman-owned

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Weddings with this supplier

Pavan & Craig's wedding
Pavan & Craig
36 photos
Cleo & David's wedding
Cleo & David
74 photos
Ellie & Tom's wedding
Ellie & Tom
58 photos
Eleanor & James's wedding
Eleanor & James
33 photos
Katie & Russell's wedding
Katie & Russell
28 photos
Lucy & Colin's wedding
Lucy & Colin
19 photos

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Gold package: 4 hours for ceremony, portraits and speeches. Platinum: 8 hours - prep - 1st dance. Diamond package: 12 hours plus an album and prints. Enquire about my micro wedding packages

How far in advance should I contact you?

As far as possible. Though you can always check in with me for last minute availability, you may get lucky!

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, hertfordshire and surrounding areas. I'm willing to travel to anywhere in the UK (subject to travel expenses)

What is the charge for travelling?

Available on request

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
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What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My style is very relaxed. I love to capture magical moments naturally using documentary style; I blend into the background and shoot the story of your day as unobtrusively as possible

What kind of equipment do you use?

Sony Mirrorless camera and prime lenses. All images are edited using Lightroom to match my editing style. Retouching is also available if necessary

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, zenfolio Online gallery

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

2 months

Do you send all the photos taken?

Yes

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?

By the hour

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer

How do you work?

Your wedding day is all about you so I work around your plans, capturing moments as they happen, offering a relaxed and natural style, capturing authentic emotions whilst blending into the background
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Reviews for Purple Kite Photography

T
Theo Sent on 05/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Relaxed and Wonderful Wedding Photography Experience

Sarah was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, which was really important for us as we’re not usually used to being photographed. Her calm and friendly approach instantly put us at ease.

She really took her time with us throughout the day and never made anything feel rushed. Sarah also made some great recommendations for poses and locations, which helped capture some beautiful and natural moments.

We’re so grateful for her patience, professionalism, and the care she put into making sure everything was just right. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who is talented, supportive, and genuinely lovely to work with, we couldn’t recommend Sarah highly enough!
Abigail
Abigail Sent on 01/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous photos and fantastic photographer!

Sarah was reccomended to us and we couldn’t be happier with the service she provided. From start to finish she was professional, flexible and responsive. The following day she sent me some highlights which I didn’t expect so soon at all, and we were all blown away when the final photos were delivered. Fantastic candid shots that really captured the essence of the day, we found Sarah very unobtrusive and a real natural person to have on the day, and quietly and kindly kept us up to date and made sure we didn’t miss some key moments and photos and really listened to our plans. Thanks again Sarah! X
Ellie
Ellie Sent on 10/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So many special moments captured

Sarah had the best vibes and energy when we first met her, and the photos she took of our wedding day captured so many special and incredibly happy moments. They were bright and colourful, just what we wanted. Both my husband and I aren't the most comfortable in front of a camera, but Sarah put us at ease and made us feel comfortable. Sarah is charming, and our guests are still saying how amazing the photos are!
Andrew
Andrew Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day captured perfectly

We honestly couldn’t recommend Sarah highly enough.
We first worked with Sarah when our little girl was just starting to walk, so when it came to photographing our wedding, there was no question about who we wanted behind the camera. Sarah went above and beyond for us quite literally, as she even stepped in and stood as one of our witnesses!

What really sets Sarah apart is that she takes the time to get to know you, not just as clients, but as people. She is incredibly friendly, helpful and insightful, with an amazing eye for detail and a real talent for capturing those special moments that you might otherwise miss.
Her communication is always professional, clear and reassuring. She is more than happy to discuss different options, understand your individual needs and answer any questions, which makes the whole experience feel relaxed and completely stress-free.

Sarah has a wonderful way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera, while also being incredibly professional and talented behind it. We couldn't have asked for anyone better to capture such an important day for us. Even in this current climate Sarah has kept her prices competitive and very reasonable for the level of finish you get in return, absolutely no arguements from us!

We will absolutely be using Sarah again for future projects. She has become someone we genuinely trust, and her friendly, professional nature combined with her amazing talent makes her a photographer we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Craig
Craig Sent on 02/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Captured our day perfectly, Highly Recommended!

From the outset Sarah was amazing. From our early consultations we just felt at ease and felt confident that we would be in good hands.

From the moment Sarah arrived, her calm, warm presence put us completely at ease. She knew exactly when to step in and when to quietly capture the moments that mattered most and that intuition made such a difference throughout the day. All our guests said the same too!

Sarah didn't just take photographs—she helped make our day feel even more special. Looking through the sneak peek photos has got us excited and really cemented that we had chosen the right photographer to capture our day. If we could rate more than 5 stars we definitely would.

We just can't wait now so see our final photos. Thank you Sarah for everything you were amazing!

Cleo
Cleo Sent on 18/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book Sarah for your event!

We loved Sarah as our wedding photographer!
Sarah is friendly and professional, she was able to fade into the background and take lots of candid shots without feeling intrusive.
Her packages are flexible and we ended up asking her to stay for an extra hour at the last minute.
She was able to send a few photos that night and we had the rest of our photos within 2 weeks.
We would highly recommend.
Jack
Jack Sent on 16/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Photography

Sarah was great to work with from start to finish! Sarah’s approach is just what we were looking for - warm and friendly to correspond with prior to the day and unobtrusive at our ceremony. The quality of her photography is superb, capturing moments which might have otherwise passed us by.

Thank you Sarah!
S
Sarah Sent on 16/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

Sarah has given us such a seamlessly professional - but also very personal - experience as our wedding photographer. Communication was easy from the beginning and she really took time to understand what we were after. On the day she was unobtrusive and thoughtful while the ceremony was taking place and took some great candid photos as well as amazing group ones. The photo ordering service is great too. We could not recommend her highly enough! Personable, professional, instinctive and reliable. What more could we ask for!
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Eleanor Sent on 31/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Captured our wedding day perfectly

Sarah at Purple Kite Photography was brilliant from start to finish. She was calm, friendly, and made everyone feel really relaxed throughout the day.

We wanted natural, candid photos and trusted her to capture the moments as they happened, and we're so glad we did. She caught so many genuine moments, and the photos are fantastic. We're absolutely thrilled with the images and would highly recommend her!
Katie
Katie Sent on 01/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Photographer

Sarah was amazing. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer we are so happy with the photos and how the whole day went. We hardly noticed her throughout the day and all of our guests said how lovely and amazing Sarah was. She sent us some beautiful sneak peeks on the wedding night which I enjoyed looking through with a piece of cake in bed once the wedding night was over! I was not expecting to receive something so quickly and I was able to show my family the next day over breakfast which was fab. We then received our photos one week later which was so speedy. Thank you so much Sarah. Cannot recommend enough! You won’t be disappointed if you have Sarah as your wedding photographer!
J
Jordan Sent on 14/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you so much

Cannot thank Sarah enough. She captured our day spectacularly. We wanted a very natural and authentic look to our day. The photos are beautiful and we’ve already put some photos/ memories in frame. Thank you so much for meeting us beforehand and using your magic x
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Laura Sent on 23/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely wedding photographer

From the moment we met Sarah we knew she would be a great fit for us. She ensured that she understood our requirements for our wedding day and was present to capture every single special moment. For our wedding we chose to have her picture the morning of me getting ready, church, ceremony and reception into the early evening which worked for us. She was great at working the reception, snapping natural and posed shots of our guests so that we had memories of everyone who attended. I liked how she seamlessly blended in with the guests so that you didn’t feel like you were constantly on camera. Would highly recommend Sarah.
Shelley
Shelley Sent on 18/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Sarah was fantastic, very welcoming and professional, she made us feel at ease instantly, we had every faith that she would capture our most precious moments perfectly, and that she did. Thank you so much xxx n
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 13/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Captured our Wedding perfectly!

From our initial meeting Sarah’s professionalism shone through! Everything we asked, she did including coming to my Fathers care home so we could get some shots with him. We are so pleased with our photos, Sarah really listens to the kind of style we wanted and 100% captured every aspect of our perfect day, I cannot recommend enough! And thank you for our stunning photos.
Lorraine
Lorraine Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photos, perfect photographer!!

Sarah was exactly what any bride would want, from first contact to speedy delivery and quality of photos. She helped make our special day (Aug 2025) even more special. It was easy to arrange to meet up to begin with. Communication thought was responsive and helpful. On the day she helped organise the guests to get the best shots. The photos themselves are absolutely fabulous. I would not hesitate on recommending Sarah and Purple Kite Photography.
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Sarah Whyte
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I'm Sarah, the Photographer behind Purple Kite Photography.

I’m a hopeless romantic, so you might well catch a beaming smile on my face or tears in my eyes during your wedding. I want you to know that I am as invested in your wedding as you are and you can trust in my warm, calming personality and gentle guidance to achieve stunning images of you both feeling relaxed and looking gorgeously happy.

I specialise in relaxed, documentary-style photography, so I'll blend in and capture the day as it unfolds. ​Being much happier behind the camera rather than in front of it myself, I totally understand the fear of being centre of attention or having to pose for photos. I promise I'll make the handful of portraits I take as painless as possible and then will focus on capturing you and your guests enjoying the party!

​Nothing will make you look more radiant than a genuine, natural, unguarded smile that truly captures how you feel on your wedding day! While you focus on having the best day of your life, marrying your best friend and celebrating with all of your favourite people, I’ll focus on making sure you won’t ever forget it!

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