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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: April 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!

  • Woman-owned

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
Photo journalism

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

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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!
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!
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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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Katie Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So perfect!

Sarah was the perfect photographer for our wedding day. She made us feel really comfortable, which was amazing as we aren't people who love posing or our pictures being taken! She made sure to capture all the special moments of our day, including all the small details we put time into creating. She was friendly and experienced, and knew exactly where to go and what shots would look good. Our pictures came back very quickly and she even sent sneak peaks for us on our wedding night. They're all gorgeous, and we can't recommend her enough!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding photos

The photos that Sarah from Purple Kite took of our wedding are absolutely glorious. She really made the most of the venue and colour scheme and the red of my dress pops in every photo. I was very grateful to her for coming a little out of her normal area for me, and her candid, largely reportage style meant that we have a beautiful record of the day without our guests feeling dragged through a photoshoot. She sent us sneak peeks the evening of the wedding, which was so lovely as we were feeling a bit sad it was all over. We had the complete online album just a few days after the wedding and her communication was brilliant throughout.
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Jolene Sent on 21/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Sarah at Purple Kite Photography! From start to finish, she was an absolute dream to work with. She truly listened to what we wanted and captured everything perfectly — and more! One moment that really stood out was when she had already packed up her gear, then suddenly remembered a specific shot we’d discussed earlier. Without hesitation, she got her camera back out and made sure we got it. That level of care and attention to detail is so rare and so appreciated. The final photos are stunning, and we will treasure them forever. If you’re looking for someone who goes above and beyond to capture your special moments, Sarah is the one.
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Jade Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So happy to have found Sarah to photograph our wedding.

Sarah was the photographer for our wedding in February 2025, and we cannot recommend her enough. We love our photos so much, and Sarah went the extra mile to get all the shots, including climbing on some muddy ground! We were impressed by her technical skills too, working hard to get the lighting perfect both indoors and outdoors. She is so warm, friendly and down to earth, which made us feel relaxed to get some amazing couple shots. She also got our wedding album to us so quickly, 4 days after the wedding. We could not recommend Sarah enough, and are so glad to have found her.
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Hollie Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what we wanted!

We got our photos from Sarah today (only 10 days after our wedding!) and they were absolutely amazing. Sarah really listened to what we wanted and took this on board on the day. The style is exactly what we pictured and we can’t wait to get some printed for our albums, frames and wall hanging. Thanks so much Sarah! Highly recommend!
Stephen
Stephen Sent on 27/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding

Sarah was our wedding photographer. She planned carefully, took heed of our wishes and turned up where we wanted her when we wanted her. She took many photographs during the ceremony and reception, moving unobtrusively around the room, and produced a portfolio of lovely photographs in a timely manner. I would highly recommend her for this type of work.
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Jenny Sent on 23/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding photographer!

Great experience and photos, Sarah made us all feel at ease and had great tips for the photos and other bits to make the day go even better! Quick delivery of the gallery. Would recommend 100%
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Katey Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah is amazing!

We were recommended Purple Kite Photography by our wedding venue as Sarah had done weddings there before and they could not have been more spot on on the recommendation. Sarah was amazing on the lead up to our wedding, on the day and sending the photo's through after. She was always quick to respond to any questions we had, met with us before the day to go over what we had planned and how we wanted the photo's to look, and sent through the pictures so quickly afterwards. Sarah was brilliant at capturing the day perfectly and we could not be happier with the photo's that we were sent through to us after, I can't wait to get them printed and framed. We would 100% recommend Sarah for your occasion. Thank you!
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Hitched Wedding Awards 2026 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2025 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 Winner
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Purple Kite Photography Real Weddings

Lucy & Colin
19 photos · 23/08/2025
Colin Tuckerson & Lucy Tuckerson
7 photos · 23/08/2025
Jolene & Andy
34 photos · 12/05/2025
Jade & Alistair
34 photos · 22/02/2025
Hollie & Steve
40 photos · 28/12/2024
Danielle & Sam
44 photos · 16/05/2024

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Meet the team

Sarah Whyte
Sarah Whyte
Photographer

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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