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  • 2026

Russell Lewis Photography

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Danni
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this supplier

On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: September 2026

Hey, I’m Russell - a full-time wedding photographer based in Herefordshire, covering weddings across the West Midlands and beyond.

I specialise in natural, story-driven wedding photography for couples who want more than just a collection of posed photos. My approach is relaxed, creative and completely unobtrusive, perfect for couples who want genuine, heartfelt images that capture the real moments, emotions and atmosphere of their day.

With over 20 years of experience and hundreds of weddings photographed throughout Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Gloucestershire and the wider West Midlands, I’ve learned how to blend seamlessly into the background while helping people feel completely at ease in front of the camera. My goal is to document your day as it unfolds, creating timeless images that reflect not just how it looked, but how it truly felt.

No two weddings are ever the same, and that’s exactly how I approach each one. Whether it’s a rustic barn wedding in the Herefordshire countryside, a relaxed outdoor celebration, or an elegant city event, I take the time to understand what matters most to you. Every gallery I deliver tells a unique story full of laughter, love, and those unscripted moments that make your wedding yours.

If you’re looking for a friendly, experienced West Midlands wedding photographer who brings calm, creativity, and genuine care to your wedding day, I’d love to hear from you.

Russell Lewis Photography - Natural, emotive wedding photography in Herefordshire and across the West Midlands.

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Weddings with this supplier

Josephine & Jack's wedding
Josephine & Jack
64 photos
Sarah & Tom's wedding
Sarah & Tom
35 photos
Anna & Daniel's wedding
Anna & Daniel
48 photos
Leigh & Tom's wedding
Leigh & Tom
51 photos
Beth & Max's wedding
Beth & Max
45 photos
Evy & Russ's wedding
Evy & Russ
82 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?

Couples can put together their own bespoke package from a range of options including various coverage lengths, a range of albums and services plus a high resolution download is included as standard

How far in advance should I contact you?

To guarantee your date it's as well to enquire as soon as you can

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, throughout the UK and worldwide

What is the charge for travelling?

Anywhere in the UK is included in my fee (if flights or ferry crossing fees apply they would need to be met) International destinations by request

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My work is about embracing the beauty in the world around us

What kind of equipment do you use?

Two Nikon Z6ii bodies with a variety of prime and zoom lenses, off camera flash with various modifiers and video lights

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, your photographs will be available to view through a passworded gallery through my website

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?

I don't charge for extra time, my costs are based on sections of the day, if some of those sections end up longer that's fine

What are the forms of payment?

Cash, BACS, debit or credit card

How do you work?

I blend in on the day, capturing natural, emotional moments as they unfold. No awkward posing — just relaxed, real storytelling with a calm, friendly presence from start to finish

Served in

Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire

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Reviews for Russell Lewis Photography

Jo Dunn
Jo Dunn Sent on 13/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photography

Russell did our wedding photography recently, and we could not be happier with the results! He's such a great guy, easy to chat to and share ideas with, but also knows when to take charge and tell you what to do. He's very inclusive of everyone, got chatting to a lot of our wedding guests, but was also never in the way or intrusive. This is the second time Russell has worked with our family, he did my sister's wedding 11 years ago, and he didn't disappoint on either event. I would recommend him to anyone who's willing to listen to me!
Danni
Danni Sent on 30/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding photos

Thank you Russell for making the day extra special and for giving us such lovely memories of our wedding day. What can we say - Russell is very professional and articulate. We were made to feel at ease at all times. He was very well organised.
I would highly recommend.
Adam
Adam Sent on 13/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photography!

We chose Russell to photograph our 25th wedding anniversary celebration and couldn’t be happier with the results.

Having been wedding and portrait photographers ourselves, we knew exactly what we didn’t want — a day dominated by posing and a checklist of standard wedding shots. We wanted the photography to be natural, unobtrusive and completely free-flowing, allowing us to simply enjoy the day.

Russell understood that perfectly.

He captured not just the big moments, but the emotion, humour and little interactions happening around us — some joyous, some deeply moving. There are photographs that gave us a completely different perspective on our own celebration and moments we simply wouldn’t have known happened without him.

Russell was an absolute pleasure to have with us, and the final photographs exceeded our expectations. If you value natural, documentary-style photography that genuinely tells the story of a day rather than simply recording what people looked like, we can’t recommend him highly enough.

A very well-deserved five stars from us!
Becky
Becky Sent on 12/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We'd choose Russ over & over again...

From start to finish Russell was amazing! He was friendly, personable but professional, he knew exactly what would make a beautiful photograph. Russell was patient with our autistic son and understanding of the little ones who needed to nap (just in time for photographs!) Our wedding photos came back within 2 weeks, we've been so impressed with the quality of his work. Thank you so much Russell, we'd choose you to share our day over & over again - Mr & Mrs Davies x
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 07/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Russell Lewis Photography

Russell was just Perfect throughout the whole day. very approachable and professional. He seamlessly went from candid to organised photos, checking in with us before hand and throughout the day what we wanted and what his ideas were. Fabulous day and even more fabulous pictures. would HIGHLY recommend.
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 23/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos Capturing Perferct Moments

We can't thank Russell enough. We gave him very minimal direction, with the only request being a great photo of us with our children, and he delivered not only that, but also fantastic shots of our friends and family.

It was wonderful looking through the photos afterwards and feeling that he had truly captured our day perfectly. Every image brought back special memories and emotions from the day.

Russell was an absolute dream to work with. He was professional throughout, but also understood our sense of humour and was happy to have a laugh with us. He never put any pressure on us to pose for lots of photos, which made the whole experience feel natural and relaxed.

Some of the best shots were moments we didn't even realise he was there to capture. He documented so many beautiful, genuine moments that we will cherish for a lifetime.

We would 100% recommend Russell to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. If you're considering booking him, do it, you won't regret it!

Thank you

Tom & Chloe
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Maz Sent on 07/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond!!!

30.05.2026
We cant thank Russell enough!!!
From start to finish Russell was on the case, not just capturing our perfect day but helping groomsmen with buttonholes, making sure everything was running smoothly behind the scenes, and generally being a real joy to have around, nothing Was to much trouble and we received our pictures promptly and they were absolutely perfect
Highly RECOMMENDED!!!!
Thankyou again 🤗
Mr and Mrs Wilks xxx
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Olivia Sent on 17/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding photography

Russell was absolutely brilliant as our wedding photographer. He managed to capture the magic of our day beautifully, taking a mixture of formal photos and more candid moments. Russell was very professional, and made us and our guests feel comfortable when taking photos. Russell was flexible when timings didn't run smoothly, and was good at giving instruction to us even though we usually shy away from photos! Russell also sent our pictures very quickly, and it has been so lovely going through our photos so soon after our day. Thank you Russell! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
C
Claire Sent on 13/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding photographer

From our very first contact when Russell visited to take engagement photos with just a day's notice to receiving the wedding day pictures, Russell has been highly responsive and helpful. He managed guests efficiently but tactfully and was a pleasure to have with us.
The photographs are wonderful. Thank you.
Highly recommended.
C
Caitlin Sent on 12/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer

Russell was the best wedding photographer we could of asked for! From booking to our engagement shoot to the run up to the wedding Russell was brilliant with all contact and was so good and getting us to relax and have fun! His knowledge and help on the wedding day was unmatched helping with the little details you'd never think of to not just to help our photographs but to also help our day run smoothly. After the wedding I couldn't believe how quickly we had our photos and they did not disappoint Russell captured the day beautifully and caught so many great moments between us and our guests, we could never thank Russell enough and would highly recommend him to capture your special day.
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Alice Sent on 11/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Hampton Court Castle

We were lucky enough to have Russell Lewis as our photographer for our wedding at Hampton Court Castle on 18th March 2026, and from start to finish, he exceeded every expectation we had.

We first met Russell when he took our daughters’ nursery pictures, and it was clear straight away how friendly, warm, and approachable he is.

From the very first wedding planning meeting, he put us completely at ease and gave us a clear vision of how our day would flow. We felt confident knowing exactly how the day would be captured.

On the wedding morning, he arrived at the crack of dawn to photograph myself and my bridesmaids getting ready. Russell’s professionalism stood out immediately — he was smartly dressed, calm, and incredibly organised. He went above and beyond throughout the day, helping me with my dress, assisting the groom and groomsmen with their ties and finishing touches, and working seamlessly with the venue layout to capture everything perfectly.

Russell’s warmth and easygoing nature made everything feel effortless, and everyone commented on how amazing, professional, and personable he was. He truly helped keep the day running smoothly while capturing every special moment we could ever wish to relive.

The photos themselves are absolutely stunning — genuinely everything and more than we could have hoped for. Every image is beautifully composed and full of emotion, capturing not just how the day looked, but how it felt. From the big moments to the smallest details, he captured it all so perfectly, and we feel so lucky to have such an incredible collection of memories to look back on.

We also received the photos back in super quick time, which was such a wonderful surprise.

Truly exceptional in every way —a photographer who genuinely cares about your day and the memories he creates.
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Earl Sent on 31/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer


We booked Russell to be the photographer for our wedding in March at the Park House Hotel in Shifnal.

From our first consultation I knew we’d made the right decision! He was so easy to talk to and made us feel really comfortable.

On the day he was just brilliant. He had such a nice manner and managed to get our family and friends exactly where they needed to be effortlessly - not an easy task!

We received the link to the photos (full sets in colour and black and white) within a week and we were absolutely blown away. Not only do we have a collection of beautiful elegant photos but we also have great shots of everyone having so much fun, which really captured the essence of the day.

Russell exceeded all of our expectations and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him.
Megan
Megan Sent on 08/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect combination of gentle guidance and candid moments!!!

10/10 would recommend!!!
10/10 would book again!!!

Russell was absolutely amazing from the moment we first contacted him. He’s so calm and easy to work (at all times) which I can only assume comes with years of experience.

I forgot to confirm the booking for our legal wedding the day before our big celebration (I won’t claim to be the most organised bride) and he dropped everything last minute to be there to capture our signing ceremony. Such dedication!!!
I can’t thank him enough 👏🏼
D
Danny Sent on 01/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer!

Russell was our photographer for our wedding day in Hereford and then our wedding party in Bristol.

We cannot recommend Russell enough. Russell took the most perfect pictures of our wedding day, capturing all of the special moments which we’ll go back through for many years.

Russell was very flexible and came to two separate locations in the space of two months. All of our guests loved the photos Russell took at our party.

Thank you to Russell for capturing our two of our most favourite weekends.

J
Jessica Sent on 31/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our beautiful Christmas wedding!

Russell we can't thank you enough for our beautiful wedding pictures. We love them all and you truly did capture every special moment of our day. We were blown away by the guidance you gave us throughout the day..we honestly don't think it would have been the same without you helping us through each step. Everyone says their wedding day flies by and it does, but you have really given us the memories to treasure, of us and our precious little girl and family. We also would like to thank you for listening to what we wanted. We asked for time with our friends and family and you gave us that whilst still taking the most perfect photographs. Thanks again, we are so so happy with everything! 😀
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Russell Lewis
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I'm Russell Lewis, a wedding photographer based in Herefordshire, and I’ve been capturing weddings for over 20 years. My style is natural, relaxed, and all about real emotions - those quiet glances, belly laughs, and fleeting moments that make your day truly yours.

It all started when I was five, with a hand-me-down Baby Brownie camera from my dad. That little camera sparked a lifelong passion for photography. I went on to study Photography at the University of Plymouth and later opened my own photo lab in Hereford. Every Monday, I'd process stacks of film from local wedding photographers, unknowingly getting the best crash course in the art of wedding photography.

After a little while a customer asked me to shoot their wedding - and I was hooked. Since then, I’ve photographed nearly 200 venues across the UK and even as far as New Zealand. My approach is calm and unobtrusive, and I’m often told I feel more like a friend than a vendor on the day.

Whether I’m helping fix a dress, wrangle guests, or capturing quiet moments, I’m always there to support you. My goal is simple: to tell the story of your wedding day with beautiful, heartfelt images you’ll treasure forever.

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