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Ey Up! I'm Sam. And I'm a storyteller.

I know how important it is for a couple to get the right wedding photographer. You don't just want any old photographer, you want a storyteller. Someone who will capture those candid and real moments - you want memories that last a lifetime.

On the day I work in a non-obtrusive and photojournalistic way, but I also like to try to be a calming presence on your wedding day. I know being in front of a camera can be daunting, so we won't do any awkward posing, we'll just go for a walk away from your guests whilst I get those relaxed images you see on my profile.

I put as much effort into post-production as I do on your big day. I spend hours individually going through your images, colour correcting, tidying, and choosing between colour and black & white - all your wedding photographs will have my signature style to really show off your big day.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

- Pre-wedding consultation - High res images delivered in online gallery

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible for the best chance of me having availability

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, worldwide

What is the charge for travelling?

Within 1hr 30m of York included within the price. For venues within 2hr 30m charge is £250. For venues further afield, get in touch for a quote

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?

Turn up, blend in with your guests, tell a few dad jokes/puns, steal a canape, and just generally be a friendly and calming presence

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use Nikon mirrorless cameras, Nikon lenses, and Godox flash systems

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, personal gallery

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

2 months

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?

£200 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

BACS & debit/credit card

How do you work?

On the day I work in a non-obtrusive and photojournalistic way, but will give you subtle guidance where I can to get those breathtaking images you will want on your mantelpiece
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Katie
Katie C. Sent on 23/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bloody fantastic!

Sam is incredible! Photos are amazing, and Sam’s approach is exactly as he said.. he captured the story and essence of our wedding perfectly! He also tops it off with amazing professionalism, speed and flexibility. Thank you so much Sam, we love them!
Emily
Emily R. Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sam MADE our day!!

So we’ve never really been a couple that takes many photos together, we literally had about 20 pictures in our 10 years together! But we do like to look back at memories, so right from the start we knew we needed a photographer that made us feel comfortable throughout. After our first consultation with Sam we knew he was exactly what we wanted & his approach to everything made us feel at ease from the beginning! On the lead up to the day Sam made sure to check in with us and helped us ensure we had sorted our other suppliers too and that everything was going to plan, we couldn’t ask for more at this stage! Then the big day arrived and honestly Sam felt like an extended member of the family & we even had people ask us on the day if he was one of our friends as we were that comfortable even with the ‘posey’ photos!! We can’t rate Sam enough he made our day so special, even more than we could have ever imagined! Thank you!
Tamaryn
Tamaryn T. Sent on 07/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Sam is amazing!!!

We hired Sam because we loved his portfolio which seemed to capture incredibly unique moments between not only the couples, but also all the guests. The natural/candid look of the photographs really appealed to us. To top it off, Sam is incredibly friendly and a likeable guy who clearly knows what he's doing. Our photos look absolutely incredible
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Lauren B. Sent on 04/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Talented photographer and lovely person!

Sam is such a talented photographer, we couldn't be happier with our wedding photos! He is also a lovely friendly person who we enjoyed having at our special day, we would definitely recommend Sam!

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Sam Chipman Photography Real Weddings

Stevey & Dani
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Meet the Team

Sam Chipman Chipman
Sam Chipman Chipman
Photographer

I'm a proud Yorkshireman; tea-drinking, flat cap wearing, cricket-loving.

I trained as an actor, and spent a number of years performing throughout the UK and across the globe. Storytelling is in my blood, whether it be on stage or with a camera in my hand.

I first picked up a camera during my first summer break at drama school, I was bored and looking for a new project to kill some time - little did I know that it would turn into something more serious.

I spent hours and hours honing my craft, and upon returning to drama school starting shooting productions and actor headshots. It escalated quickly. And here I am.

Weddings were a natural step for me, as much like shooting a theatrical production it is about anticipating those storytelling moments - making sure the memories and essence of the day are captured.

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