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On Hitched.co.uk since 2019

Last update: February 2025

I shoot FUN Weddings. Weddings are about Celebration so that's my style. Fun, Vibrant, and Modern.

Feel overwhelmed? Most couples are inundated with offers and messages. There's so much to decide and it's genuinly hard to make good choices. If you wish, I can help. I have 16 year's experience as a Wedding Photographer and I'm very happy to answer your questions and offer any guidence I can about photography or other aspects of your wedding.

My name's Ben

I started shooting weddings in my teens and have been shooting for 16 years. I shoot in a documentary style; that means I much prefer to shoot things as they happen, catching real moments. You get WAY BETTER photos this way. Not 'awkward family photos' but the genuine belly laughs and real reactions. This is Wedding Photojournalism, it’s the way forward.

Services Offered

I cover everywhere, that’s the whole of the UK the whole of Europe, and further than that too. Travel is included in the price anywhere within 100 miles of my home. which is bang in the middle of the midlands.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Photocall
Other (You can have a short wedding film shot on super 8 cine film. This is unique as far as i'm aware. You get a very cool genuinely retro video shot on film. It's then edited to music)

What does the wedding package include?

Full day's shoot. Bridal prep through 'til the Party. Hundreds of fully edited photos on USB. Full printing rights attributed to you. An online album for family and friends to view. £200 Album Voucher

How far in advance should I contact you?

The sooner the better. I have couples booking sometimes three years in advance however the average booking time is 12 to 18 months before the wedding

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, the whole of the UK and Europe as I do destination weddings. Free travel anywhere withing 100 miles of Leicester

What is the charge for travelling?

Within a 100 miles of Leicester is free including the Midlands, East Coast, parts of Wales, Bristol, etc. Further than that and destination weddings, it's best to get a quote

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Other (Reportage and natural. Although i'm happy to set up family photos and group shots the reason couples tend to go with me is my reportage photography, catching moments as they happen)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital
Other (The other being Super 8 cine film. Technically Analog but it's hard to explain with just a tick box)

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Natural photos, catching things as they happen, they make for way better photos and way better memories

What kind of equipment do you use?

Professional grade cameras that write to two cards simultaneously. Predominantly Prime lenses as they capture the light that much better

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, after the wedding I start editing and put up an online album for you and your family and friends to view

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

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?

I often don't as usually it's a full day's shoot and so included. Otherwise it's price on request. But you wouldn't be hit with an unexpected bill after your wedding

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer, PayPal, credit or debit card, cash are all fine although there is a small surcharge for credit cards. Standing orders are popular as many couples pay monthly

How do you work?

I say reaction photography because I don’t set staged moments, I capture them as they happen instead. I love shooting this way, the reactions are real and the moments timeless

Served in

Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Monmouthshire, North London, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire

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Reviews for Shot Differently

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Lucy Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for better

Ben was everything we needed to make our special day perfect. He was very organised, early and professional. He wasn’t pushy in anyway and the photos felt very natural. It felt like he went the extra mile which made the day run very smoothly. Both my husband and I couldn’t recommend him enough.
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Yasmin Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just the best !

I am so glad that we chose to go with Ben for our wedding pictures, he captured the little moments so perfectly. I couldn’t have asked for any more! He slotted right in on the day and it really felt like an old friend was there taking these pictures. The best part for me was the candid style of the pictures and how he was so experienced in his field that he knew to whisk us out for some pictures outside before it started chucking it down! From start to finish he was so helpful and lovely and I would 100% recommend Shot Differently to anyone I know getting married! Thank you so much :)
Damien
Damien Sent on 20/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly what you need on the day

Ben was excellent, he was around just enough to get the important shots without feeling like he was under your feet. He made the bride very comfortable as she was getting ready, and was happily snapping away all day.

All communication was simple and responsive, which is just one less thing to worry about as you plan the day. Do your self a favour and book Ben!
Connie
Connie Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience, made us feel at ease

Ben made us feel so comfortable and fit in perfectly during our wedding. He got the balance of getting those 'traditional wedding shots' and capturing the funny moments absolutely perfect.

We had the best weekend of our lives, and Ben shot it so beautifully, we are so grateful.

Thank you Ben!
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A Goring Sent on 03/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing! The best!

Cannot describe how delighted we are with the quality of Ben's work. We knew our wedding photos would be amazing based on our engagement shoot but honestly he blew us away with some of the amazing photos and genuine moments he captured on the day. A beautiful collection of moments we can treasure for years and just some absolutely hilarious faces in some.
He was so lovely to have at our wedding as well! He got on really well with both families (a triumph in and of itself) and made the day feel so special for everyone. We could not have picked a better photographer to work with than Ben!
Would 100% recommend!!
Ruth
Ruth Sent on 30/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photos

Ben has a really lovely manner and quickly understood we wanted informal, unobtrusive style of photos for our garden wedding. He showed total professionalism to our guests throughout the say and mingled into the background to get sone great natural shots of our guests having fun. He was really thoughtful and kind to me as the bride and made some fantastic suggestions throughout the day. His photos are just what we hoped capturing us all having the best day. Recommend thoroughly without exception.
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Stuart Sent on 24/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent photography and captures the magic

Ben is a true professional, put everyone at ease and captured the moments perfectly.
Would recommend 100%
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Natasha Sent on 22/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding photographer

Ben was absolutely amazing for our August wedding this year! He was creative, adaptable and incredibly caring. When he first arrived at the hair salon, where we were all getting ready, one of the first things he asked me was: “have you eaten? Do you need anything?” And I thought that was so kind. Throughout the day, Ben continuously thought of new ideas for how our photos could look and made everything work for us, which was fantastic. He even took us to a cornfield to have some very exciting photos! I would highly recommend Ben!
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Suzannah Sent on 16/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

Honestly could not of asked for any one better than Ben! True gentleman and really listened to how I want the pictures to be, had so much fun during the photoshoot with my family and really captured the memories from our wedding! Highly recommend and the photos are simply beautiful Thankyou so much for everything including all the laughter we shared!!
Jay
Jay Sent on 06/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect!

We could not have wished for anyone better than Ben. Right from the very first contact all the communication was excellent and when we met in person outside the church it was like meeting an old friend. Ben was so helpful, kind and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. We are so pleased with our wedding photos and feel incredibly lucky that we found Ben.
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Tulsi Sent on 19/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Captured the best memories!!

It was lovely having Ben as our photographer on our wedding day, looking through the pictures that were sent (there were plenty!!) we went through a rollercoaster of emotions. Ben captured all the little details without even requesting, he really is brilliant at what he does. He is professional but also super friendly and easy to get along with, he just blended in with all the guests.

Hannah
Hannah Sent on 17/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant Photographer

"We cannot recommend Ben enough to other couples looking for a photographer for their wedding. Ben's pictures are simply beautiful, and capture so many key moments, expressions, and feelings throughout the entire day. We really appreciated the way he integrated himself into our friends and families day and became a wonderful member of the wedding party! He helped everyone and managed to get all the pictures that we had requested. So ... look no further and have a chat with him!"
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Ria E. Sent on 06/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend

Ben is a wonderful photographer, great service, high quality work, wonderful person to have around on the day, super happy with our photos!
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Leigh Sent on 22/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photographer

Ben was incredible. He was a great help on the day and we were thrilled with all of our photos. We'd recommend him to anyone.
Jen
Jen Sent on 28/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!! Highly recommend!

Where to start! We loved Ben from our first meeting! He knew exactly what we were after and delivered! He couldn’t do enough on the day and really helped us to ensure we got all the shots we wanted and the ones we didn’t know we wanted! Everyone at the wedding loved him and he even kept the kids (and in-laws) entertained! Thank you so much! Communication was great and speed of service amazing. We would definitely recommend and should we need a photographer again, Ben will be our first port of call.
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