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On Hitched.co.uk since 2017

Last update: March 2025

I'm Tom, the wedding photographer behind Tom Stenlake Photography, nestled in the charming town of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. I've turned my passion for capturing love stories into a full-time celebration, specializing in creating breathtaking wedding photography and films.

Planning your wedding? Are you stressed about capturing the perfect moments? Let's face it, there are tons of photographers out there, but how many can truly say they're your wedding day wingman?

👰🤵 Why Choose Me?

With years of snapping and filming weddings under my belt, I know the drill. I've got your back from the 'I do's' to the first dance. I'm not just there to take photos and videos but to ensure you have a blast!

💖 What Makes Me Different?

  • Experience: I've seen it all and done it all. Rain or shine, I capture your love story flawlessly.
  • Stress-Free: I'm like an extra pair of hands on your big day. Need a tissue? A laugh? A quick pep talk? I'm your go-to.
  • Pure Fun: Let's make some memories! My friendly, relaxed style means enjoying every moment without worrying about the camera.

I'm all about crafting unforgettable experiences for couples on their special day, making sure it's all about love and laughter without feeling like I'm taking over. Think of me as a ninja photographer—I blend into the background, capturing all those candid, heartfelt moments without you even knowing I'm there!

Services Offered

On your big day, I'll be there with a smile, ready to make you feel at ease in front of the camera. I'm all about capturing the real, authentic moments that paint the perfect picture of your love story. When you look back at your wedding gallery, you'll find a collection of memories that are genuinely yours, each telling a piece of your unique journey.

So, what's on the menu? Well, if you want to enjoy your day without the fuss of a camera squad following your every move, I'm your guy!

I'm based in Northamptonshire, but my camera and I love a good road trip! I cover many areas, including Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland. And hey, if your special day is a bit further afield, just shout to me. I'm all about making it work, with just a sensible mileage charge to consider.

So, if you're looking for a photographer to capture your day your way, look no further! Let's make some magic together. Reach out, and let's chat about how we can make your wedding day unforgettable!

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?

Digital supply of all edited images. Online gallery for guests to download images free of charge after the wedding Online print ordering

How far in advance should I contact you?

As far in advance as possible, I typically get booked over 1 year in advance

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Rutland

What is the charge for travelling?

I cover a 50 mile radius of Northamptonshire as standard. For other locations i charge a mileage charge of £1 per mile after the first 50 miles

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Other

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I am a modern, relaxed and natural documentary style photographer who does not want to take over your wedding day

What kind of equipment do you use?

Sony professional

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, online Gallery

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?

Hourly if required

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer, credit/debit card (online payment system)

How do you work?

My style blends documentary with modern creativity, capturing your day in a discreet, romantic, and candid manner. It's perfect for couples who love natural moments over heavily posed ones

Served in

Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire

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Reviews for Tom Stenlake Photography

Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos!

Tom photographed our wedding on 23.10.24 and the photos are perfect! We picked Tom as our photographer due to the documentary style and his editing style and the photos did not disappoint. He was so helpful and professional on the day making everyone feel comfortable on the day and getting the best pictures.
Sinead
Sinead Sent on 12/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

From the moment that I made contact with Tom, I was impressed by his professionalism. We booked due to the reviews on Hitched and Google and we weren’t disappointed! Tom & Ella were both extremely friendly & captured some wonderful memories of the day without being intrusive. The photos were with us really quickly and are absolutely beautiful. We’re so happy and couldn’t recommend them enough - thank you!
Carissa
Carissa Sent on 11/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So much more than a photographer!

We found Tom through Bridebook as he'd previously shot at our venue, however we were initially a bit reluctant to part with so much money. We "met" with Tom via video call and were immediately reassured that a) he wasn't a sociopath and b) he clearly knew what he was talking about. Tom talked knowledgeably and asked insightful questions to get to know us and what we were after in a wedding photographer. He kept in good contact in the lead up to the wedding with some very helpful hints and tips about props and posing.
On the big day Tom arrived nice and early to scope out the venue and lighting. He talked us through everything we needed to know (not just photography related but also wedding things we ought to have known such as which order the engagement ring and wedding band go on, how to cut the cake elegantly, where to place our hands during first dance, etc). He was very discreet and we didn't notice him taking a lot of the more candid photos but he really did capture some beautiful moments. We were thrilled with his work on the day and absolutely floored by how quickly he got our digital images across to us! We can't recommend him enough and would use him again and again (although we hopefully won't need to!). Thank you so much!
HavanaBaby
Vicki Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Superstar!

I can't even explain what a superstar Tom is. It was like having my own assistant for the day. Out of sight enough to not be intrusive but there making sure I had a drink and even to speak to someone about the heating for me. Broke up the couple photos throughout the day so it wasn't one long stint. Commanded 90 people in an authoritative yet friendly and fun way. Directing poses in an encouraging way so no one felt silly. Whole booking service seemless and very responsive with any questions. Would 100% recommend!
D
Charlie Sent on 18/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding videography

We couldn’t recommend Tom enough! We really felt comfortable and at ease which was really important for us, and most of the time we didn’t even know he was there, it was very discreet and natural!
We received our videos back really quickly and we absolutely love them, he captured our day perfectly and we are so happy we can re-live the day over and over!
Lauren
Mrs L. Sent on 06/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Incredible Photographer

We had the pleasure of having Tom come and see capture our wedding day on 11/06/2024. Our photos came back quickly and they were absolutely incredible, even more so that we ever imagined. Tom was very professional yet extremely welcoming and friendly. All our guests have commented how nice he was and how a lot of the time they didn’t know he was there (in a very good way) we felt very relaxed when taking our posed photos and felt at ease with Tom when we had our couple shots. Thank you so much Tom, you really captured the fun and the love of our special day x
Samara
Samara Sent on 02/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer and videographer

Tom was amazing at our wedding and everyone loved him. We just got a photos and wedding videos back and they’re absolutely amazing. We’re so happy with them and we can always look back at the beautiful pictures and videos he took of us and be so happy. Would definitely recommend
Mr Anthony
Mr Anthony Sent on 21/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly impressive final production and quality of service from start to end

From the very beginning Tom delivered a highly professional service that made sure every detail counted.

Sarah and I have watched all the videos several times and we are completely over the moon and we felt like we just relived the entire day.

Absolutely superb editing and direction, Tom crafted something incredibly special for us. We can’t thank him enough.
K
Katherine Sent on 16/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful day with a great photographer

Tom was the photographer at our wedding in May 2024. From the beginning of the day and throughout he was relaxed and helpful, and even when the inevitable wedding day dramas happened, he provided a calming presence. A lot of the time I didn't particularly know where he was, he seemed to blend seamlessly in with our guests, which resulted in some amazing pictures. It felt like there was so much I missed on the day, and having the photos to look back on has been wonderful. We are not a couple that enjoys too many posed pictures, but Tom made it easy and enjoyable, and got a great balance between the posed pictures and the candid shots. The turn around for the final images was impressively quick. I would definitely recommend Tom to anyone needing a photographer. Thank you again Tom, we're so pleased we could have you there with us!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 13/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer

Tom was brilliant. He worked to tight timelines, was really professional and the photos came out great with an impressive turnaround time. Would definitely recommend!
D
Donatella Sent on 13/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding photographer!

Tom, we can’t begin to thank you enough for capturing our wedding day. From the minute I came across Tom’s website I knew he was going to be the perfect photographer for us. During our wedding Tom went above and beyond what we could have ever expected and hoped for. Tom was so professional, kind, patient when we were running behind schedule and helped coordinate all our pictures. Tom even brought us sparklers and a bottle of bubbly for us to use in our photos. After less than a week our photos were ready and they are absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. The drone shots captured, the candid moments, absolutely phenomenal. I would highly recommend Tom. Thank you so much for everything
C
Chelsey Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and mrs Creese

Amazing from the minute we booked!
Amazing prices and omg the footage we have received is just utter beautiful!!
Tom is so lovely and I honestly wouldn’t of chose anyone else, just so good at what he does!
From the moment Tom turned up on the day he made me feel so comfortable and honestly I didn’t even realise he was their!
Thankyou again Tom and i will continue to recommend you!!
A
Aimee Sent on 06/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer!

I would recommend Tom to anyone and everyone. He was so relaxed and was immediately chatty with myself and my bridal party, which put us all at ease. I have never felt so comfortable around someone that I have never met before. Our photos are more than we could have dreamed of; he captured so many of the most special moments, but also of small things that we didn’t even realise had happened. I will be recommending him to everyone!!
L
Laura Sent on 03/01/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Captured the moments

Tom,

A huge thank you for being a big part of our day. We loved how you made everyone feel comfortable. It was commented on how happy you were taking pictures and the shots you captured are a true reflection of our day. We couldn't be more happier with what we received and would love to use you again.

Thank you
The Leighs
S
Sarah Sent on 15/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Photos of our dreams!

Thank you so much for making our fairytale wedding come true and for capturing it on camera! The photos were touching, beautiful and full of candid moments that we otherwise would have missed. Thank you Tom!
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Tom Stenlake Photography Real Weddings

Sophie & James
28 photos · 12/04/2025
Megan & Aiden
22 photos · 10/04/2025
Chelsea & Lewis
29 photos · 21/03/2025
Hope & Dan
24 photos · 07/03/2025
Carissa & Tom
23 photos · 01/03/2025
Sara & Philip
22 photos · 26/08/2023

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Meet the team

Tom (formerly James) Stenlake
Tom (formerly James) Stenlake
Awesome Photographer

I’m Tom though you may have previously known me as James. After many years of working under my middle name, I recently decided to rebrand and revert to my birth name (it sounds way cooler) - so while the name is different, everything else remains the same. I’m still the same experienced and awesome wedding photographer and filmmaker, dedicated to capturing beautiful, timeless moments for couples on their special day.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to chat!

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24 Cottesmore Way NN8 3LD Wellingborough (Northamptonshire)

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