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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: June 2026

About Specular Visuals

Hi, I'm Richard, the face behind Specular Visuals.

I specialise in natural wedding photography and videography for couples across the UK who want to enjoy their day rather than spend it posing for the camera.

My approach is relaxed, friendly and unobtrusive. You'll rarely find me directing every moment or asking you to repeat things for the perfect shot. Instead, I prefer to blend into the background, capture genuine emotions and document your wedding as it naturally unfolds.

From the excitement of the morning preparations to the questionable dance moves later in the evening, I'm there to capture the moments that matter most. The laughs, happy tears, hugs and little in-between moments often become the memories couples treasure most.

Every wedding is unique, and my aim is to create photographs and films that reflect your personalities and tell the story of your day in an authentic way. Nothing forced, nothing staged – just beautiful memories captured naturally.

Wedding Videography

I believe the best wedding films are the ones that make you feel something.

Rather than simply recording what happened, I focus on capturing the atmosphere, emotion and energy of your day. My documentary-style approach allows me to tell your story naturally, preserving the genuine moments that make your wedding uniquely yours.

Whether it's the nervous excitement before the ceremony, the laughter during the speeches or the celebrations on the dance floor, I'll create a wedding film that feels personal, timeless and true to who you are as a couple.

Wedding Photography

My photography style is natural, relaxed and centred around real moments.

I won't spend your day pulling you away from your guests for endless posed photographs. Of course, I'll guide you when needed and make sure we capture some beautiful portraits, but my focus is on documenting the day as it happens.

The result is a collection of photographs that capture not only how your wedding looked, but how it felt. Images filled with genuine emotion, natural interactions and all the little moments that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Photography & Videography Together

Choosing Specular Visuals for both photography and videography means everything works seamlessly together.

Because both services are delivered with the same relaxed approach and creative vision, you'll receive a consistent style across your photographs and films. There's no competing suppliers, no getting in each other's way, and no awkward interruptions throughout the day.

Instead, you'll have a calm, coordinated experience from start to finish, allowing you to focus on celebrating while I capture the memories you'll look back on for years to come.

Relaxed wedding photography and films for couples who want to be fully present on their wedding day. 📸🎥❤️

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
High resolution photos
Negatives

What does the wedding package include?

Videographer and Photographer 10 hours coverage, drone, coverage at 3 locations, 15+ film , 1-2 minute highlight film, USB with Edited photos and videos, 250GB hard drive with all the raw footage

How far in advance should I contact you?

Summer weekends can easily get booked up from 18 months before

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, all of the UK and Abroad if available

What is the charge for travelling?

A Travel and accommodation maybe on quote. Usually over 80 miles

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital
Analogue

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I like to shoot in a documentary style. I use varies techniques to make my films look cinematic

What kind of equipment do you use?

4k mirrorless cameras, electronic gimbals, drones, lapel microphones and LED lighting. Also I can shoot on 35MM Film

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Team of Professionals

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?

£120 per hour if agreed in advance

What are the forms of payment?

Direct bank payment

How do you work?

I like to capture the day naturally and I will coordinate with all suppliers to get the best coverage

Served in

Bristol, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Devon, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, West Midlands and Worcestershire

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Reviews for Specular Visuals

Alana
Alana Sent on 26/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding video from Richard at Specular Visuals. The editing is absolutely beautiful – every moment flows so naturally, and he captured the emotion, atmosphere, and little details of our day perfectly. Watching it back genuinely feels like reliving the day all over again.

A huge shout-out as well to Izzy, who filmed our wedding back in August 2025. She was second to none – absolutely fabulous from start to finish. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, gave us lots of helpful direction, and was such a calming, positive presence throughout the day.

Together, their work has given us a film we’ll treasure forever. We can’t recommend Specular Visuals highly enough!
W
Wayne Sent on 21/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best people you could ever use for your wedding day

I first approached Richard at Specular Visuals quite a while before the date of my daughters wedding date to enquire about the possibility of booking their services for my daughters wedding which was planned to be taking place in South West France the following year.
Although I had already taken the time to read all of the fairly comprehensive and informative information about this company that is provided on their website I was so impressed with the example galleries that provides an incredible amount of images and videography samples for prospective clients to look at I was so impressed with the quality of their work that I just had to ignore the fact that they usually operated within a certain radius from their base within the UK.
Essentially my enquiry about my daughters wedding in France was something that I had prepared myself for in terms of receiving a resounding negative reception and willingness to assist us with the upcoming wedding event from the company, considering that the venue was around a thousand miles outside their typical operational radius I was not going to be too surprised if my enquiry was rejected immediately. I couldn’t help myself from sending my enquiry nonetheless,
I was very pleased with the response from Specular Visuals which came directly from Richard the director and videography specialist at the company, not only did he respond extremely quickly but also Richard’s positive feedback and enthusiasm towards being able to help me with this event was incredible.
Richard’s response to my initial enquiry was genuinely focused solely upon the details around the event itself and not just about what the cost implications would be for providing their services for my daughter’s big day.
Following on from my initial enquiry and the subsequent exchange of emails between myself and Richard I handed over the subsequent communications and correspondences to be shared between my daughter and her husband to be and Richard directly which was primarily to give Richard some respite from my overly enthusiastic daily flurry of emails to him which to be very honest he handled in a very courteous and professional manner which must have been very hard for him to do taking into consideration the fact that I was not too far away from having a restraining order imposed upon me after a while 🤦‍♂️😂.
Anyway ill cut to the chase now and tell you that Richard and Izzy were both in France for the wedding and they were both absolutely incredible in their professionalism and their genuine dedication and enthusiasm for the wedding and everything else associated with it before during and after the big day. They blended into the crowd almost invisibly and it was hard to notice they were there for the entire day , their work is beyond belief and so much higher quality than pretty much every other supplier in this industry that I looked at ( believe me I looked at a lot).
Specular Visuals package prices are incredibly competitive compared to the @ higher end “ bespoke photography companies and when you see their finished products you will understand that they’re not only extremely competitive but realistically they are significantly cheaper than the higher end companies operating in the wedding industry because you will not find anyone else who will be able to produce such exquisite high quality photography and videography for your special day along with such an enthusiastic non profit oriented approach to your wedding day . The best thing I’ve ever done in my life was to be a bit cheeky and ask Richard about coming thousands of miles round trip outside of their operating radius 👌❤️
Max
Max Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

Richard and Izzy - it's difficult to put this into words, but we really did have an A* Photography and Videography duo for our Wedding Day.

From the very first enquiry to the Wedding Day itself was an absolute delight. Richard was attentive and so friendly during the preparations before the day and we really felt at ease and that our day was in the safest hands.

On the day itself, both Richard and Izzy were the friendliest faces and certainly helped to calm both of our nerves, and really blended into our bridal and groom parties, making everything feel really natural and this really shows in the pictures and the videos we have received.

We were absolutely blown away when we received our pictures and videos, and many tears of happiness were shed as we remembered our beautiful day. Every element was captured and it really gave us both the opportunity to see parts of our wedding with our guests that we didn't get to see, and this is absolutely priceless. The quality of the images and the videos is second to none, and you can really see the talent and craft in each photo and video.

Now, we can't stop watching the videos which play on repeat and are now struggling to decide which photos to get printed to put up in the house, because there are so many gorgeous ones to choose from. We have also had so many compliments from our friends and family on the quality of the photos and some of the memories these have captured, and we have loved sharing these with our loved ones.

Thank you Specular Visuals for being absolutely incredible on the day, we had so much fun and you made it feel so comfortable to be in front of a camera.
We couldn't recommend you enough and are recommending you to every newly engaged couple we know!
A
Alex Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantasitc!

We were so please with Richard and Izzy. They gave us far more than we expected. They were both so easy going and made the day feel super relaxed. They took away the stress and got myself and my husband to feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Their approach was non-invasive and all of our guest noticed how professional they were.

Our wedding photos and videos were far more than we expected and Richard also gave us far more edited that we thought we were getting.

We can't thank them enough!!
A
Alex Sent on 04/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely nailed it!

Specular Visuals absolutely nailed both our wedding photography and videography! The team was so chill, yet totally professional on the day, which made everything feel super natural and easy. The quality of the final photos and video is stunning—way, way more than we even hoped for. We're completely obsessed with the results. Definitely hire them!
Davidshand
Davidshand Sent on 04/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

All Epic!!

We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos from Richard and Izzy! Honestly, "fantastic" doesn't even begin to cover it. They were such a wonderful presence on the day—super professional yet completely relaxed and fun, making the whole process feel natural.

The resulting photos are genuinely way, way more than we ever expected. The quality they produce is absolutely stunning and easily rivals, if not surpasses, the work we've seen from some of the most expensive photographers out there. It’s insane value for such incredible, timeless memories. We highly recommend them!
Elouise
Elouise Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Every special moment captured!

We couldn’t recommended Richard enough, from the start he was really responsive and lovely! We had a call a few weeks before the wedding to go through all the details which was reassuring and helped us feel at ease! On the wedding day, he was amazing, he managed to capture every special moment without it feeling too imposing. The videos are capture a real candid, romantic and true reflection of the day, that Richard has edited perfectly. We are so happy with our videos and professionalism from Richard. Thankyou so much!
Shanna
Shanna Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Forever Festival 🪩

Richard and Izzy were an absolute dream team for our wedding day. Between them, the photos and video captured are absolutely gorgeous and captured the energy of the day perfectly. From beginning to end, Richard was really professional, friendly, and relaxed which was perfect for us. He talked to us lots to get to know us and our vibe, and was really responsive to messages and emails. The pricing is really fair for the incredible quality of his work, and he provided some beautiful preview pictures really quickly after our wedding day - we will treasure them forever. Thank you again Richard, you and Izzy were fantastic and we're SO excited to see the video footage and rest of the pics when they're ready!! Shanna and Tom xoxo
Catherine
Catherine Sent on 28/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

I worked with Richard (Specular Visuals) on a mutual client’s Wedding in March 2025 in Birmingham city centre across two (well technically three venues if you count where the Bride was getting ready!)
I contacted Richard a few days before to introduce myself and found him to be very responsive and friendly. On the Wedding day I instantly warmed to Richard as a photographer and fellow Wedding supplier; he has a really cool and calming nature that must put his couples at ease. Richard captured Molly & Greg’s day so beautifully- I can’t wait to see more photos. Wedding days are long and hard work for suppliers on their feet, but to still be smiling at the end of the night makes everyone involved feel good. Thanks Richard! Hopefully we’ll work together again. Cat, The Wedding Day Planner, Stourbridge. Aa
Lysbeth
Lysbeth Sent on 11/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best videographer ever! ⭐️

From the moment Richard arrived on our wedding day, he brought with him the kind of warmth, humour, and ease that every couple hopes for. He had this incredible ability to make everything feel effortless — never intrusive, never staged — just beautifully natural. In fact, there were times we forgot we were being filmed at all, which speaks volumes about how seamlessly he worked in the background, capturing every laugh, tear, and tender glance without ever making us feel on display.

When we received our wedding reel, we were completely floored. Somehow, in just a few minutes, Richard managed to distil the essence of our day — the joy, the emotion, the love — into something so moving and cinematic that it left us both in tears. It was like watching a dream version of our wedding, only it was real, and it was ours.

We are counting down the days until we see the full video, but even just from the reel, it’s clear that Richard has a rare gift. He doesn’t just document a day — he tells a story, your story, in the most thoughtful and breathtaking way.

We are endlessly grateful to him for giving us a memory we can treasure forever. If you’re lucky enough to have Richard film your wedding, you’ll understand just how special he is. We truly cannot recommend him enough.

Love, Lysbeth and Aaron 🥹😊
J
Jason Sent on 03/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So Pleased!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Specular Visuals for my wedding, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! From the very first consultation to the final delivery of our photos, the team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and creativity.

The photographers were not only skilled in capturing stunning images, but they also made us feel completely at ease throughout the day. Their ability to blend into the background while still capturing every special moment was impressive. They truly have an eye for detail.

Overall, Specula Visuals made our wedding experience even more memorable with their outstanding work. If you’re looking for a talented and dedicated photography team, look no further than Specular Visuals. Thank you for capturing our special day so beautifully!
J
John Sent on 27/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be Happier!

From the beginning when we saw Specular Visuals work we knew we had found our photo and video supplier. From the beginning Richard was knowledgable and professional. What we were most impressed by was the quality of the work and the value for money. Many other photographers we looked at didn't seem as well priced and such a high standard. We would highly recommend the team at Specular Visuals.
L
Lauren Sent on 19/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Five star service

We absolutely love our wedding video and could not recommend Specular Visuals enough. We had Izzy with us on the day filming and she was so friendly and brilliant and put us both at ease.

We’ve just had our wedding video back and the finished product is just fantastic - it completely captures the day perfectly.

We just want to say thank you to Richard and the whole team for the amazing job you’ve done!
Z
Zoe H. Sent on 24/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic videographer

Videographer was high on our priority list for our wedding, and we could not be happier with our choice of Specular Visuals. And they proved to be the perfect choice before, during and after the wedding. Before the wedding, we were able to discuss everything with Richard, and he listened perfectly to what we wanted and how we visualised our day on video. On the day, Richard was absolutely fantastic to work with, we felt completely at ease and he was always a friendly face to see. As for after, we really could not be happier with our wedding videos. Specular Visuals have done a fantastic job of capturing our day and we are so grateful, and can't recommend them highly enough!
T
Tom C. Sent on 18/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny!

We could not be happier with the work that Richard produced. He was polite and professional on the day and the quality of our films are just amazing. He worked perfectly with our photographer. We’ve had so much joy showing our footage and can’t recommend him enough!
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