Keith's Story

My photography journey began on a school trip when I was around 12 years old. I had run out of film for my small Instamatic camera, so a friend kindly went to the shop to get more. He returned with black and white film, and once I saw the results after processing, I was completely hooked.

Eight years later, I photographed my first wedding. At the time, I was passionate about motorbike racing and initially bought my first “proper” camera to capture speed and movement. I think it cost around £12, with a long lens for £18, and that was the beginning of it all.

Soon after, a barmaid from my local pub asked me to photograph her wedding. What I assumed would be a one-off quickly turned into something much more, and over time, it naturally grew into a career spanning more than 40 years.

During that journey, I was honoured to receive a prestigious Kodak award for my wedding photography in the 1990s, back in the days of film.

One piece of advice from an early mentor has stayed with me throughout my entire career: "Imagine every photograph you take costs £50." It was a simple way of saying that every image should have purpose and meaning.

When I made the move from film to digital photography in the early 2000s, I carried that philosophy with me. Digital photography made it possible to take thousands of images, but I've always believed that great photography isn't about taking more photographs - it's about recognising and capturing the moments that matter most.

That approach naturally carries through to the way we photograph weddings. Throughout the day, we're constantly looking for the genuine moments, meaningful details, and connections that tell the story of each couple and their celebration.

As the wedding unfolds, we're already imagining how those images will come together in the final album. Since 2008, we've trusted Graphistudio to create our wedding books because we believe they offer the perfect way to preserve those memories. Seeing a couple open their album for the first time and relive their day through its pages is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

Our goal is simple: to create more than just beautiful photographs. We want to tell the story of your wedding day in a way that feels authentic, emotional, and timeless - something you'll return to for years to come and perhaps one day share with future generations.

The result is a collection of memories that can be held in your hands, revisited whenever you wish, and treasured for a lifetime.

For us, that’s what it’s all about.

MEG'S STORY

Hi, I'm Meg, a 28-year-old photographer based in the East Midlands. Keith and I have been working together for over 10 years now, and during that time I’ve had the privilege of learning from his exceptional 40+ years of wedding photography experience. His guidance and mentorship have helped shape my approach to photography and given me a deep appreciation for the art of capturing weddings with care, creativity, and authenticity.

Over the years, I have also gone on to build my own photography business, while continuing to work closely alongside Keith. Together, we bring a wealth of experience, a shared passion for storytelling, and a fun yet calm presence to every wedding we photograph.

I love every aspect of being a wedding photographer - from getting to know each couple and hearing their story, to sharing in one of the most meaningful days of their lives. It is a real privilege, and I will never take that for granted.

We believe the best photographs come from real moments and because of that our approach is simple - we document your wedding day as it naturally unfolds - from the nervous excitement while getting ready, to the happy tears, big laughs, questionable dance moves, and all the little moments in between; we love capturing the details and genuine emotions that make every wedding unique. Our aim is always to create natural, beautiful photographs that tell the story of your day and bring those memories flooding back every time you look at them.