My intention is to produce great photographs of your special day, creating unique images that you and your loved ones will return to again and again.
Attention to detail is essential. Consequently, I always visit the locations for the ceremony and celebrations in order to identify the best opportunities to capture special shots. It is this attention to detail, I believe, which tells the story of your unique day from the bride getting dressed, through to that first magical dance. I always endeavor to capture images that are fresh and honest yet intimate in an unobtrusive way.
What has proved extremely successful is to take a select few high impact photos using the venue or grounds as the backdrop. This need take no more than 30 minutes but often produces the most memorable pictures of the day.
I want your memories to be the best, consequently I spend many hours editing and retouching your images to ensure nothing but the best results for you. I tell the story of your day by designing your album, consisting of up to 200 photographs. Once the finishing touches have been made, together we will look at the album within 2 weeks of your wedding, making any changes you wish.
Finally, the album will be printed giving you and your loved ones memories to cherish. Along with your album you will receive a DVD of all the images, which you can then email to friends, put on Facebook and print.
About me… I have won various awards in portraiture and in 2010 was selected by Brides magazine as the chosen photographer for Northumberland. In 2011, photographs from one of my weddings will be featured on www.rockmywedding.co.uk. As well as photographing weddings I am currently senior photographer for Venture, a worldwide portraiture brand.
Me and my husband Steven got married on the 18th November 2011 at Lumley Castle. We chose this setting due to the stunning scenery and features of the castle. When deciding upon a wedding photographer, we researched many that were available. We very quickly agreed and decided on Phil Smith. His website and gallery demonstrated exactly what we were looking for. We contacted Phil and we were immediately put at ease by his easy nature and helpful manner. He listened to our requests and offered suggestions only a professional photographer could.
Before the actual wedding, Phil did two things that further assured us we had made the right decision in booking him. He emailed asking for the actual running order of the day (times etc) and which shots we would like (family, group etc) more importantly he actually met us at Lumley castle leading up to the wedding. He wanted to familiarise himself with the venue and go through everything step by step. Therefore ensuring everything went perfectly, which it did! On the actual day, Phil made both Steven and I extremely comfortable and at ease. He was often taking shots we did not realise and they turned out amazing.
Phil is so professional and a lovely, genuine, passionate person. He captured everything we asked for and more. Our actual wedding album is stunningly beautiful and he also gave us a DVD of the photographs and in the background the song I walked down the aisle to was playing. It actually moved me to tears when I watched it. It’s easy to see why we have already recommended him to three friends!
We would 100% recommend Phil Smith as your wedding photographer. He has a unique way of capturing your special day and making you look and feel like a million dollars.
Mr & Mrs Roberts