Packages and Pricing
"I don't think I'll ever be able to put into words how special Heather and her husband James are. They've given us the best wedding gift of all, precious memories in the form of timeless photographs and videos we can keep and revisit forever. Heather's photographs and James' videos are absolutely stunning, lovingly crafted and captured the essence of our day. It was so lovely to see all the moments that we will have missed on the day. I have no idea how they did it because they blended so seamlessly into the background on the day. Since they are a husband and wife team they work so well together and their chemistry is wonderful to have around on your own wedding day. They make you feel so comfortable and at ease and helped to make our wedding day so happy and full of love. Thank you both so much!"
love from
Abi and Steph
'Just photos,
or do I want video as well?’
More and more couples are looking for a video record of their wedding as well as photos. Maybe you are one of those couples, as you are reading this! If so, read on…
Photos and film offer completely different accounts of your day. The rich detail of photography freezes a moment in time, can be printed, framed or included in an album. You only need a moment to look at a photo! Whereas video preserves the music, the spoken words, the people, the dancing, the laughter… We record it all and make it into a full-length documentary wedding film. You also have the option to add a beautifully condensed featurette of all the best bits.
Our videography is professionally filmed and edited. On the day itself you will have a dedicated photographer (me) and a dedicated videographer (husband James aka Butter Film). While I’m editing your photos James will be immersed in your footage, bringing your films together.
For couples that want some video highlights but don’t want a dedicated videographer, I also offer a photo and video hybrid package. This is just me working solo but flipping between photo and video during the day. The photography remains the priority and you’ll still get all the moments you’d expect, but in between times I’ll be capturing candid video and audio too, which I’ll edit into a gorgeous reel for you along with your photos.
Whichever full day package you choose
every couple will get :
☆ an initial consultaion
☆ a pre wedding day planning meeting
☆ a high-res on line gallery with premium print options
☆ Preview gallery within 1 week with approx 75 images
☆ A slideshow & reel set to music to share with family & friends
☆ Secure on line gallery
☆ Unlimited downloads with full reproduction rights for you & family & friends
I have four sets of packages:
1. Photography Only
- photos with different coverage options
- add ons for cover to suit your day
2. Photo & Highlights Film
- one photographer (Heather)
- photos with a short 4-5 minute film
3. Photo & Videography - Featurette Film
- one photographer (Heather)
- one videographer (James)
- photos with a 10-15 minute film
with the option to add a shorter highlights film too
4. Photo & Videography - Documentary Film
- one photographer (Heather)
- one videographer (James)
- photos with a long film 45-60 minutes
with the option to add a short highlights film too
Photography
☆ Beautiful hand edited photos
☆ An initial consultaion
☆ A pre wedding day planning meeting
☆ A high-res on line gallery with premium print options
☆ Optional local pre wedding shoot with up to 1 hour travel
☆ Preview gallery within 1 week with approx 75 images
☆ A slideshow set to music to share with family & friends
☆ Secure on line gallery
☆ Unlimited downloads with full reproduction rights for you & family & friends
8 hours cover - £1650
(approx 500+ photos)
10 hours cover - £2000
(preparations to party, approx 750+ photos)
12 - 14 hours cover - £2600
(full day and up to midnight, approx 1100+ photos)
Weekday & winter weddings (nov-march) &
Elopements/shorter or multi-day events
Please contact me for a quote
*Add a 2nd shooter £250
**Add a luxury album from £275
in suede, leather, velvet & textile options
see example here **
☆ Photography and video hybrid photography
(Heather capturing photo and film on her own)
☆ Everything listed above in my photo package
☆ A 4-5 minute highlights film of your day set to music featuring audio (from the ceremony and speeches)
- perfect if you want to save money on a videographer or would like a shorter film
☆ Optional local pre wedding shoot
10 hours cover £2800
**Add a luxury album from £275
in suede, leather, velvet & textile options
see example here **
Photography and Videography
-Featurette Film
☆ A dedicated photographer (Heather)
☆ A dedicated videographer (James)
☆ A beautifully edited film, with highlights from the whole day including ceremony and speeches - 15 mins long
☆ Everything listed above in my standard photo package
☆ Aerial footage from our drone
(weather and venue permitting)
☆ A 1 minute video just after your wedding
☆ Optional local pre wedding shoot with up to 1 hour travel
10 hours cover £3500
**Add a 4-5 minutes Highlights Film for £300**
The loveliest spoken moments and scenes from your day set to music.
**Add a luxury album from £275
in suede, leather, velvet & textile options
see example here **
Photo and Highlights Film
☆ A dedicated photographer (Heather)
☆ A dedicated videographer (James)
☆ As much as we can possibly squeeze in from your day, full of all the candid moments, the ceremony and speeches, brought together into a gorgeous full-length documentary film, usually 45-60mins
☆ Everything listed above in my standard photo package
☆ Aerial footage from our drone
(weather and venue permitting)
☆ A 1 minute video teaser just after your wedding
☆ Optional local pre wedding shoot up to 1 hour travel
10 hours cover £4200
**Add a 4-5 minute Highlights Film for £300**
The loveliest spoken moments and scenes from your day set to music.
**Add a luxury album from £275
in suede, leather, velvet & textile options
see example here **
Photography and Videography
-Documentary Film
☆ Pre wedding/Engagement Shoot £250
☆ Extra hour £150
☆ Second Photographer from £250
☆ Beautiful Luxury Wedding Albums from £275 see here
Add ons...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you based?
Leeds, but I’m happy to travel to wherever you need me.
How long will we have to wait for our photographs?
Even when I'm home late after a full day shoot I have to resist the temptation to get stuck into the edit straightaway. There is no substitute for viewing images on a full size computer screen, however good the display on the back of my camera is, so I'm always super excited to take a look. Plus I always get everything transferred off the cameras and backed up as soon as possible.
I will send you a sneak peek within 48 hours of your wedding and then the link to your full resolution online gallery, including highlights and feature films if you’ve chosen videography, within 6-8 weeks of your wedding day. If I can have everything ready quicker I will, and I’ll keep you posted.
What equipment do you use?
I am very much in the Canon camp and shoot with my trusty powerhouses EOS R6. I use Speedlites for on and off camera flash and I also have a lovely collection of flash modifiers. Back in the studio I use Apple hardware and Adobe software. Everything is backed up several times over. I do not believe in taking any chances with your day!
James, my videographer, also works with an EOS R6 , mounted on a DJI gimbal for lovely smooth cinematic footage. From the air James uses a DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone with its awesome Hasselblad camera.
Do you prefer flash photography or natural light?
I love both! Each has it’s time and place. I love light and always make the best use of natural sources where possible but if nature can’t provide the light we need, then I will use flash. Flash lighting can also produce some fantastic and fun effects and setting up those spectacular showstoppers is one of the bits I love most about this job!
Do you do any posed photos?
Yes, of course. Documentary photography doesn't mean no posing at all, or no group shots. People tend to book me because, amongst other things, they don't really want to spend the day being told where to stand and how to look. That said, most wedding parties want group shots and most couples are really keen to spend a little time with me on some gorgeous creative shots, making the most of the light, location and my fancy flashes. I'm not the boss, you are, so I'll work to your needs and wishes!
Have you ever cancelled a booking or not shown up to a wedding?
Of course not!
If my personal circumstances were so dire that I could not possibly
photograph your wedding, I have a backup plan. You would
never be left without a photographer.
Do you have insurance?
So much so I have insurance for my insurance! The bit you need to worry about is full public liability cover, which, like all insurance, I hope never to have to use.
How many photographs will we receive?
This is a classic 'how long is a piece of string' question. The answer depends on a variety of factors including but not limited to the number of guests, venues and plans for the day. As a rough guide you can expect to receive at least 500 photos from a 10 hour shoot, but you may well get more. If I take 1000 photos that I think you need to see, then you'll get 1000!
Can we order photo albums through you?
You can. I offer a range of luxury boxed albums in a variety of styles and finishes. I include an album in my premium package, or you can choose to add an album on once you have received your photographs. You may prefer to make your own, which can be good fun and a nice way to revisit your day once the dust has settled.
What format will our wedding photos and video come in?
Your sneak peak will contain medium resolution images suitable for web, and if I share anything else with you prior to the full gallery it will most likely be medium resolution via WhatsApp or email. Your full online gallery will have all of your full resolution images available to view and download as many times as you like.
Video will be shot in full HD as a minimum and the final film reels will also be provided in full HD as well as in lower resolution suitable for online and social media. Due to the large file sizes involved, video will be supplied via memory stick.
Do you use a second photographer or an assistant?
My standard photography package does not come with a second photographer but this is available as an add-on. For photography only packages I normally work alone, but if I do think I'm going to need an assistant I'll let you know well in advance. If you are thinking about an additional photographer it may be worth considering one of my photography and videography packages as this could add more to your memories of the day than a second camera. As with everything else, whatever works best for you!
We are not usually that comfortable in front of a camera - is that okay?
Please do not worry about this for even a second. We'll have had plenty of opportunity to get to know each other prior to your wedding day and you'll hopefully have worked out I'm not going to be barking orders, bossing anyone about or asking you to do anything you don't want to do. Most of the time you'll barely know I'm there. A pre-wedding shoot can really help calm any camera-shy couple's nerves well in advance of the day itself.
What is involved in the pre wedding shoot?
I love these shoots! These are really relaxed and informal and even the most camera averse folks will have fun. We do these at a location of your choosing – it helps if it is somewhere special to you both, maybe where you got engaged or somewhere you like to visit together. It could be a local park, national trust property, world heritage site, a beach or a bird sanctuary. The choice is yours!
After the shoot is a perfect opportunity to do some planning of the finer details of your wedding day so we all know what’s happening, when and where.
How do we book?
In the first instance just get in touch using my enquiry form and I will check my availability and get back to you straightaway. To secure a date my booking fee is £100 and I'll send you a contract to e-sign.
How do we pay?
Via direct bank transfer please. When I send my contract to you it includes my bank details, and I'm happy to confirm these by phone should you wish to do so for peace of mind.
To secure your date there is a £100 booking fee which is normally non-refundable, however I have a separate policy for weddings affected by government restrictions relating to the Covid-19 pandemic - please see the separate FAQ just below.
The full balance is due 30 days before your wedding date.
If you would like to make additional payments to help you budget I am more than happy to accommodate this for you.
What happens if we have to reschedule because of Covid-19?
In a nutshell, I have no intention of taking a penny off couples who have to alter their wedding plans because of changes to Government restrictions relating to Covid-19. In the ideal scenario I'll just move with you to your new date. Where this isn't possible because I am already booked or otherwise unavailable then I will, with sadness, refund your booking fee in full.
How long do you stay on the wedding day?
For as long as you want me to! Typically the photography day starts with getting ready in homes or hotel rooms, and ends once I've got enough shots of you and your guests cutting shapes on the dance floor.
Do you have a privacy policy?
I do. Below is a brief summary. Please ask me if you would like more information.
PRIVACY POLICY
1. I do not share any of my couples' personal information with anybody else unless it is to assist with the delivery of your photographs, for example your names and addresses will need to be sent to the company that I use to print your wedding albums. I respect all of my clients privacy and protect your personal information accordingly.
2. This privacy policy is in line with the EU's general Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
3. I only collect the information that I need to carry out my duties as your wedding photographer and I will not use the information you provide for any other purposes. This information will include, your names, addresses and contact details.
4. I keep data about you on my books for a minimum or 7 years after my work with you is finished. This is primarily for tax purposes.
5. In the unlikely event that my security is breached due to criminal activity, the police will be informed along with the relevant regulatory body. If your personal data is compromised I will also contact you.
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7. Any changes to my privacy policy will be updated here and will be notified with a change of date.