My Wedding Photography Approach
Share this
I’m Andrew Billington, and I’ve been photographing weddings for almost 20 years.
For me, weddings are all about people. That’s why I take a candid, documentary-style approach — quietly capturing what really happens and telling the unique story of each wedding day as it naturally unfolds.
I’m based in the North West of England, but I photograph weddings all over the UK.
My style is relaxed, colourful, and focused on real moments and real emotion — the fun, the joy, the happy tears, the nerves, and the laughter that make every wedding day different.
The couples I work with don’t want a long photoshoot taking them away from their day — they want to enjoy it. I let things flow and photograph unobtrusively. Most couples tell me they hate having their photo taken, so I keep everything easy and pressure-free, making sure family photos and portraits feel natural and never forced.
Couples book me for this relaxed, candid approach — and for the two decades I’ve spent refining it — but also because I genuinely love what I do, and that shows in the way I photograph every wedding.
“You captured so many fantastic moments!” – E&G, 2025
“Just to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU! The photos are absolutely incredible and you’ve captured the feel of the day completely!” – G&M, 2025
“We just wanted to take a moment to email, again, and say how much love, adore and cherish absolutely every one of the images you created on our wedding day.” – M&S, 2025
“Andrew was amazing. His photography style is natural, capturing the moment more than formal and posed. We barely noticed him there but knew he was capturing all of the moments, both planned and spontaneous. His photos are energetic and fun” – A&O, 2025
“We love the video so much! It just beautifully captures the day and we’re so glad you didn’t cut much because it’s perfect! We watched it through three times back to back when we first opened it!” – S&O, 2025
Most Asked Wedding Photography – FAQs
1. Will cameras make the day feel awkward or staged?
Nope. Everything is approached in a natural, documentary way. Most of the day is captured as it happens, with minimal direction so it still feels like your wedding — not a photoshoot.
2. Are we going to lose a lot of time to photos?
Not at all. Outside of a few key moments (like couple portraits or family photos), coverage runs quietly in the background. The focus is always on keeping your day flowing.
3. We’re unsure about videography — is it really worth it?
That’s up to you. It means another one or two people around on the day – but if what you want is some moving images, sounds & voices I’ve been offering a ‘home movie’ style video for a two years now. Couples really like that there’s no more impact on the day and it’s the same unobtrusive style as my photography (check out my ‘Wedding Films’ section of the website).
4. What if we feel awkward in front of the camera?
That’s more common than you think. You won’t be asked to perform or pose throughout the day. For portraits or family pics it’s gentle guidance when needed — most couples forget the camera is even there.
5. Will our guests feel distracted by cameras?
No. Coverage is low-key and unobtrusive. No big setups, no interruptions — just quiet documenting so your guests can stay present and enjoy themselves. That way I get the best pictures too.
6. Does photography change the vibe of the day?
Only in a good way. It helps preserve moments you might miss — the in-between laughs, happy tears, and energy of the day — without taking anything away from the experience.
Leave a Reply