British Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker in Leicestershire
Wedding Photography and Filmmaking
Ideal for the couple that loves good fun, romantic and emotional photography!
“It’s all about the story” “Very Creative” “A Unique Vision of the moments in between”
Wedding Photography That Tells the Real Story of Your Day
***Authentic - Emotional - Beautifully Real***
Your wedding day will move fast. People will laugh, cry, hug, dance, and share moments you’ll barely have time to see —
let alone remember.
My job is complicated, simple and so much fun:
Photograhping your day exactly as it feels. No awkward posing. No forced moments. Just real emotion, beautifully documented.
For over 13 years I’ve photographed weddings across Leicestershire and the UK, creating honest, timeless stories that couples genuinely treasure for life.
Beautiful wedding portrait photography
Why Couples Choose Me
✓ Zero awkward posing
I guide only when needed. You stay relaxed, natural and present.
✓ Hybrid coverage (photo + video) available
Your love story deserves movement as well as still moments.
✓ A calm, reassuring presence
Perfect for nervous couples, chaotic mornings, and emotional families.
✓ Experience with real weddings, real people
No styled shoots. No fakery. Just authentic storytelling.
✓ You get your story — not a template
Every couple is different. Your coverage should be too.
I’m very proud of my portfolio, which has been crafted over the past 14 years.
Below is a collection of my favourites...
Introducing: The Wedding Story Assessment
The fast, stress-free way to get clarity, confidence & a personalised wedding photography plan
Most couples don’t know how much coverage they really need. So I created the Wedding Story Assessment —
a free, personalised breakdown of:
What moments truly matter for your day
A suggested timeline and photography plan
Whether photography-only or hybrid photo+film suits you
The ideal collection for your story
Optional add-ons that actually make sense
You’ll get a clear, friendly, pressure-free plan before you even think about booking.
Paul Hands Weddings Film 2024
Your Wedding Experience
This is what you can expect working with me
Before the day
• Planning call + timeline advice
• Wedding Story Assessment
• Venue scouting
• Stress-free, friendly communication
On the day
• Full documentary coverage
• Relaxed portraits that feel natural
• Zero pressure — you enjoy the day
• Professional, unobtrusive approach
After the day
• Sneak peeks within a few days
• Full gallery delivered beautifully
• Optional highlight film
• Easy album options
Watch these two review films, they’re brilliant!
A video interview with a lovely couple of wedding clients, who had all good things to say about me.
Bespoke service buyers Ricki and Vicky Goddard give us their view on choosing me as their wedding photographer.
Real Weddings, Real Stories
Client Testimonials:
Read my reviews and click on the images below to see the respective portfolios for each wedding.
“Paul was our wedding photographer and we couldn’t have been happier with his work. From the moment he arrived at our house to the end of the first dance, he couldn’t have been more professional. He was discreet, I barely noticed he was there most of the day, yet captured such intimate memories of our special day for us to cherish forever. The finished photographs are first class and there is absolutely nothing else that we would have wanted. He captured everything, our whole wedding day, as it happened, from start to finish. Including a few traditional posed family shots (to keep the relatives happy) and some beautiful artistic and abstract scenes. He captured the joy and laughter throughout the day, on the faces of the adults and children alike. These are photo’s we are going to be looking at and loving for a lifetime. Thank you Paul, you are a superstar!”
Julie and Lee Price
Jo and Lee’s Burrows Wedding Photographs
“It was important to us that our wedding photography captured us as people and our story. We didn’t want the cliche posed photos that we’ve seen (beautifully) replicated so many time before. We went to Paul as we’d seen his work and were confident in his talents. He just blended in on the day, capturing moments and working his magic. The finished product far surpassed our expectations. We couldn’t recommend him more. Thank you for capturing our story.”
Adam & Simon’s Birmingham Wedding Party
“Paul went above and beyond to photograph our wedding day! Myself and my partner didn’t want stilted poses but did want photographs that represent us as a couple and capture the fun, love and atmosphere of our big day and Paul absolutely delivered on all counts. Paul even returned after leaving for the day, as there was one last photo he couldn’t leave without taking! He’s an absolute pro! And a lovely man to boot! Highly recommended! ✨️”
Des and Naomi Cornwall
“Paul did my 50th 5 yrs ago and he was my first choice to do our wedding reception. Paul stealthily mingled and socialised with our guest and managed to shoot over 300 high quality photos of everyone having fun.
Each time I look at the photo’s I fall in love with your work even more. We couldn’t be happier.
I will recommend you to anyone and you will always be my first choice for the next event.
Thank you so much Paul. Keep up the good work
Much love”
In this video I showcase the wedding album design that I usually create for my clients.
What it’s like to see your wedding album for the first time
Hybrid wedding films
In addition to photography, I offer documentary wedding films and hybrid photo–video coverage. These films combine still images and video clips to bring the sounds, movement and atmosphere of your day to life.
Some of my films are private, so please ask to see examples when we chat.
The Hybrid Wedding Film of Amy & Matt - May 2024
Hybrid Photography and Video Film
Wedding Highlights Film / Video
Clint & Gemma
Richard & Laura Jensch Wedding Photography Slideshow
Still Photography Slideshow
Emma & Andy Curtis Wedding Slideshow 2023
Nick and Elisa Wedding Slideshow 2023
Vicky & Sye’s Wedding Slideshow
Jo & Lee’s Wedding Slideshow 2024
Your Investment
(Pricing appears here — after desire + emotional build. This is best practice.)
Most couples choose full-day coverage because it captures the whole story — not just the highlights.
Below is my current wedding photography pricing:
Ceremony Only – £500
• Approximately 2 hours documentary-style wedding photography
• Online gallery for downloading
Half-Day Photography Service – £795
• Up to 4 hours documentary-style photography
• Online gallery for downloading
Full Photography Collection – £1,475
• 8–10 hours of documentary-style coverage
• Online gallery of high-resolution images
• USB
• Optional engagement shoot – £300
Optional Wedding Album - £450
Optional Add-On Enhancements
• Engagement Session – £300
• Albums & Prints
• Hybrid Video Coverage (quote based on your day)
• Additional hours available
Not sure which option suits you?
That’s exactly what the Wedding Story Assessment is for.
The wedding of Steve and Gemma, 2025
Elevate Your Wedding Story with P&H Visionaries
Step into a fully personalised, artfully curated wedding experience with Elena Pavlova joining Paul to bring a new dimension to your day. Elena is a Ukrainian Photographer and together with Paul, a British Documentary Photographer, make an amazing duo.
With two photographers, your wedding is documented naturally, while Elena creates beautifully composed portraits and cinematic imagery that highlight the emotion and beauty of your story, Paul will create those real moments in between.
This elevated service includes:
Destination Weddings
Engagement shoots with both photographers
Cinematic wedding videos with highlights
Premium printed albums & keepsakes
Bespoke planning and dedicated attention to every detail
Discover the P&H Visionaries experience — a wedding experience designed for couples who value artistry, meaningful storytelling, and a day remembered in every image and film.
Click on this button to visit P&H Visionaries.
Let’s Tell Your Story
I only take a limited number of weddings each year.
This ensures every couple gets the full attention, care and time they deserve.
If you want a photographer genuinely invested in your day…
If you want memories that feel like your wedding rather than a styled shoot…
If you want someone who captures the emotion, the atmosphere and the real story…
Start with the Wedding Story Assessment. It’s free and takes 60 seconds.
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I highly recommend the below wedding suppliers:
Badgers Mount Wedding Venue, Elmesthorpe, Leicestershire
Julie Sings Wedding Singer
Find me listed on the following websites:
<a href="https://www.ukbridaldirectory.co.uk/">UK Bridal Directory</a>
Our website is listed in photographerlistings.org - <a href="https://www.photographerlistings.org/England/Leicestershire/C1-26-1-0.htm">Leicestershire Photography Directory</a>