Wedding and Portrait Photography FAQs

Darren have been a wedding photographer for seven years. prior to that, Darren specialised in portrait and lifestyle photography. Darren’s journey into wedding photography began in 2017 at the Amex Stadium, where he discovered his passion for capturing the genuine joy and intimate moments shared between couples and their loved ones.

Darren blends traditional posed shots with candid, photojournalistic moments to capture the full essence of your wedding day. This approach ensures a comprehensive and authentic portrayal of your celebration.

Yes, Darren offers engagement sessions as an excellent opportunity for us to get acquainted and for you to become comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day.

We primarily serve West and East Sussex. For weddings outside these regions, additional travel charges may apply. Please contact us to discuss specifics.

For a full-day wedding, you can expect to receive approximately 500-700 edited images, capturing all the significant moments and details.

Typically, Darren delivers the final edited images within 6-8 weeks after the wedding. Darren also provide a few sneak peeks within a week of your event.

Yes, we provide a range of high-quality albums and prints to showcase your wedding photos beautifully. We can discuss the options during our consultation.

The need for accommodation depends on factors such as distance, transportation availability, and travel conditions, especially at night. We can discuss these details during our consultation to make appropriate arrangements.

Adding a second photographer can be beneficial, especially if you desire coverage of both bridal and groom preparations or multiple perspectives during the ceremony and reception. While we can arrange for a second photographer, it’s important to note that their style may differ from mine. We can discuss your preferences to ensure cohesive coverage.

Yes, Darren hold both public liability and professional indemnity insurance. If your venue requires proof of insurance, Darren can provide the necessary certificates upon request.

To secure your date, it’s advisable to book as early as possible. A lead time of 4-6 months is typically sufficient, but popular dates can fill up quickly.

In the unlikely event that Darren cannot attend, he has a network of professional photographers he can call upon.

To check our availability, please reach out via our contact page. We can schedule a consultation to discuss your wedding plans in detail before finalising the booking.

Feeling nervous is natural, but rest assured, the session will be relaxed and enjoyable. The private studio ensures no external distractions, and there’s a dressing room available for your convenience. During the session, we’ll capture various family combinations, including individual portraits and group interactions, to showcase your family unique dynamics.

Brighter colours work well. Try to avoid block colour (so all white or all black). You may bring up to 4 clothing changes if you wish too. We’ll use different backgrounds to offer lots of variety in your final selection of images. Depending on the style of shoot booked, we’ll give lots of advice on what and what not to wear so don't worry.

Session lengths vary based on the type of shoot and individual needs. Typically, sessions last about an hour or two, though this can be shorter for young children due to their attention spans. Our goal is to provide high-quality portraits that you'll be proud to display.

If you need to reschedule due to illness, please inform me as soon as possible. There is no charge for rescheduling, and we’ll do our best to accommodate a new date promptly.

Viewing options are flexible. You can schedule an appointment to view the images at the studio, or an online gallery with a unique password for home viewing. Please note, the low-resolution images are suitable for online sharing but not for printing.

This will vary and depend on how long of a session you have. You will get unlimited photos if we are with you for more than 2 hours.

Get in touch via our contact page to arrange your portrait photo session.