Wedding Photography Packages

Luxury Full Day Wedding Photography

Your wedding is not a photoshoot. It is a day filled with people, emotions and moments that will never happen in quite the same way again.

Our wedding photography packages are designed for couples who want their whole story captured naturally, without spending the day being directed from one photograph to the next.

With two experienced wedding photographers, relaxed documentary coverage and no restrictive hourly limit, we can photograph your day as it genuinely unfolds. From the excitement of getting ready to the emotion of the ceremony and the energy of the evening celebrations, we are there to preserve far more than the obvious moments.

We offer three full-day wedding photography collections, each providing the same attentive service and complete digital coverage. You can then choose whether you would also like an engagement shoot, printed photographs or a bespoke wedding album.

A bride and groom stand on a stone bridge surrounded by trees and foliage, with the bride's veil flowing behind her at Minterne House in Dorset—a perfect moment captured in one of our elegant wedding photography packages.

The Digital Edition

Complete Full-Day Wedding Photography

The Digital Edition is ideal for couples who want the complete story of their wedding preserved in a beautiful private gallery.

It includes:

  • Meetings, expert planning and guidance
  • Two experienced wedding photographers
  • No restrictive time limits on your coverage
  • A sneak peek shortly after your wedding
  • A private online gallery to share with loved ones
  • High-resolution photographs with full personal reproduction rights
  • Access to our expert wedding album design service
You will receive much more than photographs of the ceremony and couple portraits. With two photographers working together, we can capture preparations, guests, reactions, details and spontaneous moments that one photographer may never see.
A bride and groom walk down an outdoor aisle at Chewton Glen Wedding Venue, surrounded by guests tossing flower petals under a clear blue sky—a perfect moment captured in our wedding photography packages.

The Deluxe Edition

Full-Day Photography With an Engagement Shoot and Keepsakes

The Deluxe Edition is designed for couples who want the complete digital experience, along with an engagement shoot and a beautiful physical presentation of their wedding photographs.

It includes everything in the Digital Edition, plus:

  • A relaxed engagement photoshoot
  • Your engagement photographs in a private online gallery
  • 30 beautiful printed photographs
  • A wooden book-style presentation case
  • An engraved wooden USB containing your wedding photographs
Your engagement shoot allows us to get to know one another before the wedding. It also helps you feel more comfortable in front of the camera, without forced poses or pressure to perform.
A bride and groom dance in a warmly lit tipi, capturing the essence of wedding photography packages. The bride, in a white wedding dress, twirls gracefully with the suited groom as string lights add charm and guests look on in delight.

The Library Edition

Our Complete Wedding Photography and Album Collection

The Library Edition is our most complete wedding photography package, created for couples who want their photographs preserved in a bespoke, handmade wedding album.

It includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus:

  • A dedicated wedding album design service
  • Your own personal album designer
  • A complete album proofing process
  • A choice of three luxury handmade albums
  • The option to create an entirely bespoke wedding album
  • Three framed 12 × 16-inch prints
Your album is designed around the flow and emotion of your wedding rather than simply filling pages with photographs. You will be involved throughout the design and proofing process, allowing you to refine the layout before it is sent to our UK-based album makers.

The result is a lasting record of your wedding that can be shared, held and passed down through your family.

Your Wedding Photographs, Beautifully Presented

The Deluxe and Library Editions include an engraved wooden presentation case, created to keep your wedding photographs and printed keepsakes together.

Inside, you will find an engraved wooden USB containing your finished photographs, alongside either a miniature linen accordion album or a collection of 30 printed photographs.

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Why Choose One Thousand Words?

Two Photographers, One Complete Story

Weddings rarely happen in a neat sequence.

While one of you is getting ready, the other may be welcoming family or sharing a drink with friends. During the ceremony, one photographer can focus on the vows while the other captures the reactions of the people around you.

Having two photographers means we can be in two places at once. It allows us to tell a richer, more complete story without repeatedly interrupting the day or asking moments to be recreated.

It also gives you:

  • Coverage of both partners getting ready
  • Different perspectives during the ceremony
  • More photographs of guests and natural reactions
  • Greater flexibility when timings overlap
  • Additional professional support and backup throughout the day
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Experienced Wedding Photographers You Can Rely On

We have photographed more than 400 weddings together, from intimate Dorset celebrations to large UK and destination weddings.

That experience helps us anticipate what is about to happen, adapt when plans change and remain calm when timings do not go quite as expected.

We can offer guidance when you need it, but we will never try to turn your wedding into a production. Most of the time, we work quietly in the background, observing what is happening and capturing it naturally.

When it is time for group photographs or couple portraits, we provide enough direction to help everything run smoothly while keeping the experience relaxed and enjoyable.

A wedding guest in a shirt and tie dances enthusiastically next to a bride dancing with a cocktail, both under dramatic lighting at an indoor event.

What Does “No Time Limits” Mean?

Your wedding should not be planned around the moment your photographers are due to leave.

Our full-day packages do not restrict your coverage to a rigid number of hours. We plan our photography around the natural shape of your wedding, from the preparations through to the evening celebrations.

This allows us to photograph the complete story without you worrying about additional hourly charges or rushing important moments to fit a timetable.

We will discuss your plans during the consultation and help you work out when coverage should begin. On the wedding day itself, we remain flexible and respond to what is actually happening.

Relaxed Documentary Wedding Photography

Our approach is centred on real moments rather than staged perfection.

We look for the nervous glances, unexpected laughter, proud parents, emotional embraces and brief interactions that can easily go unnoticed during such a busy day.

We will not spend hours pulling you away from your guests. Instead, we create space for you to enjoy your wedding while we document it from within.

Of course, most couples still want some family photographs and beautiful portraits together. We plan these carefully, keep them efficient and provide relaxed guidance so that you never feel abandoned in front of the camera.

The result is a gallery that looks beautiful but still feels unmistakably like your wedding. You can see more examples in our wedding photography gallery.

Beyond Our Wedding Photography Packages

Alongside our full-day wedding photography collections, we also offer relaxed engagement shoots and bespoke wedding albums. Both are designed to add something meaningful to your experience, whether that means feeling more confident before the wedding or preserving your photographs in a beautifully made album.
A countryside engagment photograph of a man and woman stand in a field of tall grass, holding hands with raised arms. The ocean and hills are visible in the background under a blue sky.

Engagement Photoshoots

Feel comfortable and confident before the wedding day

An engagement shoot is included with both the Deluxe and Library Editions and can be added to the Digital Edition. We also offer engagement photoshoots as an individual service for couples who want the experience before booking wedding photography.

It gives you an opportunity to spend time with us before the wedding in a setting that feels natural to you. There is no expectation to arrive knowing how to pose. We will gently guide you while encouraging you to concentrate on one another rather than the camera.

Your engagement shoot includes:

  • A location chosen with you
  • Relaxed photographic guidance
  • Time to become familiar with your photographers
  • Beautiful photographs for invitations, displays and social media
  • A private online gallery
  • Greater confidence ahead of the wedding day
Many couples begin by telling us that they dislike being photographed. The engagement shoot often changes that. By the wedding day, the cameras and photographers already feel familiar.
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Luxury Wedding Albums

Your wedding story, beautifully preserved
Digital galleries are convenient, but there is something very different about holding your wedding story in your hands.

Our bespoke wedding albums are created by skilled UK craftspeople using high-quality materials selected for their appearance, texture and durability.

Our album service includes:

  • Experienced album designers
  • A choice of luxury album styles
  • Handmade construction
  • High-quality materials and printing
  • A collaborative design and proofing process
  • Secure courier delivery
You can add a wedding album to the Digital or Deluxe Edition, while a luxury album is included with the Library Edition.

How the Booking Process Works

1. Tell Us About Your Wedding

Send us your wedding date, venue and a few details about what you are planning. We will confirm whether we are available and arrange a convenient time to meet.

2. Join Us for a Free Consultation

We can meet in person or online.

This is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation where you can tell us about your plans, ask questions and see complete wedding galleries. We will explain the packages clearly and help you decide which option best suits your priorities.

3. Reserve Your Date

Once you are ready to proceed, we will send everything you need to secure your wedding date.

4. Plan Your Photography

We remain available throughout your planning and will discuss timings, important people, family photographs and any details that matter to you.

By the time the wedding arrives, we will understand your plans, and you will know exactly what to expect from us.

Wedding Photography Package FAQs

How much do your wedding photography packages cost?

We offer three full-day collections with different combinations of digital photography, engagement sessions, prints and luxury albums.

Rather than asking you to choose based on a list alone, we explain the available options during your free consultation. This gives us a chance to understand your plans and recommend the collection that genuinely suits your wedding.

Not sure what to compare? Read our guide to wedding photography prices and packages.

Do both photographers stay for the full wedding?

Our wedding photography packages include two experienced wedding photographers (Tom & Murray) and are designed to cover the complete story of your day. We will discuss your timings during the planning process so you understand how the coverage will work.

Do you photograph weddings outside Dorset?

Yes. We photograph weddings throughout Dorset, Hampshire and across the UK. We also photograph destination weddings.

Let us know where your wedding is taking place when you enquire, and we can discuss the practical arrangements with you.

How early should we book our wedding photographers?

Popular dates can be booked well in advance, sometimes up to two years before the wedding. We recommend checking availability as soon as you have confirmed your date and venue.

Can we customise a wedding photography package?

We can discuss your priorities during the consultation and help you choose the most suitable collection. Albums and engagement shoots can also be added to selected packages.

Do you take formal family photographs?

Yes. Our style is primarily relaxed and documentary, but we understand the importance of family photographs.

We plan them with you in advance, organise them efficiently and keep the experience as relaxed as possible.

What happens if we feel uncomfortable in front of the camera?

Most of our couples do not begin by feeling confident in front of a camera.

Our relaxed approach, clear guidance and optional engagement shoot help remove that pressure. We will never expect you to perform or adopt uncomfortable poses.

How do we check availability?

Complete the enquiry form with your wedding date, venue and a few details about your plans. We will confirm availability and arrange your free consultation.

Couldn’t find the wedding photography questions you were looking for? Check out our wedding photographers’ frequently asked questions.

Let’s Talk About Your Wedding

Choosing your wedding photographers is about more than comparing packages.

You need to love their work, feel comfortable in their company and trust them to remain calm, observant and dependable throughout one of the most important days of your life.

Our free consultation gives us the opportunity to meet, hear about your plans and show you what a complete wedding story looks like.

There is no pressure and no obligation. It is simply the best way to discover whether we are the right photographers for you.

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onethousandwords
76 Ulwell Road Swanage,
Dorset
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