Important reasons NOT to book us..!

You don't want a photographer to capture the real moments:

We shoot in a distinctive style, capturing real moments, finely balanced alongside vibrant, fun direction, and as unobtrusive as possible.

Couples that want cookie cutter style photographs are looking for old school wedding photographers....not us!

You don't want a photographer who has their own unique style:

There is no such thing as a great photo by itself;

it's all subjective. Everyone has their own idea and opinion of what it should be.

There is such a thing as a style.....

You think dynamic images in an unusual location are risky and would rather keep to the same old boring shots your parents had:

We are always inspired by a couples chosen venue and try out new things. We also include an option to visit another location of your choice during your wedding day. To capture something a bit offbeat and memorable.

You want to play it safe:

After we take the usual safe shots, we take a few risks. We like to experiment and try something different. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't!

You'll have images that reflect your day and your event rather than a series of images that a different couple was put through the previous week.

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Worcestershire Wedding Photographer - Herefordshire Wedding Photographer - Birmingham Wedding Photographer

Who are Teme Valley Photography?

We are a husband a wife duo with shared influences from South Africa and England.

We shoot together to capture every aspect of your wedding day as it unfolds.

We take photographs that capture the day, the mood and the fleeting moments that you often don’t notice at the time. These are photos that you will look back on and remember the moment. Just like every wedding, they are an unique set of photos.

We combine this approach with occasional dynamic direction to capture the very best image. There are many fun little things we say and do that help you feel relaxed and forget we have camera's.

With Teme Valley Photography you will also get someone who is genuinely interested in the photography aspect of your wedding day and in creating images that stand-out.

If you like what you have read so far then please scroll down to read our frequently asked questions.

Do you have backup equipment? What equipment do you use? What happens if you don’t show up?

We have a complete set of backup equipment.

We don’t bring along any cumbersome studio lighting or boring backdrops. We like to include as much of the location you’ve chosen as possible.

We are not one of those wedding photographers who use their equipment list as a symbol of their professionalism, we’d rather our photos did that. We have professional gear which works for us. If something goes wrong we also carry Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.

How much time should I allow for photos?

Quality wedding photography takes time!
Although it's not essential, we do recommend at least 2 hours from after your ceremony until the start of your wedding breakfast to really capture the essence of the day. 

Allow even more time if you are travelling from a church to your reception.

By giving yourselves plenty of time it allows you to enjoy the day more without the photography taking up most of it and gives you that breathing space for any unforeseen hiccups that might happen. In our experience weddings very rarely run exactly on time!

Do you photograph the formals?

We do encourage the group formals but keep them to usually just the bridal party, immediate family and close friends. We always take the whole group shot as quickly as possible to avoid boring the guests and often ask the Bestman and Ushers to help herd them!

"Got a question? Hopefully you'll find the answer here!

If you don't, just ask us!" 

Do you have any testimonials from previous customers?
Yes. We have many testimonials from couples.  Just take a look at our Love Letters. If you would prefer to actually speak to any, we will have to contact them first to ask if they don't mind us passing on there contact details to you.

As you can appreciate all client information collected by Teme Valley Photography is kept strictly confidential. We are very confident though, none will mind.

Can we purchase prints/enlargements or canvasses?
Yes you can. All our prints are hand printed using the traditional silver halide photographic process and are ready to be framed by you. Available sizes are all in the standard 3:2 aspect ratio to avoid cropping and supplied as un-mounted loose prints ready for framing by you.

Prices start a £5.99 inclusive for a 6"x4" re-print. Please email us for our current Price List.

All our Canvasses are solid wood and UV protected. Remember, you are also are able to print your own photographs from your discs.

What’s your style and approach?

Our wedding photography is about fun, emotion, romance, memories....

We like to offer a distinctive creative blend of dynamic subtle posing balanced alongside a stylized ultramodern fun approach - all with a romantic art aesthetic.

We try to add something new to each wedding. 

We have a notable style, it is our trademark and it's what we bring to each photograph. Expect us to shoot in our style.

We often direct things a little at times during the day, without taking over. 

We're not the type of photographers that stand in the corner out of sight, taking snapshots that your Uncle Bob could accomplish!

We like to have at least half an hour with just the two of you to create the stunning, romantic, images you see in our galleries. This allows you both to have some fun quality time together with a glass of champagne or two, away from the hustle and bustle of the day!

If you like the images you see in our galleries and like the sound of how we work then please

contact us to arrange an appointment and view our sample albums.

Who owns the copyright?

We do. You have licence to do whatever you like with the photographs, which basically means personal use rights - you can copy, print and email them to friends & family or use them for thank you cards, Facebook, etc or create your own album.

What you can not do is pass them off as your own, enter them into competitions or sell them. We retain the right to use the images in anyway we think appropriate.

How many images will you shoot on the day?

Unlimited amount. Every wedding is unique.

How many photos will I receive?

Again, every wedding is unique. It depends on the wedding, the willingness of subjects, weather, time-scale, etc. On average anywhere between 150 and 1000.

When is the final balance due?

The remaining balance is to be paid in full no later then 28 days before your wedding. This is not negotiable for any reason.

How soon should we book you as our wedding photographer?

The simple answer to that is the sooner the better. We currently have bookings 3 years in advance!

I definitely want to book. Can you hold my date without a retainer/deposit?

Unfortunately, due to time wasters, we are unable to secure your day without a non-refundable retainer of £200.00 and completed booking form. Available on request as a PDF. 

Would it be possible to confirm the package we want at later date after booking?

Of course! You don't need to choose your package until at least 6 weeks prior to your wedding. The important thing is to secure your date.

We don't have confirmed times yet for the ceremony as we cannot book the registrar until exactly 1 year before the date. Would this be a problem?
Not knowing all of your exact arrangements isn't a problem. Just fill in what you can on the booking form and we can complete the rest when we meet up for the first time or again at a later date.

How long will it take to receive our photos?

Your discs and online gallery (if requested) are usually ready two or three weeks after your wedding, sometimes a little longer during the busy wedding season!

How long does it take to create our album/book?

Albums & books usually take between 3 and 6 weeks to complete. This does, however, depend on getting your approval of the layout, so can take much longer!

If we were to add on a Photo Book to our chosen package what would the additional cost be?
Prices currently start at £120.00. Cost includes bespoke in-house design of your pages and as many change requests as desired.

This is something you can order after your wedding if you prefer. Prices, however, will be what they are at time of that order which may be subject to change. Please ask for our Photo Book price-list for options.

Are the images in your portfolio from real weddings?

Yes! Unlike other photographers that hire models that now how to pose and act in front of the camera, we never have. Every single image you see in our galleries are from real weddings.

You will often see outstanding images from various photographers with couples that look a little too staged, everything is absolutely perfect, the weather, no hair out of place!

Real wedding photographs show emotion, laughter, joy & little idiosyncrasies, all of which we capture during your day.

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