Business Details
Your Trusted Oxfordshire Wedding Photographer
With over 800 weddings captured across Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, Dale Stephens Photography specialises in documentary-style wedding photography that prioritises authenticity. Our approach focuses on blending seamlessly into celebrations to capture candid, unscripted moments, ensuring a genuine visual narrative of your special day. As a licensed drone pilot, we offer aerial photography and videography to enhance your collection of memories.Our services include full-day coverage, hybrid film-digital packages, and add-ons like second photographers and engagement shoots. We prioritise clear communication, offering password-protected online galleries with high-resolution images in both colour and black-and-white formats. Based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, we travel nationwide for weddings that align with our storytelling ethos.
Services
Documentary Wedding Photography
Full Day Coverage
Hybrid Film-Digital Packages
Drone Aerial Photography
Second Photographer
Engagement Shoots
Wedding Albums
Highlights and features
- Documentary style capturing 800+ weddings with natural authenticity
- Licensed drone pilot for aerial wedding photography and videography
- Hybrid film-digital packages combining traditional and modern techniques
- Password-protected online galleries with unlimited download access
- Flexible add-ons including second photographers and engagement shoots
What people say
Expert hands
Discreet, unobtrusive
True guests-eye view
Services
Documentary Wedding Photography
Our documentary approach captures unscripted moments as they naturally occur during your wedding. We focus on genuine emotions, interactions, and atmosphere without directing events. This style creates a visual narrative that authentically represents your special day's unique story.
Full Day Coverage
8-10 hours of continuous wedding day coverage with 450-550 fully edited images. Includes both colour and black-and-white versions in password-protected online galleries. Ideal for comprehensive documentation from preparations to final celebrations.
Hybrid Film-Digital Package
Combines digital photography with 35mm film for a nostalgic touch. Includes 40-50 film images as 7x5 prints plus digital galleries. Adds analogue aesthetic while maintaining modern convenience of digital delivery.
Drone Aerial Photography
Licensed drone operation capturing unique overhead perspectives. Provides cinematic footage and stills of venue exteriors and key moments. Available as an add-on for 100 during suitable daylight hours.
Second Photographer
Additional professional photographer capturing multiple angles simultaneously. Ensures comprehensive coverage of parallel events. All images edited to maintain consistent style with primary photographer's work.
People
Dale Stephens
Lead Photographer
Award-winning wedding photographer with 800+ documented weddings. Specialises in candid storytelling and hybrid film-digital techniques. Based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, with nationwide availability for suitable weddings.
Questions
Do you travel outside Oxfordshire?
Yes, while based in Oxfordshire, I travel nationwide for weddings that align with my documentary style. Previous assignments have taken me across the UK and internationally.
What's included in the full day package?
8-10 hours coverage, 450-550 edited images in colour and black-and-white, password-protected online galleries, and a highlights video. Available Monday-Friday and off-peak weekends.
Can I add film photography to my package?
Yes, the hybrid package adds 35mm film photography with 40-50 images as both digital files and physical 7x5 prints for £300 extra.
How do you handle formal group photos?
I allocate specific time for formal group portraits while keeping sessions efficient. Most images focus on candid moments to maintain the day's natural flow.
What equipment do you use?
Professional Canon digital cameras and 35mm film cameras for hybrid packages. All equipment includes backup systems to ensure uninterrupted coverage throughout your wedding day.
