Bride and groom sitting on a garden bench, sharing champagne and smiling at each other on their wedding day.
Martin Carter Photography logo with elegant serif font on cream background with gold decorative lines.

 

[ 2026 / 2027 Commissions ]

THE WEDDING COLlECTION & INVESTMENT  GUIDE

Artistic Intent. Authentic Narrative.



Your wedding day is not a production set or a rigid checklist. It is a living, breathing celebration filled with quiet glances, raw energy, and moments you won't even realize are happening until you see the photographs later.


My approach balances a thoughtful, artistic eye with a completely honest, unposed documentary style.


I don’t pull you away from your family and friends for hours or force you into generic, cheesy poses. Instead, I step back to capture the day naturally as it unfolds—the quiet nerves before the "I do's," the beauty of your venue, and the wild, uninhibited energy of your dance floor.


When you look back at your gallery decades from now, I want you to remember exactly how the day felt, not how long you stood waiting for the photographer.

Bride and groom kissing on church steps, bride in white gown with bouquet, groom in military uniform.

 

The Curation Process

 

Bride and groom share a romantic kiss outdoors on their wedding day, with lush green hills in the background.
Step 01

THE NEXT-DAY PREVIEWS

Before your celebration, we map out the architecture, light profiles, and unique flow of your venue.

This ensures your coverage is completely tailored to the rhythm of your day, not a generic formula.

Joyful bride in burgundy dress and groom in gray suit walk through confetti shower at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Step 02

THE CREATIVE CONSULTATION

You shouldn't have to wait months to relive the magic. Within 72 hours of your wedding day, a curated selection of editorial sneak-peeks will land in your inbox to share with family, friends, and social media.

Couple in wedding attire smiling outdoors, groom in blue suit, bride in white dress with floral crown, near waterfront trees.
Step 03

THE DIGITAL EXHIBITION

Your final images are delivered via a private, beautifully designed online gallery. From here, you can seamlessly download full-resolution files, order fine-art prints from a world-class professional lab, and share the collection globally with your guests.

 

The Collections

 

A joyful couple laughing together on their wedding day, bride in white dress with floral crown, groom in navy blue suit.

 

HOURLY OPTION

 

 

£250

 

Not every wedding calls for a full day of photography. If you're planning something a little more intimate, shorter in length, or simply want to focus on a specific part of your celebration, hourly coverage gives you complete flexibility.  Starting at a two-hour minimum, it's a straightforward, tailored way to capture honest, beautiful memories without paying for time you don't need.


Available weekdays May to September or anytime October to April. Perfect for capturing up to fours hours.


Flexible, Tailored Hours

Choose the exact time frame that fits your plans best—starting from a minimum of two hours.  


Highlights Slideshow

A short, cinematic slideshow bringing together the standout moments and atmosphere of your day.  


Beautifully Edited Digital Files

Every image is individually hand-edited with care and provided in high and low resolution, completely free of image caps.  


Private Online Gallery

A secure, easy-to-use digital gallery where you, your family, and your guests can view, share, and download images effortlessly.  



Pre-Wedding Consultation

A relaxed video call before the day to get acquainted, run through your timeline, and make sure everything feels effortless and tailored to you.

Couple sharing a romantic first dance at a wedding reception under a white tent.

The SIGNATURE Collection

 

from £1300

 

Designed to capture the complete story of your wedding day, from the quiet anticipation of the morning through to the energy of the evening celebrations. The Signature Collection offers comprehensive coverage to ensure every meaningful moment is captured effortlessly and naturally.


10 Hours Coverage

From morning preparations right through to the evening festivities, allowing your full wedding day to be documented thoughtfully without feeling rushed.



Beautifully Edited

Digital Files Every photograph is individually hand-edited with care and provided in high and low-resolution digital files, completely free of image caps..


Private Online Gallery

A secure, easy-to-use digital gallery where you, your family, and your guests can view, share, and download high-resolution images effortlessly. 


Highlights Slideshow

A short, cinematic slideshow weaving together the standout moments and atmosphere of your day.


Pre-Wedding Consultation

A relaxed video call before the day to get acquainted, talk through your timeline, and make sure your photography feels entirely tailored to your plans.

 

Joyful wedding party celebrating outdoors, bride in white gown with bridesmaids in green dresses and groomsmen in suits.

The Heirloom  

Collection

 

from £1995

 

Designed for couples looking for comprehensive, multi-angle coverage of their celebration. With extended hours and two photographers on hand, this collection allows every part of your story to be captured naturally, without feeling rushed.


Extended Coverage

From morning preparations right through to the evening celebrations. Coverage typically begins two hours before your ceremony and continues until around 10:00pm, ensuring the full atmosphere of your day is captured.  


A Second Photographer

An experienced second professional photographer to cover additional perspectives, guest reactions, and quiet side-moments—giving you a complete visual account of your day from every angle.  


Beautifully Edited Digital

Files Every photograph is individually hand-edited with care and delivered as high and low-resolution digital files, completely free of image caps.  


Private Online Gallery

A secure, easy-to-use digital gallery where you, your family, and your guests can view, share, and download high-resolution images effortlessly.


Highlights Slideshow

A short, cinematic slideshow weaving together the standout moments and atmosphere of your celebration.


Pre-Wedding Consultation

A relaxed video call before the day to get acquainted, talk through your timeline, and make sure your photography feels entirely tailored to your plans.


Newlywed couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand along a sandy beach with ocean waves.

 

 

A LA CARTE OPTIONS

 

 

 

ENGAGEMENTS SESSION

 

Investment: £450

 

Ease Into the Frame. Frame the Story.


An unhurried, natural session designed to build complete comfort in front of the lens before your wedding day. Whether set across a coastal Dorset estate, a meaningful landmark, or your favorite countryside trail, we’ll capture an honest, editorial portrait suite of you both—with zero forced posing.


  • Effortless Direction: Discover how subtle guidance replaces rigid posing, leaving you entirely relaxed for your wedding day portraits.
  • Versatile Digital Suite: Receive 40+ hand-edited, high-resolution images ideal for save-the-dates, guest books, or personal framing.
  • Relaxed & Intentional: A 90-minute session structured around gentle light and natural movement, treated with the same artistic care as your main gallery.

 

 

VIDEO COLLECTION

 

£2500

 

Motion, Sound, and Atmosphere.


our wedding day isn't a series of posed momentsit's a live, fast-moving story. Our full-day coverage captures every layer of it, from the quiet anticipation of morning preparations right through to the energy on the dance floor.


We bring three experienced videographers to ensure no detail or perspective is missed. While one captures the main events, others focus on reaction shots, guest interactions, and the subtle, unscripted moments you might not even see on the day.


  • Full Day Coverage: From early morning preparations through to the evening party.
  • 2 Dedicated Videographers: Comprehensive, multi-angle coverage of your entire day.
  • Aerial Drone Footage: Cinematic landscape and venue shots to set the scene (weather and location permitting).
  • Teaser Films: Delivered within days of your wedding so you can relive key moments and share them with family while the celebration is still fresh.
  • The Exclusive 3-Film Presentation: A tailored collection featuring your highlight film, extended feature, and full ceremony/speeches.
  • Private YouTube Channel Hosting: Easily view and share your films with friends and family anywhere in the world.
  • Custom USB Presentation Box: A physical keepsake containing all your high-definition films for safe keeping.

 

 

ASSOCIATE SECOND PHOTOGRAPHER

 

Investment from: £500

For celebrations where every vantage point matters. A second experienced editorial photographer allows us to seamlessly document both partner preparations, extended guest reactions, and grand venue details simultaneously—without ever adding noise, rush, or artificial direction to your day.


  • Simultaneous Morning Prep: Complete coverage for both partners across separate locations.
  • Multi-Angle Storytelling: Capture reaction shots during speeches and ceremony entrances.
  • Seamless Continuity: Fully edited and color-graded personally by Martin Carter for 100% visual cohesion
White wedding photo album on glass coffee table with floral arrangement and teacup in bright living room.

Tangible Art

Bespoke Fine Art Albums

Digital files are wonderful for sharing, but your wedding story deserves to live in print. Our signature fine-art albums are masterfully handcrafted here in the UK using archival materials designed to last for generations.


Featuring thick, matte-finish cotton pages that lay completely flat, each album is individually designed to tell your day's story chronologically. You can customize your heirloom with premium cover selections including Italian leathers, raw linens, and bespoke velvet texturing.

A la carte 10x10 Fine Art Album (20 pages) — £450
A la carte 12x12 Fine Art Album (20 pages) — £650
Duplicate Parent Albums (6x6 or 8x8 scales) — Starting at £300

Securing Your Date


Because I maintain a boutique client experience, focus heavily on individual creative energy, and provide rapid turnaround times, I accept a strictly limited number of commissions each wedding season. Dates are booked exclusively on a first-come, first-served basis.


01. SECURE WITH A BOOKING FEE

To officially lock your date into my calendar, a secure deposit of £400 is required along with a signed digital contract.


02. THE BALANCE

To keep your wedding month stress-free, your remaining balance is not due until 3 months prior to your wedding day.

Ready to ensure your date is preserved with artistic intent?

Reply directly to your enquiry email thread or fill in the application form below.

Name: Martin Sudbury

Bank: RBS

Sort Code: 83-17-05

Account Number: 17859124

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Optional, but we'd be thrilled to showcase some of your wedding photos!

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If paying booking fee only, the remaining balance is due 3 months before the wedding

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