Hello there, I’m Darron.
I live in Liverpool with my lovely wife Kate, my daughter Eira, and my son Dylan, and we also have a cheeky Miniature Schnauzer called Norbert.
I came from a design background and worked as a graphic designer for many years, giving me some valuable skills to support me in this adventure as a wedding photographer.
The best photographs are often the ones you were unaware of being taken, which is my approach to capturing a wedding. I make you feel at ease so I can photograph the genuine laughter, tears, surprises, emotions and moments as they unfold.
WHY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY?
Weddings are fantastic fun! Everyone dressed up, looking their best, celebrating the most amazing day. At a wedding, you also get to see the best in people! A whole range of emotions in one day, and to witness the joy and connections between loved ones is a real privilege for any wedding photographer.
And it’s a real honour for me to be trusted to capture an incredible set of images that tell the story of your wedding day in an authentic and un-posed way – giving you a collection of photos to show off how amazing your big day was.
So it goes.
Spending time with you on one of the best days of your life is a real privilege, so I feel it is only right to share more about myself so you know more about me.
I bought my first camera in 2014, whilst living in London, it was a big Nikon DSLR I quickly became obsessed with photography.
I love getting out with my family on long walks, and if we can end up at a good pub, I see that as a win! I'll have a nice cold Budvar usually or a Guinness.
I have a love/hate relationship with running. I used to hate running, but then I started to love it during the lockdown and have run a few half-marathons since!
I love music from all kinds of genres. If pressed for my absolute favourites, it would have to be The Chemical Brothers or LCD Soundsystem. I love all their albums, and they're both incredible live! I also love going to gigs and music festivals and I’m always making Spotify playlists. Here’s one, for example.
I'm not a huge gamer anymore, but I still have a PlayStation, and The Last of Us is a masterpiece. I enjoyed the TV show too. Another TV show I've really enjoyed recently is Colin From Accounts!
I own a pair of swimming shorts that I designed.
Letting the day flow without the posing.
Choosing a photographer who will capture the kind of images that you want is a crucial decision. Your photographer will be there for most of the day, so you want somebody with whom you’ll feel comfortable. My approach is to blend in with your guests and document real moments as they happen – like the image of this guest yawning at the top of this page. It’s not a traditional photo you would imagine when you think about wedding photography, but it’s an authentic, funny moment that helps tell the story of your day.
I don’t shout orders or ask people to pose. All I ask is that you have an awesome time and bring the happy vibes.
I try to meet all couples before the wedding to say hi and to have an initial consultation ahead of booking. If meeting in person is not possible, then a Zoom call or an old-fashioned phone call is the next best thing.
Have a look below to find out a bit more about how I work on a wedding day and what you can expect from me.
So why book me as your wedding photographer?
I like to document your day in an authentic and relaxed way, and I don’t ask anyone to smile or pose for me. There’s a vast range of moments on a wedding day, from a little hand squeeze to give some encouragement to huge belly laughs during the speeches, and I try to capture this so you can look back on it with fond memories. Weddings are about the people, the details, the emotions and the setting. From getting ready in the morning until the dance floor is packed, I want you to look at your photos as if you were reliving your special day.
My style of photography is documentary or photojournalistic - meaning I don’t interfere; however, I think it’s also great to set a little time aside to get some relaxed shots of just the two of you, and this is also an excellent opportunity to enjoy a few quiet moments together. But apart from this (which I aim to do as quickly as possible), I won’t keep you away from enjoying your day and partying with your guests.
I don’t show many group shots on my site, but I take them as you wish. I’ll work with you before the wedding to finalise a list of group shots and aim to get through them as quickly as possible—usually, no more than fifteen minutes. I’m sure you would rather enjoy the day with your friends and family than spend hours standing around feeling like you’re on a photo shoot.
Every wedding is different, but your love needs to be celebrated your way! So, regardless of age, sexuality, gender, identity or race, I’m there to capture yours in all its glory. I’ll be there to document the whole day as much as possible to leave you with a beautiful collection of images you can share with loved ones today and for future generations.
If you’d like to know more about documentary wedding photography? I’ve written a bit more about it here.
