YOUR WEDDING EXPERIENCE
Shetland to Santorini;
Marrakech to Madeira
Your story: for you, by me.
You don’t have to choose between the timeless beauty of editorial imagery and the nostalgic essence of photos that feel like movie stills.
YOU JUST NEED A PHOTOGRAPHER WHOSE STYLE IS A FUSION OF BOTH.
Sometimes it’s giving Pride and Prejudice; dramatic and wide, like some sweeping romance. Sometimes it’s intimate and grainy, like an old film. Sometimes it's just your vibe caught in a frame.
Every image I take is crafted, for the people in it. Not just ‘what you looked like, then’. But your experience, stoppered. What that moment meant to you, how you remember it, how it felt, how I saw it.
And for me, that’s the essence of a story well-told. A story told for you, by someone who cares.
Born of a relationship deeper than just ‘wedding photographer & couple’. Where you can turn the pages of your album, and connect with every image you land on.
YOUR ADVENTURE MADE ART
A poetry of colour and light,
with you as the main characters.
Where you see yourselves in the photos
and feel understood.
I believe in being supportive and kind and investing curiosity and energy into your wedding day - but I won't force us to be best friends (though I'm yet to not be friends with a couple I've photographed!)
I'm always at the other end of Whatsapp. Let’s plan our route up the mountain for golden hour, choose your glacier, find your safari lodge, discuss the tablescape.
Let’s bring your vision to life. So when those moments arrive, you can immerse yourselves in them.
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I want you to know that I’ve got you- but I won’t be an OTT cheerleader, or embarrassing cling-on about it.
I’m here to support you like only a good friend could. To bring out your best, most confidently vulnerable selves. To frame that connection that only you have.
You’ll have all the freedom and space you need to enjoy your day, uninterrupted. And if you ever need me for anything (help, hugs, safety pins), I’m there.
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Love is a song of many tunes, isn’t it? Maybe you kiss, cuddle, and never stop touching; maybe you laugh, tell stories, and barely hold hands.
But you can still be intimate without getting intimate.
It’s why I prompt, but never pose; guide, but never tell. I want you to recognise yourselves in the photos, to recognise each other. However you are when there’s no one else around- let’s capture that, celebrate it.
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When we find a little time, we’ll carve out a some space for just the two of you.
We’ll go for a little adventure, scamper up rocks, or stroll through fields. You’ll catch up, kiss, and share that 'oh my God, we’re actually married!’ moment.
And meanwhile I’ll be doing what I do best. Drawing together cinema, art, nature, and you. And creating beautiful art, born for your walls.
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MY APPROACH AS YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Often, your favourite photos are the ones where not very much *seems* to be happening.
A comfortable silence, or a reassuring smile. Held hands. Small intimacies, deeper than any ‘ready, steady, kiss’. Humble moments that feel like home.
And then, as we adjust the lens, other parts of the story come into focus.
Smiles in the front row; craned necks in the back. Your friends laughing, talking, toasting. Mid-laugh kisses and popped champagne.
And at the centre of it all, the two of you. Comfortable, carefree, obsessed-with-each-other, you.
Take another step back, and there’s your whole day, laid out before you. The rooms, the venue. The details you poured yourselves into choosing. And the place you fell in love with, celebrated for itself.
And when I tell your story, that’s how I’ll tell it. With purpose, in full.
Every memory, every moment. Layer-upon-layer, from beginning to end.
ITSELF
Her wonderful-ness goes way beyond her talent.
Although we hadn't actually met in person until last week, WE instantly felt at ease with her.
"There's no amount of words to explain how wonderfully talented Susan is. We knew from the second we saw her work that she was the one to plan & photograph our elopement.
She's made this experience so seamless, she's gone above & beyond to ensure everything was perfect for us. I wish I could bottle up the feeling we were able to have on our wedding day and just live it on repeat."
- BENJAMIN + STEPHANIE
THE EXPERIENCE
When my husband and I got married, we eloped in Kenya.
We went on safari, staying at different tented camps, exploring the incredible landscape and culture together. It was a life-changing experience in more ways than one.
On our wedding evening, we had dinner in a dry river bed and over forty elephants came over to join us at the water hole. We watched the stars, and listened to the night gathering around us. Waking up together with the sounds of the African bush, lacing up our boots, and wondering what the day ahead would hold was the perfect way to start our life as husband and wife.
I married the love of my life beneath a giant fig tree, elephants in the distance, blessings around us, and joy everywhere. It was US.
As your wedding photographer, that’s what I want to capture in every frame.
*That* feeling.
THINKING OF SOMEWHERE A LITTLE MORE EXOTIC?
THAT'S US!
That ‘let’s go exploring’, ‘ooh that looks tasty’, ‘what’s over there?’, soul-deep freedom. That feeling of waking up, and wondering what the day ahead will hold.
And it could be anything. The way the light hits a building in the morning. Calamari on the docks, cocktails, and bobbing boats. Slippery-wet rocks; a ‘catch me!’ screech, and a laugh.
Adventure awaits...
I want to give you the elegance of the editorial, alight with the rawness of the real.
The spirit of adventure, the wonder of the world and the beautiful ordinary...
all at Once.
Getting married abroad is a decision to do something epic. To scoop up your passports, jump on a plane, and leave ‘normal’ behind.
So wherever we’re going, let’s embrace it, together.
Let’s share the driving, sing badly, laugh out loud. Let’s have as much fun in the car as we do when we get there. Let’s capture your adventure, and turn it into art.
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I’ll stay with you for at least three nights, so there’s never any rush, or ‘I hope she gets here!’ panic.
We’ll explore your venue together, chat everything through, and get to know each other properly before the big day. And when your day comes, you’ll be in just the best possible place…
Comfy, confident, blissfully zen. And ready to embrace every person, every detail, every moment.
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There’s a reason you fell in love with your destination- that “let’s just move here!” feeling. The architecture, the scenery, the food, the vibe…whatever it is, we’d be CRAZY not to make the most of it, right?!
So either the day before or after, we’ll go for a little adventure together, just the three of us. Sunrise, sunset, all afternoon…whenever, wherever, I’m all yours!
We’ll go exploring in our own time, have some fun, and get some seriously stunning shots for your walls!
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I’ve lived overseas for years, and shot destination weddings all over the world. And let me tell you a little sectret…pssst!
Plans B, C and D make all the best stories!
So let’s jump in headfirst, shall we?! I’m super practical, super calm, and worldly-wise beyond my years. Whatever comes our way, we’ll roll with it, laugh about it, and enjoy every moment for what it is.
This will be the adventure of a lifetime, let’s get swept away and see where it takes us.
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As someone who’s planned her own destination wedding (and helped plan several more), I get it. That to-do list of yours is spicy!
So as soon as you book me, I’ll take as much off your plate as possible Finding vendors, scouting locations, mapping out logistics- with a few well-aimed tweaks, we’ll take your experience from ‘pretty good’ to unforgettably awesome!
(Pro tip: I’ll help where I can, but trust me- destination wedding planners are worth their weight in gold!)
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ok, LET'S DELVE INTO WHAT A DESTINATION WEDDING MIGHT BE LIKE...
I’m fun, calm, and infinitely unflappable. You want to enjoy having a sensational wedding and with me you'll have a damn good time doing so. You won’t have to nanny me, make a fuss, or wait for me to catch up. This is not my first rodeo (unless it’s an *actual rodeo*, in which case, it will be my first rodeo).
My work is inspired by cinematography, nature, and art. I’ve shot in the riads of Morocco, the waterfalls of Iceland, the plains of Kenya. Plonk me anywhere and I’ll create; take me abroad and I’ll give you magic. This is what I'm here to do.
And for those looking to marry further from home, I had a destination wedding myself, so I understand more than most. Not just the logistics, or the unexpected, unseen demands. But the impulse behind it. The irresistible pull of it.
And I understand I’ll be giving you more than beautiful photos.
I’ll be giving you ‘that was us’ in a frame. Memories you'll always have, and favourite stories you’ll race to tell.
(OK, elevator pitch, here goes…)
You could choose anyone to be your wedding photographer.
So why choose me?
Let's Make Some Magic
There are four packages for you to choose from with varying combinations of the following to suit your needs:
TAKE YOUR PICK
Coverage up to 12 hours
Second photographer
couples session
pre-wedding meetings
fully edited gallery
fully downloadable gallery
sneak peeks within 48 hours
velvet album included in every package
film photography
rush service (2 weeks)
Destination Weddings / Elopements
INVESTMENT
Starting from £2300
UK Weddings / Elopements
Starting from £1750
STORY SESSIONS
Starting from £275
What really matters is that spark - that familiar warmth of human connection - between you and your photographer.
You’re choosing someone to join your most important day. You want someone who’ll throw themselves into the experience alongside you, and capture- not just how it looked, but how it felt.
If you think that person might be me, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s have a chat and find out if I’m the one.
QUALITY > QUANTITY
HONEST MOMENTS CAN still OOZE WITH ARTIStic flair
it's your day, your way
If you leave with anything, leave with this...
Do you offer payment plans?
Do you have a limit of how many weddings you do?
Can we have the RAW images?
Can we choose the type of album that's included?
How many images will we get?
Do WE own the images once you send them?
Do we have to feed you?
What's your availability like?
How do we receive our images?
What do we do next to book in?
What do we do next to book in?
1. Fill in an enquiry form with as many details as you're willing to give me!
2. Keep an eye on your emails - you'll receive a guide about your chosen service
3. Confirm your booking by accepting the quote, paying the deposit and signing the contract
4. Stay in touch, enjoy the process and the results!
How do we receive our images?
I use an online gallery platform, the perfect way for you to experience your images digitally on computer, tablet or phone. You can download the images in the gallery here and also access the store. You receive Sneak Peeks and then your Full Gallery here. Once you've received your full set of images, I'll send you a link to select images for your wedding album. From there I'll design it, send you an online proof and once you're happy, it's ordered and delivered to your door!
What's your availability like?
I open my diary a year in advance so that I can book and plan my year intentionally. In order to ensure each couple gets the attention and level of professionalism from me that they deserve, I do limit the number of bookings I take.
Each couple's story should be a work of art and therefore although the diary may open on a certain date, I will only book in with clients that I feel I click with and in order to deliver the very best imagery of their wedding, elopement or portrait session.
Do we have to feed you?
On your wedding day, yes please. Up to 12 hours on my feet means my body and brain are pulling out the stops to capture every moment for you. Me refuelling while you’re eating means you don’t get unwanted snaps of people with their mouths full, and means I’m recharged in time for all the after meal action.
It doesn’t have to be the three course meal you’re serving your guests - just something hot and vegan for me to eat in the back - and I’m a happy photographer ready for the evening.
If you're eloping and we're somewhere wild and wonderful, with only a few hours coverage, I am more than happy to bring my own - as long as we discuss beforehand so I am aware!
Do we own the images once you send them?
What Susan Sees Photography will have and will always have copyright and ownership of the images. When you receive them, you then have printing rights to the images, which means you can print them, post them on social media, blog them, email them to your family. What you don't have the right to do is re-edit them, sell them, use them for marketing purposes to earn a profit, or claim them as your own. All the nitty gritty is in the paperwork I’ll send you.
How many images will we get?
I don't have an exact amount of images that I guarantee because every wedding is so different and it depends of so many things - how long I'm there, how many guests, locations etc. What I will say is the wedding/elopement galleries usually are between 600 and 800 images based on the factors above, and story sessions are mostly between 100 and 150 images. If it's a good photo, you'll get it!
Can we choose the type of album that's included?
Yes! I try and make the process as personalised as possible.
Once you receive your full set of images, I'll send you a PDF with all the album options. You get to choose the cover colour from nine options and what is embossed on the front (three lines of text). If you'd like to upgrade to more pages or a different size of album, you'll be able to see the price list included.
Once you have chosen which album size you'd like, you'll receive a selection link to choose the images you'd like to include. From there I design the album, send you an online version and make any adjustments you'd like. It's only ordered once you've approved the online version to be to your liking.
Can we have the RAW images?
Simply answered, no. RAW files are unprocessed image files and they take up a heap of space, not to mention you need professional software to be able to open them. Plus you really don’t need 20 photos of you blinking, I promise. When you hire me, you're doing so because you like examples of my work. My post-shoot process is an enormous part of what you see and editing is where so much of my signature style comes into play. I promise not to withhold any images that you're hoping for.
Do you have a limit of how many weddings you do?
Yes. I do not is book in every single wedding enquiry that comes my way. I do this so that my couples get the best experience possible and so I don't burn out. When it comes to weddings, it's about providing quality to my clients, not about squeeing in as many weddings as I can.
FAQS
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"I cannot sing Susan's praises enough. She made us feel so comfortable. We laughed and we felt so relaxed - and it shows. Susan really brings out the beauty in everyone."
I cannot sing Susan's praises enough.
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“I remember watching me husband running with my boys and just feeling my heart being totally full. It was such a relaxed experience which allowed me to feel such pride, gratitude and love. Best experience!”
Best experience!
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“Susan absolutely blew us away with her wonderful eye and great people skills - couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. The photographs are absolutely stunning.”
We couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.
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“The photographs just flowed naturally with your guidance. A lovely time spent with family in the fresh air. Susan has such an eye for capturing the in-between moments.”
The photographs just flowed naturally with your guidance.
