Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Photographers in Dorset & Hampshire
one thousand words is a Dorset-based wedding photography studio with over 30 years of combined experience. Founded by Tom Wishart and Murray Lambert, we specialise in documentary-style photography that captures authentic moments and emotions. Our approach combines creative techniques with a discreet, unobtrusive style, ensuring every detail of your wedding day is preserved. We work as a duo to provide comprehensive coverage, from morning preparations to evening celebrations, and offer additional services including engagement shoots and luxury wedding albums.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 100% client satisfaction rate, with couples praising our ability to blend professionalism with a friendly, personal touch. We pride ourselves on understanding each couple's unique vision, offering tailored guidance throughout the planning process. Our work has been celebrated for its artistic quality and emotional depth, making us one of the most sought-after wedding photography teams in the UK.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Shoots
Proposal Photography
Luxury Albums
Destination Weddings
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in documentary wedding photography
- Our team of two photographers ensures comprehensive coverage of simultaneous events
- We work without time limits to capture your entire wedding day
- Our friendly customer service has been described as 'second to none'
- We provide both artistic creativity and technical expertise in every photograph
What people say
Stunning photographs
Friendly and professional
Capture emotions beautifully
Seamlessly blend into events
Excellent customer service
Services
Wedding Photography
Our documentary-style wedding photography captures authentic moments as they unfold. Using a two-photographer approach, we ensure comprehensive coverage from morning preparations to evening celebrations. The service includes high-resolution images delivered through a private online gallery, with optional luxury presentation products available. Clients consistently praise our ability to blend professionalism with a relaxed, unobtrusive style.
Engagement Shoots
Relaxed pre-wedding photography sessions designed to build confidence in front of the camera. These shoots help couples develop a natural rapport with our photographers while creating beautiful images that reflect their unique relationship. Clients appreciate how these sessions ease pre-wedding nerves and produce stunning photographs that complement their wedding portfolio.
Proposal Photography
Discreet documentation of marriage proposals at iconic locations like Durdle Door. Our photographers capture genuine emotions without intruding on the moment, providing both posed and candid shots. The service includes expert guidance on planning the proposal and post-processing to ensure lasting, high-quality memories of this significant life event.
Luxury Albums
Handcrafted presentation albums featuring your most cherished wedding photographs. These premium products are designed to showcase your images in the highest quality format, with custom layout options and premium materials. Clients particularly value these albums as tangible keepsakes that beautifully preserve their wedding story.
Destination Weddings
Full-service wedding photography for events held at UK and international locations. Our experience with diverse venues and cultural requirements ensures seamless coverage regardless of location. This service includes local knowledge, logistical expertise, and the same two-photographer approach that has made us popular for both domestic and overseas weddings.
People
Tom Wishart
Wedding Photographer
With a photography career spanning decades, Tom brings extensive experience in documentary-style photography. His background in photojournalism and family tradition of photography inform his approach to capturing authentic moments. He specialises in making subjects feel comfortable while maintaining technical excellence.
Murray Lambert
Wedding Photographer
A graduate of Falmouth University's photography program, Murray has developed expertise in creative documentary photography. His international experience and passion for storytelling contribute to the duo's distinctive style. He focuses on capturing emotional depth while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere during events.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you specialise in?
We specialise in documentary-style photography that captures authentic moments as they naturally occur, supplemented by creative techniques to enhance storytelling.
Do you work as a team of two photographers?
Yes, we always work as a duo to ensure comprehensive coverage of simultaneous events while maintaining our signature unobtrusive approach.
What areas do you cover for weddings?
We photograph weddings throughout Dorset, Hampshire, across the UK, and internationally, with extensive experience in diverse locations.
Do you offer engagement photo sessions?
Yes, we include engagement shoots to help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera and build rapport before their wedding day.
What is included in your wedding photography packages?
Our all-inclusive packages feature full-day coverage, high-resolution images, private online galleries, and optional luxury presentation products.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
Tom and Murray have over 30 years of combined experience photographing weddings, with individual careers spanning more than 15 years each.
