Business Details
11 Years
experience
Creative Alternative Wedding Photography in Whitstable, Kent
Established in 2015, we are a documentary-style wedding photography business rooted in Whitstable, Kent, with a global reach. Our approach prioritises authenticity, capturing unposed moments that reflect the genuine emotions and narratives of your special day. With a background in editorial and fashion photography, including eight years as a picture editor at Cond Nast, we bring a refined eye for storytelling to every event. Our work has been featured in prestigious publications such as British Vogue and Tatler, where we were named one of the UK's top five wedding photographers in 2017. We specialise in blending seamlessly into weddings, ensuring clients and guests remain undisturbed while we document the day's natural progression.Our services extend across the UK and Europe, with flexibility for international travel. Clients appreciate our laid-back yet professional demeanour, which fosters comfort and allows us to capture intimate, spontaneous moments. We prioritise building rapport with couples, often meeting in person or via video call to understand their vision. Our portfolio showcases a diverse range of weddings, from intimate gatherings to large celebrations, all united by our commitment to artistic, narrative-driven photography. We are passionate about creating timeless images that preserve the unique character of each event, ensuring clients can relive their day through our lens.
Services
Wedding Photography
Destination Weddings
Reportage Style
Candid Portraits
Event Documentation
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of professional photography experience, including eight years as a Cond Nast picture editor.
- Our unobtrusive, reportage-style approach ensures natural, candid moments are captured without disrupting your day.
- We travel internationally, having photographed weddings across the UK, Europe, and beyond.
- Featured in British Vogue and named one of Tatler's top five UK wedding photographers in 2017.
- Clients describe us as relaxed yet highly organised, with a proven ability to put even camera-shy guests at ease.
What people say
Natural, beautiful and creative
Incredibly organised and worked brilliantly
Captured the spirit of the day
Absolutely amazing photos
Magical with a camera
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments without interruption. Our approach focuses on storytelling through candid imagery, preserving the natural flow of your day. Clients receive a curated collection of high-resolution photographs that reflect the unique character and emotions of their celebration, delivered within six weeks of the event.
Destination Weddings
International wedding photography services covering locations across Europe and beyond. We specialise in adapting to diverse cultural and geographical settings while maintaining our signature unobtrusive style. Travel logistics are seamlessly integrated into our planning process, ensuring comprehensive coverage regardless of location.
Reportage Style
Unobtrusive, journalism-inspired photography capturing spontaneous interactions and emotions. This approach prioritises natural light and authentic moments over posed shots, creating a visual narrative that evolves organically throughout your event without disrupting the atmosphere.
Candid Portraits
Spontaneous portrait photography that captures genuine expressions and interactions. We focus on documenting relationships and emotions as they naturally occur during your event, avoiding staged compositions to deliver intimate, emotionally resonant images.
Event Documentation
Full-day photography services documenting every stage from preparations to celebrations. Our coverage includes ceremonies, receptions, and post-event festivities, ensuring all significant moments are preserved in a cohesive visual story that reflects the complete timeline of your occasion.
People
Michael Newington Gray Photography
Photographer
Award-winning documentary wedding photographer with a background in editorial and fashion photography. Former Cond Nast picture editor turned professional photographer in 2015. Specialises in capturing authentic moments through a narrative-driven approach.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you specialise in?
We specialise in documentary-style photography, capturing unposed moments and natural interactions throughout your day without disrupting the event's flow.
Do you travel for weddings outside the UK?
Yes, we photograph weddings across Europe and have experience with international travel logistics, with flexibility for global destinations within reason.
How long have you been a professional wedding photographer?
We turned professional in late 2014, bringing over 20 years of photography experience including eight years as a Condé Nast picture editor.
What is your approach to capturing wedding moments?
We blend into events to document spontaneous interactions, focusing on authentic storytelling rather than staged compositions or formal group shots.
How long does it take to receive final photographs?
Clients typically receive their curated collection of high-resolution images within six weeks of the event date.
