Tom Stenlake Photography

Most couples who book me have one thing in common. They don't want a photographer who makes the day feel like a photoshoot. No stiff posing. No barking instructions across the room. No one following you around with a camera at arm's length while you're trying to actually enjoy yourselves.

Here's what you get instead:

✅ Specialist in working with couples who hate their photo being taken.

✅ Someone who gets stuck in — not a fly-on-the-wall. I'm not blending into the background hoping something happens. I'm chatting to your guests, cracking bad jokes during portraits, and helping create moments — not just waiting for them.

✅ Calm when everything isn't. Unexpected downpour? Running late? Buttonhole gone rogue? I've seen it all, I don't panic, and I'm not adding to your stress. If anything, I'll probably make you laugh about it.

✅ Photos that actually look like you. The real version of you — emotional, chaotic and fun

✔️ Experienced & Reliable – If you’re hoping for someone who panics when it rains, turns up late, or forgets their camera batteries… I’m going to disappoint you. I tend to show up early, fully prepared, and with backup plans for my backup plans. Sorry about that. ✔️ Calm & Friendly – I won’t shout at your nan during group photos or add stress to your morning. I’ll probably just blend in, help you stay calm, pass you tissues when you need them, and sneak in a few bad jokes. If you're looking for chaos, look elsewhere. ✔️ Unobtrusive Authentic Storytelling – I don’t do awkward poses, and I won’t follow you around like a Netflix crew. I’ll quietly capture the real moments while you actually enjoy your wedding. And yes — I still do all the proper family group shots (even the one with all 27 cousins). ✔️ Family & Couple Photos – I know, the horror. Some people actually want beautifully composed photos with their loved ones. If you were hoping I’d just disappear after the candid stuff… afraid I’ll have to let you down again. So no pressure, but if you do want relaxed, natural photography by someone who’s annoyingly organised, calm in a crisis, and quietly captures the best bits without making it all about them… you know where to find me.

15 + Years of experience. 700 + weddings

"I'm not photogenic." "I hate how I look in photos." "Can we just… not do the couple portraits?"I hear some version of this from almost every couple. And if that sounds like you fair enough.  Most people feel exactly the same. The difference is, I've spent years working with people who'd genuinely rather eat the wedding cake before it's cut than stand in front of a camera.

Hitched Wedding Awards 2026 Winner Bridebook – Best of Bridebook 2026 - Silver Award Prestige Awards – Wedding Photographer of the Year 2026 Wedisson Collection - award winner (2026) Bridebook – Best of Bridebook 2025 - Platinum Award Global Excellent Awards 2024 – Best Modern Wedding Photographer & Videographer 2024 (England) Global Wedding Awards - Best Modern Documentary Wedding Photography Business 2023 - UK