Ahhhhh…don’t make me blush!
“This is so amazing – I’m in tears! Wow….very exciting. Thank you Paul!”
Caroline's initial reaction, half way through viewing their gallery
“[…] you were so much more than a photographer - it was fun to have you around & thanks once again for putting up with 'the lads' ;) ”
Milly & Alex
Paul was the perfect photographer for our small wedding. We knew from the moment we met him that he ‘got’ our vision for the day. Professional, funny, friendly and a huge hit with our family. He captured the most wonderful moments from our very special day. Highly recommend!
Lindsay & Ty
[…] everyone has said what a great photographer you were.
Holly & Conor
On a personal note I just wanted to say that you were truly fantastic. I've always hated having my photo taken and I felt so at ease with you straight away. All of our guests said the same. The quality of your photos speak for themselves - they are absolutely what we were looking for. Hands down you were our favourite "hire" of the day!! :)
Madeleine
“While I am sure that you have gushing responses to your work all the time, I really did cry (twice!) when looking at this beautiful gallery, thank you so much, Hugo and I love it - as do our friends and family”
Zaz & Hugo
"Paul's photography is exceptional, I would highly recommend him to any bride and groom"
Nikki & Ed, St Paul's Cathedral wedding
We feel so blessed that you captured our day exactly how we wanted it - honestly Paul, your work is absolutely stunning. Thank you so much.
Hanna & Lou
“Paul, initial reaction is WOW, just WOW. We absolutely love them. Thank you so so much, you are a legend! You were fantastic on the day and have a lovely way about you. We are blessed for having you!”
Joel & Emma
“We opened up the gallery and seeing your work filled us with absolute joy. You could not have more perfectly captured the wonder of our wedding day and what it meant to us.
We owe you a real debt of gratitude for the care you gave to us and to our day. We keep going back to these photos, and forever will”
Tom & Arielle (Houses of Parliament wedding)
Note: I’m not permitted to show any photographs taken at the weddings I shoot inside the House of Parliament.
“[...] I had a message from a friend who is a fellow photographer saying, “your wedding pictures are stunning. I've heard of Paul Read before. The man's a genius". That's enough said really, however, he's also exceptionally professional, yet warm and discreet”
Helen & Matt
Paolo! We LOVE them! We can't stop looking through them. […] Looking forward to France when you'll now be photographing my bro's wedding!!!
Lucy & John
Hi Paul,
Just a quick note to say your photographs of Andrew and Claire's wedding are truly something, you really captured some moments rarely taken by photographers at some weddings I have been to over the years. Great stuff!
Mekonen (one of the best men, black rimmed glasses)
Paul was unquestionably superb. He captured every single intricacy throughout the day, which collectively, told the day with such clarity and detail.
His ability to remain unnoticed assisted his knowledge and vision, to achieve photographs of a composed yet relaxed nature.
We cannot speak highly enough of Paul; the quality of photographs is superior, and equivocally so, was his demeanour and good nature, that contributed to every other ingredient on such an epic day.
Rachel & Lee
Paul was an absolute delight to deal with from start to finish. Paul's photos captured our wedding day absolutely perfectly, we couldn't have hoped for better memories of such a fabulous day. He managed to get close to everyone and shoot some of the most poignant moments without you even realising he was there. Such a professional.
Jo & Niall
“Paul, thank you so much yet again for another fantastic event.
The guests don’t realise you are there, yet you always manage to capture those magical photos.
It is always my pleasure to recommend you to my clients as I know you do a beautiful job photographing their wedding, but you are also such a pleasure to have around!
I look forward to working together on the next one!”
Jenna (Jennabelle Events)
“These are the most beautiful pictures!!! I've been looking at them all week and constantly find another one I love! I don't know how you manage to walk into a place with 100 strangers and photograph them like you have known them forever - thank you so so much!”
Alba & Rob
I’m speechless - the photos are truly amazing - I've just been going through them the second time and I’m in tears. It is like living through the whole day again. I don’t know how you do it but I am so glad we bumped into you at the Brides the Show in Islington that day. We love, love, love them!!! Thank you so much - we can’t thank you enough!! So excited, I can hardly type!!!!
Angela & Chris
We booked Paul after seeing the photographs from our friend's wedding last year, he is the photographer at another friend's in December and also one next year, with no doubt more to follow! Thank you Paul for giving us wonderful memories to look back at for many years to come.
Toni & Mike
Paul is truly an amazing photographer. His photos were absolutely stunning and he managed to capture everyone and even the smallest details.
We didn't want your typical posed wedding photos, we wanted photos that captured the moment as it happened and that's what Paul did. He was like a ninja; we forget he was there. Paul's photos were the cherry on top of a perfect day.
Kiri and Rene
Paul is a hugely talented photographer and was an absolute pleasure to work with.
He managed to capture the happiness of our day perfectly. His unobtrusive style and ability to spot special moments throughout the day have resulted in an amazing collection of pictures for us to treasure.
Our guests have all commented on the excellent quality of our photographs and we really cannot recommend Paul highly enough.
Eloise & Josh
We will be forever grateful to Paul for taking such amazing photographs of our wedding day. Looking through the photographs for the first time was almost like re-living the momentous day again. It was a perfect day and Paul seemed to capture each moment of it (even though we weren’t aware of him being there most of the time) We cannot recommend him highly enough.
Caroline
Paul was a wonderful part of our wedding. He was calm and considerate, but also down-to-earth, approachable, and flexible (all qualities which really help when planning such a big and important occasion). He never put any pressure on us: on the day itself, he was very discreet, and seemed to fade into the background. The resulting photographs were fantastic, capturing both momentous points, as well as smaller and more intimate details. Every time we look back at the shots of our wedding we're so glad we asked him to photograph the day and that he was available.
Louise and Adam
Oh my gosh these photos are absolutely amazing, I'm so happy that I decided at the last minute to go to that wedding show, and you followed upon my enquiry otherwise Des and I would never of had such beautiful memories of our special day. How you have managed to capture all of our guests is so impressive. The shots of the children are beautiful. We have soooo many favourites but the shots in the field with the sunset are out of this world, can't believe it's actually Des and I!
Taking photos isn't something that Des and I enjoy but you made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. It was like we were working alongside an old friend!
Lo & Des
Thank you so much for the photos - they're everything we hoped for - amazing! You've captured the essence of the day and our family characters in a way that's going to keep the memories alive for years to come. Everyone loves your work so much - our son Harry is going to have to up his game!
Si & Angela
“Absolutely amazing Paul - you are a genius”
Maria
I met Paul and immediately knew he was the photographer I wanted for my special day. I am so glad I went with my instincts that day because I couldn't have wished for anyone better. Paul mingled in so well with all our guests you hardly knew he was there which of course put everyone at ease and gave us the most amazing photographs. Thank you so much Paul
Emma & Tommy
After seeing Paul’s photos of friends’ weddings, we didn’t even consider any other photographer, we knew we just wanted him. Paul’s photos of our wedding are brilliant - colourful, fun and not too staged, whilst also capturing the atmosphere of the day and the personalities of our loved ones. Our wedding was 2 months ago now and on a near-weekly basis I have a look through the photo; they make me so happy. In the weeks after the wedding, friends and family kept contacting me to say how wonderful the pictures were.
Alice & Phil
Paul did an amazing job capturing the story of our day... we couldn’t quite believe how well the photographs told the story... (which is great to re-live again and again) but not only the story - the emotion! Of course we have our favourites but the more we look through (there are over 1000!) the more we notice and it becomes difficult to define favourites! Everyone who sees our photos have commented on how well Paul captured those emotional moments - so many natural shots of friends and family having fun & also when moments were emotional too. Paul was a delight to deal with - he called the eve of the wedding to chat through the day and even arrived earlier than we expected so he got some shots of my venue and my husband to be (in the pub!) that we didn’t think we would have - so thank you - the extra effort is much appreciated. Paul fitted in to the day perfectly too - you wouldn’t have known he was there! When our photographs arrived Paul’s letter and presentation was a perfect end and much more personal & professional than we ever expected!
Emma
Right from the very first interaction with Paul his lovely demeanour really puts you at ease and we realised quickly how much he cares about doing his absolute best to capture the day. He went out of his way to get to know us as a couple, visit the venue and understand what different parts of the day meant to us – we knew we could trust him. On the day itself, Paul was calm, organised, charming with our guests yet very professional – in photos taken by our guest we can see Paul popping up in places all over the venue! The wedding album itself is simply stunning. He has a very unique ability to capture the energy and love behind each photo; every one tells a unique story or gives a unique perspective. If you want someone who will capture the honesty, intimacy, warmth and love of your day, we could not recommend Paul highly enough. Thank you so so much!
Arpita
Absolutely thrilled with our photos. From the first time we met Paul we had total confidence that he would do a fantastic job. We really wanted photographs that told a story and captured the essence of our day and Paul did this beautifully. We were absolutely thrilled with our photos - as are both of our families who are still talking about how good they are! Paul's photography is exceptional, I would highly recommend him to any bride and groom.
Nikki & Ed, St Paul'‘s Cathedral wedding
We had the privilege to have Paul for three of our wedding events. He was our photographer for our Registry, English Wedding and Indian Wedding. We met Paul at a wedding fair, we were drawn to his natural style of photography and his personality. We were so pleased with how the photos turned out, we loved the style of his pictures, they are very natural and that is exactly why we chose him. He most definitely delivered! Paul managed to capture the key moments throughout the day without really noticing him. In our opinion that is what you want in a photographer, he made you feel relaxed and we all were joking around when taking the bride and groom shots which really came out nice with natural smiles. He was born to be behind his camera!! In addition, he was so friendly to us and our guests and a few have already mentioned they will consider him when they have their wedding. We have grown very close to Paul and will definitely be keeping in touch. What a dude!
Thank you so much Paul for an amazing job, we really could not be any happier!
Hetan & Silvia
“Paul's photos were the cherry on top of a perfect day. He really is the best!”
Kiri & Rene
Couldn't be Happier! We were put in contact with Paul through a mutual friend after searching high and low for the right photographer for our wedding day and we absolutely made the right decision. We met up with Paul prior to the wedding and immediately felt at ease. Paul's personality made it a pleasure to have part of and to photograph our wedding day,
Oliver
Paul was a wonderful part of our wedding. He was calm and considerate, but also down-to-earth, approachable and flexible (all qualities which really help when planning such a big and important occasion). He never put any pressure on us: on the day itself, he was very discreet and seemed to fade into the background. The resulting photographs were fantastic, capturing both momentous points, as well as smaller and more intimate details. Every time we look back at the shots of our wedding we're so glad we asked him to photograph the day and that he was available.
Louise and Adam
What can’t we praise about Paul? His inability to stop smiling? His friendly nature; his ability to capture shots that nobody was looking for. Paul's politeness and humour really helped put everyone at ease in front of the lens.
We have not been able to stop looking through our photographs, when a spare minute arises, as they really do allow us to relive the day from getting ready, to our first dance as husband and wife.
Thank you just doesn’t seem enough when looking at the finished result and the professionalism that came with the ‘service’. We will be recommending you to everyone that mentions the word ‘photographer’, as there really isn’t anyone who has captured a gathering of family and friends better.
Love and best wishes from the recently named Mr and Mrs Barry! (…and baby Ronan) xxx
I’m speechless - the photos are truly amazing - I've just been going through them the second time and I’m in tears. It’s like living through the whole day again.
We love, love, love them!!!
Thank you so much.
So excited, I can hardly type!!!!
Angela and Chris
Paul is one of the most talented photographers I have seen since working in the wedding industry. Upon seeing Paul's work I contacted him immediately in the hope of working together in the future and recommending him to my clients
Lisa, Westmead Events
“The recommendation we received to contact you was, on reflection, one of the single best wedding presents we were given. The photos were simply perfect”
Tom & Rosie
I just wanted to drop you a note on our first anniversary to say just how pleased we are that we found you before our wedding day! We adore every photo you took, how at ease you made everyone feel and just what a great guy you are!
Mr & Mrs Steadman
[…] what you have captured is the warmth, happiness, and relaxed atmosphere of the day. Your eye for detail, and artistic talent shines through every photo. You didn't feel like 'just a photographer' but a fun and reliable addition to the day who we could trust to capture the memories exactly as we had hoped. Thank you so much - we would recommend you to anyone!
Annabel
“I’m Hannah the Celebrant who conducted Gemma and Emily’s wedding in Wales. They have just shared the photos with me and they are so beautiful. Honestly, I have to tell you that they are my favourite set of wedding pictures that I have ever seen. Really. You just captured how beautiful the day was & how stunning the girls are - and just the lighting and colours and composition and everything was just so spot on. If I ever get married I am calling you.
I don’t normally send emails like this to people, so know that I mean it and that it’s not hyperbole!!”
Hannah, celebrant
“May I say, your pictures are sensitive, wonderfully quirky yet empathetic and they capture all the important but fleeting seconds”
Sigi, lovely mother of the bride
Dear Paul,
Just to say how impressed I am by the final A4 resolution to the album issue. Of course it all started with such brilliant photography. This demanded high quality presentation, and that’s where it ended.
The way you managed our concerns has been highly professional, adding lustre to your reputation.
With kindest regards,
John Northover (following a rare issue with a leather album)
Brilliant photography made our day.
We knew all about Paul before we booked him. He shot my sister’s wedding a few years before and we were amazed by the photos. In fact, we actually checked Paul's availability before booking our wedding venue. Two main Reasons why... Paul is fantastic at taking fun, candid shots of the day. We have some stunning "formal" photos, but what we will really treasure is the happy photos of people enjoying themselves, usually without realising they were being snapped! Don't know how he does it, part photographer, part ninja! Secondly, Paul is a really relaxed and calm guy to have around on what can be a stressful day. He goes with the flow and helps relax anyone he is shooting, which I think has a huge impact on the quality of the final shots. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paul to anyone, and so many of our guests have commented on how spectacular our photos are. Thanks so much Paul.
Robert
Paul,
Thank you, thank you, thank you! They're stunning and you've captured all the emotion so beautifully. I think I cried more looking at them than I did at the wedding! I'm so nostalgic for it and it feels so distant and surreal, and looking at your photos really moved me.
You were great fun to be around on the day and I feel so fortunate that you were able to shoot our wedding
Lots of love to you,
Gauri
“I just wanted to say how beautifully you have captured the day. You have managed to photograph every single guest so charmingly. It puts a smile on my face looking at the pictures and we shall treasure these for many years to come. Thank you so much”
Groom Jonathan's mother
Dear Paul,
We were so thrilled with your wonderful photographs which captured the magic of the weekend quite perfectly. Many congratulations for a superb collection - you have allowed us to re-live the whole thing in all its exuberance! Your subtle manoeuvring around, so unobtrusively, resulted in some lovely candid shots that a more formal photographer would have utterly failed to do, yet there are still examples of the classic wedding photograph but with a more human and impromptu touch that just added to the charm.
I have made a mental note not to wear a huge hat when and if my daughter Joanna marries, but despite that handicap, you still got some lovely shots in church of us feeling the emotion of the moment.
Brilliant! Thanks so much. A treasure for life.
Best wishes,
Jenefer
Groom Freddie's mum
Hi Paul,
Have just seen the fabulous photos that you took at Fiona, my daughter's wedding. They really are stunning and I can't thank you enough for doing such a wonderful job.
Looking at them, has brought that great day back - the best day of my life!
Thank you so much.
Kindest regards,
Tony
Father of the bride
“It made me so emotional going through all the pictures, we can safely say it was the best day of our lives and you photographed that in every way”
Gemma & Jason
We feel so blessed that you captured our day exactly how we wanted it - honestly Paul, your work is absolutely stunning. Thank you so much.
Hanna and Lou
Paul was the perfect photographer for our small wedding. We knew from the moment we met him that he ‘got’ our vision for the day. Professional, funny, friendly and a huge hit with our family. He captured the most wonderful moments from our very special day. Highly recommend!
Lindsay & Ty (Fitzrovia Chapel)
[…] Multiple people have said how good you were!
Sue & Andy, Highley Manor June 2023
We’re always happy to welcome Paul here at Highley Manor. His work speaks for itself; it’s just beautiful!
As well as being a fantastic photographer, Paul is a lovely guy and a real pleasure to work with.
It’s so easy to communicate with him, to discuss ideas and make plans - something I can see that is appreciated, too, by his couples.
Gemma Robinson, Senior Wedding Coordinator, Highley Manor
They are epic!
Miranda & Alex
We both cried last night looking at all the photos. Thank you so much.
Amy & Peter
They’re amazing! We’re so very glad we picked you to photograph our wedding!
Alex & Doug
We have been looking through them again and again and do genuinely admire your talent!
Maryia & Chee
Paul, these are absolutely beautiful photos. We can’t thank you enough - what a phenomenal talent you have! Nick and I just had the most wonderful hour or so re-living the wedding!
Anna
The photos are absolutely fantastic – you really have done an amazing job. You captured our day perfectly - I don’t know how you managed to get it all in! It made me chuckle to see the police car – I’d almost forgotten about that!! Thanks for being part of our big day and for capturing the story of our day so brilliantly, it was a pleasure to have you along.
Sharon & Sam
Paul was exactly what we were looking for in a wedding photographer. Creative, sensitive, smiley, always looking for the best shot / angle. Full of ideas and a pleasure to have with us on our special day. Paul captured the laughter and love of our guests, and those special moments shared between my husband and I. For our wedding day I wanted to work with someone who was a little bit different to the norm, who loved people and photographing them, and who was incredibly patient and kind on the day. We rarely noticed he was there at times. He has produced some breathtaking shots of us on our day, and has really captured our essence as a couple. We were privileged to have Paul as our wedding photographer, and would work with him again in a heartbeat.
Miriam & Richard
You are an incredibly patient and kind photographer who did not once rush us through any of our moments. Being from another country, it was so important that our day was captured to enable us to share with our family overseas. You did just that for us. I will and can recommend you over and over again!
Matt
“[…] Thank you so much for such an evocative treasure of happy memories! We were so lucky to have you!”
From a wonderful bride's mother
“Paul was recommended to us by a number of our friends, and we are so glad he was. For us, the photos were an incredibly important part of the day, especially as our six month old son was there, but we also didn't want them to take up loads and loads of time and feel forced. We can safely say that the whole process, from start to finish, was so easy, relaxing and fun! Paul was the consummate professional, at the same time as making us feel totally at ease. A wedding day is a very personal occasion, but Paul never felt like an intruder with a camera; he just slotted in with everything, directed everyone very calmly, and we have ended up with the most incredible set of photos we could have ever wished for. Honestly, we could not sing his praises highly enough”
Milly & Alex
“[…] You were so much more than a photographer - it was fun to have you around & thanks once again for putting up with 'the lads' ;) ”
Beibei & Kar Hoe
[…] Everyone commented on how lovely you were and you even managed to make the most anti-photo family members feel at ease.
You were so unobtrusive and made us feel really comfortable from the start which is exactly what we were looking for.
Amelie & Rob
I own an outdoor wedding venue in Surrey and was introduced to Paul several years ago when he photographed a large Hindu wedding for my clients. They were absolutely thrilled with the incredible photos and service they received. I then approached Paul to recommend him as one of my preferred suppliers. Paul has now photographed 3 other client weddings at my venue and has delighted everyone. He's such a great person and an outstanding professional. I employed Paul directly to photograph my parents' 70th Birthday party in September this year and was absolutely thrilled with the results. Highly recommend. Such a talent and all round lovely person.
Lisa
“Paul, we ab-so-lutely love them!!
Can't thank you enough, they're perfect!
Genuinely don't know how you do it - you've caught some priceless moments that would have otherwise been gone in a split second. Also, many (many) moments we didn't even know happened - everything was such a blur. Thank you!!”
Bryn & Nic
“You absolute Star! You have truly made our year. The photographs are incredible and we’re so very grateful. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”
Annie
*blushing*
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