Kent Wedding photographer
Hey, it’s so good to meet you! I’m Stan - an award-winning documentary wedding photographer in Folkestone. I photograph weddings in Kent, across the UK, and destination weddings all over the place. I love the idea of every wedding being a celebration and not a photoshoot, and I get on really well with couples who are madly in love and want to have fun without all the posing, trends and fads.
Photos with feeling
All About
The Moments
If this sounds like you...
You want photos that actually feel like you - not stiff, not staged, not a copy of someone else’s Pinterest board.
You don’t want your wedding to turn into a photo shoot. You just want to be there - laughing, crying, hugging everyone you love - while someone quietly catches it all.
You’re a bit nervous about being in front of the camera (guess what, so am I!), but you know the right photographer will make it feel easy. You want to trust that the real moments, and the ones you’ll never get to see, are being captured.
And you want to look back years from now and feel it all again. The chaos, the joy, the people who made it special.
That’s what I do. Real moments. None of the fuss.
At weddings, I don’t set up or orchestrate a thing. I blend in with your guests and capture the day as it unfolds, beautifully telling your story through the images. I’m also proud to be a member of Fearless Photographers, This is Reportage, and I've made to the regional finals at TWIA in the photographer's category and I've also been shortlisted as best newcomer. HUGE thanks and much love to all my couples.
Your
Wedding
is all about
You
I’ve been fortunate to win two awards from This Is Reportage awards and a Photographers Keeping It Real award. It's great to be recognised but at the end of the day all I want to do is deliver images that my couples LOVE!
- Jodie & Tommy
Stan, I literally have no words. Thank you a million times over - you’ve captured beautiful moments we can look at for the rest of our lives perfectly, and we loved every single picture - literally every one. We cannot say thank you and we love you enough, you’re a literal angel and we’ll forever be grateful that we chose you to be our photographer, not only are you amazing at your job, but you’re an amazing human, and we were so lucky to have you be part of our special day.
You’ve captured beautiful moments we can look at for the rest of our lives perfectly.
★★★★★
I’ve never asked anyone to say “cheese” at a wedding
The latest first dance I’ve stayed for at a wedding was at almost 2 am
I ran 10K, despite running being the one thing in the world I hated most
I quit smoking 5 years ago
I’m dad to not one, but two cheeky bambinos
I quit my “9-5” to be a full-time wedding photographer and live my dream
I've never asked anyone to say "Cheese" at a wedding
I quit smoking 5 years ago
The latest first dance I’ve stayed for at a wedding was at almost 2 am
I’m dad to not one, but two cheeky bambinos
I ran 10K despite running being the single thing in the world I hated most
I quit my “9-5” to be a full-time wedding photographer and live my dream
things I'm proud of
I absolutely love photographing overseas weddings. I get so excited for these, I become like a child going on holiday, buzzing with energy and unable to sleep the night before I leave. So far I’ve photographed in France (where I’m returning this year), and I’m also going to Italy and Portugal for destination weddings this year. Are you getting married abroad? I’d love to hear from you!
You, at the centre of it all
Why I shoot documentary
I’m all about capturing your day as it happens, without interfering with setting up or staging things. My style is candid, it’s authentic and effortless for you - as a couple and also for your guests. It means that you don’t have to worry about your photos - that’s my job to. You get to enjoy your wedding like you are meant to, and your gallery will beautifully reflect the true story of your big day.
I fell in love with documentary photography when I got into weddings, and I haven’t photographed one any other way since. At weddings, I try my best to blend in with your guests, make people around me feel at ease and capture events as they unfold. I love images that are vibrant and candid - images that show emotion and connection and tell a story. These are the kind of images I take at weddings.
As a documentary photographer, I often get asked if I do couple or group photos, and the answer to both is yes! During couple time, I always keep things natural, so I won’t ask you to pose or say cheese, I promise. Group photos are usually about tradition, and I can also do a few of these as required (VIPs only).
Destination Weddings
Where my passion for photography meets my passion for travelling and exploring.
The Dreys, Kent
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Stef & Pete
ripple court estate
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Chateau De lerse, france
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Lucy & James
Emma & Josh
Check out these 3 weddings I’ve photographed and get a feel for what your own wedding gallery might look like
Featured Weddings
The latest
If my photos make you smile and you think we might click, have a little scroll and see how I work.
Love what you see? I’d be honoured to hear from you — let’s see if we’re a good fit for each other.
I shoot weddings in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and pretty much anywhere in the UK (and overseas)
Looking for a wedding photographer in Kent? Let’s chat!
Weddings in the Beautiful County of Kent
Are you getting married in Kent? You wouldn’t be alone- many couples are drawn to this stunning county for its scenery, venues, and incredible variety of suppliers. Whether you're dreaming of the coast, countryside, or a historic town, Kent is a truly special place to say “I do.”
From castles and ancient woodlands to orchards, vineyards, and stately homes, Kent offers a breathtaking backdrop for wedding photography. The soft, natural light here lends itself beautifully to romantic, storytelling images - it’s a photographer’s dream.
Known as the Garden of England, Kent boasts over 250 wedding venues: rustic barns, luxury manor houses, boutique hotels, and more. Some of my favourites include Leeds Castle, The Secret Garden, Crown Lodge, The Orangery in Maidstone, and Lympne Castle.
With each season bringing something unique - cherry blossoms in spring, lavender fields in summer, golden foliage in autumn, and frosty countryside in winter - Kent truly shines year-round.
One of my recent favourites was Esmie and Josh’s wedding at Crown Lodge in Wye. From their sparkler send-off to an unforgettable Tuscan-style sunset, it was magical from start to finish.
As a Kent-based photographer, I love working locally. I often stay longer and never charge travel fees for weddings within the county. Kent has my heart - and I’d be honoured to capture your day here too.
