Hi, I’m Rob.
I’m the photographer behind RE7 Photography. I’ve spent more than a decade working with cameras, and photographing people is still the part of the job I enjoy most.
Check your date- 10+ yearsProfessional photographer
- LichfieldStaffordshire, Birmingham & Shropshire
I’ll help when you need a bit of direction. Otherwise, I’ll let you get on with enjoying your day.
Weddings are a bit different from most other photography. You’ve got two people at the centre of it all, surrounded by family and friends, with a whole day of things happening that you’ll probably never get to see for yourself. That’s what makes it such a brilliant thing to photograph.
I love capturing the moments that happen naturally, but I also love creating portraits you genuinely want to put on your wall. For me, the two go hand in hand.
My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive. I want you to enjoy your wedding, spend time with your guests and not feel as though you’re spending the day being photographed. I’ll be keeping an eye on what’s happening, looking for moments worth capturing, and stepping in when a little direction will help.
And if the thought of being in front of a camera makes you a bit uncomfortable, that’s something we can work around. More on that below.
The moments you don’t see coming
A wedding day is full of things you can’t plan. Your dad’s face when he sees you for the first time, a hug at the front that nobody saw coming, a happy tear halfway through the vows, or your mum being first up on the dancefloor.
That’s what I’m watching for. I’m always moving around, looking ahead and trying to be in the right place just before something happens. When it does, I’ll usually take a few frames rather than one, so you get the whole moment and not just a single expression.
It isn’t only about the two of you, either. Your family and friends are a big part of the day, so they’re a big part of your gallery. I’ll photograph the important parts of the day, of course, but I don’t want your photographs to be a checklist of events. I want them to show what the day felt like, and who was there.
You’ll often see me shooting through things: flowers at the end of the aisle, leaves around a doorway, a mirror while you’re getting ready. It’s a small habit, but it makes the photographs feel observed rather than staged, as if you’re looking back into the day.
Portraits you’ll actually want on your wall
The portraits are probably my favourite part of a wedding. That might sound surprising after all that talk of candid photography, but I really enjoy taking a little time to make something special of the two of you together.
It’s gentle direction rather than posing. I’ll find some good light and a spot that suits you, often a doorway, an archway or a path through the trees at your venue, get you roughly in place, then let you talk, laugh and cuddle in. The best ones usually happen in between my suggestions.
We don’t need hours away from your guests, and you don’t need to arrive knowing how to pose. That’s my job. The aim is photographs that look like you, at your best, without the whole thing feeling awkward or overproduced.
The details matter, too
You’ve probably spent months planning your wedding: the flowers, the outfits, the venue, the table settings, and all those little touches that seemed like a good idea at the time. I know how much thought goes into them, so I’ll make sure they’re photographed properly.
I’m quite particular about my images. Light, composition and colour all matter to me, and I take the same care editing your photographs as I do taking them. I keep the colour natural and true to the day, clean and bright rather than heavily filtered, so your photographs will still feel right years from now. The whole gallery is edited consistently, so the photographs work on their own and together as one story.
A little about how I work
Once your wedding is over, I go through the images carefully and edit the photographs that make the final collection. I don’t simply hand over everything I’ve taken. I want the gallery you receive to be a considered collection of the images that tell your day best.
There’s a lot of work that happens after the wedding, but it’s all part of getting the finished photographs right.
I’m a Canon mirrorless photographer, using professional cameras and lenses chosen to give me flexibility in different conditions, from bright outdoor ceremonies to dimly lit venues and lively evening receptions.
Images are recorded to two memory cards in camera at the same time, an extra layer of protection for your photographs.
You’ll be in good company
One thing I hear regularly is that people don’t particularly like having their photograph taken. Some couples worry they’ll look awkward, won’t know what to do, or will spend the whole day feeling conscious of the camera.
That’s completely understandable. You don’t need to be naturally confident in front of a camera, and you don’t need to turn into different people for your wedding photographs.
I want you to feel comfortable having me there, whether I’m photographing the ceremony, chatting to your guests or taking you both away for a few minutes to make some portraits.
Getting to know each other before the wedding helps, too. You’ll know who’s turning up with a camera, and I’ll have a better idea of what matters to you.
Let’s talk about your wedding
If you’ve had a look through my photographs and like what you see, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.
Tell me a little about your wedding, where you’re getting married and what you’ve got in mind. We can talk through the options, work out what sort of coverage makes sense for your day, and answer any questions you have.
There’s no need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. Sometimes it’s easier to have a conversation and take it from there. If you think we might be a good fit, let’s have a chat.
Rob