Digital & Film Cotswolds Wedding Photographer – Colourful, Fun, Timeless
Hi, I’m Russell, a Cotswolds-based digital and film wedding photographer, travelling across the UK. Based in Cirencester, I take a relaxed, unobtrusive approach, capturing your day as it naturally unfolds.
My aim is to help you feel completely at ease, even if you’re camera-shy, while quietly documenting the genuine, joyful moments that make your wedding yours. From natural candids to beautiful couple portraits, I’ll tell the story of your day with authenticity and heart. If you like what you see, I’d love to hear about your plans.
“Thank you again for being the absolute best photographer. All of our guests (no exaggeration) have complimented you and said how smiley, friendly and lovely you were and the compliments we’ve had from the photos have been really heartwarming. We really appreciate all your hard work and effort, thank you!”
Trina & Alex
Testimonials
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"If you're reading this review to help you decide on a photographer, go ahead and book Russell, it will be worth it! From our first chat, Russell was very friendly, approachable and made us feel at ease. We did the pre wedding shoot, which I was a little reluctant to do, however it was the perfect time to get to know Russell and we have some beautiful photos. The wedding day was perfect, he clearly communicated with myself and my husband, and had regular discussions with the venue to help in the overall organisation of photos. We were keen for some sunset photos, if possible, which he kept a close eye on the weather and kept us up to date on when to get the best photos. He was very accomodating of any last minute requests and by the end of our wedding, most of our guests knew Russell by name! He was prompt at sending some photos in the days after and all I can say is they are beautiful! All our guests have commented on how wonderful he was on the day and how stunning the photos are. We would highly recommend."
Claire & Andrew
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"Huge shoutout to Russell for absolutely carrying our wedding day 😂. From start to finish he was supportive, helpful, ridiculously patient, and flexible with every single request we threw at him — and there were a lot! He made posing feel so natural. Even our guests were obsessed with him, and somehow he managed to accommodate everyone’s photo requests without breaking a sweat. Amazing photographer and an all-round legend — 5 stars isn’t enough!"
Fernando & Dev
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"We are so glad we chose Russell to photograph our special day and we would absolutely recommend you do too! Russell blended into the day seamlessly, was great with the guests and captured hundreds of beautiful photos both posed and candid. With a policy not to leave until every guest has hit the dance floor, we got every shot we could have possibly wanted. Aside from the fantastic shots in his portfolio, one of the reasons we chose to have Russell capture our special day was because of the engagement shoot. Not only did this give us a chance to meet Russell ahead of the big day, but goes to show his dedication to the craft and commitment to going above and beyond for his clients. We have attached some photographs to show how beautiful Russell’s photography was on the day, even if the weather was not!"
Sian & Zach
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"Russell provided us with a 5* wedding photographer experience in August. The level of care, and attention to detail was exemplary! He made sure that we'd covered all our requests and expectations from him prior to the day; so we could relax on the wedding day & just enjoy it, safely assured that we were going to capture every important & memorable moment. We've had so many compliments on our wedding album, and that's testament to the quality of his work! Cheers Russell"
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"Russell was absolutely fantastic, couldn’t recommend enough. Really nice and friendly guy, very accommodating with any requests we had, really professional and made us feel very at ease and comfortable for both our wedding and our engagement shoot. He also did a very good job of not feeling in the way but also making sure he captured every big moment! And the pictures turned out amazing, really happy with everything!"
Emma & Sam
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“The photos are beautiful and we are so pleased! Everyone has commented how you blended into the evening/day and they were all surprised to see a pic of themselves, as they thought they’d evaded you haha! Dan and I love the photos of the day and we were really pleased to have you there with us.”
Rosie and Dan
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“Matt and I cannot thank Russell enough - our wedding photos were everything we hoped for and more. We were really keen for natural/candid pictures, and Russell met the brief perfectly. So many guests commented on how lovely Russell was on the day and both Matt and I found him to be friendly, professional and made us both feel comfortable in front of the camera (a hard task!!). The photos could not be more perfect and will be a wonderful memory for us to cherish for many years.”
Kate and Matt
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“After a few recommendations, we came across Russell. I'm now joining the team of recommenders. He was amazing! He made us and all the guests feel at ease. He blended in and carried on with his work and you wouldn’t even realise he was there. So many people at the wedding said they wished they had a photographer like him for their wedding. He was brilliant capturing photos of our son who is autistic and very busy. We are in love with the photos.”
Philippa and Dan
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"Russell was our photographer for our wedding and he was absolutely amazing- he spent the whole day taking beautiful photos and natural photos of everyone. He was pleasant, calm and jolly. You can quite clearly see that he is completely passionate about his work and has some unique ideas too. We would highly recommend his service."
Helen and Andrew
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"Russell was an absolute hero and agreed to give up his day off to come and cover our wedding when the photographer we'd booked was suddenly taken ill. Despite not having met us before, Russell jumped right in and provided the most friendly and professional coverage of our wedding. We loved him, and so did all of our family and friends. The photos he took of the day have come out incredibly, reflecting his quality as an extremely accomplished photographer. We can't thank you enough, Russell"
Hannah & Mike
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"Russell is professional, diligent and kind. He arrived early and engaged when he arrives, carrying 5 cameras. Russell worked with us on a personal level, getting to know us on a pre-wedding shoot prior to the wedding. Russel made us comfortable with Russell with him and by the time the wedding rolled around he was basically part of the family. Russell's work is excellent, we really loved the work he did using both digital and film photography. After the day, he even gave us some sneak peaks to let us share with our family, which was kind of him. I would recommend Russell to anyone, decent price, very on the ball and generally a very charming man. I hope to work with him again, preferably not at a second wedding though!"
Hanisha & Jack
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"Russell was absolutely brilliant as our wedding photographer. He arranged to meet us for a pre-wedding photo shoot to get to know us before our wedding, which was really worth doing. Russell was absolutely fantastic on the day and we are really pleased with the photos he took. Russell was extremely helpful, professional and just a thoroughly nice guy. We would highly recommend him as a photographer. Thanks so much again, Russell -we are very happy customers."
Nicky & Dan
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"Russell is incredibly friendly and we loved having him as our wedding photographer! It rained during our couple photos but Russell adapted the plans and we couldn't be happier with the final result! Communication was really clear and Russell exceeded".
Hannah & Alex
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"Russell took our wedding photos and did a brilliant job, as me and my husband are quite camera shy and don’t enjoy our picture being taken by others. Russell is kind and genuine and made us feel very calm and at ease. We look forward to seeing him again in the future."
Sasha & Nathan
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We got married in October 2025 and we absolutely loved having Russell as our photographer! (The engagement shoot) was so lovely and relaxed and a great way for us to meet and talk about our ideas for our wedding. Russell was friendly, patient with our children and captured really lovely natural shots. The day of the wedding came and he arrived ready to go and checked in with us frequently... He was unobtrusive and kind and able to direct when necessary, which was great. We had booked him until just after our first dance but he stayed longer to capture some more moments which was really sweet. He’s so easy to talk to and captured the day beautifully. To anyone looking for a good wedding photographer – Russell is your guy! We know if we do a destination vow renewal someday we’ll be calling him! Thank you so much for an amazing day and the beautiful photo’s, Russell! You’re amazing! – From Jay & Ryan Ravenhill (And our little ones!)
Jay & Ryan
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"We chose Russell because we loved his work on Instagram, particularly the natural, beautifully elevated colours in his photography. Russell made us feel relaxed from our very first chat. Despite it being the wettest day of the summer, he captured the most beautiful moments (with the help of his big clear umbrella!) and helped us make the most of the drier spells. He and second photographer Alex gave us the perfect blend of formal shots, taken in short bursts so we didn't feel away from our guests for too long, and gorgeous candid photography. They captured all the group photos we hoped for (and more), and Russell also gave us some amazing film images! Neither of us particularly enjoys posing for photos, but Russell put us so at ease. He and Alex managed to be everywhere while blending right in, their presence friendly and never intrusive. Our guests and family commented on how lovely they were. We're honestly blown away by our photos and a bit overwhelmed by the incredible selection of memories to choose from for printing. We can't stop looking at them! We highly recommend Russell if you're looking for a wedding photographer. Thanks so much, guys!"
Tiggy & Isaac
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"Quite simply, the best photographer we could ever have wished for! From the very first time we met, he made us feel so comfortable and completely at ease. Neither of us are comfortable having our photos taken, but Russell has such a lovely, kind and relaxed way about him that he made us feel happy and confident in front of the camera. On the wedding, he was incredible. He made everyone feel happy and relaxed while somehow managing to capture absolutely everything. Every photo was taken, but what we love most is all the little moments he captured that we didn't even realise were happening. The details, the interactions between our guests, the laughs, the emotions, the children and all the little snippets of our day that we would have otherwise forgotten. Our guests loved him too. We had so many comments afterwards about how kind, thoughtful and lovely he was. It felt like we had a friend there taking our photographs, and we think that's such a special thing. Russell captured the two of us so beautifully, and for someone who normally feels awkward and self-conscious in front of a camera, I can't tell you how much that means to me. We will treasure our photographs for the rest of our lives, and we couldn't have asked for anyone better to capture such a special day for us. Russell, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will be forever grateful. If you're considering a wedding photographer, look no further. Book Russell. We couldn't recommend him highly enough. You won't just get an incredible photographer, you'll get someone who genuinely cares about making your day special."
Sophie & Todd
“From our first chat, Russell was very friendly, approachable and made us feel at ease… The photos, well and all I can say is they are absolutely beautiful! ”
Claire & Andrew