My Journey

The Story That Changed My Life...

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I didn’t become a wedding photographer the usual way.


I became one after my own wedding photos were ruined. They were out of focus, overexposed and completely soulless. Our photographer, a friend, bailed last minute without telling us. His replacement was unprofessional and the result left me heartbroken.


Out of thousands of images, I salvaged ten.


That pain became my purpose...


Now, I’m the photographer I needed that day, someone who shows up, gives a damn and captures every moment with care, creativity and intention. No one deserves to feel what I did.

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These days, I photograph weddings for people who do things their own way. The wildly in love. The rule breakers, the velvet wearers, the ones who know the vibe matters more than tradition.


My style? Dark, moody, romantic and raw. I blend documentary storytelling with editorial flair.

I capture fleeting glances, quiet touches and those gorgeously unfiltered in between moments.


I also guide when needed and hang back when it’s right. With 14 years of photography experience, I shoot based on prompts, not rigid poses, unless you want them (and if you do, I’ve got you).

Urban nightlife scene with neon lights and signage creating a moody red and blue atmospheric glow inside a bar or venue.

Before switching over to photography full time, I worked in healthcare. Prison healthcare to be precise! Yep, really!  With that said, high pressure environments don’t scare me. If your timeline’s gone caput, your MIL from hell showed up in white, or the cake's on fire, I’ll be the calm in the chaos.


My dream wedding to shoot isn’t about the venue or dress, it’s about authenticity. If you’re unapologetically you, I’m already in. Because at the end of it all, I want you to be head over heels in love with your gallery.

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My photography background started in commercial and fantasy and high editorial.


My focus was always on creating bold, stylised visuals that told a story. Full of mood, drama, and atmosphere. I approached each shoot with an editorial eye and an obsession with the finer details, blending art direction with storytelling to create striking, meaningful images. That experience shaped everything I do now and still influences how I shoot today.


And now, I’m bringing it back.


I’m reopening space for fantasy, editorial and branded photography packages, designed for individuals and businesses who want something a little darker, a little braver and a lot more ‘them’.

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Boudoir

Commercial

Lifestyle & Events

Weddings

What I do

Artistic, boudoir, low-key photo of a person in white dress fabric lying in darkness.

Boudoir

Commercial

Lifestyle & Events

Weddings

What we do

Macro shot of dark metallic spikes in shadow with blurred background.

Boudoir

Commercial

Lifestyle & Events

Weddings

What we do

Couple in wedding attire sitting together in dark atmospheric cave or grotto setting.

Boudoir

Commercial

Lifestyle & Events

Weddings

What we do

Sunlit wedding ceremony in a gothic church with guests seated along stone aisle.

Boudoir

Commercial

Lifestyle & Events

Weddings

 

So where am I now?



Now I work full time as a photographer. I specialise in real, editorial and alternative wedding photography as well as lifestyle, commercial & boudoir. I  champion people who don't always feel seen in the mainstream industry or 'societal norms'.


And I’m also the proud Founder & Director of Dark Wedding Collective, a community first platform for alternative suppliers and couples. It’s a space built for the offbeat, the bold, the beautiful, the neurodivergent, the queer, the tattooed, the dramatic, the wild and the wonderfully weird.


I’m here to help you feel safe, celebrated and completely yourself!

On the most important day of your life!


This isn't just photography. It's my passion. It’s personal.


And it all started with ten photos I had to save myself.

 

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My ethos

Authenticity Above All

I don’t just take photos. I capture you. The real, unfiltered moments, the mood, the magic, the connection. No forced smiles. No awkward posing. Just your story, told honestly.

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My ethos

Guided, Not Forced!

If you want dreamy, magazine worthy photos, I’ve got you covered. I’ll guide you with gentle direction that brings out your best angles and your unique chemistry without feeling stiff or forced.

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My Ethos

Quality & Care in Every Detail

From our first chat to your final gallery, I treat your wedding as if it were my own. Every frame is crafted with care, and every moment handled with the attention it deserves.

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My Ethos

Respectful & Inclusive

Every love story deserves to be seen, heard and celebrated. I’m proudly inclusive, and always approach your day with respect for who you are. Without judgement, assumption, or expectation.

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My ethos

A Deeply Personal Approach

I take the time to get to know you and your partner before the big day. This isn’t just a booking, it’s a creative partnership rooted in trust, connection and understanding.

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My ethos

Your Day, Your Energy

My role is to support the flow of your day, not interrupt it. I’ll be present when you need guidance, and invisible when you need space. I'm always reading the room and moving intuitively.

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My ethos

I'm Not Just A Photographer

I'm an artist, a dreamer and a storyteller. Creating beautiful images is only part of the job, what really matters is the emotion they hold and the memories they preserve.

What my Clients Say

"WOW! What can I say and where do I start? Laura is one of a kind and you will absolutely struggle to find a photographer like her."

-Pandora

Clients Say

"Laura made our day so special she was so organised and calm and helpful knew all the right poses to do and also captured all the great moments for the memories made sure we was comfortable every time with what was going on. I Would 100% use Laura again and we totally recommend her to everyone you will be pleased"

-Claire

Clients Say

"I cannot express how absolutely phenomenal Laura has been as our engagement photographer and how excited we are that she’ll be shooting our wedding!"

-Emma & peter

Clients Say

"Called in the services of Laura for a shoot and she really went above and beyond, the perfect mix of a keen eye for a good shot and creative vision, absolutely thrilled with the outcome and would highly recommend if you need a seriously good photographer"

-Aaron

Clients Say

"The set up Laura brought to our event was absolutely stunning! Got the photos all edited and sent out to us so much faster than I’d anticipated and all the shots are gorgeous. Fantastic service for a very reasonable rate. We will be booking Laura again!"

-The Deadly Alt Ball

Clients Say

"Amazing photography. Laura was so helpful and accommodating with all my shoots. Worked together for a uni project and she was so adaptable and was perfect to work with. We spoke about the photos and the vision for the shoots and she executed them perfectly!! great photographer would work with her again!!


-Sadie

Clients Say

"I had a shoot with Laura last weekend and the day was a blast. I felt very glamorous, very well looked after. Shooting with her has the bonus of her experience as a model, so having a bit of direction was perfect. I adore my images and can't wait to work with her again - soon please"

-Lolita

Clients Say

"I had the pleasure of shooting with Laura recently and knew from the get go we would have fun shooting , she was laid back easy to talk to and professional , she had a great knowledge of her equipment and was able to really understand the shoot from a models point of view and shared helpful suggestions and ideas, we shared many laughs and chatted the while time all while getting some great shots which I can't wait to share some of the images ,I would highly recommend Laura"

-Deville

Clients Say

"I applied to a casting that Laura posted for a commercial shoot and was lucky enough to be chosen by both her and the brand. I'm so glad that happened to be the case as it meant I got to spend the day with Laura shooting around Birmingham!


Laura's pre comms were fantastic and I was very confident what was needed from me because of this. On the day, Laura was wonderful to be around, very easy to talk to and made both me and my partner super comfortable."

-Jorji
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Get in touch

 

Send me a message, and I'll set up a free discovery call to start planning your dream wedding - no strings attached!