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THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

HOW IT ALL UNFOLDS

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MY MISSION

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, the last thing you want is someone making you uncomfortable all day whilst they hide in the bushes or in the corner of the room taking photos. 

Don't think of me as a professional photographer for your day, but as an extension of your wedding party that happened to bring the equipment! 

If you're looking for someone that's going to put you in weird poses, forces you to contort your arms in strange ways and stand still for the entire session then I am NOT the man for you.
 
If you want to throw someone in the air, spray some champagne, walk around and actually have FUN during your photos then look no further!

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THE PROCESS

HOW IT UNFOLDS

STEP 1

ENQUIRE + AVAILABILITY 

Jump over to the contact section and submit the contact form. I will check availability and send over the initial information about my packages. From there, we will schedule a call. 
 

STEP 2

CONSULTATION

We’ll hop on a video call to talk through your vision, your wedding plans, and what you’re looking for in a photographer. I’ll walk you through my approach, answer any questions, and help you decide if we’re the right fit.

STEP 3

BOOKING YOUR DATE

If everything feels rights and you are happy to go ahead, I will send you over your full quote. Once your contract is signed and retainer fee if paid, your wedding date is secured.

STEP 4

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Throughout your planning process, I am here as a solid resource to help with supplier recommendations, advice, timings and anything else to help your day run smoothly. I will also team ups with your planner and venue to make sure all the information lines up.

STEP 5

WEDDING DAY

On your wedding day I will approach with a calm, level head, documenting the day as it unfolds while also being there for you both every step of the way. With a great mix of candid, portraits and effortless fun with yourselves and your guests. 

STEP 6

DELIVERY

Your online gallery will be delivered with 6-8 weeks of the wedding during peek times, where you can view, share with friends and family and download your images in high resolution.

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What your wedding day can truly look and feel like

STEP INSIDE THE EXPERIENCE

Your wedding isn’t just a collection of perfect photos—it’s a full experience. These galleries are designed to show you exactly what that looks like, from beginning to end. With a balance of guided, lifestyle-driven imagery and a documentary approach, you’ll see how moments unfold naturally while still feeling elevated, intentional, and true to you.

FAQs

DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE?

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Absolutely! If your wedding venue or event space requires a certificate of insurance (COI), I’m happy to provide it. This is a standard part of working with many venues, and I ensure all necessary documentation is handled seamlessly.

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DO YOU HAVE A SECOND SHOOTER?

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Yes. Although all of my packages come with one photographer, I do have an option to add a second shooter. This is recommended for weddings with over 100 guests and is great to capturing multiple moment simultaneously.

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DO YOU TRAVEL?

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I do! Travel within the UK is included in my wedding collections. The only extra charge needed would be if I require accommodation due to travel times.

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If you are having a destination wedding outside of the UK, travel and accommodation for a minimum of 2 nights will be required and a small charge for the days blocked out where I will not be able to take on any other bookings. This can be spoken about in more detail when you get in touch.

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CAN WE SET UP A MEETING?

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Once you’ve reached out and I’ve confirmed availability for your wedding date, the next step is to connect on a video call. This gives us a chance to walk through my wedding photography packages, learn more about your vision, and see if we’re the right fit for each other.

HOW LONG TILL WE RECEIVE OUR PHOTOS? HOW MANY PHOTOS DO YOU GET?

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For Engagements, you will receive roughly 80-150 fully edited images and they are usually delivered within 1-2 weeks via your online album.

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For Weddings, you will receive roughly 5 sneak peak images within 24 hours of your wedding day. Your full gallery from a 8-12 hour wedding day coverage will include approximately 700-1200 fully edited images and delivered within 4-6 weeks.

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HOW LONG DO YOU KEEP OUR PHOTOS FOR? WHAT HAPPENS IF WE LOSE THEM?

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Your online album will be live for a minimum of 12 months. Perfect for making sure that you have saved copies of your images and so you can revisit your album in time for your first anniversary.

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I will always have multiple back ups of your images stored safely on multiple hard drives. If you did lose your wedding images, all you need to do is get in touch and I can share the album with you again.

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ARE YOU LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY?

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Absolutely. All couples are welcome here.

 

I proudly photograph weddings for couples of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs - including LGBTQ+ couples and have a lot of experience documenting same-sex weddings. My approach is rooted in inclusivity, respect, and creating a space where every couple feels comfortable, celebrated, and fully themselves.

 

No matter who you are or how you love, you deserve to have your story documented authentically.

GET IN TOUCH

READY TO CONNECT

Based in Kettering,

Northamptonshire.

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Weddings, Couples, Family

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info@michaelcphotography.co.uk

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© 2026 by Michael Calders Photography, all rights reserved.

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