A little bit about me
I’m David Hares and I set up circle studio with a passion for weddings and a love for documentary photography. I’ve always been drawn to an honest and unobtrusive reportage style, and when I talk about my work I’m keen to emphasise that I document your wedding day as it happens and I don’t alter it in anyway, other than to take portraits of you as a couple and a few group photos of family and friends.
I stumbled into weddings by taking photos of my friends’ nuptials – and then other friends asked me too after they saw the results. Since then I’ve photographed over 150 weddings all over the UK and worldwide, from lavish London society weddings to fairy-lit teepees on Dartmoor, and everything in between. My photography has been recognised in the Wedding Photojournalist Association competitions a number of times.
I’m married to Lucy, and have a young daughter, Margot, a mini sausage dog called Maggie and naughty fat cat, Maeve. We moved to Salisbury in 2017 for the ‘good life’ after 20 years living in central London.
When I’m not shooting weddings I run a successful commercial photography business working with FSTE100 companies on advertising, branding and lifestyle photography. I’ve worked for global brands and photographed all over the world. To view more of this work please visit: https://www.davidhares.co.uk
My style of wedding photography
My style of photography is candid, informal and natural, drawn from my love of documentary photography and photojournalism. I won’t spend ages setting things up or bossing you about to pose in different ways.
I prefer to just photograph the day as it happens. Although I work in a very reportage way I try to make the most of the light and locations from your wedding. I continually strive to make interesting and fun images, capturing the laughter, tears and emotion of your friends and family over the course of the day.
I aim to be the subtle guest with a camera who always happens to be in the right place at the right time. I might chat briefly to people to capture their interaction and good humour, but will always blend in and not get in anyone's way.
I will spend a small amount of time in the day taking creative and thoughtful photographs of you as a couple, and others with your family group too – but the best images are nearly always the natural ones, when you and your family are unaware.
The photos in my portfolio and wedding gallery should give you a good idea of how I love to shoot, and the story-telling images you will receive after your big day.
FAQs
Can we meet you?
I would encourage you to have a meeting to discuss your wedding. Usually, a call using one of the popular platforms: Teams, Google Meet or Zoom call. If you would like to meet in person, that is also possible to work out a location that is convenient for both parties.
Do you take group photos of family and friends?
Yes, of course. Although they always take much longer than you think, so I would advise limiting the number to between 5-8 group photos.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, I’m fully insured. I have professional indemnity and public liability cover, and I’m happy to share my certificate if you would like to see it.
How do we book you for our wedding?
First, check my availability for the date of your wedding. Once you have decided if you would like me to photograph your wedding, I take a £400 deposit to secure the booking.
How many photographs will we receive?
On a typical wedding day, I usually supply clients with a minimum of 500 photographs. Although often it will be more than this number to fully document the day. I also supply a slideshow of my favourite images to music to give you a flavour of the day.
How many images will be in colour or black and white?
I supply all the images in both colour and black and white so you will receive all both ways so you can choose your favourites.
How long will it be before we receive the photos?
I normally aim to have the photographs ready for you by the time you get back from your honeymoon. Roughly 2 weeks after the wedding.
How far will you travel to photograph weddings?
I’m happy to travel all over the UK, Europe or globally to photograph your wedding. I’ve photographed weddings in Italy, Majorca and Poland. I’ve even traveled to New Zealand to photograph a wedding.
FAQs
WOW, WOW, WOW! We are truly over the moon with the photos. We had fashion snappers, polaroids, wanna-be photographers, the lot... but your pictures are without doubt a different class, they are superb. Totally beyond our hopes, could not be happier!
Danni & Simon
