How much does a wedding photographer cost?

Maddie Waters Photography wedding packages start at £2,500 for full day coverage from prep to dancing, including a minimum of 400+ professionally edited images. Destination wedding coverage starts at £3,350 including expenses. Shorter coverage for intimate celebrations is also available on request.

What is your photography style?

Maddie's style is natural, relaxed and romantic. She focuses on capturing genuine moments as they unfold — nothing too posed or forced. Her images have a soft, light quality with a mix of candid documentary shots and polished couple portraits. She also shoots artistic black and white images throughout the day.

Do you travel for weddings?

Yes! Maddie is based in Hampshire but regularly photographs weddings across the South of England including Dorset, Surrey, Sussex, Wiltshire and Berkshire. She also loves destination weddings in Europe and beyond — see her destination brochure for details.

How many photos will I receive?

You will receive a minimum of 400+ professionally edited images from your wedding day. All images are edited in Maddie's signature soft, light style with a selection of artistic black and white images included. A sneak peek gallery is delivered within one week of your wedding.

Do you offer a second photographer?

Yes, Maddie can arrange a second photographer for your wedding day if you'd like additional coverage, particularly for groom or partner prep in the morning. She works with a trusted group of colleagues who complement her style perfectly.

Yes, Maddie is fully insured with both public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance. All camera gear is also insured separately. She always carries backup cameras, memory cards, flashes and batteries to every wedding.

What happens if it rains on my wedding day?

Rain very rarely lasts all day! Maddie checks the hourly forecast on the morning of your wedding and can work around the weather. If outdoor photos aren't possible, she embraces the vibe and can use flash for beautiful editorial-style images indoors.

Hampshire Photographer Maddie wearing a white sweater and jeans sits casually against a neutral wall while laughing and smiling.

Hampshire Wedding Photographer — Natural, Relaxed & Romantic

Hi, I'm Maddie - a wedding photographer based in Fareham, Hampshire with over 15 years of experience and more than 250 weddings captured across the UK and internationally.

A corporate office job was never for me, and I'm so grateful that I've been able to call photography my job for over a decade. I specialise in natural, candid photography - capturing real moments as they unfold rather than posing everything. My images have a soft, light, romantic quality, and my aim is always to make you feel completely at ease so the photos genuinely feel like your day.

Capturing light, emotion and moments, along with the quiet connections that make life what it is.

Full day wedding coverage starts at £2,500, including everything from getting ready through to the last dance, with a minimum of 400+ professionally edited images. I also photograph branding sessions, corporate events, and family portraits.

I work across Hampshire, the New Forest, Dorset, Surrey, Sussex, Wiltshire and beyond. I love destination weddings too.

Hampshire Photographer Maddie in cozy white sweater and jeans sips from mug while relaxing at home in natural light.

Elegant wedding reception decor with pink and white floral arrangements cascading along tables and archways.

“Words cannot even begin to describe the absolute perfection you have created in our Wedding photos!”

Rose + Stuart, Winchester

Timeless Style

I'd describe my style as natural, relaxed with a soft, light quality. I focus on capturing genuine candid moments — the laughs, the tears, the stolen glances, the little details that make your day yours. I won't boss you around or spend hours on awkward group photos. Instead, I work quietly in the background, letting everything unfold naturally while I capture the real story of your wedding.

I also love creating beautiful, relaxed couple portraits — not stiff or posed, just the two of you enjoying a quiet moment together. Some of my favourite images come from those five minutes when we sneak away from the reception and it's just us and the golden hour light.

Over a Decade of Experience

I have a BA (Hons) Photography Degree from Winchester School of Art (2:1), where I trained in composition, lighting, and visual storytelling. After graduating in 2012, I spent my early career assisting fashion photographers in London — working on editorial shoots, learning to work fast under pressure, and developing an eye for light and detail that I bring to every wedding.

Over the past 15+ years I've photographed more than 250 weddings across Hampshire, the South of England, and destinations across Europe. I've worked at everything from intimate 20-person ceremonies to 300-guest celebrations, in barns, country houses, beaches, and city venues. I shoot with Canon R6 and Canon 5D Mark IV cameras with professional L-series prime lenses, and I always carry full backup equipment.

FEATURES + PUBLICATIONS

Rock My Wedding

COCO Wedding Venues

Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

MY WORLD

A parent and child share tender moments while playing together on a sandy beach at sunset.

Nick and I got married in North Devon by the sea, on a very windy day!

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A romantic black and white photo of a couple embracing on a rocky beach at Tunnels Beaches venue with dramatic coastal cliffs in background.

The most important thing in my life are my little family.

I am married to the kindest, funniest, most lovely guy called Nick. We met 14 years ago when I joined a photography studio … he worked there as a photo editor. Together we have a little boy called Rupert, who is our world and brightens all our days!

Some other things that make me happy are … my sister, sunshine and blue skies, the flowers in Spring, sandy toes, sound of the sea, Cornwall and Devon beaches, camping adventures with our van, country walks ... and I am rather partial to a few mojitos and a bit of a dance!

Parents and toddler share playful moment together while relaxing on green couch at home.

FAQ

Where are you based?

I'm based in Fareham, Hampshire and I photograph weddings across Hampshire, the New Forest, Dorset, Surrey, Sussex, Wiltshire and Berkshire. I also love destination weddings — I've worked across Europe including Santorini and France. Travel within the South of England is included in my packages.

How would you describe your photography style?

Natural, relaxed and romantic. I focus on capturing real candid moments rather than posing everything. My images have a soft, light quality with a mix of documentary moments, relaxed couple portraits, and artistic black and white shots.

How many weddings have you photographed?

Over 250 weddings across the UK and internationally over the past 15 years. I've worked at venues of all sizes, from intimate elopements to large 300-guest celebrations.

FAQ

What are your prices?

Full day wedding coverage starts at £2,500 including prep to last dance and a minimum of 400+ professionally edited images. I also offer micro wedding packages from £595 and destination coverage from £3,350. You can see full details on my pricing page.

Are you insured?

Yes, fully. I carry public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, and separate equipment insurance. I also bring backup cameras, memory cards, flashes and batteries to every wedding.

How long does it take to receive the final edited photos?

I always deliver a preview set of images within a few a days of the wedding day. On average the final delivery time is around 6 weeks, sometimes a little longer in peak season going to 8 weeks on occasion!