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.

Kingston Maurward Wedding Photographer - Henry + Ruby

KINGSTON MAURWARD WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Kingston Maurward is one of those venues that takes your breath away the moment you arrive. The long parkland drive through the Dorset countryside, the Georgian mansion appearing through the trees, and then the gardens opening up in front of you with those sweeping grass terraces leading down to the lake — it's the kind of setting that feels almost too beautiful to be real. I've photographed weddings here and it's genuinely one of my favourite Dorset venues to work at.

Kingston Maurward is an award-winning 18th century manor house set within 750 acres of stunning Dorset countryside, just outside the county town of Dorchester. It has this wonderful combination of grandeur and warmth — the house is elegant and full of period character, with five beautiful licensed rooms for ceremonies and receptions, but it never feels stiff or intimidating. The team are lovely, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it feels like hosting your wedding at a gorgeous country house that happens to be yours for the day.

The gardens are the real showstopper from a photography perspective. Those sweeping grass terraces cascade down to a sparkling lake, and the views across the rolling Dorset hills beyond are just stunning. There are also secret garden nooks, herbaceous borders, and beautifully curated plantings that give you endless variety for portraits. The light reflecting off the lake in the late afternoon is particularly magical — some of my favourite couple portraits have been taken right there, with the 18th century house reflected in the water and the Dorset countryside stretching out behind.

There are two outdoor ceremony locations in the gardens as well as the five indoor rooms, so you have real flexibility depending on the weather and the style you're going for. And the venue offers some brilliant extras for guests — row boats on the lake, giant garden games, and even an alpaca meet and greet, which always makes for some very entertaining photos.

Bride and Groom walking up to Kingston Maurward House, photographed by Maddie Waters Hampshire wedding photographer

Elegant wedding reception venue with white tables, floral centerpieces, and soft pink accents in a bright modern space.

Elegant stone mansion with ornate balustrades and garden paths where visitors stroll on the grounds in summer.

Ruby and Henry’s wedding was a beautiful celebration of love, culture, and place, beginning with a heartfelt ceremony in a charming Dorset church. Surrounded by family and friends, they exchanged vows in an atmosphere that blended meaningful traditions and modern elegance, reflecting the cultural fusion that has always been part of their story. After the ceremony, everyone made their way to Kingston Maurward House, where the celebrations continued in one of Dorset’s most stunning settings. The reception was filled with gorgeous red and pink florals that brought warmth and vibrancy to the historic venue, perfectly complementing the joyful energy of the day. Guests spilled out into the incredible gardens for drinks, laughter, and photographs among the sweeping lawns and beautiful greenery. As the evening approached, the light softened into a dreamy amber glow, giving Ruby and Henry the most magical golden hour for their portraits. Bathed in warm, golden tones, they wandered through the gardens hand in hand, soaking in a quiet moment together before returning to the party. It was a day full of colour, emotion, and connection — a perfect reflection of two families and cultures coming together to celebrate Ruby and Henry’s new beginning.

A sequence of playful wedding photos showing the couple dancing and twirling in an elegant white-floored hallway.

A bride and groom stand on elegant stone garden steps with decorative urns during their outdoor wedding photoshoot.

A bride in a flowing white wedding gown twirls gracefully in a sunlit meadow, her veil floating in the breeze at Kingston Maurward

A bride and groom walk across a sunlit lawn at golden hour, creating long shadows against the grass at Kingston Maurward by Maddie Waters

Kingston Maurward is the kind of venue that rewards you the more time you spend there. Every corner of the gardens has something different to offer, and the light changes beautifully throughout the day. The combination of the elegant Georgian house, the stunning lake, and the rolling Dorset countryside creates a backdrop that's classic and timeless without ever feeling stuffy. The drive up to the front of the house is really quite something, and the driveway makes a lovely spot for photos.

If you're planning a wedding at Kingston Maurward and want a photographer who'll capture your day naturally and without any fuss, I'd love to hear from you. As a Kingston Maurward wedding photographer based in nearby Hampshire, I know this venue well and love working here. Feel free to get in touch — I'd love to chat about your plans.

If you love the look of Dorset venues, you might also enjoy my wedding at Mapperton House or my guide to the best wedding venues in Dorset.