Wedding Photography by David Swailes

Name: Wedding Photography by David Swailes
Address: Higham Ferrers, GB
Telephone: +447833911101

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17/06/2026

Feels good to be sharing images of my first wedding of 2026! ☺️🎉

My wedding season officially began at the end of May, starting with the lovely Alex & Ben Slapton Manor

2019 was the last time I was at Slapton, and it’s safe to say my work has changed a bit since then!

This year I’ve been experimenting lots with instant film too, and Alex & Ben’s day was my debut shooting this format on a wedding day.

What do you guys think?

Would you like to see more instant prints at weddings?

04/05/2026

The energy that surrounds a wedding reception is a huge contrast to the chilled vibes at the start of the day!

I love roaming the dancefloor with a camera in hand, capturing guests lost in the music & in a state of euphoria.

By working with a mixture flash photography & available light, I like to provide couples with images from a range of visual aesthetics.

Flash photography lends itself to vivid imagery that feels full of energy, whereas images created in available light feel softer & translate well to black & white.

For Laura & Harry, I got to do a mixture of both, and by the end of the day I had blended into my surroundings so much that I almost felt like I was a guest with a camera!

03/05/2026

Wherever a ceremony takes place, it usually follows some sort of structure.

It’s the little things though, that make each wedding so unique & different.

Whether it’s the music, reading, personal vows or even small children dropping classic one liners when the room goes quiet, they’re all things people remember!

When it’s possible for me to do so, I like making the most of the entire space to capture photographs from different parts of the room.

I love stepping back to capture that wide shot of the whole room, so that you really get a sense of everyone sharing the experience together.

I also like getting in close (but not too close! 😜) to capture emotion & key details.

Richard & Scott’s unforgettable day was so fun to shoot, and I especially enjoyed capturing the space in a symmetrical style.

02/05/2026

Every great story should grab your attention during the first chapter, and a wedding album shouldn’t be any different.

During the morning preparations, I always try to push myself to create pictures that catch the viewers eye, encouraging them to stay for a while.

I find that the slower pace of the morning preparations always puts me in the right headspace for the day ahead.

Not only do I have plenty of time to say hello to the wedding party in a chilled environment, but it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down & creatively warm up.

Intentional image making is what I’m all about.

Waiting for the right moment, and clicking with consideration 📸

11/04/2026

| Creative Block, Finding Inspiration & Satisfying Your Needs As A Photographer |

In the last few months, my attitude towards sharing my work on Instagram has changed quite a bit.

This all started when I recently bought a photography book, by an artist whose work I studied way back during my days at university.

After visually digesting the pictures for a second time round, my mind was blown (again).

I then started questioning everything about the pictures I take, how I present them & also what the hell do I even say about them in the caption?!

Up until now, I’ve always felt the pressure of posting just for the sake of it, almost as a way of reminding people that I’m out & about shooting weddings!

So, my new approach to sharing my work might be on the slow side, but in the long run it will mean that I’m really happy & content with my Instagram portfolio.

Also, a big shout out to the community of wonderful photographers from .cc for keeping me inspired over the last year.

Since joining their group it’s been so handy having a support network of talented individuals who offer advice, and who you can reach out to when needed 🫶

09/04/2026

August last year was a bit of a crazy time for me, with lots going on in both my work and personal life.

This is probably the reason why I haven’t shared the lovely Lora & Jimmy’s s wedding until now, but better late than never!

Their day took place at the family home, surrounded by all their favourite people & those closest to them.

It was also right on my doorstep too, so it was nice to work locally for a change!

I couldn’t have asked for a more chilled out atmosphere, and from the get-go everyone made me feel so welcome.

I’m really happy with their pictures though, and glad I spent that extra bit of time curating my favourites before sharing them on social media.

03/04/2026

The upright piano makes the main reception room feel extra homely.

I’ve witnessed guests wander over to it tentatively, fully aware that any notes they play will be heard from other rooms in the house 🙈

In terms of candid photography, the piano is great for setting a scene.

It creates a place of interest, curiosity & creativity.

I took this photograph shortly after bride Katherine walked down the stairs to greet family and friends.

It was a lovely moment of calm, before the literal storm which was taking place outside! 😅

I’m really glad I waited around for an extra couple of minutes to witness Katherine playing a couple of notes herself!

20/03/2026

3 months ago today I got to capture Immy & Chris’s lovely winter wedding

Here’s a selection of my favourite prints from the day!

I love being observational & candid, but equally I like to utilise beautiful light to create memorable portraits of not only the couple, but the guests too ☺️

11/03/2026

I had such a fun time wandering the streets of Oxford with Jade & Aidan on a Saturday morning ☔️

The idea was to do a little whistle-stop tour of the city, shooting photos at both iconic spots & also locations that had meaning to their relationship.

Our original shoot was postponed due to a storm, so we decided to power through and make the most of the morning despite some rain here and there!

Creating pictures in both the Ashmolean Museum & The Randolph Hotel gave us a bit of flexibility too, allowing me to play with more challenging sources of light and also flash 📸⚡️

I’m really happy with these final print layouts too.

Especially the first slide, in which I made a last minute decision to use my lined journal as the background!

14/02/2026

✍️ “A Love Letter to 2005” 💌

Recently I’ve joined the community over .creatives.playground , a space where individuals are given projects & themes to explore within their work.

With the current theme being “Identity”, I decided to explore the influences that played a vital role in shaping who I am today.

It all started back in 2005.

I was 15 years old and it was the early beginnings of mine & ‘s relationship.

But why are you looking at a picture of me sat on a kerb?

Well, this quiet little street is exactly where I took a sunset picture on my phone.

(Swipe to frame 2)

I sent it via text to Hayley and it probably cost me about £2 worth of phone credit to do so.

I see this grainy mush of a picture taken on an 0.3 megapixel camera phone as my first EVER picture taken with artistic intent.

It was a sort of catalyst that also led to many more grainy pictures, all because I found enjoyment in the process of composing an image and capturing a moment.

15 is a super impressionable age, and I find it interesting how meeting Hayley & finding this new hobby both happened at the same time.

In short, I believe that if we hadn’t met, my life & career would have almost certainly taken a different route.

My little boy wouldn’t be here too, and I love that he nearly photobombed this self-portrait! 🙈

I don’t have the original image file that I shot on my phone in 2005, so this small print is the result of scanning an even older print!

Like an old memory, the original photograph has faded over time.

However, it really does hold a personal meaning to me and is a reminder of how one year helped shape my future & identity.

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Self-portraits shot with the GFX System

Lovely 8x10 prints produced by

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