Business Details
40 Years
experience
Award-Winning Professional Photography Services
Stuart Hay Photography has established itself as one of Shropshire's most renowned and trusted professional photography studios since 1986. Based in Shrewsbury, our expertise spans multiple disciplines including wedding, event, commercial, and architectural photography. With decades of experience, we combine technical proficiency and artistic vision to deliver tailored solutions for clients across the UK and internationally. Our founder, Stuart Hay LBIPP, brings a lifelong passion for photography honed through formal training at the BBC and practical application in radio engineering before transitioning fully to photography. Recognised nationally through awards in prestigious competitions like the Fujifilm Wedding & Portrait Awards and BIPP Annual Print Competitions, we maintain rigorous professional standards.Our work is endorsed by leading venues including Rowton Castle Hotel, where we've been the official recommended photographer for over 25 years. Clients benefit from our comprehensive service portfolio covering portraiture, litigation photography, album design, and video production. We prioritise client satisfaction through transparent communication, flexible styling approaches, and comprehensive insurance coverage including public liability and professional indemnity.
Services
Wedding Photography
Event Photography
Commercial Photography
Portrait Sessions
Album Design
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Established in 1986 with decades of industry experience
- Recognised by Rowton Castle Hotel for 25+ years
- Award-winning portfolio in national photography competitions
- Comprehensive insurance coverage for client protection
- Flexible approach across multiple photography disciplines
Associations and certifications
- British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP)
What people say
Absolutely stunning
True professional
Gorgeous book
Incredible photos
Beyond our wildest dreams
Services
Wedding Photography
Specialist wedding photography capturing natural, emotive moments across classical, documentary, and contemporary styles. Our expertise ensures relaxed subjects and timeless imagery. Clients benefit from venue knowledge and 25+ years as Rowton Castle's official photographer.
Event Photography
Professional documentation of corporate and private events with unobtrusive yet comprehensive coverage. We deliver high-quality images that preserve key moments while maintaining event flow. Services include post-event album design and digital delivery options.
Commercial Photography
Corporate visual content creation for marketing and PR purposes. Our services include product photography, architectural shoots, and professional headshots. We combine technical precision with creative composition to meet commercial branding requirements across various industries.
Portrait Sessions
Professional portrait photography for individuals and families. Sessions focus on natural expressions and flattering compositions. We offer both studio and location-based options with customised styling advice to ensure optimal results.
Album Design
Custom album creation services transforming captured moments into tangible keepsakes. Our design process includes client consultation, layout customisation, and premium material selection. Albums feature archival-quality printing for lasting preservation of important memories.
People
Stuart Hay
Photographer & Founder
LBIPP-qualified photographer with 35+ years' experience. Former BBC sound engineer turned award-winning photographer. Specialises in wedding and commercial photography. Recognised by national competitions including Fujifilm and BIPP awards.
Questions
What photography styles do you offer for weddings?
We offer classical, documentary, reportage, informal, and contemporary styles, adapting our approach to match each client's preferences.
Are you available for international assignments?
Yes, while based in Shrewsbury, we regularly accept commissions throughout the UK and internationally.
How long have you been photographing weddings at Rowton Castle?
We've been the officially recommended wedding photographer at Rowton Castle Hotel for over 25 years.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, company cheques, and BACS transfers for your convenience.
Do you offer insurance coverage for photography services?
Yes, we maintain both public liability and professional indemnity insurance for client protection.
What other photography services do you provide besides weddings?
We offer event, commercial, architectural, litigation, school photography, and video production services.
Reviews (3)
Nicola McGarvie
Aug 14, 2018
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I would highly recommend Stuart. Our wedding photos were brilliant and we were thrilled with them. Stuart was friendly and professional from the first contact we had with him, always quick to respond and communicate with us. Stuart met with us prior to the wedding to talk through everything, it really put us at ease to know what would happen on the day and that everything was in safe hands.
Jemma Hodson
Jun 25, 2018
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Stuart was our wedding photographer at Rowton Castle on 19/10/18, we decided to use Stuart after seeing his Facebook and website photos, he has done many weddings at Rowton so knows the venue well, and knows the best places to put you for the perfect photos. Stuart obviously has a passion for what he does and it shows in his photos. Everything was fully organised and explained beforehand, from the run down of the day to choice of albums and photoshop work. We had 4 young children included in our wedding party and Stuart had no problem getting their attention and quickly photographing them which
Keely Bluck
Jun 11, 2018
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Me & my husband tied the knot 28.08.18 at Rowton Castle and would highly recommend Stuart, from our first meeting together to receiving the photo was just perfect. Stuart is a man who clearly has great passion for what he does, always making us feel comfortable and confident that we were getting the photographs & memories when desired and we couldnt be happier with the outcome. If you looking for a photographer who can capture all your very special memories with ease and passion then Stuart hays photography is for you, nothing was too much trouble and everything was explained (including Stuart
