Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding Photography in Staffordshire
Barry James Photography has been capturing the essence of weddings for over 30 years, combining contemporary creativity with classical techniques. Our team, led by internationally award-winning photographer Les Woodhams, prioritises natural, candid moments to create timeless albums that reflect each couple's unique story. With a philosophy centred on discretion and personalisation, we ensure clients feel at ease throughout the process, from initial consultations to the final presentation of their photographs.Our expertise spans diverse wedding styles, including English, Greek, Jewish, and civil ceremonies, across the UK and Europe. Fully insured and accredited by prestigious organisations such as the Master Photographers Association, we guarantee professionalism and quality. Our two-photographer coverage and pre-wedding shoots ensure every detail is meticulously documented, while our commitment to innovation ensures results that exceed expectations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Album Design
Two-Photographer Coverage
Candid Portraits
Highlights and features
- Award-winning photographers with over 30 years of experience
- Fully insured and accredited by industry-leading professional bodies
- Two-photographer coverage for comprehensive storytelling
- Personalised pre-wedding consultations and shoots
- Timeless albums combining classical techniques with modern creativity
Associations and certifications
- Master Photographers Association
- British Institute of Professional Photography
What people say
Beautiful photos
Highly recommended
Natural shots
Professional team
Treasured memories
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures the emotional and candid moments of your special day using a blend of contemporary creativity and classical techniques. With over 30 years of experience, we ensure every detailfrom the ceremony to the receptionis preserved in natural, timeless images. Our approach prioritises discretion and personalisation, allowing couples to relive their memories through artfully curated albums.
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Pre-wedding shoots offer couples the opportunity to build rapport with our photographers while creating beautiful images for guest books or save-the-date cards. These sessions help clients feel comfortable in front of the camera, ensuring confidence on the main event day. Our team tailors each shoot to reflect the couple's personality and preferences, using scenic locations to enhance the storytelling.
Two-Photographer Coverage
Two-photographer coverage ensures comprehensive documentation of your wedding by capturing simultaneous events from multiple angles. This service allows for greater creativity and detail, such as candid shots of guests and close-ups of key moments. Our experienced team coordinates seamlessly to deliver a cohesive narrative, providing a richer visual record of your celebration.
Album Design
Our bespoke album design service transforms your wedding photographs into heirloom-quality books that tell your unique story. We collaborate closely with couples to select images and layouts that reflect their style and emotions. Each album is crafted with attention to detail, using premium materials to ensure durability and aesthetic appeal for generations to cherish.
Candid Portraits
Candid portraits focus on spontaneous, unposed moments that capture the genuine emotions and interactions of your wedding day. Our photographers use discreet techniques to document laughter, tears, and celebrations as they unfold. This approach results in authentic images that highlight the joy and intimacy of your celebration, creating a heartfelt visual legacy.
People
Les Woodhams
Lead Photographer
Les Woodhams is an internationally award-winning photographer with over 30 years of experience in wedding photography. Trained by Kodak and the Fuji School of Professional Photography, he has earned accolades for his creative vision and technical expertise. Les's dedication to capturing authentic moments has made him a trusted choice for couples seeking timeless, emotionally resonant imagery.
Maureen Woodhams
Client Liaison
Maureen Woodhams manages client correspondence, finance, and supplier coordination, ensuring seamless communication throughout the wedding planning process. Her organisational skills and attention to detail guarantee that couples receive tailored support and high-quality service from initial inquiries to final deliveries.
Stuart Woodhams
Album Designer
Stuart Woodhams, a fully qualified award-winning photographer, specialises in album design and post-production editing. His creative expertise ensures that each couple's photographs are presented in visually stunning layouts, combining artistic flair with technical precision to produce heirloom-quality albums.
Stephen Woodhams
Associate Photographer
Stephen Woodhams, also a fully qualified photographer, provides associate coverage during weddings, capturing complementary perspectives to enrich the storytelling. His collaborative approach and technical proficiency ensure comprehensive documentation of every event, enhancing the final photographic collection.
Questions
What styles of wedding photography do you offer?
We specialise in contemporary, creative, and candid photography, blending classical techniques with modern digital innovation to capture authentic moments.
Do you provide coverage for entire weddings?
Yes, we offer full-day coverage with optional two-photographer service to ensure every detail is documented from multiple perspectives.
Can we customise our wedding album design?
Absolutely. We collaborate closely with couples to create bespoke albums tailored to their preferences, using premium materials for lasting quality.
Are pre-wedding shoots included in your packages?
Pre-wedding shoots are available as part of select packages, helping couples feel comfortable and providing images for guest books or invitations.
How long does it take to receive final photographs?
We prioritise quick turnaround times, typically delivering galleries within weeks, with exact timelines confirmed during initial consultations.
Do you travel for destination weddings?
Yes, we photograph weddings across the UK and Europe, bringing our expertise to diverse venues while maintaining consistent quality.
Reviews (2)
Emma Banks
Aug 15, 2016
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Scott and I began to make our plans for our special day back in 2014. As with any wedding, having the memories of our day captured was certainly a priority therefore we began the search for our wedding photographer. We attended various wedding fayres and spoke to a few people offering a photography service. With the photography being so important to us, we wanted to insure that we went with the best person for the job. After viewing the portfolio presented to us by Barry James, it assured us that his 'contemporary, creative and candid' style of photography was exactly what we wanted. His work stood
Gemma Ashley
May 31, 2016
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Would definitely recommend. Les & Stuart are both lovely and know what they are doing. Very thorough, ask you what you like and they delivered, got a beautiful wedding album that we treasure forever. Thanks again!
