Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Hampshire Wedding Photographer
Established in 2002, D A Photography has spent two decades perfecting the art of capturing authentic wedding moments across Hampshire, Dorset, and beyond. Our founder Dan Akerman brings a unique artistic perspective shaped by a family legacy in visual arts, combining technical expertise with a natural ability to document genuine emotions. With over 1,000 weddings documented, we specialise in creating timeless imagery that preserves the distinct character of each couple's special day. Our approach prioritises unobtrusive documentation, allowing us to capture spontaneous interactions while leveraging Hampshire's scenic landscapes for stunning backdrops. Every image undergoes meticulous manual editing in Lightroom and Photoshop, ensuring exceptional quality without AI intervention.Dan's background in traditional darkroom techniques informs our distinctive black-and-white photography, which remains a signature strength. We maintain direct communication with clients through email and WhatsApp, guaranteeing prompt responses and peace of mind throughout the planning process. Our portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation, with each wedding featuring at least one previously unattempted composition. Having photographed ceremonies nationwide, we offer flexible travel arrangements while maintaining our Hampshire base. The business remains family-owned and operated, with Dan personally overseeing every project. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to transform fleeting moments into enduring works of art.
Services
Wedding Photography
Black & White Photography
Destination Weddings
Image Editing
Print Services
Portfolio Curation
Client Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 22 years of dedicated wedding photography experience
- Over 1,000 weddings documented nationwide
- Manual post-processing with Lightroom and Photoshop
- Personalised approach with direct photographer communication
- Unique black-and-white photography expertise from darkroom background
What people say
Stunning images
Consummate professional
Beautiful album
Passionate photographer
Authentic moments
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with artistic vision and technical precision, focusing on genuine emotions and unique moments. Our approach combines unobtrusive observation with creative composition to produce timeless images that authentically represent each couple's special day. Services include full-day coverage, multiple photographers when needed, and comprehensive post-processing.
Black & White Photography
Specialist black-and-white photography drawing from extensive darkroom experience. This service transforms wedding moments into timeless monochrome images that emphasize texture, contrast, and emotional depth. Each image receives meticulous manual processing to maintain artistic integrity and create striking visual narratives.
Image Editing
Manual post-processing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to achieve optimal quality. Our editing process maintains natural aesthetics while enhancing composition, colour balance, and tonal range. We avoid automated AI processing to preserve individual artistic vision and ensure consistency across all final images.
Portfolio Curation
Careful selection of the most impactful images from your wedding day, ensuring a cohesive narrative that highlights key moments. This service includes creating a curated gallery and printed album design that showcases the day's emotional journey through artistic compositions.
Client Consultations
Personalised consultations to understand your vision and requirements. These sessions cover photography approach, timeline planning, and location scouting to ensure all special moments are captured effectively. Available through multiple communication channels for client convenience.
People
Dan Akerman
Wedding Photographer
Professional wedding photographer with 22 years' experience, capturing over 1,000 weddings. Combines artistic heritage with technical expertise to create timeless images. Specialises in unobtrusive documentation and black-and-white photography.
Questions
What areas do you cover for wedding photography?
Based in Hampshire, I photograph weddings across Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, Sussex, New Forest, and throughout the UK.
How many weddings have you photographed?
I have documented over 1,000 weddings since establishing my business in 2002.
What's your photography style?
I specialise in unobtrusive documentary photography with artistic flair, capturing genuine emotions and unique compositions.
Do you offer black and white photography?
Yes, I have extensive darkroom experience and create distinctive black-and-white images that highlight timeless moments.
How do you ensure image quality?
Every image undergoes manual editing in Lightroom and Photoshop without AI assistance, maintaining our quality standards.
How quickly do you respond to inquiries?
I aim to reply within 24 hours via email with a follow-up WhatsApp message for added assurance.
Reviews (3)
Liss Wilde
Mar 15, 2021
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Dan was fantastic on our wedding day - we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Throughout the whole process Dan has been friendly and professional and incredibly easy to work with (which is a big weight off your mind when your wedding gets postponed!). The photographs that we received from our wedding day are even better than we could have imagined - every moment was captured perfectly and you really wouldn't have known Dan was there! Definitely recommend!
Karen Cascarina
Jul 30, 2019
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We would highly recommend Dan, amazingly talented photographer. All our guests commented how good our photographer was! Made us feel relaxed and put our special day as a memorable day with the photos.
Mark Farrow
Jun 29, 2017
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Great guy, great photography and amazing to work with. Got some wonderful photos of our wedding that we will always cherish.
