Business Details
Oxfordshire Wedding Photographer | Documentary Style Captures
With over 800 weddings captured, Dale Stephens Photography specialises in documentary-style wedding photography that preserves authentic moments. Our approach prioritises candid, unscripted storytelling, allowing couples to experience their day naturally while we blend seamlessly into the celebrations. Based in Oxfordshire, we serve weddings across the county and beyond, offering tailored packages including full-day coverage, hybrid film-digital options, and add-ons like drone footage.Our work has been featured at prestigious venues, and we maintain a client-focused process with password-protected galleries, high-resolution downloads, and professional album production. As a licensed drone pilot, we provide aerial perspectives while maintaining discretion and professionalism throughout the event.
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary Style
Engagement Shoots
Drone Footage
Second Photographer
Film Photography
Wedding Albums
Highlights and features
- We have photographed over 800 weddings with documentary expertise
- Our hybrid film-digital package combines traditional and modern techniques
- Licensed drone pilot for aerial wedding photography
- Second photographer option ensures comprehensive coverage
- Professional Queensbury wedding albums available
What people say
Capture everything
Expert hands
Discreet approach
Beautiful photographs
True guest's-eye view
Services
Wedding Photography
Full-day wedding photography capturing candid moments across Oxfordshire and beyond. Our documentary approach preserves authentic memories through 450-550 edited images, available in both colour and black & white formats. Services include password-protected online galleries for easy access and sharing.
Documentary Style
Unobtrusive wedding coverage focusing on spontaneous moments and natural interactions. This approach creates a visual narrative of your day without staged poses, delivering genuine emotional content that reflects your unique celebration and personal connections.
Hybrid Package
Combining modern digital technology with traditional 35mm film photography. Includes 40-50 film images processed into high-quality prints alongside comprehensive digital coverage, offering both contemporary and vintage aesthetic options for your wedding documentation.
Drone Footage
Professional aerial photography and videography services using licensed drone equipment. Captures sweeping venue vistas and unique perspectives during suitable moments, enhancing your wedding story with cinematic wide-angle shots that complement ground-level coverage.
Engagement Shoot
Pre-wedding photography session helping couples build comfort with the photographer. Provides opportunity to practice posing naturally while creating keepsake images, ensuring familiarity and confidence for the main event's candid documentation.
Questions
What areas do you cover for wedding photography?
Primarily serving Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, but available for destination weddings worldwide.
What's included in your full-day wedding package?
8-10 hours coverage, 450-550 edited images in colour and black & white, online galleries, and highlights video.
Do you offer film photography options?
Yes, our hybrid package includes 40-50 35mm film images with 7x5 prints alongside digital coverage.
How long does it take to receive wedding photographs?
All edited images are delivered through password-protected online galleries within agreed timelines.
Can I add drone footage to my package?
Yes, aerial photography and videography available as an add-on for £100.
Reviews (5)
Emilie Gharbi
Dec 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We can't recommend Dale enough. He managed to capture perfectly our wedding and our feelings on picture. He was also really friendly and available for us before and during the wedding. We absolutely love our photographs he took!
We can't recommend Dale enough. He managed to capture perfectly our wedding and our feelings on picture. He was also really friendly and available for us before and during the wedding. We absolutely love our photographs he took!
Megan Smith
Nov 30, 2021
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I never had once doubt how amazing Dale would be but he blew our minds in so many ways. I honestly can't thank Dale enough for what he did with out daughter and letting her take few photos. He went above and beyond to include her and have totally inspired her. She has never been a child who has a dream job idea but she now want to be a photographer. Dale made a lasting impression. My mum who hates having her picture taking remarked how subtle you are and blend in to the background so no one ever felt awkward. We received the pictures and I'm speechless. There are just a work of art by Dale.
Tabtiha Jenkins
Nov 26, 2021
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I could not recommend Dale enough. He was just fantastic. Neither James nor I like to be in front of the camera and we always feel a bit stiff so Dale was just perfect, very natural and captured the moment rather than poses. I was unbelievable nervous in the morning but Dale distracted me and I didn't even notice the camera. We could not be happier with the photos we have got, you could really tell Dale had experienced the day along side us and cared just as much as us. The memories and happiness that was captured is absolutely priceless. Thank you so much.
Stephie Berry
Nov 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Dale was both professional and easy going and very prompt at responding to emails. On our wedding day you forgot he was there and he captured many beautiful natural images during the day. Highly recommended and very competitively priced.
Dale was both professional and easy going and very prompt at responding to emails. On our wedding day you forgot he was there and he captured many beautiful natural images during the day. Highly recommended and very competitively priced.
Jade Jadehewlett Hotmail Com
Oct 24, 2021
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We booked Dale to be the photographer at our wedding, originally in October 2020 but when our wedding had to be moved due to covid, he was so understanding and accommodating, moving our booking to September this year with no issues. On the day of the wedding he was punctual and we didnt need to worry about anything because he was professional and courteous throughout. He captured so many moments we were not able to see for ourselves. We have now had our photos back, even quicker than expected and we are in love with them. His price is so reasonable too and his work is worth every penny!
