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Award-Winning Wedding Photography in Cotswolds
Marta May Photography is a husband-and-wife team based in Herefordshire, Cotswolds, with over 12 years of experience in creating authentic, emotionally resonant wedding photography and films. Our approach combines documentary-style storytelling with artistic flair, capturing the spontaneous moments and heartfelt emotions that define your special day. We pride ourselves on building genuine connections with couples, ensuring our work reflects their unique personalities and love story. Recognized as TWIA National Winners for Wedding Photographer of the Year 2023, our expertise extends to 35mm film photography and cinematic wedding films that preserve both visual and auditory memories. With a background in science and a shared passion for creativity, we blend technical precision with artistic vision to deliver timeless imagery.Our commitment to excellence is evident in our meticulous attention to detail, from pre-wedding consultations to post-production editing. We serve couples across the Cotswolds, Midlands, Wales, and beyond, offering a seamless experience that prioritizes natural moments over staged poses. Our portfolio showcases a decade of dedication to capturing weddings with authenticity, earning us consistent praise for our professionalism, adaptability, and ability to make clients feel at ease. Whether documenting intimate ceremonies or large celebrations, we remain steadfast in our mission to create visual narratives that couples will cherish for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Cinematic Films
35mm Film Photography
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Destination Weddings
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of experience in documentary wedding photography
- Our team holds TWIA National Photographer of the Year 2023 recognition
- We provide hybrid photography and videography services
- Our portfolio includes nearly 500 weddings across diverse cultural traditions
- We guarantee natural, unposed imagery with cinematic editing
Associations and certifications
- TWIA National Winners
What people say
Perfectly captured emotions
Seamless unobtrusive presence
Outstanding cinematic quality
Exceptional customer service
Award-winning expertise
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments with artistic composition. Our approach prioritizes natural interactions over posed shots, using both digital and film formats. We focus on emotional storytelling through carefully framed images that reflect each couple's unique personality and celebration.
Cinematic Films
Creative wedding films combining cinematic techniques with documentary storytelling. We capture vows, speeches, and candid moments with professional audio equipment, producing highlight reels and full-length edits set to curated soundtracks for maximum emotional impact.
35mm Film Photography
Authentic 35mm film photography adding timeless quality to wedding documentation. This format produces distinctive color grading and grain texture, perfect for couples seeking vintage aesthetics while maintaining our signature documentary approach to capturing spontaneous moments.
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Creative portrait sessions helping couples become comfortable with being photographed. These sessions build rapport while producing beautiful images for save-the-date cards or personal keepsakes, using the same documentary approach as our wedding coverage.
Destination Weddings
Global wedding documentation with local expertise. We travel worldwide while maintaining consistent quality, adapting to different cultural traditions and environments. Our experience includes coordinating logistics for international ceremonies while preserving our signature storytelling approach.
People
Marta May
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with Master of Science in Biochemistry, combining scientific precision with artistic vision. Specializes in capturing emotional moments with unobtrusive documentary style.
Artur May
Cinematographer
Former microbiologist turned visual storyteller, bringing technical expertise to wedding filmmaking. Excels at finding unique compositions and creating cinematic narratives that complement Marta's photography.
Questions
What photography style do you specialize in?
We specialize in documentary-style 'Docu-Art' photography that combines candid reportage with artistic portraits, avoiding stiff poses for authentic storytelling.
Do you offer wedding films?
Yes, we create cinematic wedding films with professional audio capture, including highlight reels and optional silent movies with musical accompaniment.
Can you accommodate last-minute bookings?
Our hybrid photography/videography setup allows adding film services even last-minute, with no additional crew required for existing photography bookings.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Cotswolds, Herefordshire, Midlands, and Wales, but regularly travel nationwide and internationally for destination weddings.
How do you handle rainy weather?
We embrace all weather conditions creatively - rain often produces dramatic, atmospheric photographs with reflections and unique lighting opportunities.
What's included in your packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, two photographers, high-resolution images, cinematic films (optional), online gallery access, and print rights.
