Held. The Way It Felt

I’m Reece. I photograph weddings as they feel, not stage managing a checklist of shots.

I’ve spent years in commercial and advertising photography, shooting for some of the world’s biggest brands. It’s taught me to read a room, anticipate the moments, and instinctively understand light and composition. These are the skills I bring to every wedding I photograph.

I love the unpredictability of weddings, the nerves and excitement. Half of the day you’ll forget I’m there, quietly capturing the energy as it happens. The other half, I’m in the thick of it, chatting with your family & friends, putting people at ease.

I don’t chase trends or force perfection. I care about capturing how the day feels for you in the moment, so that years from now you can look back on your wedding day, exactly as it happened.
Held.

A smiling man with messy hair and a beard, touching his chin with his hand, in a casual grey sweatshirt.

The Way I Work

I take on only a handful of weddings each year so I can give each one my full attention. Commercial work comes with a strict brief. Weddings don’t, and that’s why I love them.

Before anything else, we chat (Zoom or a phone call). I want to know your story, your plans, the feel you want for the day. If me and my approach feels right for you, booking is straightforward and easy.

1. Are We A Match?

2. Before The Day

I’ll check in via Zoom (or face to face if location allows), and send a short questionnaire to learn the flow of your day and who’s who.

Engagement sessions are an optional add-on that makes sense at this stage. They’re a low-pressure way to get used to the camera and see how I work, especially if you’re not the biggest fan of being photographed.

This is the big day! I move with the energy of the room. Calm and playful, or focused and serious, whatever the moment needs.

I only step in to direct during portraits, or if there’s an incredible patch of light I can’t ignore. Even then it’s always low-key.

Throughout the day, I roam and mingle. Moving and chatting among guests, helping people relax so the interactions I capture feel natural, warm, and alive. Much of the time, I’m invisible, quietly capturing images that round out the story of the day.

3. On The Day

I like to sequence my work like a film, matching the highlights of the day with the little in-between moments of stillness or chaos. The details, and the unexpected moments balance out the hero moments.

I don’t do “minimum shots per hour”. I don’t deliver hundreds of near-duplicates for you to sift through. You get the strongest photos that hold the story of the day. And of course the group photos and portraits!

Your wedding gallery is built to last, to evoke memory, not to overwhelm.

4. Editing & Storytelling

View Portfolio
Let's Chat
Explore the Journal

My Commercial Work

Years of commercial photography taught me to master composition and storytelling, and to understand light instinctively. Skills I refined on set and bring to capturing weddings with nuance and an emotional, cinematic quality.

If you’re curious, that work can be found here

Two people standing in front of a wall with neon red and purple Arabic calligraphy, one man in a gray t-shirt looking to the side, and a woman in a black jacket and patterned pants looking upward, illuminated by purple lighting.
Person running along the sandy shoreline at the beach with ocean waves, a partly cloudy sky, and rocky cliffs in the background.
A smiling woman holding a colorful cocktail at sunset, with a man partially visible in the foreground and a scenic landscape with mountains, water, and a sky with clouds in the background.
Person opening a bottle of champagne on a balcony during sunset, with two champagne glasses nearby, against a backdrop of trees and mountains.
Smiling woman shopping in home goods store, holding credit card, with man behind her holding cookware, surrounded by household items and plants.
Two women enjoying coffee and laughing at the beach on a sunny day.
A man and a young boy are playing and laughing on a gray sectional sofa in a living room, with toys scattered around.

Let’s Chat

I’m always down for a chat, so if you’ve got any questions at all, don’t be afraid to reach out.