Paul Phipps-Williams Photography

BE SEEN. BE CELEBRATED.

Wedding photography for people who don't want to perform!

No fake nonsense. No pretending. Just you being glorious.

Based in Birmingham. Work across the UK. From £950.

ACROSS BIRMINGHAM AND BEYOND

Real weddings, real people, real moments

Looking for a wedding photographer’s tough – especially if you can’t relate to any of the pictures, or feel under pressure to do the whole wedding thing ‘right’.

I tell my couples to do things their way. It’s your day, spent with your chosen family.

If you want to get married in a cave with a Cyberman, do it. If you want a Haka to open the reception, bring it.

Here are some of my favourite wedding stories, across Birmingham, London, Somerset and beyond.

Beautiful coastal landscape shot in Cornwall showcasing dramatic cliffs and ocean views.
Beautiful coastal landscape shot in Cornwall showcasing dramatic cliffs and ocean views.
Beautiful coastal landscape shot in Cornwall showcasing dramatic cliffs and ocean views.

A Nice Word

y'alright, bab?

Aren't weddings
Stressful!

I’d rather move house again than plan my own wedding – so I feel for you! Let’s make this easy as possible.

If traditional wedding photography puts the fear of God in you, you’re in the right place. 

Hiya, I’m Paul, a Birmingham-based documentary wedding photographer working across the West Midlands and beyond. I’m here for the introverts, the nerds, the gays and theys. The awesome people.

I won’t make you do anything that’ll make you feel like a tit. We’ll have a laugh. I’ll get your best side. I might flirt with your nan.

Get married, geek out, be you.

And if you can’t be you, be Batman…

Paul

Happy couple with tattoos lying on heart-shaped confetti floor, smiling and enjoying a joyful moment.
Photographer holding camera outdoors in a gazebo setting.
Wedding couple smiling with bouquet, outdoor wedding photography.
Men in formal suits smiling and laughing during an outdoor event.

My philosophy

Seen and Celebrated
Your wedding, your way

Listen.

Your wedding isn’t a styled shoot. It’s a room full of people who love you, a day full of joy, and probably at least one chaotic moment that no one planned.

My job is to capture that honestly so you feel seen and celebrated exactly as you are. Because you’re wonderful, geeky, imperfect human beings.

Don’t listen to anyone else’s idea about what your wedding should be.

You plan the day you deserve.

JUST A TEXT AWAY
Planning a wedding's fucking tough. You can WhatsApp me any time with any questions - or just to vent!
NO SURPRISES ON THE DAY
You'll get your own wedding guide about a week before the big day - so you know exactly where I'll be.

Piqued your interest?

Getting to know you

1
Say hi
Drop me a message. WhatsApp me, send an email. Use this website. Whatever suits you.
2
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR DAY
Whichever way feels natural, give me all the gossip and we'll work out the photos that mean the most to you.
3
You get a quote
I'll work out something that fits what you need and send it over. If you like it, we book it in!
4
We'll keep in touch
We'll keep in touch before the big day. Any questions - just ask!

BUT HOW MUCH DO YOU COST, Paul?

Let's talk about the dreaded budget!

It has to come up at some point.

I’ve got three packages on the weddings page with everything laid out. Most couples spend between £1,650 and £2,195, and there’s a midweek option from £950 if your day is smaller.

If your day doesn’t fit any of them, drop me a line and we’ll build something.

ADVICE AND INSPIRATION

Wedding stories and helpful advice

LET'S CHAT

Tell me about your Birmingham Wedding

Three ways to get in touch. WhatsApp, Email or Contact Form. 

Tell me your date, your venue and what you’re most excited about.

No pressure. Just a chat, a gif or two, and potentially a cat.

Urban graffiti wall with man sitting on sidewalk, colourful street art background.
Portrait of Paul Phipps-Williams, photographer with tattoos and glasses, sitting outdoors.
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A marriage is always made up of two people who are prepared to swear that only the other one snores.
Terry Pratchett