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Small Wedding & Part Day Wedding Photography based in Worcestershire

Shorter coverage photography for weddings across the Midlands and UK

We’re based in Bromsgrove and photograph small weddings and part-day celebrations across our home county of Worcestershire, the Midlands and throughout the UK.

We photograph shorter weddings with exactly the same style as for full day events, just for less time;  classy and relaxed with a storytelling style that documents the day rather than contriving it.   There’s no awkwardness, faking or cheesy setups,  just a beautiful and cohesive set of pictures, with an organic, unobtrusive feel.

Our shorter wedding photography options with one photographer are ideally suited to small/micro weddings and elopements, but also for those who simply don’t require their entire day to be covered.

Pricing & Options

What do we mean by Part Day photography?

Whether your guest list is small or large, our Part Day photography limits the amount of time we’re with you on the day.  Rather than covering morning-to-evening, we’ll start and end at points which ensure just the more important parts of the day are covered.

Having photography for the entire day isn’t mandatory and we have photographed some absolutely beautiful weddings for just a few hours but where the celebrations have continued long after we’ve left.

  • We can begin with ‘getting ready’ or guest arrivals.
  • We then cover the ceremony, the confetti and hugs, group photos and then as much of the remainder  of the day as you prefer.

Is Part Day wedding photography the right choice for you?

When choosing the length of time you’d like us to be with you, you’ll need to consider a number of factors:

  • Do you want meaningful photos of just the main parts of the day? Part day photography covers the core parts of the day – from guests arriving, the ceremony, group and couple photos.  This can be expanded a little further by incorporating ‘getting’ ready, or the full afternoon reception – maybe even the speeches.  For many couples this is enough but everyone has their own priorities.
  • Do the costs work for us?: How much do we want to spend and do we need to budget for a photo album, pre-wedding shoot or other optional extras?

Need some help?  See our coverage guide

Unsure of how many hours to choose?  Not quite decided on part day or full day?  Click below for our guide which explains how to choose the most appropriate option for you, with more examples.

Wedding Photography Coverage Guide

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How it works – our approach & style for shorter wedding days

We completely understand not everyone needs or wants photos all day long.  Equally, having two photographers present for a smaller celebration will likely be unnecessary.  So, our Part Day and Half Day options are intended to give a beautifully balanced set of pictures, with one photographer and with coverage tailored for a shorter portion of the day.

Weddings are interesting as they are, so events don’t need to be staged, contrived or faked.  Organic, real moments – that’s our work in a nutshell, with the majority of the time spent capturing the day as it unfolds, with a sharp eye and impeccable timing. 

Social media trends and other fads really aren’t our thing, nor are they for the people who book us.  That’s why our work looks the way it does.  If the moments captured in our pictures look real and honest, it’s because they are.

Bride and groom in and around beautiful wedding venue
  • Options are based upon hours of coverage, from 2 hours up to 6 hours (half day)
  • A photographic style that is balanced and prioritises real moments,  blended with gorgeous portraits and all with a natural, unobtrusive feel
  • No faking, gimmicks or cheesy setups.
  • Couple photos to get you away from the crowd and enjoy some quiet time together.
  • Key details such as the venue, florals etc
  • A few organised group photos of your nearest and dearest

Examples of different coverage times

There are no set rules about what can and can’t be included within the time you’ve booked, so these are just examples.  Don’t worry if your schedule doesn’t quite fit – we can have a chat to decide what’s right for you before booking.

The 2 hour option

This option is really popular for register office or small church weddings.  It tends to work best when everything is happening at the same location, or in the immediate vicinity. If any travel between locations is required, one of the longer time options may be more suitable.  Although 2 hours doesn’t sound like, there’s actually a lot going on during that time.

The two hour option could include:

  • Guest and couple arrivals
  • Civil wedding ceremony
  • Hugs and confetti afterwards
  • A small number of group photos
  • Couple photos and possibly a few of the reception

Example 2 hour wedding

Wedding ceremony taking place in a local town hall register office

This wedding, photographed by Robin, had a 3pm ceremony at the local register office which was only a few moments’ walk from the reception.  The couple requested a bare minimum of group and couple photos. This allowed some lots of candid photos after the ceremony and for the reception to be covered within the two hours, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm  

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The 3 hour option

Adding a hour opens up several possibilities and can really make the difference between a tight schedule and one that has a more relaxed pace, especially if you’re using more than one venue.

Typically, the 3 hour option includes everything from the 2 hour, possibly with the addition of either the latter part of ‘getting ready’ or more of the reception, or perhaps a little of both, depending on locations.  It’s also great for church weddings where the ceremony itself lasts longer than for a civil wedding.

Typical 3 hours could include:

  • The latter part of ‘getting ready’, if required.
  • Guest and couple arrivals at the venue
  • The wedding ceremony (civil or church)
  • Hugs and confetti afterwards
  • Group photos
  • Couple photos around the venue or at another location.
  • The reception, or part of it.

Example 3 hour wedding

Group photo for small wedding in garden of beautiful venue

For this wedding, photographed by Robin, the couple had a two hour slot booked at a venue but also wanted photos taken at a private reception held at another location.  The 3 hour option allowed plenty of breathing room for candid photos of the guests and also the of couple at the two venues.

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The 4 hour option

Choosing the four hour option gives you further scope for what can be included in your wedding photos.  It is a great choice for weddings held at different locations (eg a church ceremony and reception elsewhere), but also allows full coverage of the afternoon reception including speeches (depending on timings).  This means a greater number of candid pictures as well as there being potential for a longer couple photoshoot.

4 hours could cover:

  • ‘Getting ready’, if required.
  • Guest and couple arrivals at the venue
  • The wedding ceremony (civil or church)
  • Hugs and confetti afterwards
  • Group photos
  • Couple photos around the venue or at another location.
  • The full afternoon reception, including speeches if they fit into the time.

Example 4 hour wedding

Confetti thrown over bride and groom - example from a 4-hour coverage wedding

The wedding shown here was photographed by Robin for 4 hours and covered from guest arrivals at the church, the ceremony, hugs, confetti and group photos.  The location then switched to the reception at a village hall, so the photos continued to cover the afternoon celebrations, speeches and an extensive couple photo session in a nearby field.  This was a perfect example of how well the 4-hour option can work, with the couple fitting in all of the elements they wanted covered but with plenty of breathing room for everyone to enjoy the day properly.

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The Half Day option (5 or 6 hours)

The Half Day option is really the most comprehensive choice for couples who want the bulk of their wedding day captured but without venturing into ‘full day’.

The Half Day is available with 5 or 6 hours and can begin with ‘getting ready’, or if you prefer, shortly before the ceremony, but after that it’s really just down to your plans.  It’s best suited to those having a relaxed and slightly longer reception party, especially ones held at home or other less formal locations.  Really though, how the time is used is down to you.

Half Day could include:

  • ‘Getting ready’, if required.
  • Guest and couple arrivals at the venue
  • The wedding ceremony (civil or church)
  • Hugs and confetti afterwards
  • Group photos
  • Couple photos around the ceremony venue
  • An longer reception which extends through the afternoon
  • An additional couple photo shoot at the reception, or nearby

Example Half Day wedding

Small wedding held at home

This half day wedding was photographed by Robin, including the bride’s ‘getting ready’, with a 2pm church ceremony and reception at home.  The extended, relaxed nature of the reception was a great opportunity for candid photos and these were mixed with occasional short couple sessions.  This was essentially a full day of photography on a smaller scale and without an evening party.  Coverage time 12pm – 6pm.

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Custom Package Option

If our standard options are not quite right for you, we’re happy to put together a bespoke quote to perfectly fit in with your day.

Make an enquiry, give us as much information as you can and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

See some of our small and part-day weddings

Packages & Pricing
for small & short weddings

Each wedding is different and has its own pulse and feel.  How much time you need depends on your plans, but our options range from a simple couple of hours up to half-day, so there’s a choice for everyone.  And, if you decide you’d really like the extra depth that comes with having two photographers, the option to add Sarah as well is available.

Part Day Coverage

Available with 2 to 4 hours, with Robin

DIGITAL
from £550

DIGITAL + STORYBOOK
from £800

Second photographer (Sarah) on request

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Half-Day Coverage

Available with 5 or 6 hours, with Robin

DIGITAL
from £1250

DIGITAL + STORYBOOK
from £1500

Second photographer (Sarah) on request

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Please get in touch for full pricing

Custom quotes available

Prices are for 2026 and based on a Mon-Thu date.
Fri-Sun dates may be a little higher.

Please note we can’t always offer our shortest options a long time in advance.

 

Digital package:

  • Robin on the day, with meticulous preparation, help and guidance
  • Beautifully edited photo files of your day, supplied via download
  • Private online gallery for 6 months
  • Slideshow of highlights, set to music
  • Complimentary £50 print credit (£100 for Half Day)
  • As any emails and calls as you need on the run-up

Digital + Storybook package:

  • Everything from the Digital package, plus:
  • Storybook Album, 8″x8″ with 20 pages
  • Full design service to give you  a beautifully laid-out album with minimal effort.  You are welcome to revise the album design exactly to your liking.
Wedding album designed by Robin & Sarah Photographers

Storybook Albums are available in a variety of sizes and can be added to any booking package, or purchased later.

FAQ for Small Weddings & Part Day Photography

It’s a subjective phrase, but generally speaking, small weddings simply have guest numbers that are more limited than what would have been considered popular a few years ago.  It could be perhaps just your closest family and friends.

These weddings can be understated and beautifully personal and they’re fantastic for us to photograph. Having a small wedding party also means a choice of boutique wedding venues, less stress and expense and the freedom to plan a day exactly how you wish without having to consider large numbers of people.

The size of the wedding is less important to us than the length of time we’ll be with you.

No, the number of guests isn’t a factor in terms of how long we photograph your wedding for.   Of course, a larger wedding may be better suited to longer coverage, but it really just depends on what you have planned.

Honestly, there’s no difference at all!  The terms ‘small wedding’, ‘micro wedding’, ‘intimate wedding’ are all interchangeable.

There are no arbitrary guest numbers that define these terms.  All just refer to weddings where the number of guests is kept relatively low.

An elopement is a little different to a ‘small ‘or ‘micro’ wedding because it usually involves the couple taking themselves away and getting married at short notice and without the involvement of family and friends.

With elopements, there may be no guests to act as witnesses – in which case one or both of us is happy to oblige.

A balanced mix of natural moments, beautiful portraits and a few arranged group photos.  Natural, relaxed and unfussy, with strong compositions, beautiful light, colour and life.

As standard, it’s one photographer (Robin).  For smaller weddings one photographer is usually sufficient.  If you’d really like to have Sarah there in addition then feel free to enquire and we can provide a quote.

Groups are important but generally it’s best to keep the list simple and avoid repetition.  Think about the group photos you’d want on your wall or on your mantelpiece and don’t go much deeper than that.

For time reasons we recommend a limit of 10 group arrangements but most of the smaller weddings we see have fewer than this.  Of course if you’d like more then we can have a chat about that in advance but lots of groups can have get a bit boring for everyone, so keep that in mind.  It really just depends on your requirements.

Travelling is fine!  Our prices are completely transparent with no hidden extras so any travel considerations are already built into the price we quote you.

Yes, our Storybook Album can be added to the package when you first book or at any point before the the final balance is due (one month prior to the date).  Albums can also be purchased after the wedding but will cost more.

Most of our smaller weddings are booked up to a few months ahead, so anything beyond that is more likely to have limited availability but there are plenty of exceptions.  Get in touch and we’ll see what’s possible.

Our small wedding options can begin with as little as 1 hour for very local weddings, but 2-6 hours is more typical.  How long you book for really depends on your plans.  Make an enquiry and we can talk further!

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Photographers for small & part day weddings in Worcestershire & the Midlands

We are based in the village of Catshill, near Bromsgrove.  Many of our weddings take place at venues in our home county of Worcestershire, but we also work regularly through Warwickshire, West Midlands, Shropshire and all of the Midlands counties.  We regularly travel further across the UK too and have photographed weddings in Wales, Somerset, Oxfordshire and Yorkshire.

Why choose us?

Wedding photographers Robin and Sarah outdoors with mountains in background

There’s so much choice out there, so what do we bring to the table?

Experience: We’ve been photographing weddings at a professional level since 2007 and have the portfolio and testimonials to show for it. People book us because they love how we work.  We know what we’re doing and are confident in our style and how to achieve it.

Photos that are honest, wholesome and good for the soul: Weddings are interesting just as they are, so there’s no faking or those awkward ‘cheesy’ moments.  We just capture the day for real.  If you want the latest trends from social media we’re probably not the right choice for you.

Flexibility: We’re happy to be with you for a few hours or the entire day.  We have options to suit everyone and are used to covering weddings at every kind of venue you can think of.  Whatever floats your boat.