Business Details
12 Years
experience
Creative Alternative Wedding Photography in Kent
Established in 2014, we specialise in alternative wedding photography that captures authentic, unposed moments. With a background in editorial and fashion photography at Cond Nast titles like Vogue and GQ, our approach blends reportage storytelling with artistic flair. We prioritise natural interactions over traditional formalities, documenting weddings from early preparations to late-night celebrations. Our expertise extends to destination weddings across the UK, Europe, and beyond, with a portfolio featured in Tatler and British Vogue.Clients appreciate our unobtrusive style, which allows them to fully engage in their celebrations while we create a visual narrative of their unique day. Our 15 years of experience in fast-paced environments ensure we anticipate and capture fleeting emotional moments. We maintain transparency in our process, offering pre-wedding consultations to align with client expectations. Testimonials highlight our ability to make even camera-shy individuals feel at ease and our commitment to delivering timeless, emotive imagery.
Services
Wedding Photography
Destination Weddings
Candid Reportage
Editorial Style Shoots
Pre-Wedding Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have 8 years of professional wedding photography experience since 2014
- Our reportage style captures unposed, emotional moments naturally
- We offer international destination wedding coverage across Europe
- Our editorial background ensures magazine-quality storytelling expertise
- We provide pre-wedding consultations to understand client expectations
What people say
Natural, beautiful and creative
Magical with a camera
Captured the spirit of the day
Unobtrusive yet comprehensive coverage
Stunning, timeless imagery
Services
Alternative Wedding Photography
Our alternative wedding photography focuses on capturing authentic moments without traditional posing. Using reportage techniques, we document entire celebrations from morning preparations to evening festivities. Clients receive a curated narrative of their day through natural, emotionally rich imagery that prioritises storytelling over staged shots. This approach allows couples to fully engage in their celebrations while we discreetly document genuine interactions.
Destination Weddings
We provide wedding photography services for ceremonies held anywhere in the world. With extensive experience shooting in diverse locations across Europe and beyond, we adapt to different cultural contexts and environments. Our travel-inclusive packages ensure consistent quality regardless of location, capturing local character while maintaining our signature candid style that highlights personal connections over generic backdrops.
Editorial Style Shoots
Leveraging our Cond Nast editorial background, we create visually striking images with fashion magazine aesthetics. This service combines artistic composition with documentary techniques to produce images that feel both spontaneous and editorially polished. Ideal for couples seeking sophisticated visuals that transcend typical wedding photography conventions while maintaining authenticity in emotional expression.
Candid Reportage
Our candid reportage style focuses on capturing unscripted moments as they naturally unfold. Using discreet techniques developed through years of photographing high-profile events, we document genuine interactions without interrupting the flow of celebrations. This method ensures comprehensive coverage of emotional highs and subtle details that traditional photography might miss, creating a comprehensive visual story.
Pre-Wedding Consultations
We offer comprehensive pre-wedding consultations to understand client visions and logistical requirements. These sessions cover timeline planning, location scouting, and style preferences to ensure seamless execution on the day. Our experience with diverse wedding formats informs practical advice that helps couples maximise their photography experience while maintaining natural, unstaged results.
People
Michael Newington Gray Photography
Wedding Photographer
Professional wedding photographer since 2014 with background in editorial photography at Cond Nast. Specialises in candid reportage style, featured in Tatler and British Vogue. Based in Whitstable after 15 years in London's fashion industry.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you specialise in?
We specialise in alternative, reportage-style wedding photography that focuses on candid moments rather than posed shots. Our approach documents events as they naturally unfold.
Do you cover destination weddings?
Yes, we photograph weddings anywhere in the UK, Europe, and worldwide locations. Travel is included in our packages with no additional charges for most international destinations.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
We've been a professional wedding photographer since 2014, with over 15 years of experience in editorial and fashion photography prior to that.
What's your approach to capturing group photos?
We minimise formal group shots, preferring to capture natural interactions. However, we'll photograph immediate family groups if requested, keeping sessions brief and relaxed.
How do you handle challenging lighting conditions?
Our editorial background equips us to work effectively in varied lighting. We use natural light where possible and discreet supplemental lighting only when necessary to maintain atmosphere.
What makes your wedding photography different?
Our unique blend of editorial expertise and documentary approach creates visually striking yet emotionally authentic imagery that stands apart from traditional wedding photography styles.
