Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photographer in Hampshire
Martin Bell Photography is an award-winning wedding and dance photography business based in Hampshire, UK. With over 13 years of experience and a background as a professional ballet dancer, Martin specialises in capturing authentic, emotive moments that reflect the unique story of each client. His documentary-style approach ensures minimal intrusion, allowing couples and dancers to experience their events naturally while he preserves genuine emotions and interactions. Recognised by The Wedding Industry Awards and Ninedots Education, Martin combines technical expertise with a personable, client-focused service.He offers tailored photography packages across the UK, including wedding coverage, dance application shoots, and luxury albums. His work prioritises storytelling through natural light and composition, supported by a commitment to client comfort and satisfaction. Martin's team includes his wife Christie, a former Royal Ballet School-trained dancer, who provides coaching during dance photography sessions.
Services
Wedding Photography
Dance Photography
Engagement Shoots
Luxury Albums
Second Photographer
Travel Coverage
Rainy Day Solutions
Online Galleries
Dance Coaching
CV Audition Photos
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Over 13 years of experience photographing 500+ weddings
- Documentary-style approach capturing unposed, natural moments
- Travel included within 50-mile radius of Stubbington, Fareham
- Award-winning technical excellence and storytelling ability
- Optional second photographer for larger events
Associations and certifications
- The Wedding Industry Awards
- Ninedots Education
What people say
Magical record of our day
5 stars indeed
Absolutely beautiful photos
Worth his weight in gold
Seamlessly in the background
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments across the UK. Includes all-day coverage from pre-ceremony preparations to first dance, 500+ edited images, and highlights slideshow. Natural, unposed approach preserves genuine emotions while ensuring technical excellence through professional equipment and lighting expertise.
Dance Photography
Specialist dance photography sessions for vocational applications and creative portfolios. Combines technical precision with artistic composition, featuring 20-minute warm-up coaching by a Royal Ballet School-trained instructor. Delivers high-resolution images showcasing peak movements and form for auditions or personal development.
Luxury Albums
Handcrafted Queensberry albums using silver halide printing for archival quality. Customisable covers with lay-flat design for panoramic spreads. Includes parent albums as keepsakes, ensuring your wedding story is preserved in tactile, heirloom-quality format designed to last generations.
Engagement Shoots
Pre-wedding photography sessions to build rapport and capture natural interactions. Includes location guidance, styling advice, and 30+ edited images. Helps couples feel comfortable in front of the camera while creating beautiful imagery for save-the-date cards or personal keepsakes.
CV Audition Photos
Specialist dance audition photography meeting international school requirements. Combines technical coaching with precise lighting to highlight form and technique. Includes selection of 40+ images from which to choose 10 final portraits, ensuring compliance with vocational application standards.
People
Martin Bell
Lead Photographer
Award-winning wedding and dance photographer with 13+ years' experience. Former professional ballet dancer with Northern Ballet. Specialises in documentary-style photography capturing authentic moments. Recognised by The Wedding Industry Awards and Ninedots Education.
Christie Bell
Dance Coach
Former Royal Ballet School-trained dancer and ARAD-certified instructor. Provides warm-up coaching for dance photography sessions. Combines technical expertise with Progressing Ballet Technique certification to enhance clients' photographic results and confidence.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you offer?
I use a documentary-style approach capturing natural moments without intrusion, focusing on authentic emotions and interactions throughout your day.
Do you travel for weddings?
Travel is included within a 50-mile radius of Stubbington. Weddings further afield require prior discussion about expenses.
How are photos delivered?
All edited photos are available via a private online gallery in both colour and black & white formats for download.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?
I carry large umbrellas for outdoor shots and use professional lighting for indoor scenarios to ensure quality images regardless of weather.
Can we add a second photographer?
Yes, this optional add-on is available for larger weddings or when simultaneous coverage is needed at different locations.
How long does editing take?
Expect delivery within 4-6 weeks, with sneak peek photos available within 72 hours and highlights slideshow within 3 weeks.
Reviews (1)
Chloe Legg
Nov 25, 2021
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Both our original 2020 date (which was then postponed) and new 2021 date were planned solely around Martins availability. The moment we saw his work we knew that he had to be the one to capture our special day. We went along to a Wedding Fair at our venue and waited for over an hour to speak to him as we could not bear to go home without knowing he would be there!
Martins photos really do speak for themselves.
Every time we contacted him we got a quick response and he could not have been more helpful when we postponed the wedding. You could not meet a nicer person. Martin made us and all our guests feel immediately at ease and was so friendly and professional with a great sense of humour. I think we will both be sad not to see Martin anymore, so may have to book in a dog photography session!
Martins photos really do speak for themselves.
Every time we contacted him we got a quick response and he could not have been more helpful when we postponed the wedding. You could not meet a nicer person. Martin made us and all our guests feel immediately at ease and was so friendly and professional with a great sense of humour. I think we will both be sad not to see Martin anymore, so may have to book in a dog photography session!
