FAQs

What creative services do you specialise in?

I am a photographer and videographer. As well as shooting and filming with my digital Canon 90d camera, I specialise in shooting photos on 35mm film, medium format 120mm film, and I also make some wonderful short videos with my retro super 8mm movie camera. I love working with film because of the character it gives to a photograph and movie. I like the fact that shooting with film tests me and strengthens my eye for detail, as one truly has to be present in a beautiful moment to capture it. With digital it’s often very easy to get lost in the moment and get trigger happy with the shutter. The process of getting film developed and receiving the images from the developer is very exciting too, it feels like Christmas to me haha. There is of course always that risk with film, but I wholeheartedly believe it’s worth taking always, because the outcome is very special and one of a kind to treasure forever.

What do you love most about doing this?

Capturing moments for people and making them happy with the result, whether it’s shooting a product for someone’s business or brand, or a happy couple’s special day, I love it all. It’s very rewarding and it makes me happy to know that wedding photographs I take are treasured for a lifetime, and also often end up being Christmas pressies for Grandma’s and Grandad’s for them to cherish, that melts me. I love that my job is my passion too, working with film photography and making super 8mm movies hits the spot for me, there’s no feeling like receiving the film from the developers and sitting with the images at last, it’s truly so exciting to me!

What is your preferred style of photography?

I’m absolutely a documentary photographer, my style is very candid. At weddings, I prefer to capture those pure moments where folks are being their most authentic selves, where you don’t realise I’m about to hit the shutter. I completely understand that having a camera in your face can perhaps feel quite invasive and we worry instantly about the bits we least like about ourselves don’t we, even I have those moments and I am a photographer haha. There’s nothing quite like a photographed organic moment.

But, I will always ask if there are any particular shots you’ve been daydreaming about and would love for me to be able to capture, and if that is posed group shots with the bride and groom, or certain angles, then I am here to cover all of that for you. For Portraiture and Family shoots, I vary in shooting styles, exercising both candid moments and directed. Above all, I am a very laid back and easygoing person, so that is reflected in my shooting style.

What Packages do you offer?

I offer a variety of different Digital Photography and Film Photography packages for Wedding’s, Engagements, Family, and Portrait shoots, check out my pricing and packages below!

But if there is something you'd like to enquire about that isn’t mentioned anywhere below, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and I will be more than happy to discuss your ideas and see if we can work together!

Please email me for all commercial work opportunities!

Are you weather dependent?

For weddings and engagement shoots, I will photograph in the pouring rain if that’s what Mother Nature has in store for us on the day! I’ve captured some of my favourite wedding photos when it’s been raining!

For portraits and family shoots, this can be weather dependent. I do not have an indoors studio at present, and so I like to shoot in beautiful places, in the fresh air. Should the weather be horrendous on the day we plan to shoot, I will absolutely offer the chance to re-schedule to a better time that suits.

I take deposits for all shoots to secure the job. Please note that deposits are non-refundable, unless in the event of an intimate family bereavement.

Can you photograph the real engagement moment?

I LOVE surprises, so being able to be present for this special moment is a hell yeah from me! Let’s make a plan together and I’ll be there ready to roll for that once in a lifetime moment! Or, if that idea is just too much pressure, let’s schedule in a celebratory engagement shoot once that special YES has been declared!

If you choose to book me to photograph your wedding day, this shoot is complimentary for certain packages, as listed below! Or you can simply just book me for a one off couple’s shoot!

Do you edit the photographs much?

I tend to edit my images as little as possible, ensuring that I keep the natural beauty captured in every person. I will also always keep the original raw unedited file and provide them to you alongside my edits, should you wish to edit them further at all. But as you can see in my galleries, there is very minimal editing, the energy I hope to come across in my images is ‘romantic’ and I find that ‘over-editing’ can often take away from that energy. Also, when captured on 35mm and 120mm film, I often use Portra 400, I find the colours magic so it’s nice to have that come through in the images too!

Are you available far and wide, even outside of the U.K.?

I am indeed. Available as far and wide as humanely possible. Heck, I’ll even jump on a plane to NZ if you wanted me to! I’d love to travel with you for your special day! Any travel expenses, fuel, flight costs, any required overnight hotel bookings will be added on top of the total price of my below packages. I am based in Frome and my pricing includes travel expenses for the South West of England area only.

Can we meet before we book to shoot together?

Yes please! If you’re thinking of booking me for your wedding and you’re a little nervous about the idea of being photographed on your special day, why not book an engagement shoot with me and let’s get to know one another and shake off those fears! Or we can always just grab a coffee, or meet for a walk and chat about hopes and dreams, I am also totally open to a zoom call over a coffee too! You tell me what you need and would like from me and I’ll do my upmost best to cater to that for you!

How long do you take to provide the images we’ve taken together?

Please allow for up to 4-6 weeks of time to receive shots!

How do I book with you Shen?

Head over to the Contact page and fill in the form or drop me an email and we’ll go from there!