Multi Award-winning Wedding photographer in the uk
hey! So good to meet you. I'm stan, 28, dad of two mini-tornadoes, pro third wheel & allergic to posing.
I'm in love with photography, good food, nature and wildlife. I LOVE The Traitors (just to watch, I'd hate to play the game), a bit of yoga in the morning and decaf almond cappucinos - I'm a diva, I know! I probably shouldn't tell you this, but I'm a bit allergic to football - the ONE thing in the world I can't get into (that, and Marmite).
I love writing things down and reading paper books. I love the smell of books and the look of my book shelf! Recently bought my first two real plants. Proud moment. When I'm not spending time with the fam or running after Sophia and Noah I'm super active - running, gymmin, kickboxing or watching Strongman, F1, anything Harlan Coben comes up with - as long as it's not dubbed, The Big Bang Theory, Friends, Black Mirror. So much contrast, I know!
Get to know me...
This is me on the day I photographed my first wedding!
Me & The Fam
photographed by our dear friend becci wiles
the summer
I love the sun. I'm an August baby and I hate the cold. Still need factor 30 though!
decaf coffee
I LOVE the taste, hate the ups and downs I get from normal coffee.
my s.o.
Charley - my fiancee, future wife, the mother of our two bambinos. I love you so much.
music - all of it
If you heard my playlist you'd think there are 5 different people living in my head!
the traitors
Mildly obsessed. I love watching, I'd hate to play.
all things active
Running, gymmin, kickboxing, yoga, walking. I love it all.
wildlife photography
I love photographing animals. It's one of my passions!
the big bang theory
I just love it, despite having seen each episode at least 7 times.
the summer
I love the sun. I'm an August baby and I hate the cold. Still need factor 30 though!
Writing things down
I find journalling so therapeutic and it gives me so much clarity!
talking to peeps
Naturally introverted but I've grown to love connecting with fellow humans.
decaf coffee
I LOVE the taste, hate the ups and downs I get from normal coffee.
the traitors
Mildly obsessed. I love watching, I'd hate to play.
all things active
Running, gymmin, kickboxing, yoga, walking. I love it all.
talking to peeps
Naturally introverted but I've grown to love connecting with fellow humans.
wildlife photography
I love photographing animals. It's one of my passions!
music - all of it
If you heard my playlist you'd think there are 5 different people living in my head!
the big bang theory
I just love it, despite having seen each episode at least 7 times.
Writing things down
I find journalling so therapeutic and it gives me so much clarity!
my s.o.
Charley - my fiancee, future wife, the mother of our two bambinos. I love you so much.
Just a few things I'm crazy about...
I got my first camera in 2020, and I haven’t stopped taking photos since. I fell in love with the concept of capturing unique moments that might never recur or be repeated. When I learned the basics and got comfortable using my camera, I then started to dive into the more creative elements of photography - the use of light and shadow, colour and composition. I’ve been continuously learning, exploring and developing as a creative since!
When I decided that I wanted to become a full-time photographer, I had a huge task to tackle. What was I going to photograph? I wanted to be involved in something with a lot of inherent meaning, and that’s how I decided to start photographing weddings. Weddings. Happiest days of people's lives, joyful, packed with energy and fun. In the beginning it was outright scary - I'm naturally introverted, but I ended up loving it.
The biggest impact on my style and my photography in general comes from my mentor and now friend (for a small fee) - Olly Knight. I fell in love with his work, and I knew I also wanted to be a documentary photographer, capturing real moments and real emotions instead of making people uncomfortable by treating them as models and directing their every move.
My passion for nature, the outdoors and wildlife is what got me really interested in photography in the first place.
My journey in
Photography
It all started with...
Wildlife Photography
- Naadia & Jamie
Every photo captures a different emotion that helped us to relive and remember that particular moment in time. The photos are stunning and we love them. We cannot wait to share them with our family and friends. I'm so pleased that you were recommended to Jamie and that you were available on the weekend as planned. It was meant to be!
We are honestly lost for words...The pictures are absolutely beautiful, every single one!
- Jodie & Tommy
We literally have no words. Thank you a million times over - you’ve captured beautiful moments we can look at for the rest of our lives perfectly and we loved every single bloody picture - literally every one. We cannot say thank you and we love you enough, you’re a literal angel
We’ll forever be grateful that we chose you to be our photographer...
- Jamie Macpherson
Stan was our wedding photographer last September and managed to strike a masterful balance between documenting the day as it unfolded and capturing key moments. The photos came out amazingly. I can’t recommend Stan highly enough.
A masterful balance between documenting the day as it unfolded and capturing key moments
- Rafael & Julia
In the months leading up to my surprise proposal in London, Stan was a pleasure to communicate and plan with all the way from Canada where I live. On the morning of, he was incredibly helpful and professional, arriving early to the cinema to prepare, while giving me peace of mind on the day. He captured the moments leading up to the proposal and after it so well. We couldn't be happier with all of the photos he took and we'll be able to keep for the rest of our lives. Thank you Stan!
He gave me peace of mind on the day of our surprise proposal
- Katy & Dhanesh
Thank you, Stan, we loved having you with us for our special day! Amazing photos that we will treasure forever. If you are looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond to capture your special moment, Stan is your man! When you book someone 24 hours before your proposal via a stranger's recommendation on Instagram, you're not sure what you're going to get. But what was delivered were timeless memories that we, our friends, and our family will treasure for a lifetime. Such good photos that we booked him for our wedding, and once again Stan delivered!
