Russell Lewis Photography
Natural, storytelling wedding photography - no awkward poses, just real moments and memories that last. Russell Lewis Photography
Help & support in the planning and running of your wedding
Various photography coverages
Up to 800 images detailing your day through documentary, reportage, posed and editorial photography
All of your images professionally finished for optimum colour and tone and provided in both colour and black & white
All of your photographs placed online in a passworded gallery
Free high resolution download of all images
Business details last verified on 2nd of June 2026 by Russell Lewis Photography.
Prices
Typical Price: £1,495
Price Range: £695 - £1,795
About Russell Lewis Photography
Russell Lewis Photography offers natural, storytelling wedding photography for couples who want their day captured as it really happens. With over 20 years’ experience, I focus on real moments, honest interactions, and photographs that feel comfortable rather than staged. My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, with clear guidance when it helps and space when it doesn’t, resulting in a thoughtful, well-balanced record of the day that still feels right years later
I’m Russell Lewis, a wedding photographer with over 20 years’ experience photographing weddings in a natural, unobtrusive way. My approach is straightforward – I blend in, pay attention, and document the day as it unfolds, without forced poses or awkward direction. The aim is for photography to feel like a seamless part of the day, not something that pulls you away from it.
I’ve photographed weddings at close to 200 venues across Herefordshire, the UK, and further afield, including destination weddings overseas. That experience means I’m comfortable working in all kinds of settings and lighting conditions, from large country houses and barns to smaller, more personal outdoor ceremonies. Knowing how a wedding day flows allows me to anticipate moments as they happen and work confidently in the background.
My style is natural and timeless, focusing on real interactions rather than staged moments. I look for the small details, the shared looks, and the in-between moments that often say the most. I’ll give clear guidance when it’s helpful, particularly during portraits and group photos, but otherwise I keep things relaxed and allow the day to run as it should.
I also offer engagement shoots as part of my coverage, giving couples the chance to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day. Above all, my aim is to create a thoughtful, honest record of your wedding that still feels true to you years down the line.
The Details
Services
Albums & Prints
Digital Package
Engagement Shoots
Full Day Packages
Half Day Packages
Champions of
LGBTQIA+ Weddings
Contact & Location
Russell Lewis Photography
1 Twyning Street, HR7 4BW, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
I'm happy to travel anywhere and have photographed weddings as far away as New Zealand
Over two hours journey time from my home will incur basic travel costs
A range of day coverages combined with USB and album options
£695 for a quarter day with USB during the week
Around two weeks but often less than that
It will vary depending on number of guests, length of coverage and the weather but averages around 600
Yes, various coverages available and lower rates for weekdays
I find second photographers get in the way and make guests feel more uncomfortable so favour working on my own
Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Couples
I photograph weddings for all couples and welcome enquiries from LGBTQIA+ couples without exception. My approach has always been centred on people rather than labels. Every wedding is different because every couple is different, and I believe wedding photography should reflect who you are, the relationships that matter to you and how your day genuinely felt. My role is to create a relaxed environment where you can focus on enjoying your wedding rather than worrying about being photographed. I take time to get to know you before the day, understand what is important to you and ensure that any specific preferences, family dynamics or considerations are handled with sensitivity and respect. Throughout the planning process and on the wedding day itself, I use inclusive language and never make assumptions about relationships, identities, family structures or traditions. Whether your celebration follows long-established customs, creates new ones or sits somewhere in between, my focus remains the same - documenting the day honestly and naturally. I am committed to treating every couple with dignity, professionalism and kindness. Discrimination of any kind has no place in my business. All couples receive the same level of care, attention and commitment, from the first enquiry through to the delivery of their photographs. For me, great wedding photography is about capturing real moments, genuine connections and the people who matter most. Those things are universal, and they are what I aim to preserve for every couple I work with.
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