Documentary Wedding Photographers

Tansley Photography was exactly what we wanted from a wedding photographer and more. We had a very small wedding and I was worried about the photographer feeling awkward, or there not being much to photograph, but Paul and Carol gave us the perfect experience and results. They were super friendly and helpful right from the start, and we instantly felt like they were the right fit for us. Talking to them before the wedding and understanding their process took away a lot of my anxiety and helped me enjoy the run up and day much more. Carol and Paul are both extremely professional while being friendly, lovely people. It was a pleasure to have them capture our day. They blended in seamlessy and just felt like two other guests. There was no forced poses or awkwardness - they simply melted into the wedding and captured all the little moments beautifully. I'm not a fan of having my picture taken, but they made it all so easy, and we now have a huge collection of stunning photos we will cherish forever. There isn't a single one we're unhappy with, which I feel is something of a miracle! I would trust Tansley Photography with any special event. If you prefer natural, laid-back photography that captures the soul of the occasion, you can't go wrong with Carol and Paul.

Real photographs, real emotions and real memories, all without the faff. Choosing a photographer for your wedding is incredibly overwhelming with so many options out there. I struggled so much as we just wanted the reality of the day photographed and for the memorable moments to be captured. The Tansleys gave us exactly what we wanted. The photos are stunning, natural and going through them has allowed us to relive the day exactly as it happened. Both Paul and Carol are incredibly knowledgeable and professional at providing great natural photographs that provide a full photo documentary of the day, all without the posing and faff so many photographers need to make their photos look good. Before the day we had several calls where we were given invaluable advice, things we had never thought of were covered so that we were able to have the best photos taken on the day. Looking back at the photos we still smile knowing how we were lucky enough to get that particular photo, without the advice it wouldn't have happened. There were no hidden costs and at a very competitive price especially with how long they were there and the time and effort it took to go through all of the photos before we received the album. All in all I can not express how happy we are. Neither my husband or I enjoy having our photos taken but with the Tansleys help we love our wedding photos. We would 100% recommend them for your special day.

Tansley Photography were absolutely brilliant. Paul and Carol were warm, organised, and kept us updated throughout. They ran us through the day beforehand, so that we knew what to expect. On the day they blended in effortlessly and captured stunning, natural moments we’ll treasure forever.

Paul and Carol are amazing. The photos they took are incredible, and their documentary style was perfect for us in not only being unobtrusive into our special day but also producing photos that actually reflect what happened. Their past experience in fashion photography is made clear when you look at the portraits that are taken, which were fantastic. It’s not a surprise they win so many awards. Paul and Carol took time to meet with us before our special day to help break the ice and go through tips to help us achieve the best photos possible. They were really easy to get along with which is super important as despite the “documentary style”, you will inevitably spend many hours in your wedding photographers company. They were also kind enough to signpost us to past suppliers other weddings had used which was very helpful. Overall, can’t rate Tansley Photography high enough. Thank you for creating such amazing memories of our special day!

After doing lots of research we chose Paul Tansley for our intimate registry wedding in Winchester. We could not have had a better experience. We wanted natural, and candid photos that reflected the family feel of the event and he absolutely delivered. Paul is so warm and engaging and from the first meeting with him we knew we had made the right decision. He has such a great eye, really capturing the emotions of the day. The photos are beautiful and will be treasured for years to come.

We honestly couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos from Tansley Photography. They are absolutely incredible. Every image feels so natural and real — nothing forced, just genuine moments captured perfectly. Looking through them takes us straight back to the day and all the emotions. The attention to detail, the storytelling, and the ability to capture real life as it happens is just amazing. We will treasure these photos forever and couldn’t recommend Tansley Photography enough.

We are amazed by the moments Carol has managed to capture and could not be happier with our photos. We can see why she has won awards! We also loved having Carol as our wedding photographer at Cain Manor. She was a reassuring and helpful presence and completely unintrusive, just slotting right into the day. Communication from Carol and her husband Paul leading up to the event was excellent. They gave us good advice and we appreciated their style: capturing natural moments, with just the right number of group shots.

We couldn't be happier with our experience having Paul and Carol capture our wedding day. Initially, we didn't realise that Tansley Photography was a duo, let alone a married couple. We felt like we were getting two experts for the price of one, especially considering their impressive ratings and numerous awards. From the very beginning, Paul provided endless support leading up to the wedding. He arranged a personalised session a couple of weeks prior, guiding us through what to expect on the big day and offering tips on how to stay natural for the best shots. This preparation made us feel incredibly ready and relaxed. Both Paul and Carol were attentive to our specifications. I had some specific shots in mind, and they did their utmost to accommodate my requests. At one point, Paul even went above and beyond by getting fully into a bush to capture the perfect shot, what a way to show his dedication! Our friends and family also remarked on how friendly and approachable they were, seamlessly blending into the day. We cannot thank Paul and Carol enough for their exceptional work. We highly recommend Tansley Photography for anyone looking for talented, dedicated photographers for their wedding day!

Matt and I booked Paul after much thought and deliberation and we were not disappointed. We are both not the most comfortable in front of the camera but he helped us get the most incredible pictures. The chats beforehand put us at ease and helped us know how to get the best out of our day. On the day Paul felt like a guest - he got amazing pictures but no one felt the pressure of a camera and we are over the moon with the pictures. I could not recommend him more - thank you again Paul they are amazing !

We had both Carol and Paul photograph our wedding in May 2025. They are both so talented and we are SO delighted with our photographs which are such precious keepsakes of our special day! Carol and Paul were such a pleasure to work with; I spoke to Paul on several occasions ahead of the wedding and he was so responsive and helpful talking through the plan for the day. On the day, Carol and Paul worked so hard and captured the most incredible photographs! We are hugely impressed and grateful! We are so thrilled we booked Carol and Paul! I would definitely recommend booking two photographers as there are so many special moments to capture - it is well worth it. We look forward to having lovely albums created so we can look back on our marvellous pictures! Thank you SO much Carol and Paul!