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Welcome, I’m Aden

Your destination wedding photographer

Hi, I’m Aden – a UK wedding photographer who loves to travel. So many couples are surprised when I tell them I can travel to capture their wedding abroad. It can be surprisingly affordable compared to local photographers’ prices.

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My first destination wedding was one of the very first weddings I ever photographed, in Hervey Bay, Australia. Since then I’ve photographed weddings in Australia, America, France, Croatia and Bulgaria – as well as all over the UK, Wales and Scotland.

Whether it’s a chateau in France or a terrace on the Amalfi coast, I offer completely tailored packages – so let’s chat through your plans and make sure you get exactly what you need.

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Hull wedding photographer Aden Priest with his family on a winter walk

My style

Relaxed, natural & a little bit of a party

When it comes to wedding photography, personality is key. My style doesn’t have a fancy label – I let your day happen in front of me and capture the glances, the hand squeezes and the happy tears exactly as they unfold.

I want you to feel like I’m part of your wedding party – not as a supplier, but as a friend you trust. Guests often ask if I’ve known the couple for years! And I stay late: The Big Package has no time limit, so I’m still there on the dance floor long after the first dance.

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Bride and groom embracing on the tree-lined lane at Riverlands, East Yorkshire – relaxed, natural wedding photography

Kind words

From my most recent couples

★★★★★

“Aden managed to capture not just what our wedding looked like, but what it felt like, which is so special.”

Chloe

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★★★★★

“Aden was so patient, easy-going and genuinely felt like part of the day rather than just our photographer.”

Gabby

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★★★★★

“Excellent photographer, very professional and very friendly, made you feel at ease getting pictures taken.”

Stacy

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Destination wedding photographer

Getting married abroad?

Travel is a big part of my life. Having the chance to photograph your destination wedding is a huge plus. You need a destination wedding photographer who’ll be there for the whole adventure – not just the ceremony.

I’d love to photograph a wedding at Lake Como or on the Amalfi coast – if Italy is on the cards, get in touch. You’d be in safe hands. I can probably offer more than you expect.

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How I work

Relaxed, natural & documentary

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More than just the wedding day

Destination weddings have their own vibe. A pre wedding dinner, a boat trip around the islands or a wine tasting – I can be there for all of it, so you won’t need to bring a camera yourselves.

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Experienced destination wedding photographer

From the Gold Coast and Melbourne to Chateau Soulac and Dubrovnik, I’ve covered weddings around the world – and I understand what matters at an English wedding, wherever it is.

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Documentary wedding photographer

I photograph in the moment, and I know exactly when to put the camera down and give you space – so your wedding never feels like one big photoshoot.

Behind the scenes on their big day I always like to include detail shots in their wedding photoswedding pictures are important and thats why on the booking form I make sure to ask those key questionsBride and bridesmaid on destination wedding having a moment in the courtyard

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Your day, your way

The destination package

No surprises and no hidden costs. Destination wedding photographers generally charge their normal day rate, plus travel (flights, ferry, fuel), food and accommodation – and, depending on the location, transport. I’m happy to stay in a spare room you’ve already booked, or a cheap local B&B.

  • As long as you want me for – no time limits
  • Couples shoot on location
  • Full wedding day covered, plus extra events on separate days
  • One photographer – me!
  • Minimum 1,000+ photographs
  • 1–4 week delivery, with full editing and retouching
  • All photos in an online gallery to share
  • Locations all over the world covered

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Real destination weddings

Destination weddings abroad

From a vineyard near Melbourne to chateaux in France and the old town of Dubrovnik – here are a few of the destination weddings I’ve photographed.

Australia

Mornington Peninsula

An English pub on a vineyard near Melbourne overlooking the bay – with a beach shoot the day before and the couple’s golden retriever.

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birde on her big day having her wedding photos taken in the window just before the wedding ceremony

France

Chateau Soulac

Alex and Steve chose me after seeing my work at their venue – so very French, with sunsets that are just… wow.

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France

Chateau Soulac pre wedding

Ellie and Leighton’s pre wedding shoot – a lovely hour’s breather together before their marriage.

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Croatia

Dubrovnik

A wedding on Lokrum Island with a boat trip as wedding transport – a proper adventure from beginning to end.

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Europe and beyond

Where I’ll travel for your destination wedding

I’ve photographed destination weddings in Australia, America, France, Croatia and Bulgaria, as well as all over the UK. Most of Europe is just a short flight away. A villa in Tuscany, a finca in Mallorca or a clifftop in Santorini? I’d love to come along!

Planning your destination wedding

Destination weddings take a little more planning. I’m happy to help with timings, the best light at your venue and how to fit photos around a few days of celebrations. I’m always happy to work alongside your wedding planner too.

More than one day

Getting married abroad usually means a few days together with your favourite people. I can cover the welcome drinks, the day after or a couples shoot somewhere beautiful, so you get the whole adventure and not just the ceremony.

Booking your destination wedding photographer

Send me your dates and your venue and I’ll put together a tailored quote. The sooner you get in touch, the sooner we can plan the travel around your celebrations.

And when the sun goes down

Next up, PARTY!

Guests often say they don’t see wedding photographers staying past the first dance, but this is where I want to shake up the industry. The documentary style truly happens once everyone is on the dance floor – and I’m so lucky to see the joy and laughter when I stay into the late evening.

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Good to know

Destination wedding FAQs

How does destination wedding photography work?

I fly out and cover your wedding in full – as much or as little as you wish – including the morning and any events around the day itself. Destination weddings have their own vibe, as guests usually spend a few days on an extended holiday with you. I can be there for all of it.

Will it turn our holiday into one big photoshoot?

Not at all. With my approach, I know exactly when to put the camera down and give you space. You won’t need to bring a camera yourselves – not many people can say they had their own personal photographer on holiday!

How much will this cost us?

I don’t want there to be any surprises or hidden costs. I charge my normal day rate, plus travel costs (flights, ferry, fuel), food and accommodation – and, depending on the location, my own transport. I’m happy to use accommodation you’ve already booked if there’s a spare room, or a cheap local B&B.

What are the benefits of bringing our own wedding photographer?

Compare what a local photographer with a similar style would charge for the day and the days around it. I understand the cultural aspects of an English wedding that a local may not, I’m happy to work with wedding planners, I’m covered under UK insurance – and you’ll receive many more photos, as your guests get comfortable with me much quicker.

Where have you photographed destination weddings?

Australia (Hervey Bay, the Gold Coast and the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne), America, France, Croatia and Bulgaria, plus weddings all over the UK.

Do you photograph weddings in Europe?

Yes! France and Croatia are two of my favourites so far. I’d love to photograph a wedding in Italy, Spain, Portugal or Greece next.

Can you photograph the events around our wedding?

Of course. A pre wedding dinner, a boat trip or a wine tasting. I can be there for all of it, so you won’t need to bring a camera yourselves.

How many photos will we get?

A minimum of 1,000 photos, all fully edited and delivered in an online gallery within one to four weeks.

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Kind words

What couples say

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How it works

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Check your date

Send a quick message with your date and venue. I’ll let you know if I’m free, usually the same day.

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Have a chat

We’ll have a relaxed call, video chat or a cuppa in person, so you can ask anything and get to know me.

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Secure your date

Book with a £400 deposit and your date is officially yours. Then the fun part, planning your photos.

Let’s talk

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Packages from £1,650 · I usually reply the same day · No obligation, just a friendly chat