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Congratulations on Your Engagement!
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I'm Berkshire Wedding Photographer, Diane Frazer, from Reading.Love, laughter, joy, happy tears, surprise, embarrassment, spontaneous and candid moments; just some of the emotions I’ll capture on your wedding day. If you’re looking for an award winning, organised, conscientious photographer who will provide you with variety of relaxed, fun portraits and documentary photography then I’d love to be part of your special day.
Please continue to read about my approach, see my photography style, view pricing and above all collect lots of wedding inspiration from wedding photography at venues across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey.
Please contact me if you have any questions, would like a brochure, to check availability or arrange to meet for coffee to discuss your wedding photography requirements.
I look forward to hearing from you,
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Relaxed, Fun and Timeless Wedding Photography
Photography on Your Wedding Day
I would describe my style as documentary photography, with a mixture candid moments and relaxed, fun group photos all edited in a natural, timeless way. For the majority of your wedding day I will be discreetly in the background blending in as a guest. Many people opt for the full wedding story of preparations through to the first dance, however shorter coverage length options are available. On average an hour is spent documenting the bridal party having their hair and make-up done. I also creatively record all the details including dresses, flowers, shoes, something new, old, borrowed and blue. Preparations with the groom and his groomsmen usually consist of them putting on their ties and buttonholes at the ceremony venue prior to some portraits and greeting the guests. The ceremony is captured in an unobtrusively with a natural set-up of the register document signing. I have worked with lots of registrars, vicars and celebrants on a regular basis over the years. Working as lone photographer I have been praised for my work ethic capturing a wide variety of images throughout the day. During the drinks reception I will work efficiently with the flow of the day to ensure you get a nice balance of getting all the group photos you would like with no limitations, details of your decorations and reportage coverage of you spending time with your guests. It is also the time of day when I recommend going for a short walk away from the guests to take some natural, relaxed wedding couple portraits. It will also give you a moment out of the spotlight to reflect on your day so far. Coverage of the wedding breakfast can include any speeches before or after the meal, and for couples wishing me to stay an extra hour or so for the first dance I continue with reportage coverage whilst the evening room and entertainment is being prepared. During this time wedding couples and their guests often approach me to request additional portraits. If you wish to have fun photo booth portraits, you can provide your own props and I can take some photos in that style. There is also the opportunity for additional wedding couple portraits when the evening light gets dramatic and colourful. The current trend is for the wedding cake to be cut before the first dance, however if you opt for shorter coverage it can be arranged with your venue to cut your cake earlier to have professional photos taken. I do all the planning of your wedding photography taking into account your special requests and requirements ensuring your day runs smoothly, capturing every moment without taking over and allowing other vendors to do their job to the planned wedding day timings. My relaxed nature and forward thinking is beneficial should any part of your wedding day run behind keeping everything flowing and ensuring I have all your requests before I leave.
Customised Wedding Photography Packages
My wedding photography packages are flexible for you to customise as you plan your perfect wedding. A deposit is required when booking and put towards your chosen coverage length which can be decided nearer the day. This helps to keep your options open as you may be unsure about getting ready photos early on during your wedding planning. All packages include high resolution digital photos to print, copy and share with family and friends. Wedding day timings and photographic requests are also confirmed closer to your wedding day. Using specialist printing companies for professional photographers based in the UK, I create a high standard of albums and frames for your home, which are all optional to accompany your digital photos. Wedding album designs are all created by myself to tell a story incorporating themes of your day. Whilst the majority of couples go for my unique storytelling style; albums can be designed with traditional plain page backgrounds if preferred. Ordering and proofing is done online, in your own time. Appointments are available for those who live locally to Berkshire wishing to order in person. Gift vouchers can be purchased and a gift list set up too.
Pre-wedding Meeting and Engagement Portraits
We are fortunate to have so many lovely venues in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey. For venues I have not been to before, the pre-wedding meeting enables me to familiarise myself with their layout but most importantly for all couples it is an opportunity for me to get to know you and find out why you chose the venue. This is particularly important if the venue has vast grounds so that I know your preferences for portrait backgrounds if time is limited on your wedding day. At the pre-wedding meeting I will take some engagement portraits in the style of how I will work so you know what to expect on the day and eliminate any nerves you may have about being photographed. Digital copies of your engagement portraits are included with all packages and available to download from your private client gallery before your wedding.
Why Choose Diane Frazer Photography
I've been photographing weddings since 2009 and love every moment. Each time a couple choose me to capture their wedding it is an honour that I accept with great responsibility. Highlights of my career so far are winning South East Photographer of the Year at The English Wedding Awards in 2018 and 2022, and being a winner in the 2024 Hitched Awards. All votes were from past clients pleased with the photography and service they received. Waterside venues are my favourite! I love the creative opportunities with reflections by rivers, lakes, ponds and garden fountains. When I am not working, my camera is still in my hands! I enjoy going for walks with my family by rivers, lakes and at the Cornish coast. I'm proud to be a recommended supplier for The Basingstoke Country Hotel, Bisham Abbey, the Crowne Plaza in Caversham, Herons Farm, The Lismoyne Hotel, The Roseate in Reading and Venue Reading. My professional experience and quick thinking means I can adapt to the timings of a wedding day, and ever changing lighting and weather conditions in any type of venue including barns, castles, country houses, golf clubs, hotels, mansion houses, marquees, register offices, village halls and places of worship. For your piece of mind I have public liability and professional indemnity insurances, DBS checked, and always carry back up equipment.
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Customised Wedding Photography Packages
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My packages are designed for you to customise as you plan your perfect wedding. Choosing a wedding photographer is usually near the top of the ‘wedding to-do list’ to guarantee a qualified, experienced professional of a high standard and at this point you may not be sure about the length of coverage you would like and whether you would like a wedding album.
DIGITAL Print, Share and Archive Your Story
A deposit of £250 secures photography for your wedding day and is put towards any coverage length. There is flexibility to confirm your choice close to your wedding day.
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Included with every package:
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Start and end coverage times on the day are flexible to go with the flow of the wedding day. The minimum number of photos received is before black and white conversions. Cake cutting can be included anytime during the coverage chosen.
£290 per additional hour after the First Dance (confirmed before the day)
All wedding photography prices include travel to venues within an approximate 30 mile radius of Reading. This covers Berkshire, North Hampshire, South Oxfordshire, South Buckinghamshire and North-West Surrey.
Bespoke Quotes
Quotes are available for unique wedding day schedules and venues further afield.
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COMPLETO Your Wedding Collection £1920
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Customise with shorter coverage. Any digital package plus £430 for the album and USB gift set. Parent replica albums are available too.
* £43 off any Completo package when you pay for the album with your digital coverage balance one month before your wedding.
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Optional Presentations
There are a variety of alternative albums to accompany a digital package, plus frames, prints and giftware.
Ordering and proofing is done online with advice by phone or email if desired. For couples local to Berkshire, home visit appointments can be arranged to view albums and wall display products before purchasing.
All presentation options for displaying your photos are made in the UK.
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All wedding package digital photos are delivered as downloads. They will be accessible as many times as required for a minimum of one year giving you time to make your own backups on different devices.
Personalised USB sticks with UV printed text are available to order as an additional delivery method. They also come as part of a gift set with a Completo Album.
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Parents have the option of choosing their favourite style of album and size with their own favourite images or a replica of the wedding couple's album.
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MEMOIR Bespoke Creative Design A luxury lay flat album with a bespoke design printed in the traditional silver halide way. Each album design has an average of 100 images across 20 double spreads.
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The Memoir album comes with a choice of covers and presented in a black faux leather box.
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COMPLETO Your Wedding Collection Capturing all the emotions and memories this layflat album provides a smaller alternative to the Memoir album. It can hold a bespoke design or a more classic layout across 20 lay-flat double page spreads.
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Completo has a Hessian or a leatherette cover with etched text. It comes in a matching gift set presentation box with a USB stick holding all your wedding and engagement photos.
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APERTURA Showcase Your Story A luxury matted album with prints in a bespoke layout and genuine leather or Hessian cover. Apertura albums come in a black faux leather presentation box.
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BELLISSIMO Parent Replica Stories
A replica copy of the wedding couple’s Memoir or Apertura album design in a lay flat leatherette or Hessian album.
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A replica copy of the wedding couple’s Completo album.
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Bellissimo albums come in a black material drawstring bag and are to be printed the same time as the main album.
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LIBRO Fashionable Books Libro combines a traditional album design with modern trends. This gloss finish or leatherette hardback coffee table book has a single photo on each page creating a story of your favourite photos. The album is light weight enabling you to carry it around to show family and friends.
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ACCORDIONS Mini Concertina Albums A Hessian or leatherette fold-out keepsake holding up to 10 photos for family and friends. Suitable as wedding gifts for bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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Contemporary timeless frames available in a variety of sizes and styles.
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LINEAR Contrasting Metallics
Linear is a contemporary metallic brushed frame with a four layered mount, displaying a clean black line mirroring the edge and inner lip of the moulding.
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ARGENTO Stunning Modern Metallics
Argento has the same metallic brushed finish as the Linear frame but with a narrower and deeper moulding. It has a box profile with a classic matching wood slip mount offering a bold presentation.
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CUBIX Stylish Contemporary Woods
Cubix is a popular and timeless contemporary wooden block moulding with a matching coloured insert giving a three dimensional element to the frame.
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NATURALS Solid Wood
Naturals is a luxurious wooden oak frame with a matching solid mount insert giving a seamless quality presentation.
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COLLECTIONS Innovative Mounts
Collections give you the opportunity to create a story of your favourite photos using the Linear, Argento, Cubix and Naturals wood mouldings and mounts.
All of the layouts can be designed to hang in the opposing way. Linear and Cubix have a fillet inset around each image whilst Argento and Naturals have one fillet inset surrounding all the images.
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ART BLOC Stunning Minimalist Block
Art Blocs illustrate how simple design can create stunning pieces of presentation for your home.
They are constructed from a light, honeycombed mdf, encased and protected by a laminated light textured film to protect and preserve the photo and sides.
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Sizes up to 10 x 8" are designed to be free standing and all sizes 12 x 12" and above have chrome keyhole hanging fixtures set into the bloc on the reverse to allow them to hang flat against the wall for a minimalist effect.
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CANVAS Bringing Personal Art to Life
Contemporary and fashionable, canvas brings your photos to life as fine art.
Your photo is professionally printed onto canvas and stretched over a strong wooden frame approximately 45 mm deep. The canvas comes with the option to have black, white or image ‘wrapped’ sides for a three dimensional effect.
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MEMENTO Simple and Smart Memento is a desktop wooden frame with a smooth satin finish available in a variety of colours. Popular as a gift or to have on display in an office.
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Professional lustre prints in black or ivory removable mounts. Each mount is 2 mm thick and can be framed or stood up using it's strut.
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Gift packs of matching prints to share with family and friends. To reduce plastic usage, all prints of the same size in the same order will be wrapped together to protect them during delivery.
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Professional lustre prints in a boutique card presentation box, held closed by an elasticated ribbon.
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Available in six different designs with either engagement portraits as invitations or wedding photos as thank you cards. Each greeting card is 6 x 4" when folded and makes a lovely keepsake for guests to frame.
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All prices are honoured from the date of enquiry and subject to change 6 months after your wedding day.
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"Diane, you were amazing at our wedding yesterday. We really couldn't fault you. It was perfect from start to finish. xx "
"Diane, thank you for helping to make our wedding day special! Thank you for all your help throughout our preparations and on the day. We really appreciate your friendliness and patience - particularly putting up with our lack of organisation and many questions!"
"Diane was amazing at our wedding earlier this year. We felt at ease with her from the first meeting and she took so much time to understand the photos we wanted. On the day she was so friendly and professional, and worked so hard! The photos are fantastic and captured every part of the day perfectly. Thank you for everything!"
"Thank you for making our big day even more special by capturing it for us to remember in the years to come. We have heard praise from friends and family on how professional you were on the day as well as how well the photos have turned out. We felt you got very good coverage of the day whilst remaining discreet throughout."
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for all the hard work you did at our Wedding. We appreciate everything you did for us and I’m sure they will make wonderful memories. "
"My Brother and I recommended Diane to our friend back in 2010 for his Wedding, we have since had Diane capture our family photos on many occasions, all the photos have been amazing!"
"Diane was fantastic. From our first meeting to discuss our requirements, to the engagement shoot and all communication leading up to the wedding was professional, efficient and prompt. We had confidence that Diane could deliver exactly what we wanted. The photos we have received are amazing and the day has been captured beautifully for us to reminisce for years to come. We are absolutely delighted with the way it all turned out."
"Diane is an amazing wedding photographer. She captured our day brilliantly and gave us the most perfect memories to look back over, forever. From our very first meeting of Diane, we knew she was the photographer we wanted for our special day. Diane's photography fitted perfectly with our vision. Every tiny detail that we had worked on was included in our photos and so many great natural shots were captured. Everything went to plan. We couldn't have asked for better."
"On Behalf of my wife and I, we would like to thank you for all your hard work yesterday. You personally ensured we captured every set piece photo we wanted along with dozens more of our family and friends enjoying our special day. Quite a few of our guests commented on how approachable you were and at ease with having their photo taken, which quite a few of them are camera shy!"
"Thank you Diane for the wonderful photos, we felt very comfortable with you on the day and you were always very professional and organised. Thank you again."
"Diane is a brilliant photographer and captured our wedding with all the professionalism but in a very relaxed way. We'll always recommend her to all family and friends when they get married."
"Diane did the photography for our wedding. She was professional from start to finish and the photos were great. After the wedding our guests commented how non-intrusive she was and we got lots of natural shots of everyone at their best. Thank you Diane!"
"Dear Diane, thank you so much for all your hard work, advice and expertise in producing our wedding photography. Best Wishes."
"Our wedding photos are by far better than we could have ever imagined & that's down to the hard work and professionalism you showed. We will be recommending you to anyone who needs photographs taking! Many thanks again Diane."
"Diane was a consummate professional who took wonderful photos at our wedding. She took amazing coverage of the whole day, without ever being intrusive. Thank you so much!"
"Diane has attended many of our wedding fairs. Her stand is always well presented showing a selection of weddings she has photographed. Being the preferred supplier at several of the venues we work with enables Diane to bring advice and knowledge to a couples celebrations which go beyond the role of 'just' wedding photographer."
"Thank you for doing our wedding for us. The photos they are amazing and we love them! We could not have had a better person doing the photos for our special day. We can't thank you enough."
"Just wanted to say a massive thank you, you were fantastic. Thank you for being a part of our [wedding] day and for all the beautiful pictures you took."
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