About — Brad Wakefield | Wedding Photographer Wedding Photographer, Cornwall, Somerset, Devon

I’m a photographer based in the South West, UK usually roaming around Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and the Cotswolds — and travelling across the UK and Europe for couples who want their day captured with a sense of adventure.

I’ve been a photographer for 20 years. I’d describe my style as adventurous, honest, fun-filled and artistic. I shoot a mix of digital, drone and medium format film on a range of Leica, Cannon and Nikon cameras. I’m an experienced underwater photographer too.

After photography A-Level and Art School, I started out professionally as a photojournalist in 2006, shooting for a regional publication on film before moving onto assignments commissioned for all UK major national newspapers by 21. It was a full-on, fast-moving life: packed with long drives, unexpected flights, and breaking news.

By my mid-20s, I was based out of London, and won the prestigious UK Picture Editors’ Guild UK Young Photographer of the Year for my photos of the Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga and Coldplay, which were exhibited at the London Museum.

I set up my own business at 28, with a mix of both commercial and wedding clients. 11 years on, I still shoot regularly for The Sunday Times and The Times. I’ve covered everything from breaking news to commercial and editorial features — such as a week underwater with the Royal Navy on a submarine, the Royal wedding, celebrity events and frontline reporting such as of the migrant crisis. My commercial clients are varied, I’ve spent time photographing sharks and seals in the wild to large scale nuclear projects for EDF.

All of my professional experienced shape how I work today: with instinct, professionalism, curiosity and a real respect for genuine, unscripted moments.

Now I live in rural Somerset with my wife, Sophie, and our cat, Tilly. When I’m not working or renovating our home, you’ll usually find me on my mountain bike, at a gig, or chasing down a really good flat white. I’ve always been obsessed with music - punk rock, folk rock, metal and hiphop. If that’s your vibe too, we’ll get on instantly!

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Let the emotion of your day shine through

The best photography feels raw, real, and effortlessly elegant. I let your day take the lead, keeping direction minimal so the story can breathe. My approach is rooted in modern reportage: a photojournalistic eye tailored for weddings, where every frame feels organic, intentional, and alive.

I move quietly and intuitively, capturing the art in the in-between those fleeting, unrepeatable moments that disappear as quickly as they arrive. Trust that your day will be documented with calm precision, style, and a sense of soul.

I’ve spent years photographing weddings, and I know how to help couples look natural and feel comfortable while using great light especially those golden-hour shots everyone loves.

After the wedding, I spend about two days editing, and you can expect your full gallery in roughly 3–4 weeks. Every photo is individually edited and delivered in high resolution.