Norfolk Wedding Photographer
Rob Dodsworth Photography
What do you want your wedding day to be all about?
Large or small, I vote for excitement, laughs so loud and hard they make you cry from joy and a day that feels like unwrapping a gift.
You’ve probably trawled 101 wedding photographer sites and Instagram feeds so, I’m guessing, wedding photography is important to you. Fantastic, it’s important to me too.
For those who live for the little moments
“One of the most personable photographers I know … His eye for spotting moments in time amazes me every time, those little glances, minute facial expressions that say a thousand words! My clients are never disappointed and not only do they get amazing photographs but they always comment on what a joy Rob is to have at the wedding”
Short on time?
tl:dr
Fun, vibrant wedding photography in Norfolk for people who like each other LOTS!
Capturing the smiles, laughter, beauty and emotion as they happen.
275+ weddings photographed, award winning, rave reviews, enthusiastic and committed to telling the real story of your day!
You’re looking for minimal intrusion and fuss. A few group shots, perhaps, but not standing around for hours when 15-20 minutes will do.
You’re all about having one big party, celebrating your love for each other, with the people that matter most – fun, joy, good food, good drink, bad dancing and making memories to last a lifetime.
Sound like you?
Is your wedding day all about fun, about the joy and excitement of celebrating with your family and friends.
If the details matter but it’s not about checklists or, perfection wrapped up in a big white bow but about the two of you, and having a great time with everyone you love, let’s chat!
Let’s talk!
Share your plans with me and let's make your wedding day unforgettable.
I’m a seeker of small happenings, of love and connection.
I want every photo to hold the vibrancy of the moment.
I want you to hold your photos and feel every detail of your day like it was happening all over again.
I want your photos to make you smile so much your cheeks hurt!
I’m a moment junkie
You’ll like working with me if…
You are looking for a style and approach that is fun and relaxed, creatively capturing photos that tell your real story.
You want authenticity. You’re looking for a moment seeker. You don’t want to be told what to do, how to act, or pose but you might like a little direction, here and there.
You love the power of photography to freeze a moment in time. You want pictures, of your cake (before I tuck in!), your flowers and those other little but important details. But it’s the quirky, in-between moments, the things you might have been a part of but didn’t get a chance to stop and to notice that you really want to see in your wedding album!
and…
You’re looking for a photographer who accepts all definitions of love between consenting adults. I strongly support LGBTQ+ weddings. Love is love!
More than anything else you value having a good time. The details matter but you don’t care so much about formalities or having all the “things” – you just want to have an amazing time, celebrating your love for each other, with your favourites.
You’re looking for award winning photography. I’m a long-time member of the Wedding Photojournalists Association. An association that showcases the best documentary wedding photography in the world. I was the first wedding photographer in Norfolk to be approved for membership. Ranked number 1 for Norfolk Wedding Photography and amongst the best 10 wedding photographers in Essex, top 7 wedding photographers in Suffolk and top 10 Cambridgeshire Wedding Photographers.
You serve fruitcake. I love fruitcake! Do you love fruitcake? Honestly, if my wife would allow me to accept payment in fruitcake, I would. Unfortunately she’s all like, “Rob, the electricity company sent back the last batch of fruitcakes and said they will only accept money! You need to ask your clients for money!” Of course, I’m only joking, I’d never give cake away!
“…before looking I was nervous incase there weren’t any I loved but looking through the entire reel I was beaming. You captured the day so perfectly and the pictures are really beautifully taken and edited. I am absolutely thrilled…”
Pre-wedding photography
Can’t wait until the wedding to get photos of the two of you?
I’ve got you covered!
We’ll grab some coffee, chat about your wedding plans and then go wherever takes your fancy.
Maybe where you first met or, got engaged.
Perhaps your favourite café or, simply, a walk along the coast together.
Whatever you choose, we’ll make images for you to treasure!
Getting away from it all?
My heart is firmly in Norfolk…
… but I am partial to a destination wedding, every once in a while!
Going abroad for your wedding?
Wherever you need me, I’ll be there, camera poised and at the ready!
“Rob’s style feels exceptionally authentic and as if he simply blended in to the day. A perfect choice if you don’t want overly posed images.”
2020 put smaller weddings firmly on the map!
If you’re planning a micro-wedding, secret wedding or, elopement in Norfolk or, further afield and if photography is important to you then big or small, I’ll be there to make sure I capture all your joy and excitement, candidly, naturally.
All the small things
Hot tips on local venues
I’ve been to (nearly) all the venues in town.
So, feel free to ask my thoughts on them.
Just starting out on the whole wedding planning thing? Keeping it local?
Take a look at some of these Norfolk Wedding Venues to get you started.
“We LOVE our wedding photos so much; they are just perfect and completely surpassed all expectations. We would definitely recommend Rob, in fact a good friend of ours has already booked him for her wedding next year.”
We’re in, let’s book!
I only photograph 20 weddings per year.
This keeps my creativity and energy fresh to make sure I give you my best.
Giving me the space to fully commit to your big day, as well as time to make memories of my own.
And save space on my calendar for all the other fun things I enjoy photographing, like family photography and small business photography.
Availability
Summer months, especially Bank Holiday dates, often go first.
As of December 2023, there are 7 Saturday dates available for 2024 (May-September). There is good weekday availability.
August 2024 is the most limited month with just two dates available.
Bookings are now open for 2025.
The spend
No two couples or wedding day is ever the same.
My approach to your wedding photography is just as unique as you are.
Each portrait session, proposal, wedding, elopement, and destination wedding is tailored specifically for you.
Additional services include wedding weekends, second photographers, albums, and more.
A full-day wedding begins at 2,500. Half-Day and micro-wedding options are also available.
“I genuinely made a little gasp sound when the photos arrived in my inbox. I have never seen so many beautiful candid photos of my loved ones and myself!. An album I will cherish forever. Thank you Rob xxx”
Your wedding story!
“You caught us in a very us way”
Dominique & Terry
This is precisely my aim- capturing you, being you, together, on one of the happiest days of your life.
This is candid wedding photography for fun-loving couples, who wear their hearts on their sleeves!
This is wedding photography for couples who want to relax and enjoy their wedding day.
I won’t ask you to do cheesy poses. I will be there to capture your day – the smiles, laughter, beauty and emotion – as it happened.
Sound good? Let’s talk!
Get in touch
Please contact me for a full quotation and to check my availability for your date or ask any questions you might have.
Most people tend to keep their questions related to wedding photography. Though I maintain, questions about life, the universe, and everything are sometimes worth pondering with new clients and also, what kind of wedding cake you should have (I like fruit cake – just saying).
FAQs
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This depends on a few things – how long your day is, how many guests you have and how hard you hit the dance floor but usually between 450-500 images, each one individually edited by yours truly and available for you to print to your heart’s content.
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Absolutely, I’d recommend it. Better than a USB gathering dust in a drawer somewhere. Feel free to get in touch and I can talk you through the options. If you’d prefer to make your own book then I offer a digital-only option.
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A second photographer is available if you need it but in most situations, it’s not really necessary. I have photographed weddings, by myself, with 200 guests present. I’ll happily advise you if it’s something you really need.
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Yes, absolutely. I’m based in Norwich. A lot of my bookings come from outside of Norfolk and so, in that case, it’s often easier to Zoom but if you are based in Norwich, then it isn’t short of places to grab a coffee or, a cheeky Vimto! My weekend availability is limited and so, weekday meetings are the norm but get in touch and we’ll get something in the diary that works for you!
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I try to be a fly on the wall but my hygiene is better! I don’t come with a fixed idea of what your wedding should be but instead, I work hard to create images that reflect your day. It’s about real moments between people, limited direction and letting you enjoy the day. Do you want to know more? Then this page all about my style of photography might be handy!
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That’s normal. It’s nice to get some portraits on your wedding day but I’ll take my lead from you. I love working with couples who want to relax and enjoy their wedding day. Even when I take your portraits it’s often as simple as letting you enjoy a few, quiet, moments together, while I capture some discrete, candid images to help you remember it. My approach is as relaxed as you are, with just a little nod to formality. You might not want those group shots right now but guaranteed, your mum will and I aim to keep her happy too!
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Absolutely, I’m a Norfolk Wedding Photographer but I regularly travel throughout the UK for weddings. One of my first weddings this year was at the beautiful Howsham Hall in Yorkshire and I have photographed weddings as far away as Portugal and Mallorca!