Norfolk Wedding Photographer

for the little moments.

What does your love look like?


Whatever it looks like, I want to photograph it!

If it’s about the little moments — the hugs, the kisses, the high fives, your “I do’s”, the tears, the laughter, the tears of laughter, the chest bumps, the fist pumps and your Grandma’s spicy dance moves (it’s the #salsalessons) — if you’re looking for wedding photographs that reflect your day, naturally, just the way it happened, you’re in the right place!

Your wedding photography shouldn’t be stage-managed. Be yourself, enjoy your day and the rest will take care of itself.

Hi! I’m Rob, a Norfolk wedding photographer, I take photos of people who like each other … LOTS! Norwich is home but I take wedding photos throughout Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge and anywhere else your celebration happens to takes me.

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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
— Emily Andrews | Norfolk Wedding Planner

For the little moments.


What do you want your day to feel like?

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 want a photographer who takes an authentic, candid approach to your wedding. A photographer driven to capture those little moments of connection between you and the people you love, those moments that paint the real picture of your wedding day.

More than just snapshots, you want photos with feeling.

Style & Approach

for the little moments.

A couple leave their wedding to a shower of confetti at All Saints Church, Shotesham, Norwich

tl:dr

  • Fun, vibrant wedding photography for people who like each other … LOTS

  • Capturing the smiles, laughter, beauty and emotion as they happen.

  • 300+ weddings photographed, rave reviews, committed to telling the real story of your day!

  • Minimal intrusion and fuss. Not standing around for hours. of group photos.

  • One big party, celebrating your love for each other, with the people that matter most. Good times, bad dancing and memories to last a lifetime.

If the details matter but you’re 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!

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a wedding guest in a red dress with gold belt is lost in the dance at a Tipi Wedding in Norfolk.
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Rob captured our wedding day perfectly! We are so pleased with the photos and even 2 years since our wedding the gorgeous photos bring back all the memories we would have otherwise forgotten.
— Rosanna & Max | Hingham, Norfolk

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!

  • You’re looking for a photographer who accepts all definitions of love between consenting adults. I strongly support LGBTQ+ weddings. Love is love!

A dog appears to dance with the groom in a wedding photo emulating the spirit of Elliott Erwitt.

…and

  • 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 day, celebrating your love for each other, with your favourites.

  • 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!” I’m kidding, obviously. As if I’d ever really give my fruitcake away.

Sound good? Share your plans with me and let's make your wedding day unforgettable!

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The rings being exchanged at a wedding at Pentney Abbey in Norfolk.

for the little moments.

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All the small things.


Smaller weddings are firmly on the map!

There’s no right or wrong way to celebrate and smaller weddings and elopements are becoming an ever more popular way to get married.

While I can absolutely get behind a massive party, some people just want to run away together!

If you’re planning a small wedding in Norwich or hereabouts? Get in touch and tell me about your plans!

And while my heart is firmly in Norfolk, 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!

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…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…
— Natalie & James | Southwood Hall Wedding

Pre-wedding Photos


Can’t wait until the wedding to get some photos?

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!

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The father and mother of the bride watch from the church pew as their daughter and her husband share their first kiss at a church in North Norfolk

for the little moments.

Two brides celebrate their marriage to confetti cannons as they walk back down the aisle at the Flint Room, Norwich

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.

And if you’re looking for more help with your wedding planning, take a look at some of my recommendations for the best wedding planners in Norfolk.

9 Unusual Wedding Venues in Norfolk
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Everything we wanted in a wedding photographer and more. He made us feel so relaxed, made us laugh all day and fitted right in with our family and friends [...] His pictures blew us all away [...] an absolute gem and we wouldn’t hesitate to book him again!
— Lucy & Simon | Godwick Barn Wedding, Norfolk

I’m Rob, Wedding Photographer in Norwich & Norfolk.

A recovering public servant, I live just outside Norwich, in the beautiful Norfolk Broads with my gorgeous wife and our two children: our double-digits-year-old daughter who is still too cheeky and too clever for my own good, and her little brother, obsessed with Star Wars, his Nintendo and making jokes about bums. To be fair, as the saying goes, the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree! The best part of my life is playing silly games with them (and introducing them to all of my fave Spielberg films)!

Drawn to photography by a love of meeting new people and, when it comes to wedding photography, the prospect of eating fruitcake all year round, I take photos of ‘people being people’. 

Capturing the quirky, in-between, funny, joyful moments, I have been in this game since 2011.

Familiar with many of the best wedding venues in Norfolk and equally comfortable shooting across the UK and beyond, I make photos of all your little moments.

If you like, there’s more about me on that button below.

P.S Just about every wedding photographer in the UK says they’re “a relaxed wedding photographer”. I used to say the same (buzzwords!) but truth be told, it really isn’t the case.

If you’ve met me you know I’m a big ball of energy and if you haven’t, consider yourself warned!

If you want a photographer hanging out on the sidelines, phoning it in, I’m not them.

If you want someone who gets stuck in and enjoys the day alongside you, a photographer focused on all your little moments (a photographer who might accidentally let slip a joke about bums) - then give me a shout!

Rob Dodsworth - Wedding & Family Photographer working in Norwich, Norfolk

Hello!

About Me

FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • Absolutely, I’m based in Norwich & Norfolk but I regularly travel throughout the UK for weddings. Check out the wedding I photographed at the beautiful Howsham Hall in Yorkshire! I have also photographed weddings as far away as Portugal and Mallorca!

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.

I’m based in Norwich, but if you like my style, I’ll happily hit the road or get my passport at the ready and travel to you.

Most people tend to keep their questions related to 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).

A bride and groom embrace as the sun goes down on their wedding in Norfolk.