Frequently Asked Questions

My wedding photography style is natural, modern, candid and classy. I always try my best to capture the couple as they are. My biggest goal is to ensure my couples feel comfortable. Even I don't like having my photo taken, so I understand it can be uncomfortable sometimes and will always do my best to put you at ease in front of the camera.

I've been a wedding photographer for 7 years now, but have been taking photos for 10 years.

I like to do subtle posing, nothing too dramatic! Like I said previously, I really do like to capture how the couple are and allow the couple to enjoy their day.

I do offer engagement and pre-wedding photoshoots and also include a free pre-wedding shoot with the full day wedding photography package.

Yes, I am fully insured with the correct liability insurance and protection for your wedding day.

I take editing very seriously. I love the editing process so I do take a lot of time to perfect it and I never rush it, which means, in peak wedding season, I allow 8-12 weeks for album turn around. In the winter and quiet periods, it's normally 6 weeks.

I live in Devon and frequently work with clients in Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall but I offer my wedding photography services throughout the UK.

You can book me directly through my website or send me an email to info@tobylidstonephotography.co.uk

Depending on your location, I'd love to meet you to discuss your wedding plans and get to know each other. If you're further away, I'd be happy to arrange for a video call consultation. Get in touch to chat about your wedding.

I'd recommend booking your wedding date at least one year in advance. But if your wedding date is sooner than that, please pop me an email as I might still be free on that date.

Yes, in order to secure your wedding date, I will need the contract to be signed and returned to me, along with a deposit of £300.

I do charge some travel and accommodation costs if it is too far to travel on the same day. I like to make sure I'm close to the wedding the night before to eliminate any risk of something going wrong like traffic or break downs.

The full day wedding photography package includes 10 hours of shooting on your wedding day. The half day wedding photography package includes roughly 6 hours.

The question that is always asked, and for good reason! In the 7 years I've been photographing weddings, there hasn't been a single occasion where I've not been able to show up on the day. But if for some awful reason (I would have to be on my death bed) I couldn't make a wedding, I have 6 other brilliant photographers who work together to cover in an emergency. If they are unavailable, I am in a group specifically made for this exact reason - where photographer's can get covered by fellow photographers at the last minute. They would only photograph your day, I would still edit your wedding. But I would like to reassure you that this is very unlikely and always the last possible option.