James Merrick Photography Avis 

Absolutely amazing. We love our photos, the perfect vibe for us, we loved the family and couple shots, the candid shots and creative ones! James was so helpful right from the moment we first spoke to him. He made us feel at ease on the big day and got all the best moments, we didn't even notice him taking all our gorgeous ceremony photos! We had a very mixed day of weather and wanted photos on the lake outside, James did not give up on getting this moment for us and even bought his drone, we got some stunning photos and filled with laughs. He did everything to make sure we got the photos we wanted and just a very lovely man.

Wow, what a day and what incredible photos we’ll have forever thanks to James! From the moment we first spoke to James he gave us complete confidence, made us feel at ease and took away any stress around the process away. He was so organised and took the time to cover all the finer details we hadn’t even thought of, we cannot recommend James highly enough, thank you so much capturing the most incredible moments from our day.

We honestly couldn’t recommend James enough! He made us feel so comfortable from the start and captured our day perfectly. Looking through our photos brought all the emotions back, and we’ll treasure them forever.

Not only is he an amazing photographer, but he’s such a genuinely lovely person too. Thank you so much, James, for giving us memories we’ll have for the rest of our lives. 🤍

We got married in April 2026 and chose James to capture our day. From start to finish, his communication, attention to detail and professionalism shone through. He captured special moments we didn’t even know existed until we viewed our gallery. He blended seamlessly into our day, unintrusive, and felt like a friend/guest rather than a photographer - someone we knew we could count on. Photographs have always been incredibly important to us but from the moment we met James we were put straight at ease knowing we were in safe hands. The end result was the most breathtaking selection of photographs that we will forever cherish. We couldn’t be more grateful for James and couldn’t recommend him enough to anyone getting married.

(Tom and Phoebe Evans)

We couldn’t recommend James enough! He captured our wedding day so beautifully and gave us memories that we will cherish forever.

From the moment he arrived, James made us feel completely comfortable and at ease, allowing the day to unfold naturally while still capturing every special moment. The photos are everything we could have hoped for, with the perfect balance of beautiful group shots and candid moments that truly reflect the love, laughter, and emotions of the day.

Looking back through our photos feels like reliving our wedding all over again. James didn’t just capture how the day looked, he captured how it felt, and that is something we will always be incredibly grateful for.

If you’re looking for someone to trust with capturing the most important moments of your day, James is absolutely the person to choose. Thank you so much for giving us these incredible memories that we will treasure for a lifetime.

One of the best decisions we made in the process of planning our wedding was hiring James as the photographer.
Professional, sleek, talented and amazing at what he does.
Even though lots went wrong with our wedidng due to the venue James had a calming nature to him and worked round it bringing positivity.
I seen his work on instagram and knew from the pics we 100% wanted James for our day and would highly recommend!

Thankyou so much James!

Katie & Matt Johnson

We honestly couldn’t fault James from start to finish. We originally found him online and were instantly drawn to his editing style, especially the mix of bright, vibrant images and his beautiful black and white shots. After our first call, we knew he was the right photographer for us.

Communication was excellent throughout the whole process. James made everything feel easy and took the time to understand exactly what we wanted from our wedding photos. On the day itself, he was calm, confident and incredibly organised, helping guide us through everything while still allowing the day to feel completely natural.

He worked seamlessly alongside our videographer, despite never having met before, and the two of them made the whole day run so smoothly. Guests barely noticed he was there, yet he captured every key moment beautifully.

We received a sneak peek within a day, which was amazing to look through so quickly after the wedding, and the full gallery of over 800 photos completely blew us away. Every emotion, detail and moment was captured perfectly.

We couldn’t recommend James highly enough.

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer than James Merrick. From the very beginning, he was incredibly organised, professional and helpful, making the whole process feel easy and stress-free. In the lead-up to the wedding, he was always on hand to answer questions, offer advice and make sure everything was planned perfectly.

On the day itself, James was fantastic. He kept everything running smoothly, helped us feel relaxed in front of the camera and blended in seamlessly while capturing all the important moments. His calm and friendly approach made a real difference and meant we could simply enjoy our day.

To top it all off, we were amazed at how quickly he delivered our photos. Receiving them so soon after the wedding was such a lovely surprise, and we were absolutely thrilled with the results. We would highly recommend James to anyone looking for a talented, reliable and genuinely helpful wedding photographer.

We booked James for our wedding on 9th April 2026. James was professional and friendly from the very first email. We had a pre call with James around one week prior to the wedding and everything ran so smoothly. He had the perfect balance of being present and engaged but also made sure we got to enjoy all of our day! Everyone has commented on how lovely he was and how amazing the photos are! James got our preview over so quickly and we just love all of the photos! I honestly feel James went the extra mile! Thank you so much James & we would recommend you to everyone!

We fell in love with James’s portfolio straight away, so booking him for our wedding felt like an easy decision. After seeing the beautiful, natural shots he captured at other weddings leading up to our big day, we knew we’d made exactly the right choice.

Our photos are absolutely amazing. James clearly knows all the best shots and angles, and he captured everything so effortlessly. We’ve had so many compliments from friends and family, some guests didn’t even realise they were being photographed, as he was so stealthy and blended in perfectly with everyone. This led to the loveliest, most natural photos, and everyone has commented on how much they love how unposed and genuine the pictures feel.

We were also astounded by how quickly we received our preview photos. We expected just a small handful, but instead received so many beautiful images, which made us even more excited to see the full gallery. When it arrived, it certainly didn’t disappoint.

We honestly can’t thank James enough for the incredible photos. He perfectly captured one of the best days of our lives, and now we have these beautiful memories to look back on forever. We would highly recommend James.

We were so pleased we booked James as our photographer for our wedding in October 2025 and could not recommend him more! James put us at ease from the first point of contact and was nothing but kind and professional throughout our interactions. As a couple who originally felt nervous about being in front of the camera, James was calm and reassuring and managed to make us feel relaxed on the day. We decided to have a pre wedding photo shoot which gave us the chance to meet James beforehand and get used to being in front of the camera which was really beneficial.

On the day James was an organised and calming presence. His familiarity with our venue Hanbury Barns meant that he was a great person to have around and helped the day run smoothly. James captured our day beautifully and managed to get some amazing natural shots despite us feeling like we were battling the elements. He provided a big selection of photo highlights for us by the next evening which was just amazing to receive so quickly! When we received our final album we were so pleased to look back on our magical day through so many amazing photos. He managed to capture all of our special moments and the emotion of the day perfectly. The photos were everything we hoped for and more!
Thank you for giving us so many beautiful memories to look back on!

James was amazing from start to finish. He answered all our questions before booking him, then throughout the process kept in touch & helped the day run so smooth. We also got a 2nd photographer via James for the day which also was amazing.

You didn’t even know James & Brett were taking photos as just fitted into the wedding.

We will always be so grateful for the amazing & beautiful photos James captured from our day.

Verity & Sean

We hired James for our wedding in October and he was fantastic - for a couple who hate being on camera, he made it so easy to feel relaxed. From our initial consult to the day, he was friendly, professional, reassuring and exceedingly helpful! The photos are breathtaking, and everyone is blown away with how they turned out. Thank you so much! ☺️

We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with James as our wedding photographer. James was the very first supplier we booked, as soon as we saw his photos, we knew instantly that he was the photographer we wanted for our wedding — and he exceeded every expectation.

From start to finish, he was a true professional — calm, organised, and clearly passionate about what he does. On the day itself, he made us feel so relaxed, and his warm, fun personality meant it often felt like we were spending time with a friend rather than a photographer. James blended in so seamlessly, capturing every important moment and all the little details of our day.

James also arranged a second photographer, who told us that everyone who works with James gets imposter syndrome because he’s the best in the business. And honestly, after seeing our wedding photos, we completely agree!

The photos he delivered are absolutely stunning. We had our wedding preview the very next day! The photos are natural, genuine, and full of emotion — exactly what we hoped for. James has an incredible eye and an even better ability to put people at ease. We’re beyond grateful to have these memories captured so perfectly.

We highly recommend James to anyone looking for exceptional photography and a wonderful overall experience!

Deanna & Lyes

James was absolutely brilliant from start to finish! We can’t thank him enough, he captured our day perfectly and we just also want to say how amazing he was on the day, he made our awkward selves feel so at ease. A massive thank you from us!! Xx

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos from James Merrick! From start to finish, James was brilliant — friendly, professional, and made us both feel completely relaxed in front of the camera.

He captured the day perfectly — all the big moments, the little details, and so many natural shots that really bring the day back to life. The photos are perfect, and we’ve had so many compliments from friends and family.

We’d 100% recommend James to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Thank you again for everything, James — you made the whole experience so easy and enjoyable.

There aren't enough words to say how happy I was when James said he was free to photograph our wedding - he worked with me for 17 years and it just had to be him to photograph our big day.

He has always been a talented creative designer and now a fabulously talented photographer with his natural style and depth of field images. He has truly found his calling - No wonder he wins so many awards!

He worked really well with our wedding planner and Director of Ceremonies - he just organised people in the right way and his style is so natural.

Prior to the wedding we simply ran out of time to give him a list of people we wanted photographs with but I needn't have worried as he just got on and did it and magically photographed everyone we would have listed anyway!

His communications were proactive, timely, and friendly - it just made the whole process so easy in what can be a stressful time. We never had to chase for anything; it all just happened so magically. James is an absolute pleasure to work with and if I could give more than 5 stars I would!

Before we booked our venue or picked a date I knew we wanted James to be our photographer after seeing his work at a potential wedding venue on their Instagram. From the initial enquiry to the day of (and beyond) James was so friendly and professional. He answered all my questions and queries happily and tried to go above and beyond. In the lead up to the wedding we discussed photos that we really wanted, photos we weren’t so bothered about and the vibe for the day.

On the day James fit in lovely whilst we were getting ready, taking photos of all the details and just getting on with it all! He then headed to the venue and got some drone shots and photos of my husband and his groomsmen getting ‘ready’.

All day everything was great and he was very easy to work with as two people who aren’t really good at having their photos taken.

After the wedding we got our ‘sneak peeks’ the DAY AFTER! I couldn’t believe it, and this wasn’t 5 photo there were absolutely loads.

We had our full gallery in the time frame and we love our wedding photos!

Thanks James. 100% recommended!

James was such a calming person to have on our wedding day! He was professional and extremely well organised (on the day and in the lead up to the day). All of our family and friends commented on how wonderful and at ease he made them feel aswell as how amazing the photos came out. We cried looking back at them. We couldn't recommend him any more highly - one of the greatest choices we made for our day!

Going into the wedding planning process, I knew absolutely nothing. But James was the first decision we’d made, before we’d even decided!! Once I saw the magic James captures in every photo, I couldn’t have chosen anyone else!
James was a pleasure to have around on the day, we were a bag of nerves (and aren’t particularly fans of having our photo taken) but James put us at ease and made us so comfortable. He even spotted an error on our stationary and worked with our coordinator to get it sorted (talk about going above and beyond!!!) I’d choose James again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for capturing the most incredible photos of our day, letting us live in those magical moments forever.