Oliver Holder Photography — natural documentary wedding photography, couple sharing a candid moment

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Every review below is from a real couple whose wedding I had the privilege of photographing. Nothing means more than hearing that the photographs brought the day back.

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★★★★★

Oli surpassed all expectations for what I had for a wedding photographer and took all the stress out the process. It was truly enjoyable to work together. Oli has a vibrant and easy-going energy that brings the best atmosphere to your special day and his documentary style perfectly captures genuine moments without the worry of posing. Also, his commitment to the dancefloor was superb.

Lizzie & James

Marylebone Town Hall & Brunswick House, London

★★★★★

Oliver was a fab photographer at our wedding! Not only did he get stuck in and chat to guests and make everyone feel at ease, he had a phenomenal eye for what was going to make an amazing photograph. It felt as though he really understood how to balance taking more formal shots but also making sure that we spent the day with all our guests just having the best time. And then to top it all off, we got sent the previews the next morning — it was really special to start our first morning as a married couple looking back at some beautiful photos from the day before.

Olivia Cerullo

The Mount Without, Bristol

Documentary wedding photography by Oliver Holder — candid ceremony moment Natural wedding photography Bristol — couple portrait by Oliver Holder Brunswick House wedding photography — candid moment by Oliver Holder The Ned Hotel wedding photography London — documentary style by Oliver Holder
★★★★★

My wife and I can’t recommend Oliver highly enough. We actually met him at a friend’s wedding and really loved his casual style and sense of humour. Plus, he seemed like he knew what he was doing with a camera. We looked him up when we got home and were very impressed with his portfolio, so booked him for our wedding. The whole experience was fantastic — he worked with us from start to finish, was super nice and helpful, got along with everyone, and — most importantly — took some truly beautiful pictures. Thank you, Oliver! You’ve made sure we’ll never forget the best day of our lives.

Austin Hamilton

★★★★★

I don’t think we have enough words to describe how awesome, amazing and just the best Oliver is. He kept us so calm on the day and made us feel as though it was just another day, making our photos come out so natural and better than we could have ever imagined.

Sara

Chelsea Town Hall & Brunswick House, London

★★★★★

Oliver is a phenomenal photographer — he captured beautiful moments authentically and we are delighted with our wedding photos. On the day, he was a calming and supportive presence and made everyone feel relaxed. A delightful experience and we would wholeheartedly recommend him.

Laura & Albert

Documentary wedding photography — Fi and Matt, natural moment captured by Oliver Holder The Mount Without Bristol wedding — ceremony photography by Oliver Holder Natural wedding photography — Elle and Harry, candid couple portrait by Oliver Holder
★★★★★

We had originally booked another photographer for our wedding when a month out he had to cancel. We were given the details for Ollie and immediately felt that fate had looked after us. From my first video chat with Ollie to his stunning portfolio I was so excited, not only to see our photographs but also just to have him there on the day. When our day arrived Ollie was there, he was there even though due to a loss in the family it would have been completely understandable for him to not have been. Ollie kept me laughing all day, he kept me calm — he was everywhere and nowhere, he understood what we wanted and delivered. We have now received our complete images and I will cherish them always. I’m so glad things worked out the way they did and I’m so glad you were our photographer. Thank you thank you thank you!!

Sarah

★★★★★

Oliver did such a great job at our wedding! He made us feel so at ease, and got to know all of my bridesmaids’ and family’s names which was such a nice touch. He communicated well and was quick to give us a preview of our photos. We would recommend him to anyone!

Fi & Matt

Natural wedding photography — Esme and Sam, documentary moment by Oliver Holder Documentary wedding photography — Echo and Adrian, candid moment by Oliver Holder Chelsea Old Town Hall micro wedding — Meg and Jon, photographed by Oliver Holder Natural wedding photography — Lauren and Tom, candid reception moment by Oliver Holder
★★★★★

Oliver flew out to Taormina, Sicily to take photos of our wedding day. On the day of the wedding he proved to not only be our photographer, but an absolute Godsend. As a bride, I found Oliver to be a calming influence on a day that a lot of people were in a mild state of panic. Any moment we found ourselves getting caught up in it, he was there to bring us back down. Being photographed can be a strangely awkward experience, but Oliver made everyone feel completely at ease the whole day. The photos themselves were absolutely stunning and he really captured our day in a way that we could never have imagined.

Ria & Fraser

Taormina, Sicily

★★★★★

Isn’t your photographer fantastic! were the words spoken by all. Oliver makes you feel at ease and creates a fun, and comfortable vibe that will make your day even more special. Whether that is being your pre-wedding getting ready DJ on the Spotify playlist or cracking jokes during your couple photos. I could not recommend him highly enough! He felt like part of the family for the day!

Isobel Jowle

★★★★★

Oliver, thank you so much for capturing the fun and laughter of our special day. From start to finish you were a delight to deal with, you made us feel confident and so comfortable that we were in good hands. You listened to what we wanted and clicked away for hours, nothing was too much for you. Many of our guests commented on what a lovely chap you are which shows in the wonderful natural photos. I would highly recommend Oliver for his professionalism and charming manner. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts, we have wonderful memories in picture form to look at and share with family and friends for the rest of our lives.

Vicky & Kevin

Documentary wedding photography — Sian and Andy, natural moment by Oliver Holder Oliver Holder Photography portfolio — documentary wedding moment London wedding photography — Oci and Kenny, candid moment by Oliver Holder

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