Cotswolds Wedding Photographer: Authentic, Natural Wedding Photography for Relaxed Couples

Cotswolds & UK Wedding Photographer

wedding photos with personality

Hey, I’m Grace a UK wedding photographer based just outside the Cotswolds but I travel all over the place!

I grew up in the vibrant Bristol and spent most of my 20s there, but after starting my family the journey took me up towards the West Midlands which is where we call home now.  I first fell in love with photography at a young age, taking photos with my hot pink Sony Cybershot in school, I then moved into food photography as a food blogger and later, into capturing faces again! Having my eldest daughter showed me how temporary every stage of life really is, and I wanted to bottle it in an authentic and beautiful way - hence Grace Dove Photograph was born!

Today I tell love stories in all their forms - weddings and families. I treasure every couple I work with and I approach every wedding as I would want my own to be captured - each treated with care and a great deal of attention. 

I never underestimate what an honour it is to capture those once in a lifetime moments, all those moment that build a story that will preserve the very essence of your wedding day and all the people who attended. These images will be with you, and future generations for years to come - I want to make them worthy of that. 

What is

Documentary Wedding Photography?

There are a lot of amazing Cotswolds wedding photographers out there and I'm so lucky to be able to call this area of outstanding natural beauty home. So a big part of your decision is likely going to come down to price (head on over to my info page for that) and who gives you those good vibes! I look to create a consistent editing style and storytelling across every wedding gallery so my couples know what they're getting. That's why I always send couples 3 full wedding albums straight after enquiry. 

So, let me tell you a bit about me. First off, I have no ideal client when it comes to shape, size, religion or sexuality. As long as you're human, we're good! Instead, I usually work with couples who are looking for creative, documentary style wedding photos rather than heavily directed, more posed images. You want to have an incredible day, you're not too fussed about lists of formal family photos but you do want lots of absolutely beautiful wedding photos that tell your love story. The groom having a teary moment during a hug with his mum before your ceremony, your wedding dress hanging up before the day begins, and proper candid shots like your Nan laughing during speeches. Couple photos are something you love but you're quite happy to have a walk about for 20 mins rather than a flash photoshoot on the stairs, all captured in a natural way. If that sounds like a bit of you, it sounds like we'd be a perfect match.