wedding photographers instagram badge m.jpg
We first met Rafe at a wedding fair at a venue randomly in Buntingford and we took a chance as we were drawn to him & his work instantly. What a photographer. I can honestly say Rafe was the best person for the job….if I could give more stars I would!! We hired both Rafe & his right hand man (second photographer) Karl for the whole day, lovely guys…professional, experienced & kind enough to stayed till the DJ stopped for those late night party snaps. I was utterly blown away with our gallery. Looking through them brought back every single emotion I felt on our special day and some. We didn’t get a videographer but it didn’t matter as our wedding pictures tell the beautiful story from start to finish. Wow wow wow. Can’t recommend him enough! What a geeeeeza x
— Kylie - (Bride)
We recently got married and Rafe and his second shooter Dave photographed our wedding. They captured the day perfectly from start to finish, getting shots of all of the special moments so beautifully. Rafe is an expert wedding photographer, fitting in effortlessly and discretely with the patience of a saint! We can’t stop looking at the photographs, Rafe truly is fantastic at his job and we cannot recommend him enough for future brides and grooms - you won’t be disappointed!
— Amy - (Bride)
We could not be happier with our wedding photos! Rafe was really responsive and incredibly helpful leading up to the wedding and on the day he was absolutely fantastic! Extremely professional and ended the evening more like a friend!
— Lydia - (Bride)
I am so glad that someone recommended Rafe to photograph our wedding. I cannot say enough about how professional and talented Rafe is. The quality of work that he provides is excellent. I was so pleased with our session at Rowney Warren Forest and the final photos were like gems to keep. Our wedding was in April 2021 and there were still many restrictions especially around weddings. Rafe was very responsive and helped me personally a lot to make arrangements especially that I have recently moved to the UK. He has wonderfully set up a shoot that really captured our moments in a very difficult time and place. He is a great to work with and I genuinely wouldn’t have had lovely wedding photos without him I simply loved our weddings photos and I am amazed that he captured natural and memorable photos. Do not miss the chance to work with him!
— May - (Bride)
From seeing Rafe’s previous work, we knew we needed him as our photographer on our wedding day!

We got married in February and were lucky enough to get married the same weekend storm Dennis arrived.
Due to the weather there was so much uncertainty if we were going to be able to get any shots outside, lucky for us we did!
Rafe had many back up plans if it was too windy and kept us both informed throughout the day of what plan b was.

We had Jo as our second photographer who was also amazing!

They both made everyone feel comfortable which resulted in such lovely natural photos of us and our guests.

We have received so many lovely compliments about our wedding photos, we absolutely love them and cannot stop looking at them!

If you are looking for a professional photographer look no further. Regardless of the time of year of your wedding or the weather, you will receive amazing photos from your day!
— Melissa - (Bride)
Can’t recommend Rafe highly enough. His work is so great and we have an amazing collection of photos of our wedding that we will treasure and share forever. Rafe was a joy to work with, very very professional and just great to have as part of our special day. Really creative and so good at capturing the joy and fun we all had. Hire him and you will not be dissappointed.
— Alex - (Groom)
Rafe and his team are exceptionally professional, talented, accommodating and certainly go the extra mile! Our wedding in August 2020 would not have been the same without Rafe and his team. I can’t recommend Rafe enough. Our pictures had us all in tears - re living the day back- he managed the capture the emotions in all our photos - I don’t know how he does it! Thank you so so much Rafe - my husband and I are beyond grateful.
— Becky - (Bride)
If you have come across Rafe in your hunt for a wedding photographer, then look no further! We are over the moon with our wedding photographs and cannot stop looking at them. The quality is fantastic and he has wonderfully captured every moment of our day. He has been helpful, supportive and a great surrounding board through the COVID-19 crisis. We just managed to squeeze in a small wedding before lockdown and Rafe was fantastic with changing plans, keeping in touch and being flexible. Would definitely recommend an engagement shoot, it made us feel at ease and prepared for the wedding day. One positive about having to delay our celebrations is that we now get 2 sets of photos from Rafe!
— Claire - (Bride)
Simply the best. From the moment we saw Rafe’s work, we knew we wanted him to photograph our wedding day. He managed to be everywhere to capture the special moments, the laughter and the drunken dancing after midnight. Rafe’s eye for detail in every shot is just out of this world. We’ve looked at the photos so many times and each time we see something else. If you are on the hunt for a photographer that will make the memories of your wedding day just that little more magical look no further!
— Ryan - (Groom)
From the moment we contacted Rafe he was responsive, professional and keen to make our wedding photography experience as perfect as possible. The photos he took were amazing and captured special moments that otherwise would have been missed throughout the day if it wasn’t for Rafe and his colleague’s creativity and imagination. We are so happy we found Rafe and would highly recommend his work to anyone looking for a skilled photographer.
— Hannah - (Bride)
A 5* review doesn’t do Rafe justice! From our first phone call until the last photo of the night, Rafe was an absolute hero! Rafe is fun, charismatic and great with all wedding guests (from 2 year old twins to 98 year old Grandma’s!) but also professional, hard working and always looking to get the perfect shot. At our Hertfordshire wedding, Rafe’s commitment to going the extra mile even resulted in him wading into river reeds and navigating us around a family of geese. And the results really are PERFECT! We got so so many amazing photos that it’s been hard selecting our favourites to put up around the house. Rafe (and his second photographer for our wedding, Carolina) not only get all the “essential” family shots but really tell the story of your wedding day from getting ready through to the evening party. I’ve never seen wedding photos like some of the shots that Rafe and Carolina managed to get, for that we’ll always be grateful to look back on our special day.
— James - (Groom)
Our wedding photos transport us right back to how we felt on the day every time we look at them. And we know they always will. They are full of laughter, love and pure joy. Rafe delivered a truly epic set of shots, maximising our London location but also making it feel intimate and personal. Rafe is a master in photography with feeling - every image is guaranteed to evoke an emotional response. We’ve loved sharing the shots with our family and friends and seeing how moved they are, as well as having lots of laughs. Thank you Rafe - we are so glad you were part of our day!
— Joanna - (Bride)
We were recommended Rafe by our venue and are so pleased with all the photos from our wedding. He was really helpful in the run up to the day helping us sort a detailed plan so that everything was relaxed on the day. He got great shots, using the light cleverly as it was a winter wedding. In the evening I didn’t even notice him or Emmie there and yet they’ve captured the whole event brilliantly. Thank you Rafe - we would highly recommend you!
— Philippa - (Bride)
I chose Rafe to be our wedding photographer after stumbling upon him online somewhat serendipitously...and I’m glad I did!
Total professional, made everything seem easy and effortless, even for a couple as camera-shy, awkward and attention-phobic as we are!
The photos are stunning! Absolutely amazing actually. Really makes you appreciate the value of hiring a true professional and artist and not getting an uncle with a smartphone to do the job! :-)
I want to take this opportunity to thank Rafe for everything he has done for us and providing us with the best wedding photos we could have hoped for!
— Ty - (Groom 1)
Alex and I spent so many hours looking for our photographer for our wedding, and I’m so glad we did spend that time, because we found Rafe. I cannot tell you how easy he made everything, from a handy guide on what to expect on our day, sharing little tips, and video calls discussing our plans. When Rafe arrived on the morning of our wedding, I felt like I already knew him, and him and Jo were so fantastic on our day. So many guest said they didn’t see them, and we have the most incredible natural photos, which is just what we wanted. Our wedding album is absolutely amazing, the photos are SO beautiful and we couldn’t be happier. I am so glad we went for two photographers, as Jo was equally fantastic. I would HIGHLY recommend Rafe, he’s incredible. Thank you so much :)
— Victoria - (Bride)
Rafe did a fantastic job photographing our wedding day. Our engagement photos are beautiful and the wedding sneak preview is sublime- full album yet to come. Rafe was organised and professional in the lead-up to the wedding, helping us with aesthetic decisions and priming us for how things would run on the day. His expertise on weddings was invaluable in our planning. On the day Rafe and Karl were there capturing every moment unobtrusively. Many of our guests commented on how ‘on it’ they were, and also how nice they were! They were so easy to get along with that most guests throught they were friends that we had roped in to take photos. I particulary like the techniques that Rafe uses to add that extra something to photos - lights and flashes placed in strategic locations, again set up unobtrusivley in the background as we got on with having a great day. The amazingness of these techniques are evident in the photos, and I enjoyed hearing about and seeing how he did it. I think this is one of the things that sets Rafe’s portfolio apart from other photograhersout there! We are so glad we chose Rafe as our photographer.
— Katie - (Bride)
Rafe has an exceptional eye for detail
And produces photos that are a cross between Wuthering Heights Drama & Cinematic film...... incredible results from a very patient, discreet, incredibly structured Rafe and his support, Dave.
Pure pleasure having fun with them both as part of our unique beautiful day enhanced by His work...... thank you so much 🙏🏻
— Daniella - (Bride)
Rafe was the most fantastic photographer for our wedding day.

From our very first meeting (and in fact from before just looking at his website!) we knew he would be the photographer we wanted to use. He was very personable, professional and in no way pushy or “in your face.”

On the day, Rafe and his assistant Karl were both superb, made us feel at ease and importantly produced many excellent shots which we will treasure for ever. There was a good mix of traditional family photos, natural unposed shots and some more quirky arty shots, which was just perfect. Many of our friends and family have commented, both on the day and looking at the photos afterwards, was an amazing job Rafe did.

Thanks so much Rafe, we thoroughly would recommend you to everyone.
— Shelley & Chris - (Bride & Groom)
I hired Rafe to cover my wedding after sifting through many websites and finding that not only did his display a wide range of full galleries (not simply cherry picked portfolios), he made the whole process seamless with all the details you could want already on his website and following up with quick communication. We had guidance on what to expect on the day, a meet-up in which he was nothing but professional and covered off every detail. On the day he and his second shooter Michael moved around with enough stealth that most of the time I didn’t know they were there. Most importantly, the full gallery we received was a comprehensive collection of the day in stunning quality, edited beautifully such that nothing was overexposed or oversaturated. Both outdoor and flash photography were superb and I appreciated his creativity and use of different angles. For me, the photos are one of the most important things as they will be our memories for life. Rafe was worth every bit of money spent on him and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him!
— Sophie - (Bride)
Rafe is the perfect wedding photographer - extremely professional, talented, accommodating but also good fun, friendly, the type of person you are happy to spend so much time with on your big day. He guided us throughout the process and was with us for nearing to 14hours - He has managed to get a load of photos to us as a sneak peak within a week and a bit, which are absolutely gorgeous - and we are excited to see the full set. Sguests have said they are the best wedding pics they’ve ever seen. Absolutely recommend Rafe!
— Claire - (Bride)
Rafe and Dave were awesome, it was a pleasure having them with us all day... but the photos aren’t good... they’re incredible! Every guest had commented on how wonderful they shots are. The photos from the day are truly superb and we can’t can’t recommend them enough. Thanks so much!
— Mike - (Groom)
Rafe is simply amazing. He was professional communicative from the outset and gave great guidance and tips for the day. He captured such amazing photos of the wedding and guided us to special spots within our venue to get some stunning shots. Highly recommended!
— Nicola - (Bride)
Rafe is an absolute legend of a wedding photographer. He listens to what you want and helps you achieve exactly that. Cool, calm and collected - he is a photographer you can trust. The images of our big day are honestly stunning and we couldn’t be happier.
— Nicki - (Bride)
We were so pleased with the photos Rafe took on our wedding day! He was an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process, right from the initial contact, to the pre-wedding discussions to the on the day experience. Nothing was too much to ask while he was with us (literally all day, from bridal prep at 9am until about 11:30pm!). Could not recommend him enough if you want a very talented photographer who offers a journalistic style approach to wedding photography and will absolutely nail those candid shots and make you feel super comfortable whilst posing for those romantic “couple” portraits. Thank you Rafe!
— Adam - (Groom)
Rafe did my cousins wedding last year and we were so impressed by how comfortable he made everyone feel and how beautiful his photos were that there’s no way we couldn’t have booked him for our own wedding! He is so professional and gets the job done but also is a pleasure to be around he made it fun and exciting to have our photos taken and all the guests were so complimentary of how his presence was so relaxing throughout! The sneak peek pics we have seen are incredible we are on the edge of our seats waiting to see the rest and anyone looking for a photographer should definitely take the time to see him! Just also like to mention his assistant Jo who was so lovely and really looked at the detail of our wedding day capturing every moment, she mainly photographed the groom party and it sounds like they had such a great time with her on the wedding morning, she really helped to relax the groom but also made sure they were kept in order......much needed! Many thanks, the bride Kelly x
— Kelly - (Bride)
We can’t recommend Rafe Abrook Photography enough for your wedding day! Rafe and Karl shot our wedding back in April and have captured some incredible photos of the day that we’ll treasure forever.

Rafe was brilliant at parents of the Brides
house, made everyone feel comfortable whilst getting ready, he was brilliant with our 3 year goddaughter and had a laugh with everyone. He also saved the wedding dress from getting a good soaking from the bouquet, something no one in the house thought of! Karl was also great at reassuring all of the Groomsmen getting ready that we weren’t all idiots and everyone spends their morning tieing all the shoe laces the same way and remembering how to tie a full windsor!

During the day they just blended in seamlessly and worked their magic. Lots of our guests commented how good they both were on the day and just naturally captured moments without intruding on anything! It’s amazing to have natural photos of people truly enjoying themselves on the day.
— Tom - (Groom)
Rafe has done a totally fantastic job of capturing the love, laughter and happiness we had at our wedding. He has a great eye for detail and an ability to take natural, relaxed and intimate photos which show true personality - something that was really important to us as a couple as we are not a very “posey” couple. Everything about Rafe was professional, yet informal, he was able to share his expertise and experience with us in order to get the best shots and I have to say we were blown away by the results. Since the wedding, we’ve had countless compliments from guests about the quality of Rafe’s photos. I would highly recommend Rafe
— Rosie - (Bride)
Hi Rafe, your photographs are absolutely stunning and have given us all so many lovely memories of the day. The day went so quickly and I was so overwhelmed with all the events, I didn’t really take it all in; your photo’s make up for that, you didn’t miss a thing! It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you so much again for your wonderful images, they will be treasured for many years to come. All best wishes, Mandy. (Ally’s Mum)
— Mandy - (Mother of the Bride)
Choosing Rafe was the best decision we made for our wedding! From the moment we met Rafe, prior to our wedding day, his calm, professional manner helped us relax and put our faith in his amazing talent.

Both him and his second photographer, Michael, were phenomenal throughout the day. They both went above and beyond to get the shots we wanted and many many more that are all outstanding.

Rafe and Michael were both excellent from start to finish. They were there all day (well into the night!) to ensure they got fantastic dance floor photos too. Words can’t express how happy we were to receive our sneak peek photographs after less than a week and were blown away by how they captured the atmosphere of our special day - the sparkler shot being one of our favourites!

We would recommend Rafe for all your photography needs but especially your wedding and we can’t wait to use him again in the future. Thank you so much!
— Ally - (Bride)
Peter and I were made up with our wedding photos. They were stunning. Rafe and his assistant for the day Karolina, captured everything we could have wanted. Fantastic natural shots of us and our guests and they were with us all for hours! Can’t praise the work high enough. Would recommend him to do your wedding day, or any other occasion, justice!
— Kathy - (Bride)
Fantastic experience with Rafe as our wedding photographer. We were really pleased with our photos and he was so accommodating & responsive to our plans for the day. Highly recommended!
— David - (Groom)
Rafe and his team were incredible! We booked Rafe for our wedding in March after seeing his style of shooting and it being exactly what we wanted. The team were amazing from start to finish, even when the weather wasn’t on our side and decided to pour down they didn’t let that stop them! they got creative and used the rain to our advantage and carried on going till they had the perfect shots! We have never seen anything like the pictures created and it made us forget about the weather and we became almost glad that it rained! The final pictures we received after the wedding were out of this world and we couldn’t have wished for anything more! Our day was captured in the most magical way and the pictures really do tell a story! We opted to have a photo album made through Rafe (we highly recommend!) it is incredible! The design and layout of the pictures is perfect and we will cherish it for years to come! We really couldn’t recommend Rafe Abrook Photography highly enough. Katie and Tom Mortimer
— Katie & Tom - (Bride & Groom)
When we were planning our wedding we knew there was only 1 photographer we wanted to shoot our special day. We even changed our date to fit Rafe in when he was free.
The photos are stunning, everything and more we wanted for our day! He captured everyone having fun and enjoying the day.
We can’t thank you enough!
— Faye - (Bride)
We found Rafe through a Facebook recommendation and as soon as we met him we knew he was the photographer we wanted to book for our wedding. From start to finish Rafe was professional and made us feel at ease. On the big day neither of us noticed he was there (in the nicest way possible) because he just gets on with capturing natural, stunning photos and all our friends and family commented on how friendly himself and the other photographer Michael were. We honestly can’t thank him enough and although we’ve only seen a handful of photos so far, we can’t wait to see the full album and we trust they’ll be just as amazing as the rest. Highly highly recommend using Rafe!
— Harley - (Bride)
We found Rafe via recommendation from our band, and my new wife and I couldn’t be happier that we did. We booked Rafe because we didn’t want just any wedding photographer, we wanted someone who could give us the extra creativity to really make our photos special, a tall order that he stood up to!

From beginning to end Rafe has been great to deal with, he’s a hugely talented photographer but also did everything he could to help us feel at ease.
On the big day his experience, people skills and professionalism meant he got shots of us and our guests that I don’t think another photographer could have.

We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rafe to anyone, and if we ever need a pro photographer again we won’t look anywhere else.
— Kevin - (Groom)
Rafe did a fantastic job at our wedding, and we have received many compliments on our photos! He managed to capture some beautiful natural photos, which we will cherish for a long time. Highly recommended and worth every penny!
— Silvia - (Bride)
A wonderful photographer who is dedicated to getting you the best photos of your special day. Rafe is fabulous to work with because he makes you feel totally comfortable and yet remains polite and professional. He has exceptional talent and choosing him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He also traveled a very long way to join us at a new venue and took the most stunning pictures, which we just love. No regrets at all! We 100% recommend him.
— Julie - (Bride)
We chose Rafe to shoot at our wedding after seeing his amazing work on Facebook and we are really pleased we did. Our guests all commented on how discreet he and Karl were on the day and the photos look fantastic. He was professional and efficient on the lead up to the wedding - taking the time to meet with us to discuss our vision for the day. This was great as I was a really unorganised bride! We just need to come up with a reason to use him again now.
— Caiti - (Bride)
We cannot thank Rafe enough for capturing our wedding day so perfectly and for being such a pleasure to deal with throughout the build up, and day of our wedding. Our photos so far have blown us away and we have received so many compliments about both them, and how Rafe interacted with our guests on the day. Both him and his second shooter, Dave, blended into our day so well and made us both feel comfortable and relaxed. We would both thoroughly recommend Rafe, thank you!
— Chelsea - (Bride)
Rafe did an amazing job on our wedding day! All of our friends and family have said how much they love the photos, and we cannot thank him enough for capturing our wedding day so perfectly. Rafe and his team were professional and friendly, very easy to work with and even stayed on late into the evening to get some fab shots of our guests at the evening reception. Highly recommend him!
— Amy - (Bride)
Rafe was great on our wedding day, he took photos without anyone even realising he was there. The photos were great and we couldn’t of asked for anything better. Thanks again Rafe.
— Erin - (Bride)
We genuinely cannot thank Rafe enough for capturing our day just perfectly! The outdoor snow shots were so far beyond our expectations. We chose Rafe for his creative eye and natural/action shots and are so happy with the outcome. Rafe was very professional and friendly and kept all the shots very informal and fun. We would not hesitate to recommend him time and again! Sindy and Ross. x
— Sindy & Ross - (Bride & Groom)
What amazing photos of our most amazing day! Each picture captures a very special moment from our wedding day. We can’t thank you enough for the time, effort and professionalism you gave us and our guests. We will treasure our photos and enjoy looking back at them for many years to come .... thank you x
— Emma - (Bride)
Thank you so much!! Beyond happy with our photos. You captured our day in the natural way that we wanted and gave us life long memories that couldn’t make me happier. Thank you also for playing such a big part in helping our day run so smoothly and keeping me relaxed at the most important moments. I’m so grateful we managed to get you as our photographer.
— Amy - (Bride)
Rafe and his team came to our rescue when our wedding photographer had to pull out last minute. They were so professional but also very friendly. They were there all day and captured the essence of the day. I can’t thank them enough.
— Hollie - (Bride)
Rafe and his team were excellent from day one - being someone who hates having his photo taken and has no real clue about photography, Rafe was able to calm my nerves and help the day go with complete success whilst ensuring my wife was comfortable and enjoyed every minute.
His team were as friendly as he was and they got in incredibly well with everyone at the wedding.
Thanks for capturing our special day perfectly.
The new Mr and Mrs Taylor
— Mike - (Groom)
Rafe Abrook Photography - where do we even start! It was an incredible journey. The best professional in the wedding industry that we could ever have asked for, from booking to engagement shoot to the big day and beyond Rafe was amazing! If you’re not a massive fan of being photographed and/or want a well documented story of events from your big day capturing emotion & personality, look no further. Rafe made us feel at ease from the very beginning, he was friendly, understood exactly what we were looking for & took truly amazing photos. The photos were perfect portrayals of our closest family and friends celebrating with us & on the day itself he was a photography ninja, almost invisible yet he captured every second of our day in the most incredible way. We are so lucky to have chosen Rafe Abrook Photography for our wedding, now we have truly stunning lasting reminders of our big day to accompany our amazing memories!!
— Melanie - (Bride)
Rafe delivered beyond our hopes & expectations - he has a truly unique, creative, expert eye that captures outstanding photographs right in the moment! Delivering our first edit “sneak peak” just a week after the wedding is such a buzz, letting us relive the day through someone else’s eyes. In the build up to the wedding, Rafe takes the time to figure out who you are/what you want so on the day he is as inconspicuous as you want a photographer to be (despite being incredibly tall!!) while still providing the direction you need to capture the photographs you want. I would absolutely recommend Rafe time and time again! THANK YOU!!!
— Sarah - (Bride)
It was great! Our wedding was great and working with Rafe was a great experience - thank you so much! We were looking for someone who will document whole day, from the start of the process, through ceremonies till the evening party. We wanted to limit all the sweet Wedding pictures and try to capture real spirit of the event, emotions of family and friends. Rafe was the best possible person to work with. He was there with his crew from the very start of the day until late evening. It was not only great to work with him, but it was fun to have him around during our special day. Results are amazing and we have already received our Wedding pack :-)
— Marcin - (Groom)
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on our wedding day. We are so pleased with the photos we have seen so far. It must have been so difficult for you and Michael as it was raining most of our wedding day, but you worked around this and the shots we have seen so far are amazing and you wouldn’t even know about the weather issues. You were professional, friendly, kept us calm all day and the guests all commented on how dedicated you both were. I would highly recommend Rafe Abrook Photography
— Tracy - (Bride)
Rafe is incredible! If you read no further, know that he is not only a phenomenally talented photographer, but has wonderful personality and is a great addition to any wedding. As a self-conscious bride, walking around in my undergarments around any stranger is… well, terrifying. But Rafe made me, and my bevy of bridesmaids feel completely at ease. Now, I scoured the country looking for a photographer that would be able to document our wedding in a way that would capture not only the beauty of the day, but also the many wonderful personalities of my loved ones that would be enjoying the day with us. As an art advisor, who has bought a great deal of photography from artists around the globe, I was very critical with almost every wedding photographer that I came across. While the cliché wedding shots were charming, I was looking for something different. Rafe delivered! The only issue was that I was getting married in Liverpool, and Rafe was located in Hitchen. Not to worry though, Rafe travels! He happily journeyed to Manchester to meet with my fiancé and I, and made the long trek for the wedding (very early in the morning). His team photographed well into the evening, and everyone remarked about how lovely they both were. I dare say that everyone wanted them to stay! The resulting photos bring back every happy moment from our day. They are beautiful memories that I will cherish forever; a wrinkled laughing face, some very uncoordinated dance moves, touching tears, and most especially the love of my life. I feel so fortunate to have had Rafe shoot my wedding. Thank you so much Rafe!
— Lauren - (Bride)
Amazing photographer!! We hired Rafe for our wedding in summer 2016 and we couldn’t have been more pleased! Rafe has an amazing way of putting you completely at ease without you even knowing he’s there. All our family and friends commented on how wonderful he was on our special day. The photos we now have to cherish for a life time are absolutely perfect. Such high quality and so natural. We would recommend Rafe again and again.
— Jennifer - (Bride)
In short - Book him, he’s amazing and you won’t regret it. In slightly more detail - 1. Everybody loves him.. and for good reason. From the moment we spoke, we knew he would be perfect for us. He worked with us and advised us on aspects of photography things we knew nothing about and we did the same with him (being his 1st same sex wedding, some things were a little different for him too). He made sure we were 100% happy with the plan of action and when the day finally came, we were all confident that we were going to have an utterly amazing day. You’ll have your bridesmaids doing everything he asks of them, your Nan ogling over him and your guests constantly commenting on how brilliant and dedicated his is. 2. He LOVES his job. From the very civilized start of the day to the embarrassing drunken mess near the end, he’s there capturing your amazing memories.. for better and for worse.. Nothings staged, it’s raw, natural and perfect, moments captured in whatever way he can, even if it means lying on the floor or standing on tables. 3. He’s more than your photographer. For us, he slotted in like one of the family. Here are a few small but significant ways he went above and beyond: - He pretty much guided the morning for us, made sure we were on time for meeting with the registrars and various time sensitive points of the day. - He gathered up our very excitable bridesmaids for hair and makeup. - He helped make sure my wife and I didn’t see each other the morning of the wedding by forming human barriers and acting like our security. - Hung my dress up on a curtain rail when i couldn’t reach.. Having a 10ft photographer does have its advantages to a 5ft bride. - Gave me a fireman’s lift over gravel to where we were having evening photos, because I was drunk and stupidly took my shoes off and couldn’t walk anywhere. All of this whilst still perfectly capturing every single aspect, emotion and feeling from our day in his outstanding photos, makes him a very special photographer indeed.
— Gemma - (Bride)
Rafe was amazing! We absolutely love our wedding photos, they really tell a story and Rafe was able to capture the emotion from the day beautifully. Our photos are so creative and he made both of us & our guests feel so comfortable. Very highly recommend.. worth every penny!
— Bobbie - (Bride)
Well what can I say?! The photos are just amazing and couldn’t be more perfect!! We had such an amazing day and the photos DO do it justice. Rafe and his team were fantastic on the day. As well as being very professional they also had a sense of humour, a winning combination. I would not hesitate to recommend Rafe to anyone and everyone. Get him booked!
— Katy - (Bride)
Rafe and his team shot our NYE wedding last week and were absolutely fantastic! From our initial consultation, Rafe was very friendly and professional and put us at ease. His passion for photography shines through and is shown in the two pictures we have had a sneak peak at already.... we can’t wait to see the rest! Rafe and his team were great with our guests and everyone has spoken very highly of them. We would not hesitate in recommending Rafe.
— Emily - (Bride)
Rafe was utterly professional from start to finish and took the stress away from worrying about anything to do with our wedding photos. We had Rafe and Karolina there from morning until dark secretly beavering away all day and then he produced some amazing photos for which we’ve received so many compliments including from others who got married this year. Only hard part was choosing which ones to get framed as there were so many! Thanks Rafe
— Bridget - (Bride)
Rafe Abrook Photography - where do we even start! It’s been an incredible journey. The best professional in the wedding industry that we could have asked for, from booking to engagement shoot to the big day and beyond Rafe has been amazing! If you’re not a massive fan of being photographed and/or want a well documented story of events from your big day, look no further. Rafe made us feel at ease from the very beginning, he was friendly, understood exactly what we were looking for & took some truly amazing photos. The photos were perfect portrayals of our closest family and friends celebrating with us & on the day itself he was a photography ninja, almost invisible yet he captured every second of our day in the most incredible way. We are so lucky to have chosen Rafe Abrook Photography for our wedding, now we have a lot of incredible lasting reminders of our big day to accompany our amazing memories!!
— Melanie - (Bride)
Not only is Rafe Abrook’s work of a fantastic quality he’s a jolly good chap too. Offering advice from the initial meeting and throughout the actual day. We would highly recommend him to any couples looking for a wedding photographer for their special day. As you can see his work is of a quality far superior to his competitors. My only piece of advice to anyone about to tie the knot is; your photos are a permanent reminder of your day long after the cake has been eaten and the honeymoon has been and gone! So ensure you get the best you can. Here it is.
— Greg - (Groom)
Rafe is an amazing photographer & really captured our day perfectly. We, our friends & family are so pleased with the photos. We felt at ease with Rafe from the first meeting right up to our wedding day. Thank you so much.
— Kimberley - (Bride)
Rafe isn’t just a photographer... He is some sort of wizard! Rafe was recommended to us by a friend and we are so glad we used him! He captured the most incredible moments of our wedding and working with him was like working with an old friend you’ve known forever. We were so comfortable in front of him and the camera when usually even selfies look awkward. Absolutely amazing guy and our wedding photos are breathtaking. Highly recommend. Only wish we could give more stars.
— Adele - (Bride)
Thank you very much for making our day even more special by taking wonderful pictures of us and our family and friends. These will be cherished forever, and we can look back and have great memories. Thank you :) Tasha and Brendan X
— Tasha - (Bride)
Luton Hoo Wedding and London Engagement Photographs - We chose Rafe for our engagement and wedding photographs not only for his sterling reputation and known skill with a camera but because he is known to be of utmost professionalism and diligence in nature, and exceptionally easy to work with. Our engagement photos were shot across various sites in London, north and south of the river. We discussed our ideas with Rafe and he created a tailored journey through the city which really helped tell the tale of our betrothal while blending in with the traffic and vagaries of a busy capital. The photographs themselves were creative and lively in nature and clearly Rafe had spent hours making them “just so”. For our wedding, the challenge included multiple sites, a very diverse mix of attendees, numerous vendors across a very large landscape, multiple moving parties, and Rafe easily navigated across vendors and locations with aplomb. He was exceptionally well-prepared, focused, teamed (or perhaps “partnered” is a better verb) with my other vendors, took particular care of personal and cultural sensitivities, and “blended” into the wedding party seamlessly. Again, his photographs were of the highest quality and clearly reflected a keen attention to detail and a passion for his trade. They have since been requested by wedding trade magazines. Should anyone be considering an engagement shoot or wedding at Luton Hoo or other, I cannot recommend him highly enough.
— Craig - (Groom)
Rafe was outstanding throughout the whole wedding photography process. He was thorough and thoughtful, taking into account what our day was going to be and how he would capture that in the best way possible. On the day, he was excellently professional. The end result of the photos speak for themselves. Rafe is a true gent with a great eye for capturing natural, documentary style images. All our wedding guests want copies!
— Becky - (Bride)
Rafe was the photographer for our Wedding in May 2016. He is simply amazing!!! He was there early and stayed late and was so easy going and unobtrusive all day- we hardly realised he (and the team) were there. But the photos are perfect!!! He really captured the essence of the day perfectly and really was one of the best decisions we made for our special day. He has such a beautiful photography style that’s relaxed and let’s the atmosphere of the day shine through. We felt he really worked so hard to give us the best shots and have already recommended him to our friends. If you are looking for a talented, professional who takes amazing photos look no further. Also, he’s a cool guy too- which always helps. Thank you Rafe. P&T x
— Penny - (Bride)
Rafe was amazing throughout our entire wedding day! The photos he got were absolutely brilliant, and are already all over our house! He was very relaxed all day, which helped to keep us relaxed, and was super friendly with all our guests! He stayed WAY beyond what he was contracted to, and arrived WAY earlier than he needed to! Three things that keep being said about our wedding are that the food was brilliant, cake was lovely and “your photographer was awesome!” We have already recommended Rafe to others, and if you are reading this, then I am also recommending him to you! You won’t be disappointed!
— Michael - (Groom)
When we first me with Rafe, he asked if he could add us on Facebook to get to know us, which I highly recommend. By the time it got to our wedding day, we felt we knew Rafe so well, so when you saw him walking around with his holster of cameras, you forgot he was there taking amazing photos of everyone acting natural and having an amazing time.
The photos, well they have a retold an amazing story. With incredible attention to detail and the ability to take the best photo at the best time, Rafe is an unbelievable photographer.
I highly recommend Rafe for his professionalism and ability, let him do his thing and he will give you the best photos you could hope for!
— Ben - (Groom)
When we needed a photographer for our wedding party we knew who to call...Rafe. He had shot my Dad’s wedding and the photos were simply stunning. Rafe is so easy to work with. We gave him no real direction on what we wanted - just left it to the pro to capture the evening and he didn’t disappoint.
Rafe is super professional, and brings his relaxed and easy going personality to the event - exactly what you need on your big day. Great pictures, a great guy and well yes, a great party!
— Tim - (Groom)
When my husband told me he had a friend who could do our wedding photographs, I was a little apprehensive to say the least.....how wrong I was!! The floods and storms in late December could not keep Rafe and Michael away and they kindly drove from Hertfordshire to North Yorkshire to capture our big day 😊 they were amazing from an early start to a very late finish! Our photographs are stunning, you would never guess that the rain was pouring and the wind howling! Aside from the weather, there was a very christmassy feel to our wedding and Rafe captured this brilliantly....the photographs are outstanding and we have had lots of lovely comments. We are so grateful to Rafe & Michael for working so hard and for the fantastic Blog post that Rafe wrote about our special day. We couldn’t have asked for anything or anyone better....wonderful memories that we can treasure forever, thank you!
— Becky - (Bride)
I had been a fan of Rafe’s work prior to him setting up his photography business, so when Eloise and I set a date there was only really one person we wanted to shoot our big day. We were fortunate that he was available and he certainly lived up to our expectations and then some. From our first session at the engagement shoot through to receiving our final cut of photos’ from our wedding day in a personalised wooden presentation box, it was such a pleasure to have Rafe as our photographer. He has a great way with people, with a calm and relaxed yet professional approach to getting the shots that matter, while making sure everyone has a laugh at the same time. Rafe was extremely well prepared for the big day and worked with us to make sure that we got all of the shots we wanted, as well as coming up with some inspired suggestions of his own. We could not be happier with our wedding photo’s and have received so many positive comments about them, as well as about how Rafe went about his business on the day. I can not recommend him highly enough and if you are looking for a personable photographer that is a consummate professional with a high attention to detail, then Rafe Abrook is most definitely your guy!
— Andrew - (Groom)
Couldn’t have asked for a better service! Rafe was friendly and professional from our first meeting in a little coffee shop in Hitchin, to our engagement shoot in Stevenage, then finally on the big day itself. Our wedding photos turned out to be exactly what we wanted - we didn’t even know what that was until we saw them but clearly Rafe new exactly what was needed! Very good service with ‘first glance’ photos 48hrs after the wedding and a well presented set of prints and USB containing all the images for us to do what we want with. Anyone who has seen our pictures has been really impressed and we would definitely recommend this photographer.
— Melanie - (Bride)
We were lucky to have him as photographer at our wedding, he made us very relaxed and at ease, yet made sure he gave us the type of photos we were after. Everything was expertly planned from the initial meeting, the engagement shoot, right through to the day itself and the delivery of our photos in the wooden presentation box. Rafe was extremely flexible and open to asking us what we wanted - something we found was not the case with other photographers we enquired with! It made such a difference to our wedding, that we were able to relax knowing that Rafe was working away in the background capturing it all perfectly. The photos were incredible, we have received so many compliments! 5 stars without a doubt, I can’t recommend Rafe enough!
— Andy - (Groom)
Rafe provided the photography for both our engagement shoot, as well as our big day. Any potential worries were quickly set aside after the first pictures came through. The photographs were beautiful, and Rafe’s relaxed and friendly approach helped put us both at ease in front of the camera. He had excellent local knowledge for great venues and locations that would provide suitable backdrops, as well as how those venues would look in various weather conditions. His knowledge together with his creative outlook helped us get the most out of the surroundings.
As previously stated in other reviews, on the wedding day itself; Rafe went about his trade in a professional and discreet manner, which is no mean feat considering his physical stature. An informal meeting prior to the event helped us lock down what shots we needed, which he delivered as well as capturing some extra special moments.
Our wedding will live long in our memories for all the right reasons, and we couldn’t thank or recommend Rafe Abrook Photography enough for the kind, courteous and professional service provided!
— John - (Groom)
My wife Jessie and I were looking for a photographer we would feel comfortable to have around during our wedding and it’s build up. One who could also help meet our preference of capturing our family, friends and moments at the wedding that were natural and help us see things we might miss. When Rafe’s name was passed onto us through a friend we were very happy with a recommendation and Rafe did not disappoint; from the first phone call, the wedding day, through to receiving the final photos he was brilliant. He helped us feel relaxed and comfortable with an engagement shoot and we got some great photos from that day too. Rafe created a brilliant story of our wedding day through his photos. He and his second photographer caught all the little moments throughout the day, some of which we saw, others which were a joy to see when we received the final copies. Thank you Rafe for providing such an exceptional service and providing us with beautiful moments from such a special day. If you’re thinking of using Rafe, we would highly recommend him for your big day!
— Rich - (Groom)
Rafe is an amazing photographer. Our wedding photos are fantastic. Rafe made us all feel really comfortable on the day and has a great knack for capturing the little moments that make your day special.
— Lorna - (Bride)
Rafe did the photography for our wedding, and his ability to take fantastic natural shots of all our guests really sets him apart. The “posed” for pictures were great but the shots he got of the day and the evening really capture the fun and festivities of the day.
Cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you Rafe.
— Shane - (Groom)
When we started the search for our wedding photographer, we were unsure what we were looking for. Within minutes of meeting Rafe, we knew what it was - someone who makes you feel at ease, is enthusiastic, friendly and well presented. You just feel he will fit in with your guests! Our engagement shoot was great fun, and we stopped feeling self conscious enough to enjoy it. It also gave us the opportunity to see Rafe’s work (with us as subjects) before the big day. Rafe did a fabulous job on our wedding day and we have so many beautiful photos that we will treasure forever. Some friends have even said they are possibly the best wedding photos they’ve ever seen. Thank you Rafe (and his assistants!). Highly recommended.
— Emily - (Bride)
5 stars simply doesn’t justify the service we received. From the offset Rafe worked above and beyond what one could expect.
He nailed our brief and has produced and presented some truly fantastic photographs of our wedding. He is a true gent and comes highly recommended.
— Danny - (Groom)
Absolutely thrilled with the amazing images Rafe produced from our wedding this summer. So glad we chose him to capture each special memory of our day as he did it to such a high standard and is a lovely guy to work with, have since recommended him to friends and hope to use him again in the future
— Megan - (Bride)
Rafe produced some absolutely outstanding photographs for our wedding this July. Not only is he clearly a very talented photographer (as you can see from his website) but also a great guy who can seemingly work to any brief! He blends in so effortlessly that you don’t realise he is there, yet he produces superb images. I wholeheartedly recommend Rafe for any situation that calls for top quality photographs.
— Ali - (Groom)
Wow, where do I begin?! Photos, both engagement and wedding, were amazing throughout, more than what we had hoped. Only had a sneaky peek and can’t wait to see the rest! Not only that, Rafe was professional throughout. We both were a little camera shy but Rafe managed to put us at ease and capture memories that will last forever. Rafe was extremely flexible and understanding during our original venue going into administration. He even gave us financial advice which was over and beyond his job description! We can’t thank you enough!
— Kerry - (Bride)
We are so happy we chose Rafe. His photos are beautifully taken and he listens to what you want. And he’s a really cool guy too! Highly recommended.
— Miriam - (Bride)
Rafe is highly professional & an absolute gent. He photographed our wedding in April 2015 and has given us amazing shots capturing emotion and treasured memories. His style is classic, clever and creative - he wants to understand your brief and catches the mood emphatically. We couldn’t be any more pleased with the results, nor could we recommend him more highly.
— Sarah - (Bride)
Rafe covered our wedding in April 2015. and if there was a 10 stars ranking option, it would suit how happy we are with our photos. Rafe has captured some precious moments of our day, and we could not have wished for better, with some real life natural photos caught perfectly. Now thinking of booking him for some Summer family shots too!
— Louise - (Bride)
The images arrived through the post today and we’ve just had our first look. Fantastic! Rafe has such a good eye and has captured some brilliant shots. He’s made us very happy!
— Leigh - (Groom)
I have to say, that we are both just completely blown away by the images produced by Rafe. Not only are the images of amazing quality but Rafe truly captured the essence of the day.
— Peter - (Groom)
Our wedding photos are everything we could have hoped for and more! Rafe did the most amazing job getting every moment captured, and was there from start to finish! I recommend him to others 100%!
— Michaela - (Bride)
Rafe captured every moment of Michaela and Dan’s wedding. He was amazing with Eliza, Isabella (3 year old twins), and Charlie (2). Never work with children they say! Not Rafe. Simply the best.
— Liz - (Bride's Mother)
Rafe was our wedding photographer, and we were very impressed. We met him before and he was very flexible about fitting in with our plans. On the day, Rafe took loads of lovely shots, and we were especially pleased with the spontaneous ones which captured the essence of the day perfectly. Many of our friends and family have asked for copies of the pictures that Rafe took of them on our day. We would thoroughly recommend him.
— Olivia - (Bride)
Amazing photographer! Rafe took our wedding shots and captured the day just how we wished. He was extremely flexible and met us at our home, and also at the wedding venue to go through some ideas he had. I know we will be booking him soon again for a family shoot, and could not recommend him highly enough.
— Paul - (Groom)
We have used Rafe for his excellent photos in our company brochure and website (Stomor Ltd), and have now booked him to shoot our wedding in September 2015!
— Nikki - (Bride To Be)
I’m so happy with the photographs Rafe produced for my business, and I would highly recommend him. Picture quality was amazing, and his friendly approach and professionalism was great. I’ve now booked him for a family shoot. Thank you!
— Katie - (Owner, Little Florence)