Business Details
14 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photographer in Hampshire
Martin Bell Photography has been capturing authentic moments of love and life for over thirteen years. As a former professional ballet dancer with Northern Ballet, I bring a unique artistic perspective to wedding and dance photography. My documentary-style approach prioritises natural emotions and storytelling, ensuring clients relive their special moments through vibrant, emotive imagery. With multiple awards including South Central Wedding Photographer of the Year (2022-2023) and 12 individual image awards, my work has been featured in prestigious platforms like The Wedding Industry Awards.I serve clients across Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, and throughout the UK, offering tailored experiences that blend technical expertise with heartfelt service. My team includes Christie Bell, a former Royal Ballet School-trained instructor, who provides dance coaching for dance photography sessions. We focus on creating timeless keepsakes, from wedding albums to dance portfolios, ensuring every client feels confident and cherished throughout the process.
Services
Wedding Photography
Dance Photography
Engagement Sessions
Luxury Albums
Pre-Wedding Consultations
Quick Preview Service
Documentary Coverage
Dance Coaching
Online Galleries
Parent Albums
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 13 years of experience in wedding and dance photography
- Our documentary-style approach captures natural, unposed moments
- Award-winning photographers with regional and national recognition
- We use silent Sony mirrorless cameras for discreet photography
- Comprehensive service including pre-wedding consultations and quick previews
Associations and certifications
- The Wedding Industry Awards
- Ninedots Education
What people say
Absolutely beautiful photos
Calming presence
Relaxed approach
Incredible attention to detail
Worth every penny
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments across Hampshire and the UK. Includes full-day coverage from pre-ceremony preparations to first dance, with 500+ edited images in colour and black & white. Services feature quick previews within 72 hours and a highlights slideshow within three weeks, ensuring clients receive comprehensive visual narratives of their special day.
Dance Photography
Specialised dance photography sessions for professional and pre-vocational dancers. Combines technical expertise with artistic vision to showcase movement and form. Includes warm-up coaching with a Royal Ballet School-trained instructor, ensuring optimal presentation for applications to dance schools and companies across the UK and internationally.
Luxury Albums
Handcrafted Queensberry albums with Silver Halide printing for lasting quality. Features lay-flat design, customisable covers, and archival materials. Each album preserves wedding memories in a tactile format with parent replicas available as keepsakes for family members.
Engagement Sessions
Pre-wedding photography sessions to build rapport and capture couples' unique stories. Helps clients become comfortable with the camera while creating beautiful images for invitations or personal keepsakes, with all high-resolution digital files included.
Online Galleries
Password-protected online galleries providing secure access to all edited photographs. Available in both colour and black & white formats with download capabilities, ensuring clients can easily share and preserve their wedding memories digitally.
People
Martin Bell Photography
Lead Photographer
Award-winning wedding and dance photographer with 13+ years experience. Former Northern Ballet professional dancer, multiple Wedding Industry Awards winner, and dedicated family man with three daughters. Specialises in capturing authentic moments through a documentary lens.
Christie Bell
Ballet Coach
ARAD-qualified ballet instructor and former Royal Ballet School student. Provides warm-up coaching for dance photography sessions, combining technical expertise with Progressing Ballet Technique certification to help dancers achieve optimal presentation in their application photographs.
Questions
What photography style do you specialise in?
I specialise in documentary-style wedding photography that captures natural, unposed moments while providing discreet coverage throughout your event.
Do you offer travel services outside Hampshire?
Travel is included within 50 miles of Stubbington, with additional arrangements available for further locations across the UK.
How many photos can we expect?
Clients typically receive 500+ edited photographs in both colour and black & white formats through a private online gallery.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?
I carry large umbrellas for outdoor shots and use professional lighting equipment to ensure quality indoor photography regardless of weather.
Can we add a second photographer?
How quickly will we receive our photos?
Sneak peeks arrive within 72 hours, with full galleries delivered in 4-6 weeks including a highlights slideshow within three weeks.
