Business Details
Cheltenham's Leading Wedding & Commercial Photographer
Established by Ben Roberts, Blooming Photography specialises in capturing life's significant moments through candid wedding photography and commercial visual storytelling. With over 18 years of experience, our approach prioritises unobtrusive documentation of weddings, allowing couples to fully engage with their guests while preserving authentic emotions and interactions. Our commercial services extend to corporate headshots, product photography, and event coverage, serving businesses across the UK and Europe. We combine technical expertise with a relaxed, client-focused methodology to deliver high-quality imagery tailored to individual client needs.Our portfolio demonstrates a commitment to natural lighting, composition, and capturing the unique narrative of each event or subject. Clients benefit from comprehensive packages including travel within the UK, edited digital images, and physical presentation of final work. The business maintains strong relationships with repeat corporate clients, including Kohler UK and Dekomte UK, while consistently receiving personal recommendations from wedding clients for exceptional service and results.
Services
Wedding Photography
Commercial Photography
Event Photography
Product Photography
Corporate Headshots
Highlights and features
- We offer 18 years of specialist wedding and commercial photography experience
- Our unobtrusive documentary style preserves natural moments without disrupting events
- We provide comprehensive UK coverage with international travel capabilities
- We guarantee quick turnaround times for corporate clients' marketing needs
- Our portfolio includes prestigious clients like Kohler UK and Dekomte UK
What people say
Stunning natural photographs
Professional and easy to work with
Quick turnaround times
Exceptional customer service
Highly recommend to others
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography focusing on candid moments and natural interactions. Our approach minimises disruption while capturing emotional highlights and key ceremonies. Clients receive both colour and black-and-white edited images with no set quantity limit, typically 300-500 images depending on event duration. The service includes UK travel and delivery within 2-3 weeks.
Commercial Photography
Professional business photography covering headshots, product showcases, and event documentation. We create visually compelling content suitable for marketing materials, websites, and publications. Our portable studio enables on-site corporate headshots while maintaining brand consistency across visual assets for businesses and organisations.
Event Photography
Specialist coverage for corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions. We capture delegate interactions, keynote speakers, and event atmosphere while maintaining professional discretion. The service includes rapid turnaround for time-sensitive marketing needs and produces images suitable for both digital and print corporate communications.
Product Photography
High-quality product photography using portable studio equipment for lifestyle and controlled environment shots. We create visually appealing images that enhance online sales potential and marketing materials. The service focuses on showcasing product features while maintaining brand consistency across visual assets.
Corporate Headshots
Business portrait photography for individual professionals and company teams. Our service includes on-site studio setup for convenient staff photography, producing consistent, high-quality images suitable for websites, publications, and professional profiles while maintaining subject comfort and natural expression.
People
Ben Roberts
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 18 years' experience specialising in weddings and commercial projects. Recognised for candid documentary style and ability to capture authentic moments. Holds long-term relationships with corporate clients across manufacturing, retail, and hospitality sectors.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialise in?
We specialise in documentary-style wedding photography and commercial photography focusing on natural, unposed moments while providing optional formal group shots.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking at least 6-12 months in advance, particularly for summer weddings, though we maintain availability for last-minute bookings where possible.
Do you offer international services?
Yes, we regularly travel across Europe and have experience photographing weddings and commercial projects in India, USA, and other international locations.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include UK travel, full event coverage, edited digital images, online proofing gallery, and high-resolution images in wooden presentation box with USB.
Can we request specific photo edits?
We provide both colour and black-and-white versions of all images. While we maintain artistic discretion, we consider reasonable editing requests during consultation.
Do you work with second photographers?
We typically work alone but can provide an experienced second photographer for events with over 150 guests or specific coverage requirements at additional cost.
