Bartley Green wedding specialist Frank Wood creates relaxed, documentary-style wedding photography across Birmingham & the West Midlands. Natural, emotive images that let couples enjoy their day.
I’m Frank — a Bartley Green-based wedding photographer who’s photographed over 300 weddings across Birmingham and the West Midlands. My approach is simple: no fuss, relaxed wedding photography with soul. I photograph weddings in a documentary, people-first style — staying unobtrusive, listening for the moments, and using experience to be in the right place at the right time. What sets my work apart is a focus on authenticity. Rather than forcing poses, I look for those fleeting, genuine interactions between family and friends: the laugh, the tear, the look that says everything. Couples often tell me afterwards that they didn’t realise some of the moments I captured even happened — and that’s exactly the point. Your wedding day goes by in a flash; my job is to create a visual record that brings it back to life, time and again. I work with couples who want to enjoy their day and not worry about their photos. I’ll plan with you beforehand, learn the key moments you care about, and move through the day with a calm, friendly presence. If there’s a beautiful patch of light or a moment for a short portrait, I’ll suggest a quick pause — otherwise I’ll be mingling and photographing the real story as it unfolds. Group shots are handled efficiently and respectfully so you don’t miss out on the celebrations. Beyond the day itself, I help couples preserve their memories in lasting formats. I offer handcrafted wedding albums from Graphistudio and can create a photofilm — a musical slideshow (with optional audio extracts from your ceremony and speeches) that adds a powerful emotional layer to your photographs. I’ve been lucky to travel and photograph destination weddings as well; if you’re planning to marry abroad I’m happy to discuss logistics and how I can bring the same relaxed, documentary approach to your location wedding. If you’re looking for a specialist wedding photographer in Bartley Green and Birmingham who values honesty, warmth and real moments, I’d love to hear about your plans. Let’s chat and see if your date is free — I’ll bring the camera, you bring the cake.