Lee Niel

Lee Niel is a specialist wedding photographer based in Bath, known for a reportage-led approach that favours authentic moments over posed perfection. With more than a decade and a half working at a professional level, Lee brings an intuitive method to wedding days — the same instinct that began when he grew up around cameras and took his first Polaroid at eight. His work aims to create a personalised picture story of your day: honest, carefully observed and quietly composed. Why choose Lee? His images have appeared in national titles such as the BBC, The Guardian and The Times, and he has been invited to photograph at some of the country’s finest venues — from the Royal Crescent Hotel to Westminster Cathedral and the Roman Baths (including sunrise and sunset ceremonies on request). That editorial experience and a background assisting top photographers and a master photographic printer in London inform both his technical craft and his eye for narrative. Lee’s style is calm and unobtrusive. Many couples describe him as being “like the invisible man with a camera” — present and attentive, but never disruptive. On the wedding day he works documentary-first: capturing the small gestures, the laughter and the look-ahead glances that together tell the story of the celebration. When portraits are needed, he steers them with a relaxed, natural touch so the results feel effortless and true to who you are. How he works: Lee starts with a conversation to understand what matters most to you, then tailors his coverage to fit the pace and personality of your day. Engagement shoots are available for couples who want a relaxed pre-wedding session and a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera. On the day Lee focuses on building rapport with guests, capturing the atmosphere and delivering cohesive, editorial-quality imagery that will stand the test of time. Serving Bath, Bristol, the South-West, the Cotswolds and London, Lee positions himself as a wedding specialist first and foremost. If you value reportage wedding photography, thoughtful storytelling and a photographer who blends craft with discretion, Lee Niel offers a considered, personal approach to documenting one of the most important days of your life.