Laid-back Bristol wedding photographer Albert Palmer specialises in upbeat, unposed reportage wedding photography. Warm, genuine and unobtrusive — capturing the real moments of your day.
I’m Albert — a Bristol-based, reportage wedding photographer with one simple aim: taking photos of couples having the time of their life on their wedding day, and capturing the real memories you want to last forever. For more than a decade I’ve focused on wedding photography, traveling across the UK, Europe and beyond to document celebrations from intimate ceremonies to big, multi-day parties. My style is upbeat, unposed and timeless. I blend into the background to catch those unexpected, characterful moments — the squeezes during vows, the tears of laughter while getting ready, and the full-on dance-floor chaos when Uncle Derek takes over. That unobtrusive approach means your photos feel lived-in and honest rather than staged. Many couples tell me it felt like having another friend there on the day — warm, genuine and approachable — which is exactly the atmosphere I aim to create. How I work: I start by getting to know you so I can anticipate the moments that matter to you. On the day I prioritise connection over choreography: staying present, keeping things relaxed and making space for real emotion. I’ll step in for essential couple portraits and key family shots, but the majority of my coverage focuses on reportage storytelling that puts you and your guests at the centre of the story. Beyond the day, I care about how your images live in the real world. I offer fine-art albums and tangible keepsakes (individually designed flush-mount spreads printed on fine art paper) so your story is preserved in a way that feels durable and beautiful. I also photograph engagement shoots on request — a relaxed way to get comfortable in front of the camera and to help me learn how you move and laugh together. Why choose me? If you want a specialist wedding photographer who values authenticity over poses, who’s calm under pressure and passionate about telling your day as it happened, we’ll get on. Based in Bristol and happy to travel, I bring a friendly, experienced eye, an unobtrusive presence and a clear focus on creating natural, joyful wedding photos that stand the test of time.