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Martin Dabek Photography

Bristol, England
4.9(131 Reviews)

Bristol-based specialist wedding photographer offering relaxed, documentary-style wedding photography. I capture candid, emotional moments so you can enjoy your day and keep authentic, storytelling images.

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About the Photographer

16 Years of Experience
Established 2009

Hello — I’m Martin, a Bristol wedding photographer who specialises in relaxed, documentary wedding photography for fun-loving and creative couples. Since photographing my first wedding in 2009 while backpacking in Mexico, I’ve shot over 400 weddings across the UK and abroad. My work is rooted in capturing the spirit of the day — the laughter, the unscripted looks, the tiny details that tell the real story of your wedding. My approach is simple: be friendly, unobtrusive and ready for whatever the day brings. I favour a natural, reportage style rather than posed, stiff portraits. That means I’m happiest documenting moments as they unfold — emotional reactions, candid conversations, children at play, the atmosphere in the room — while stepping in for short, relaxed couple sessions when the time feels right. The result is a gallery of images that feels genuine, varied and true to your day. I’m based in Bristol and love working across the South West — Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire, the Cotswolds, Devon and South Wales — but I also travel for destination weddings. When I shoot overseas I treat each wedding like an adventure: arriving early to explore the venue, meeting the people, and getting to know your family so the images feel relaxed and natural. My work has been recognised by Best of Wedding Photography, Masters of Wedding Photography, WPJA and ISPWP, which reflects the documentary and creative emphasis I bring to every celebration. Collaborating with couples matters to me. We’ll start with a conversation about your plans and priorities so I can tailor my coverage to suit you — whether you want full-day storytelling or a shorter, focused package. On the day I aim to be friendly and calm, keeping things moving without taking over, and producing images that let you relive the emotion and energy of the day for years to come. While wedding photography is my core focus, I also occasionally provide event photography with on-site printing for balls and charity dinners. If you’re planning a wedding in or around Bristol and want a specialist wedding photographer who values authenticity, atmosphere and happy, candid moments, get in touch — I’d love to hear about your plans and tell your story in pictures.

Reviews

4.9
131 Reviews