Cambridge-based wedding specialist Ben Minnaar creates documentary, reportage-style photographs that capture authentic emotion from morning prep to the dance floor. Discreet, creative, heartfelt.
Hi, I’m Ben. I’m an award-winning Cambridge wedding photographer who cares deeply about telling your story honestly and beautifully. My work is rooted in documentary wedding photography — a reportage, photojournalistic approach that prioritises authentic emotion over posed perfection. I love being invited into a couple’s day and take that responsibility very seriously: it’s an honour to document two people, their closest family and friends, and the small, unscripted moments that make each wedding unique. Why choose me? I combine technical precision with atmosphere and soul. I’m known for being intuitive, discreet and relentlessly curious — always moving to find the best light, the truest expression, the moment that will transport you back to how the day felt. I’m a bit of a gentle giant (yes, I’m six foot six) and I genuinely enjoy getting to know my couples. That connection helps those who are nervous relax, and it means I capture images that feel natural, warm and full of character. My approach is simple but thorough. I’m with you from the morning preparations through the ceremony, groups, couple time and on into the night so nothing important is missed. I aim to be unobtrusive during the vows and speeches, yet fully present for those in-between glances and small gestures that often end up being the most treasured photographs. Group photos are handled efficiently with minimal fuss, leaving plenty of in-between moments to capture real interactions. Couple time is treated as a precious pause in the day — candid, emotional and personal. I limit the number of weddings I shoot each year so every couple receives my full attention. I don’t clock-watch — many weddings see me shooting 12 hours or more — and after your day the real work begins: I carefully retouch each final photograph individually to ensure the images live up to the moment they represent. My story and passion come from documenting the people I love and understanding how powerful photographs are as time-travel. Whether you’re planning a Cambridge wedding or a destination celebration, I’d love to hear about your plans and discuss how to capture the soul of your day with honesty, creativity and care.