Christchurch wedding specialist Martin Carter creates documentary-style wedding and portrait photography. Calm, unobtrusive and personal, he captures authentic moments that tell your day’s story.
Martin Carter is a Christchurch-based wedding specialist whose work is rooted in a documentary approach to wedding photography. With a clear focus on wedding days, Martin looks beyond posed portraits to capture the honest, unscripted moments that make each celebration unique. His photography aims to preserve atmosphere and emotion — the quiet glances, spontaneous laughter and meaningful details that together form a true visual story of your day. Clients choose Martin because of his unobtrusive style and his commitment to making people feel relaxed. He combines a respectful, watchful presence with an eye for composition and light, resulting in images that feel both natural and beautifully crafted. Whether you’re getting ready at home, exchanging vows in Christchurch or celebrating with friends across Dorset, Martin works to document the flow of the day with sensitivity and good humour. Martin’s process begins with getting to know you. Through pre-wedding conversations he learns what matters most — the people, moments and moods you want preserved — and he uses that understanding to work seamlessly alongside your plans. On the day he blends into the background, offering gentle direction when needed for portraits while prioritising candid storytelling. His portrait work complements his wedding photography, creating calm, connected images for couples who want both authentic reportage and considered portraits. Although weddings are his primary focus, Martin also brings his portrait experience to engagement sessions and event photography when required. He adapts to each setting, ensuring a comfortable atmosphere that helps even camera-shy clients relax and be themselves. Based in Christchurch and serving Bournemouth and the wider Dorset area, Martin Carter combines local knowledge with a personal, service-minded approach. His aim is to deliver a curated collection of images that reflect the real spirit of your wedding — heartfelt, unobtrusive and unmistakably yours. If you value genuine moments captured with care and clarity, Martin offers the specialist wedding photography experience to preserve those memories for years to come.