Smiling Tiger Studios in Dorchester specialises in documentary wedding photography and cinematic wedding films. We capture the real, unposed moments that make your day unmistakably yours.
Smiling Tiger Studios is a Dorchester-based wedding specialist driven by one clear purpose: to tell your wedding story with honesty, heart and craft. Led by Linus Moran and the Smiling Tiger approach, we practice documentary, story‑led wedding photography and complementary cinematic wedding films that reveal the small, often unnoticed moments — the squeeze of a hand, a sideways glance, a laugh that fills the room. Why choose us? Because we position ourselves as storytellers, not just image-makers. Our philosophy is simple: trends fade, moments don’t. We work quietly and intuitively, anticipating the right angle and timing so your photographs and films feel natural, emotive and timeless. The Smiling Tiger concept speaks to that instinct — watching, waiting, and knowing exactly when to capture the beat of the day. Our specialism is full wedding coverage. From final preparations in Dorchester to golden‑hour portraits on Dorset coastlines, we favour flow over forced poses. Many couples value our all‑day, story‑led approach: no arbitrary cut‑offs, just uninterrupted coverage that charts the entire arc of your celebration. Where appropriate we blend stills with recorded sound and moving images — photofilms and full wedding films — to create a richer, more immersive record of your day. How we work with you: we begin by listening. A relaxed conversation about your plans, your values and the vibe you want sets the tone. On the day we become a calm presence — friendly, professional and unobtrusive — tuning into family dynamics, cultural traditions, and the little human moments that create meaning. After the wedding we craft the edit with care, shaping visuals and audio into a narrative that brings the day back to life. Though rooted in Dorchester, Smiling Tiger Studios regularly captures weddings across Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire and beyond. If you want authentic, unposed wedding photography and thoughtful cinematic films that look beautiful and feel like you, let’s talk. We’re specialists in wedding storytelling — and we’d love to help you remember the real story of your day.