Award-winning Droitwich wedding photographer Paul (The Bearded Man) specialises in documentary, no-cheese wedding photography. Relaxed, rock ’n’ roll approach to capture honest, unforgettable wedding day moments.
I’m Paul — the bearded bloke behind The Bearded Man Photography, based in Droitwich and working across Worcester and the UK. I specialise in wedding photography and I do it the way I like to live life: raw, real and with a bit of rock ’n’ roll spirit. If you hate stiff posing and staged smiles, we’ll get on just fine. My aim is to tell the true story of your day — the loud laughs, quiet glances, messy dancefloors and all the beautiful chaos in between. Why choose me? I shoot documentary-led wedding photography with a complementary portrait eye. That means I’m always watching for honest moments but I can also step in for relaxed, natural portraits when you want them. My approach is low-drama and high-heart: unobtrusive during the ceremony and celebrations, but present when the real moments happen. Over the years I’ve been fortunate to earn industry recommendations and awards, but what matters most is how you feel when you look back at your photos. Working together is simple and friendly. From our first message I keep things easy — chat over email, WhatsApp or a quick video call to talk through your plans. I’ll check in again before the day so I know the important moments and the little surprises you’ve planned. On the wedding day I focus on atmosphere and connection rather than cheesy direction, creating a relaxed atmosphere so everyone can be themselves. After the wedding you’ll get a social sneak peek within days and then a full, carefully edited gallery delivered on a keepsake drive. I offer straightforward wedding packages with optional extras to suit different days — everything from fuller coverage to engagement shoots, second photographer support and creative add-ons like dronies or smoke-bomb portrait fun when the venue allows. My goal is to give you beautiful, honest photographs that feel like your day, not someone else’s highlight reel. If you want wedding photos that are authentic, a little bit gritty and a lot of heart, let’s chat. Say hello and tell me about your plans — I’d love to help you capture your story.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Additional coverage charged per hour.
One-hour engagement session to create images for announcements and to build rapport before the wedding day.
Add-on second photographer and content creation service to capture extra moments and provide social-ready content.
Short ceremony or intimate service coverage with edited images delivered on USB.
Coverage from ceremony to first dance with social sneak peek and USB delivery of edited images.
Comprehensive full-day wedding coverage capturing preparation through to after-first-dance; drone shots and mini-video possible venue/weather permitting. Delivered on USB and with bonus prints/merch.