The Dignums are a husband/husband wedding duo in Dudley specialising in relaxed, colourful documentary wedding photography. Two friendly photographers, a free pre-wedding shoot and natural, story-led images.
If you want wedding photography that feels like having two mates at your celebration rather than strangers with cameras, The Dignums are the Dudley-based team to know. Phil and Toby are a husband/husband duo who specialise in relaxed, authentic wedding photography across Dudley and the wider West Midlands. Their work is colourful, expressive and moment-driven — they focus on capturing the real laughter, hugs and unguarded glances that make a wedding day uniquely yours. Why choose them? The Dignums bring the reliability of two experienced photographers, meaning wider coverage, more angles and less missed moments. Their approach is documentary-led: they blend into your day, letting the story unfold naturally while stepping in to gently guide portraits when a few calm, beautiful images are needed. Couples tell them again and again that the team felt like friends on the day — relaxed, approachable and quietly professional. Their style is deliberately unforced. Expect vibrant, candid photos that celebrate relationships and atmosphere rather than stiff formality. Phil tends to work closer to capture intimate expressions and smaller details, while Toby looks for wider, storytelling images and creative viewpoints — together they build an album that feels complete and surprising. How they work with couples: bookings include a free pre-wedding/engagement shoot so you can get comfortable in front of the camera and see how they operate before the big day. That session is as much about getting to know each other as it is about producing lovely photos — it makes the wedding day feel familiar and easy. On the day they’re friendly, calm and unobtrusive, ready with off-camera flash for speeches and lively evening images if needed. After the wedding Phil carefully edits your photos in their signature style, delivering a curated collection that tells the story of your day. While weddings are their core focus, The Dignums also offer relaxed family portrait sessions across the West Midlands as a secondary service. Their primary expertise, however, remains wedding photography — crafting professional, heartfelt images for couples who want to enjoy their day without being bossed around. If you’re planning a Dudley or West Midlands wedding and want photographers who champion authenticity, colour and personality, The Dignums provide warm, experienced, story-driven coverage from first look to first dance.