Beside The Seaside Photography

Beside The Seaside Photography, led by Sophia Benham on Hayling Island, is a specialist wedding photographer focused on authentic, story-led wedding photography. Sophia’s work is shaped by the light and landscape of the coast — a calm, seaside influence that informs a relaxed, documentary-led approach. She seeks to record the atmosphere of the day: the unscripted smiles, the small details, the quiet exchanges and the sweeping moments that together become a couple’s story. Why choose Beside The Seaside for your wedding? Sophia blends unobtrusive reportage with gentle, considered portraiture so you get both candid wedding photos and timeless bridal portraits. Her priority is to make couples feel comfortable and present; rather than interrupting the flow of the day, she finds little pockets of calm to create beautiful, natural images. That balance — honest emotion framed with an eye for composition and colour — produces wedding albums that still feel truthful and true to the moment years later. The process is straightforward and personal. Sophia begins with a relaxed conversation to understand your day, priorities and the parts of your story you want captured. Whether you’re planning a beach ceremony on Hayling Island, an intimate registry event, or a larger celebration nearby, she will offer practical ideas for timings and locations, scout light and backdrops when needed, and guide you through portraits without stiff posing. Engagement photography is also available as a gentle rehearsal — a chance to get used to being photographed together and to capture pre-wedding memories in a natural setting. While wedding photography is the core speciality, Beside The Seaside also supports couples with portrait, family and business sessions when those services complement a wedding package. Throughout every shoot, Sophia aims to create a relaxed atmosphere, building rapport quickly so that genuine moments emerge. If you’re seeking a wedding day photographer who values atmosphere over artifice, and who crafts professional wedding photos with warmth and discretion, Beside The Seaside Photography on Hayling Island offers a thoughtful, experience-led approach. Get in touch with Sophia to discuss your plans and discover how she can document your wedding with calm, seaside-inspired storytelling.