Hayling Island wedding photographer Carla Mortimer crafts editorial, dramatic wedding photos across Hampshire & Surrey. With 12+ years and 300+ weddings, she offers optional video add-ons.
Carla Mortimer is a Hayling Island-based wedding photographer who specialises in editorial, dramatic wedding photography across Hampshire, Surrey and beyond. With more than 12 years behind the lens and over 300 weddings photographed, Carla brings calm, confidence and creativity to every wedding day. Her work is rooted in a lifelong love of photography – a passion she inherited from her Grandad – and refined through professional training alongside some of the UK’s leading wedding photographers. Carla’s signature approach blends documentary instinct with an editorial eye. She seeks the honest, unscripted moments as much as the beautifully composed portraits, creating wedding photos that feel timeless yet modern. Colour, classic black and white and warmer, sepia-like warm black and white edits are all part of her toolkit, chosen to suit the mood and story of your day. Couples often comment that Carla’s relaxed manner helps even the most camera-shy feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Practical experience matters on a wedding day. From sudden spring snow to torrential rain, Carla has photographed weddings in every type of weather and knows how to turn unpredictable conditions into memorable imagery. She values preparation and communication: listening to your vision, visiting venues when possible, and planning the flow of the day so the photography feels effortless. Inclusivity and authenticity are central to her practice — she proudly photographed Portsmouth’s first same-sex wedding and approaches every celebration with respect and care. Carla tailors each booking to the couple, ensuring the photography reflects the atmosphere of the day — whether an intimate ceremony or a lively, full-day celebration. Images are delivered in a beautifully presented format and shared via a private, password-protected gallery for easy viewing and sharing. For couples who want moving images, Carla can arrange trusted video colleagues as an optional add-on to complement the photography. Choosing Carla means choosing a specialist wedding photographer who combines technical skill, an editorial aesthetic and a warm, unobtrusive presence. If you want wedding photos that balance emotion, style and storytelling — captured by a seasoned professional based on Hayling Island — Carla Mortimer would love to hear about your day and help preserve those memories for years to come.