Based in Hemel Hempstead, Karl Howard specialises in discreet, documentary wedding photography. He shoots from preparations to first dance with two photographers and on-site printing.
Karl Howard Wedding Photography is a Hemel Hempstead-based specialist in wedding photography with a straightforward philosophy: we capture everything we see. Karl has been shooting weddings since 2000 and combines that years-long wedding experience with 35 years in the photographic printing industry to deliver images and finished prints of consistently high quality. Why choose Karl? As a full-time professional and owner of an on-site photographic lab, Karl controls the entire process — from photographing your day to producing albums, frames and prints in-house. That control means attention to detail at every stage and a finished product that reflects the care put into the photography itself. The result is a cohesive service where images are handled and finished by the same hands that created them. The approach is deliberately unobtrusive and documentary in style. Karl’s discreet manner helps capture authentic personalities, subtle moments and those candid reactions you might otherwise miss while enjoying your wedding day. Every wedding is different, and Karl adapts to each couple’s pace and personality so images feel natural and true to the event. On the day you’ll have two photographers: one covering the bride’s preparations and the other with the groom before coming together for the ceremony and reception. Karl stays through the reception to photograph the first dance and the atmosphere that follows. As part of the wedding service, a pre-wedding engagement portrait is included to help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera and to provide a signing print for guests if desired. Karl covers Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas including Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London, and is happy to travel further afield for weddings. From initial conversations through to the finished album, he emphasises clear communication and tailoring the approach to suit your day — suggesting a chat early on to ensure every expectation is understood. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who combines experienced, documentary-led coverage with on-site printing and bespoke album creation, Karl Howard offers a calm, reliable presence and tangible results you can display and enjoy for years to come.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Optional album add-on with twenty 6x4 prints.
Optional album add-on with twenty 5x7 prints.
Basic wedding package including two albums and presentation prints; in-house printing and album production.
Digital package delivering up to 500 high-resolution JPEGs on USB plus a pocketbook.
Bronze wedding package with multiple albums, presentation prints and a framed A4 print.
Silver package with larger story album, presentation prints and a large framed print.
Gold storybook package featuring a 12x12 storybook album, multiple parent albums and presentation prints.
Diamond package with an expanded storybook, pocketbooks for parents, presentation prints and all images delivered on USB.
Sapphire luxury package including storybook, parent albums, presentation prints, all images on USB and a slideshow DVD.