Sarah Elliott is a Hemel Hempstead wedding photographer known for a relaxed, documentary approach. She captures cinematic, authentic moments and beautifully lit couple portraits to tell your wedding story.
I’m Sarah Elliott — a Hemel Hempstead wedding photographer who believes the best wedding photos are the ones that take you straight back to how it felt. Since photographing weddings professionally from 2013, I’ve developed a relaxed, creative and documentary-led approach that focuses on real moments, beautiful lighting and strong composition. My aim is to tell the story of your day in a stylish, cinematic way. Why choose me? I blend unobtrusive documentary coverage with a few quietly directed portraits so you get both the unscripted emotion and timeless couple images. I’ll work with the light you have, scout the best spots, and use movement rather than stiff poses to create natural, flattering pictures. Many couples tell me they loved feeling like they could forget the camera — that’s when the most honest moments happen. What makes my approach special is the balance between craft and calm. I send a short questionnaire a couple of months before your wedding so I know the moments you don’t want to miss and any group photos you care about. On the day I’ll be friendly but discreet, capturing ceremony details, laughter, speeches and the little in-between moments that make each wedding unique. If it suits your day, I can also work with a second shooter to document both bride and groom preparations and provide a fuller story of the day. I often recommend an engagement session — it’s a relaxed way to get used to being photographed and gives us a chance to meet beforehand. Whether your wedding is an intimate registry blessing or a grand county house celebration, I adapt my style to reflect your personalities and the atmosphere you want to remember. Based in Hemel Hempstead, I photograph weddings across the Home Counties, Milton Keynes and Greater London. While weddings are my focus, I also document family moments — which means if you need images as a newly married couple with children, I can help preserve that next chapter too. If you’re planning a wedding in Hemel Hempstead or the surrounding counties and want photographer who values authenticity, light and story, I’d love to hear about your plans and see if I’d be the right fit to capture your day.