Joanne Lewis is a Hertford-based wedding photographer who blends relaxed documentary coverage with dreamy bridal portraits. She captures candid wedding day moments and engagement sessions.
I’m Joanne — The Visual Storyteller — a Hertford wedding photographer who loves nothing more than documenting honest, beautiful moments. Since 2011 I’ve photographed weddings with a relaxed, documentary approach, creating professional wedding photos that feel natural, intimate and timeless. I balance candid reportage with a little time for romantic bridal and couple portraits so you get both the story of the day and the portraits you’ll want on your walls. Why choose me? I treat every wedding as a unique story. Having trained extensively and worked across Hertfordshire, Essex, London and Cambridge, I know how to find beautiful light, calm nerves and capture the small details that make your day yours. I enjoy shooting at local venues with character — from historic houses to grand hotels — and I’m familiar with favourite Hertford-area venues such as Fanhams Hall and Hanbury Manor, where the grounds make wonderful backdrops for reception and couple photos. My approach is gentle and unobtrusive. On the wedding day I prioritise being present without being intrusive — catching smiles, tears, laughter and the tiny in-between moments that tell the real story. I’ll guide you where needed so even camera-shy couples end up looking relaxed and themselves. For engagement shoots and pre-wedding sessions I focus on building a rapport so you feel confident on the big day. Creatively, I enjoy blending natural light and careful composition to create images that sometimes lean dreamy — a little like the moment between memory and imagination. If you’re drawn to emotive, story-led wedding photography with professional image-making, that’s my sweet spot. How we work: we’ll start with a conversation about your plans and what matters most to you. On the day I’ll capture the flow of events with an eye for honesty and beauty, and I always include space for a handful of relaxed portraits of you both. After the wedding you’ll receive thoughtfully edited images ready for sharing, printing or turning into cherished wall art. If you’re planning a wedding in Hertford or nearby and want a wedding day photographer who specialises in relaxed, story-driven imagery — from engagement photography through to the last dance — get in touch. I’d love to hear your story and help you preserve it in professional wedding photos.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Short session with 5 edited images and face-to-face gallery viewing.
Consultation plus 1-hour session and 10 edited images for businesses starting out with branding photography.
Standard package with 10 high-resolution edited images and slideshow/gallery viewing.
Extended session with full use of props, wraps and colours, 15+ edited images and face-to-face gallery viewing; applicable Platinum examples shown for newborn, family and cake-smash.
Half-day branding session with consultation, up to 2 locations and 30 edited images.
Full-day brand photography including up to 3 locations, 60+ edited images and social-sized variants for marketing.