Champagne Shutter Photography

Champagne Shutter Photography is led by Tom Roberts, a wedding specialist based in Hoyland Nether who places human connection at the heart of every wedding he photographs. Tom’s approach isn’t about staging a photoshoot on your day — it’s about earning a rapport so you can relax, enjoy the moment and let the true emotions of the day reveal themselves. That focus on connection makes his work feel natural, intimate and enduring. Trained as a teacher of English literature and film, Tom brings storytelling skills and a cinematic eye to wedding photography. He reads light, location and atmosphere and moves fluidly between unobtrusive documentary coverage and carefully crafted portraiture. He calls it “our approach” because the best images come from collaboration: small, invisible adjustments that feel honest rather than posed. If a moment needs to be re-created for a stronger image, Tom gently guides the rewind so the final photograph reads as spontaneous and true. Working with Champagne Shutter means a considered process from first contact to finished heirloom. Tom begins with consultation — in person or online — to understand your itinerary, family dynamics and the moments you most value. A complimentary pre-wedding session is recommended to break the ice, build trust and give you a taste of how he directs and captures genuine interaction. On the day he blends into the background to capture candid emotion, then steps in thoughtfully for portraits that balance elegance with authenticity. After the wedding, Tom applies his attentive editing and curation to present your story in a polished online gallery, with options to download full-resolution files for prints or to select favourites for an album or wall art. Champagne Shutter specialises in bespoke, lay‑flat wedding albums and archival wall art — tangible heirlooms designed to sit proudly on your shelf or wall for generations. While wedding photography is Tom’s primary focus, Champagne Shutter also offers complementary services such as combined photo & video coverage and portrait sessions for engagement or family shoots when needed. Wherever you are in the UK, Europe or beyond, Tom brings a warm, professional manner and an expert eye to capture the atmosphere, emotion and detail of your wedding day — so your images become the heirlooms you’ll return to for years to come.