Victoria Smith Photography

Victoria Smith is a specialist wedding photographer based in Kingston upon Hull, combining an artist’s eye with a calm, documentary approach to wedding days. Her work prioritises honest emotion and atmosphere: she looks for the small, unscripted moments that tell the real story of a couple’s day rather than staging every frame. That focus on authenticity gives couples a collection of images that feel personal, timeless and true to the moment. Victoria’s style sits between natural, candid reportage and considered, film-influenced compositions. She offers tailored wedding packages that can include digital, film and Polaroid photography, and she can work with a second shooter when needed to ensure full coverage of larger celebrations. Her background as a photographer, filmmaker and exhibiting artist means she brings a creative, curatorial sensibility to each wedding — composing shots that hold up both as memories and as images with aesthetic weight. On the day she aims to create a relaxed atmosphere where people can be themselves. Victoria’s working method is unobtrusive and friendly: she observes, prompts gently when helpful, and moves with the ebb and flow of the day so guests feel comfortable and natural. Couples often tell her they appreciated how relaxed the process felt and how the images captured candid interactions, laughter and genuine connection rather than forced poses. While weddings are Victoria’s primary focus, she also shoots engagement sessions as a complementary service to help couples feel at ease in front of the camera before their wedding day. Those pre-wedding shoots are an opportunity to explore locations, develop rapport and create a set of images that reflect your relationship. Victoria’s practice is informed by her wider artistic and curatorial work — exhibitions, residencies and film projects — which feeds into a thoughtful approach to light, composition and narrative. If you’re planning a wedding in Hull or the surrounding region and want a calm, creative photographer who specialises in capturing candid, meaningful moments, Victoria offers bespoke packages to suit your celebration and style. For availability and to discuss your plans, she welcomes enquiries to arrange a conversation and see how she can document your day.