"AIMEE YOU ARE A TOTAL LEGEND, WE HAVE LOVEDDDDDD LOOKING AT THESE THIS EVENING!! IT’S LIKE WE’VE RELIVED IT ALL AGAIN!! SO GORGEOUS AND THEY REALLY CAPTURE US, THE BOYS AND ALL OUR CREW SO BEAUTIFULLY!! YOU HAVE SUCH A TALENT"
Pete & Charly
documentary wedding photographer
AIMEE SMITH Photgraphy
Wedding photography for couples who want to be fully present on their wedding day. Natural, heartfelt photography that captures the laughter, tears and in-between moments, without pulling you away from the people you love.
Your wedding day should feel like your wedding day, not a photoshoot.
With a background in events management, I know how weddings flow, how to keep things calm, and how to anticipate the moments that matter. My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, so you can spend your day celebrating while I capture the moments.
Why choose me
• Calm, organised guidance when you need it
• Genuine documentary storytelling in a way that won't take over your day
• Experience coordinating events means I understand timelines, venues and how to help your day run smoothly
• Friendly support from your first enquiry to your final gallery
If you're planning a relaxed wedding in Surrey, Sussex, Kent or beyond, I'd love to hear your story.
2026 dates now open with limited availability
2027 dates open
"Aimee these are so beautiful. Thank you so much! Such special moments and we are so incredibly grateful. Having you there on the day was just wonderful and we cannot thank you enough."
Jack & Lydia
Natural moments over perfect poses!
Hi, I'm Aimee
I'm a wedding photographer with a big love for capturing life's real and beautiful moments.
I am a documentary wedding photographer who believes your wedding day should feel like.. your wedding day, not a photoshoot! You won't find me lining you up, telling you where to stand or asking for you to 'do that again'.
I know being in front of a camera can feel a bit daunting, which is why I keep things easy and comfortable so you can just enjoy your day,
From the quiet, emotional moments to the big celebrations, I'm there to capture it all as it happens.
Before retraining in photography, I spent many years working as a wedding events manager, so I know the complexity of a wedding day inside out. That background helps me blend in seamlessly, stay one step ahead, and capture the moments that matter without ever being intrusive.
"Absolutely amazing lady! Incredible photographer, we had Aimee do our wedding photos, and she captured the day in every way possible. She got all the love and emotion from the day. So we can not thank her enough! Would highly recommend!"
Peter & Kay
Weddings
It's an approach rooted in storytelling—capturing real moments as they unfold, rather than directing or staging them. If you're dreaming of wedding photos that feel candid, emotional, and authentically you, documentary-style photography might be exactly what you're looking for
“SO MANY STUNNING PICTURES, I'M GOING TO HAVE TO PRINT THEM ALL”
Pete & Charly
Get in touch
Planning a wedding day is exciting (and overwhelming at times). Finding the right photographer shouldn't have to be. If you're looking for a natural, documentary style photographer who will capture your day and help tell your story please do send me a message and tell me about your day. I can't wait to hear all about your plans
