Bates+Bates Photography

Bates+Bates Photography Husband & Wifey wedding photographer duo. Capturing wedding memories for you to keep forever and ever.

It’s been a while since we did a styled shoot, and honestly… I forgot how much I love them. No timelines. No pressure. N...
26/02/2026

It’s been a while since we did a styled shoot, and honestly… I forgot how much I love them. No timelines. No pressure. No “we’re running five minutes behind.” Just pure creativity, great energy, and a chance to try something completely different.

This time we leaned into a moody, editorial vibe — soft tulle, a structured bodice, a vintage-inspired birdcage veil, and that incredible bookshelf backdrop that gave everything a timeless, slightly cinematic feel. There’s something about a bride in a statement dress, barefoot on a stool, surrounded by books, that just hits differently. Elegant but effortless. Classic but with edge.

And can we talk about the details?
The delicate veil framing her face.
The soft, sculpted light across her cheekbones.
The tattoos peeking through the bridal look — adding personality and contrast.

It felt romantic, a little rebellious, and completely intentional.

Styled shoots are where you get to experiment. You get to play with light. Try new poses. Push composition a little further than you might on a busy wedding day. Some frames went full black-and-white for that old-Hollywood softness, others embraced warm tones to keep things intimate and modern. Every setup felt like its own story.

But the real magic? The team.

Styled shoots only work when everyone brings their A-game — and this group absolutely did. From the styling to the setup to the collaborative energy in the room, it was one of those days where ideas bounced around and just kept getting better. No egos. Just creativity flowing.

These are the days that refill the creative tank.
The days that remind you why you picked up a camera in the first place.

More of this, please.

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Bridal Dresses: .bridal
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Outfit change ✔️London Bridge ✔️Golden hour glow ✔️Your wedding. Your rules. We are just coming along for the ride. Lond...
02/02/2026

Outfit change ✔️
London Bridge ✔️
Golden hour glow ✔️
Your wedding. Your rules. We are just coming along for the ride.

London wedding photographer | London super 8 videographer

Unpopular opinion Don’t let your second dress miss its moment.Changing while the party’s already popping means it never ...
28/01/2026

Unpopular opinion
Don’t let your second dress miss its moment.

Changing while the party’s already popping means it never gets the entrance it deserves.
Meanwhile, you’re still dancing in a dress that’s been working overtime all day.

Fresh dress.
Fresh energy.
Full dance floor.

Irish goodbye the ceremony dress

Thoughts? 👇

Black and white moments from a rain-soaked London morning, during the legal ceremony at Chelsea Town Hall.There’s a quie...
14/12/2025

Black and white moments from a rain-soaked London morning, during the legal ceremony at Chelsea Town Hall.

There’s a quiet romance to this city when the rain falls — reflective streets, softened light, and a sense that time slows just enough.

These two didn’t fight the weather. They embraced it, hand in hand, letting the day unfold exactly as it was meant to.

Rain doesn’t ruin a wedding day. It becomes part of its story.

London wedding photographer | London super8 videographer | London wedding | London townhall wedding | Chelsea’s Townhall

And that’s a wrap on our last Hackney Town Hall wedding of the year!What a season… and what a whirlwind doing it all wit...
14/11/2025

And that’s a wrap on our last Hackney Town Hall wedding of the year!
What a season… and what a whirlwind doing it all with a newborn by our side. 🥹✨

Thank you to every couple who trusted us, cheered us on, and kept us going with every like, comment and story reply — it means the absolute world.

2026 is shaping up beautifully and we can’t wait to capture more love, laughter and magic.
Our books are now open — come say hi and let’s plan something special.

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09/11/2025

One fine day in East London captured on Super 8.
There’s just something about film — the grain, the glow, the way it makes a moment feel timeless without even trying. It turns the ordinary into something you’ll want to watch over and over again. No filters. No over-editing. Just pure nostalgia bottled up on real film.

If you’ve ever wanted your day to feel like a memory while you’re still living it, this is it. Super 8 doesn’t just record — it romanticises, it remembers for you.

Because years from now, when trends change and styles fade, this will still look effortlessly cool.

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Capturing love at the iconic Asylum never fails to amaze. The light, the rainbows dancing on the floor, the candles, the...
05/11/2025

Capturing love at the iconic Asylum never fails to amaze. The light, the rainbows dancing on the floor, the candles, the emotion—everything about this place is simply unforgettable.

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