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Worcester based photographer covering Weddings, Engagements, Elopements and Celebrations. Do you want a highly experienced, flexible and confident photographer?

Paul is the man, working under the name "Shemp" for many years as a homage to his love of B Movies (ask him, he will tell you all about it). He first picked up a camera at the tender age of 20, learning how to develop film and all the tricks of the trade before moving in to the digital age of photography and re-learning everything. Over the past 14 years he has never stopped learning, experimentin

g and shooting all kinds of events and places all over the world.

Paul has travelled around Canada and America to the west and as far east as India, as well as a few counties in between. He has always had a camera by his side.

Having shot everything from weddings and new borns to landscapes and festivals no challenge is too daunting.

He has also worked commercially for many years as a photographer and image editor giving him full confidence to take on any challenge.

Do you have an event that needs a photographer? Then look no further than The Bearded Man.

07/09/2026

WHO AM I?

I mean… look at me in these pictures.

Cool, right?

Obviously.

I’m Paul. The Bearded Man.

I take pictures of people getting married for a living, which is fortunate because I’m much better at photographing weddings than I am at taking sensible life decisions.

A few things about me:

I have a beard.
A fairly obvious one.

I’m a dad of two boys, so I’ve basically been outnumbered for years.

I’m married to Rebecca, who has somehow tolerated me for an impressive amount of time.

I live in a Victorian house that I will finish renovating.

Eventually.

Probably.

I buy plants with the confidence of someone who absolutely knows what they’re doing.

I do not absolutely know what I’m doing.

I’m currently getting back into film photography because apparently digital cameras weren’t enough cameras.

I like rock ’n’ roll, coffee, pizza and weddings where everyone gets a bit carried away.

I have a slightly unhealthy obsession with good light.

And confetti.

Lots of confetti.

I don’t do awkward posing.

I don’t do “everyone look at the camera and smile nicely”.

I’d much rather let you crack on with having the best day of your life while I lurk around with a camera and make it look like I planned it.

I’m Worcester-based, but will happily travel for a good wedding, a great party and preferably both.

So yeah.

That’s me.

The beard.

The camera.

The questionable DIY decisions.

The plants.

The pizza.

The film cameras.

The dad jokes.

The weddings.

The Bearded Man.

Cool?

Still absolutely fu***ng not.

22/08/2026

You’re not supposed to have favourite venues… but The Shack is right up there. 🖤

It’s the people. The vibe. The food. The space. The beautiful, brilliant chaos that somehow makes every moment feel even more special.

And Fern & Michael embraced every bit of it — throwing themselves into the madness, the memories and, of course, the confetti cannons. 💥🎉

Every time I leave, I take a little piece of the magic with me… and fall in love with The Shack all over again. 📸🔥

20/08/2026

A few dates have just opened up 👀

Due to a few cancellations (and honestly, I get it — life happens!), I’ve suddenly got some exciting dates available in the calendar.

So if you’ve been thinking about booking your wedding photographer, but thought I was already fully booked… you might be in luck. 👀

I’ve got some seriously good dates back up for grabs, and I’d bloody love to fill them with some amazing people, big love, questionable dance moves and all the chaos that makes weddings brilliant.

If you’re getting married in 2027 and still need a photographer, drop me a message and let’s have a chat. 🖤

No awkward posing. No forced smiles. Just honest storytelling, good times and a camera in the middle of it all.

Let’s fill that calendar. 🤘

AND THERE’S MORE… 👀

Those cancellations have opened up some very exciting dates in my calendar — and I want to fill them with some bloody brilliant weddings.

So yes, I’ve got a great deal available for ANY venue…

BUT I’m also offering 15% OFF at some of my absolute favourite venues. 🖤

The venues I love shooting at. The ones I know inside out. The ones where I can’t wait to get stuck in with the camera.

So if you’re getting married in 2027 and your date is still available, this might be the sign you were waiting for.

Swipe through to see the venues included 👀

Drop me a message with your date + venue and let’s get you booked in.

Let’s fill that bloody calendar. 🤘

AND THERE’S MORE… 👀

Those cancellations have opened up some very exciting dates in my calendar — and I want to fill them with some bloody brilliant weddings.

So yes, I’ve got a great deal available for ANY venue…

BUT I’m also offering 15% OFF at some of my absolute favourite venues. 🖤

The venues I love shooting at. The ones I know inside out. The ones where I can’t wait to get stuck in with the camera.

So if you’re getting married in 2027 and your date is still available, this might be the sign you were waiting for.

Swipe through to see the venues included 👀

Drop me a message with your date + venue and let’s get you booked in.

Let’s fill that bloody calendar. 🤘

AND THERE’S MORE… 👀

Those cancellations have opened up some very exciting da

19/08/2026

HOLLY AND SEAN…

When little weddings bring BIG emotions. 🖤

Because you don’t need hundreds of guests, a huge venue or a day packed with traditions to make a wedding unforgettable.

Just two people, the people who matter most, and a whole lot of love.

The tears. The laughs. The chaos. The quiet little moments in between.

Small wedding. Massive feelings. ❤️

29/07/2026

Just a note for the Bridal party… this is the standard I like.

26/07/2026

THE MAIN EVENT… that’s what these to love birds named their big day and WHY THE HELL NOT!

Forget perfect weather.

Give me dark skies.
Give me smoke.
Give me an old car with attitude.
Give me two women who couldn’t care less if it rains.

That’s where the magic lives.

No fake smiles.
No carefully curated moments.
Just loud laughs, soaked dresses, dirty boots, coloured smoke and a love story that hit harder than the weather ever could.

This wasn’t just a wedding.
It was a damn adventure.

🤘🏳️‍🌈

17/07/2026

Life’s been full, the camera’s been busy, and social media has definitely taken a back seat for a little while.

I’ve been photographing incredible weddings, spending time with my family, and, if I’m honest, just enjoying being a bit more present away from my phone.

Sorry I’ve been so quiet on here. Thanks for sticking around.

I’ve got loads of beautiful weddings, amazing couples, behind-the-scenes moments, and a few exciting things to share over the coming weeks, so consider this your warning… the feed is waking up again.

Right then… let’s get back to it.

First up, this absolute belter of a day at Curradine Barns during the first proper heatwave of the summer. ☀️

The sun didn’t stop shining, the drinks kept flowing, everyone embraced the heat (even if the suits had other ideas), and the dancefloor absolutely delivered by the end of the night.

These are the days I love photographing. No awkward posing. No forced moments. Just real laughs, happy tears, questionable dance moves, and all the little moments in between that make a wedding feel like your wedding.

Massive congratulations to these two legends. Thanks for trusting me to tell your story.

If you’re planning a wedding and want relaxed, honest photography that captures the day as it actually felt, give me a shout.

27/05/2026

Bit useless at posting recently… but here’s a little glimpse into this absolute dream wedding from a couple of weeks ago at Rhyse Farm ✨

Grace & Jordan were absolute legends from start to finish — super chill, up for anything, and bringing the energy all day. From emotional moments to a wedding breakfast entrance to Pitbull that absolutely went off… this one was special 🕺🏼🍾

Also… Grace’s custom Converse deserved their own moment 🤍👟

17/05/2026

NETT AND ROB!

No rules. No ballroom. No perfectly polished timelines.
Just two humans, wildly in love, tucked away in the woods with their favourite people, incredible food, muddy shoes, and a spirit of adventure running through the whole day.

Inspired by travels through India — rich colours, layered textures, candlelight, shared food, music in the air, and that feeling of warmth and chaos somehow existing perfectly together. A woodland café wedding that felt less like a traditional wedding day and more like stumbling into the most beautiful hidden gathering on earth.

Coffee brewing, spices in the air, lanterns glowing beneath the trees, long tables filled with laughter, stories from the road, and people dancing like nobody was watching. The kind of atmosphere that feels collected over years of adventures together rather than ordered from a wedding brochure.

Kids running through woodland paths, chai warming cold hands, music echoing through the forest, and a dance floor that started early and refused to end.

These are the weddings I love most — soulful, relaxed, slightly untamed, and completely alive.
The kind of day that feels like travel, home, and celebration all wrapped into one. 🌿☕️✨

02/05/2026

Love, rain, sun, smiles, homemade treats, garden games, confetti flying everywhere… and a flat tyre for me on the way home.
A day full of the good stuff — the kind of wedding where everyone properly settles in, laughs loudly, eats too much cake, and dances like they’ve known each other forever. The weather couldn’t quite make its mind up, but honestly, it just added to it all. One minute sunshine, the next rain, then straight back to golden light again.
The absolute best people, the loveliest atmosphere, and the sort of day that reminds me exactly why I love doing this job. Even with the tyre drama at the end. ✨

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