My training covers three main areas
I think I love teaching as much as I love Photography!! Over the last 13 years I've photographed 385 weddings and I've taught over 100 people in university settings, schools and through one on one mentoring. It's been a joy to see men and women that I've trained go full time as Photographers and win the best international awards that they could win for their work (I feel like a proud Father!)
I'd love to help you if you're just starting out with a camera or if you've shot many weddings and want to become more documentary in style.
EDUCATION
Mentoring
Courses
Photography days
Mentoring
Over the last few years I’ve mentored 9 amazing photographers. Tom Cawdron (2022) & Ollie Baines (2019) have since gone full time with photography and have won This is Reportage and The Wedding Industry Awards too! In 2025 I’m mentoring Stan, Charlotte, Jack & Becci . In 2026 I'm mentoring Dave and have space for a couple more. If you're interested for 2026 message me.
Investment starts at £2,000. To hear how people found the mentoring experience scroll to the bottom of the page.
- We’d meet for 1:1 mentoring throughout the year
- You would come and shoot several weddings with me (possibly abroad) and build an amazing portfolio
- I would help with your website, brand and business
- There would be ongoing critique of your work
- I would send you referral work
Investment starts at £2,000. To hear how people found the mentoring experience scroll to the bottom of the page.
from January 2026
Whether you’re just starting out as a Wedding Photographer or you've shot hundreds of weddings but want to have a more documentary and hands-off approach, I’d love you to join me for Knight Class at my home in Canterbury. This course costs £350 and will run 15th-16th January 2026 and I'll share everything I know about photographing a wedding in a documentary style. Only 6 places are left. We’ll be covering…
- My Journey into weddings
- What makes a good documentary photographer
- How I photograph each aspect of the wedding day (from the dress to the dance floor)
- How to get great couple time photos without any posing
- How I run my business
Book in super quick here
Courses
Knight class- 15-16th January 2026
I offer Photography days firstly for beginners who want to get away from automatic modes and move onto manual modes. We can customise the day to suit what you'd like to spend most time looking at. We'd cover...
- What the settings mean on your camera
- How to compose a shot
- How to light your subject
- How to capture moments
I also offer Photography days for established Photographers who want to improve and refine their work. Maybe you're a Wedding Photographer who feels like they are stuck in a rut. I can offer help with...
- Shooting in a style that you love
- What images to show on your website
- We can take a deep dive into your work
Classes are regularly held in Canterbury on weekdays. I charge £250. To book in click here
- What the settings mean on your camera
- How to compose a shot
- How to light your subject
- How to capture moments
I also offer Photography days for established Photographers who want to improve and refine their work. Maybe you're a Wedding Photographer who feels like they are stuck in a rut. I can offer help with...
- Shooting in a style that you love
- What images to show on your website
- We can take a deep dive into your work
Classes are regularly held in Canterbury on weekdays. I charge £250. To book in click here
Weekdays From November - March
Photography Days
Street Photography has had a massive impact on the way I photograph day to day and at weddings. Capturing real life on the streets of a City is a really fascinating thing to do. Join me for a day focussed on street photography.
We'll start off at 10am in a coffee shop, get to know one another and then I'll talk on how to shoot street. We'll explore topics like colour, layering and light. We'll hit the streets together and I’ll guide us through how I photograph different scenes. After lunch there will be some time to practice the skills we've learnt. I’ll be on hand throughout to give feedback and tips. We’ll aim to finish the day by 4pm.
The cost of the day is £100. You'd need your own camera and you'll also need to cover the cost of your own travel, drinks and lunch. I'm limiting the group size to 8 people. Use the form below to book in.
We'll start off at 10am in a coffee shop, get to know one another and then I'll talk on how to shoot street. We'll explore topics like colour, layering and light. We'll hit the streets together and I’ll guide us through how I photograph different scenes. After lunch there will be some time to practice the skills we've learnt. I’ll be on hand throughout to give feedback and tips. We’ll aim to finish the day by 4pm.
The cost of the day is £100. You'd need your own camera and you'll also need to cover the cost of your own travel, drinks and lunch. I'm limiting the group size to 8 people. Use the form below to book in.
monday 19th may 2025
STREEt Day in Brighton
Hi! I'm Olly. An award-winning wedding photographer in Canterbury working in Kent, London, the UK and overseas as a destination wedding photographer. I photograph weddings in a natural, unposed and documentary style with influences from photojournalism and street photography (and I have a ginger beard).
I started in 2011 offering to photograph a friend’s wedding and I’ve now been part of 350! I never get bored as each wedding has different personalities to document. I was ranked in the top 10 Best UK Wedding Photographers in 2022.
I’ve won seven Fearless Awards, seven This is Reportage Awards and I won Wedding Photographer of the Year at The Wedding Industry Awards in 2024 & 2025 for the South East & Highly Commended for the UK both years too (I'm very shy about that though... please don't bring it up...)
I offer year long mentoring to several photographers a year. I also run a two day wedding photography course for up to 10 people at my home in Canterbury each January. In the Winter months on weekdays I offer one to one sessions. Do get in touch to see how I can help you.
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PHOTOGRAPHED
over 350 weddings
Experience you can trust
Ranked top 10 Best UK Wedding photographer
seven fearless awards won
7
top 10
350+
This is reportage awards won
7
trained over 100 Photographers
100+
I'm a big believer in taking time to learn and also to share my knowledge with others. That's why Ollie Baines, James Richard and myself have started an education collective and our hope is that FramED will be an incredibly helpful resource for other photographers. We've even started our own podcast!
All three of us started our journey as wedding photographers over the last ten years and we absolutely love what we do. We want others to enjoy being creative and to succeed as Photographers.
We are all super passionate about training, mentoring and building community for photographers and those who are wanting to start out in the industry.
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STAN NAYdenov
Being mentored by Olly in 2024 was one of the best things I could've done to get into wedding photography. Olly has helped in so many ways and in my first year in wedding photography I photographed 11 weddings (4 solo and 7 as a second photographer). 2025 is going to be my first full time season and I've already managed to book my first destination wedding (bonjour, France!)
I don't think any of those things would've happened if I didn't have such a great mentor, and now friend, in Olly. If you want to be the best you've got to learn from the best. I can't recommend Olly enough to anyone who doesn't want to waste time and is open to learning from someone with lots of experience.
Becci wiles
"The decision to jump feet first into wedding photography this year has been the best thing I could have done! It's only been possible with your guidance, teaching, friendship, support and general encouragement . It’s like having a little singing ginger cheerleader sitting on your shoulder the whole time! Your vast knowledge, experience and INSANE talent that you've shared has been like little golden nuggets of wisdom and I have learnt sooo much. I cannot thank you enough Olly for your constant faith and encouragement to be completely myself! What a year!"
"Thank you for everything you have done for me this year! Thank you for the invaluable teaching, all the amazing opportunities, guidance, laughs, weddings, memories and for becoming a great friend. Signing up to your course has been one of the best decisions I have ever made and I owe so much to you. I wouldn’t have progressed to where I am today without your help. Its a shame the mentoring year has come to an end already but I know we will still have plenty of exciting experiences to look forward to in the future (Portugal!!! Whoop Whoop). All the best!"
charlotte bradley
"This past year has been a life-changing experience. When I started this journey in January at Olly's 'Knight Class' I had a passion for wedding photography but lacked the confidence and clarity to fully embrace it as a future career. Olly has not only equipped me with invaluable technical skills but has also inspired me to believe in my potential and develop my unique voice as a photographer.
Olly has a genuine passion for teaching and has an incredible ability to connect. He's incredibly knowledgeable yet down-to-earth, and his encouragement has been a driving force in me. Thanks to him, I've embarked on a whole new journey in wedding photography, a journey that's brought so much joy and fulfillment into my life. Thank you Olly x"
"Having Olly as a mentor over the past 12 months has been amazing! He has really helped develop my photography skills and confidence on shoots. Having feedback from Olly on the weddings I’ve shot has been invaluable and I feel it has helped me massively in creating my style, gaining confidence and taking better images. Not only is Olly such fun, he also puts you at ease and is patient with any questions (of which I’ve asked a lot!) I’d highly recommend him as a mentor if you’re looking to improve your photography skills or business."
"The past two days have been packed with such valuable knowledge, helpful insights and encouraging advice. I have particularly loved the feel of the course being quite an open discussion space for everyone, no matter what level we’re at. No question was a silly question – I really appreciate and admire your transparency in every detail from camera settings to struggles/feelings when shooting – I’m so grateful for this! You’re a natural leader/encourager!"
"After photographing a few weddings, I wanted to improve my wedding photography and I’m so glad I booked onto Olly’s Documentary Wedding Photography Course. Olly is such a warm and friendly person and his enthusiasm for authentic documentary wedding photography was contagious. He shared loads of great tips and the practical exercises were helpful too. The course has really challenged me to move away from classic posing and to focus on capturing emotions and storytelling. I’d thoroughly recommend Olly’s courses, he is a great communicator, very encouraging and super knowledgable."
