Paul Phipps-Williams Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY THAT FEELS LIKE YOU

Birmingham wedding photography for people who don't want to perform!

Be seen and celebrated for the wonderful people you are.

Wedding couple walking outdoors in a rural setting, smiling and holding hands.

PHOTOGRAPHY THAT FEELS LIKE YOU

Birmingham Wedding Photography for people who don't want to perform!

Be seen and celebrated for the wonderful people you are.

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Want photography that feels like you?

If traditional wedding photography puts the fear of God in you, you’re in the right place. 

I’m Paul, a Birmingham-based documentary wedding photographer working across the West Midlands and beyond. I’m here for the introverts, the nerds, the gays and theys. The awesome people.

I won’t make you do anything that’ll make you feel awkward. We’ll have a laugh. I’ll get your best side. I might flirt with your nan.

Paul

Happy couple with tattoos lying on heart-shaped confetti floor, smiling and enjoying a joyful moment.
Photographer holding camera outdoors in a gazebo setting.

MY FAVOURITE WEDDINGS ACROSS BIRMINGHAM AND BEYOND

Get married. Geek out. Be you!

(…and if you can’t be you, be Batman.)

 

Bring your passions. Bring your crew.

Swipe to see some of my favourite photos of people looking glorious being themselves.

You can read some of my favourite wedding stories below.

Beautiful coastal landscape shot in Cornwall showcasing dramatic cliffs and ocean views.
Beautiful coastal landscape shot in Cornwall showcasing dramatic cliffs and ocean views.
Beautiful coastal landscape shot in Cornwall showcasing dramatic cliffs and ocean views.

FROM THE HEART OF BIRMINGHAM'S FAMOUS JEWELLERY QUARTER

Here to help you feel seen and celebrated

Romantic wedding portrait of a bride and groom outdoors, capturing love and happiness.
FIND OUT HOW I WORK
Celebrating the camera-shy, the gloriously geeky and the beautifully queer. Find out how much to budget, and get a quote.
Paul Phipps-WIlliams by a graffiti wall
BIRMINGHAM'S GEEKIEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
From COBR to Camera-Boy. Two cats, a massive tattoo of Luke Skywalker, and a dancing barbarian in a pink tutu.
Romantic couple smiling at each other during outdoor wedding photoshoot, showcasing love and happine.
Help when you need it
Helpful advice about getting married, and how to feel comfortable getting photographed.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO WORK WITH ME?

Your step-by-step guide to photography that feels like you

Red-haired woman and tattooed man embracing outdoors with smoke in background.

step 1

Tell me about your day

As soon as you get in touch, I’ll drop you a message on WhatsApp (probably with a Ralph Wiggum gif).

From there, we can sort out everything by message, jump on a quick zoom or grab a coffee – whatever’s easiest.

We’ll chat about your plans and what actually matters to you, so everything fits your day naturally.

If we feel we’re a good fit, I’ll guide you through the options and help you choose what works best.

Beautiful coastal landscape shot in Cornwall showcasing dramatic cliffs and ocean views.

step 2

I've got your back

Planning a wedding can feel like a lot. I’ll help you figure things out, share ideas, and point you in the right direction – whether that’s timelines, suppliers, or just what actually matters on the day.

Just drop me a WhatsApp – you’ll have my number, so treat me like the wedding-planner-shaped-friend you didn’t know you had.

Wedding joy with a happy couple laughing outdoors in vibrant floral shirts.
Intimate couple portrait capturing love and connection outdoors in natural light.
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step 3

Practice Run

Seriously give some thought to a pre-wedding shoot. It’s perfect if you’re nervous in front of the camera. We’ll spend an hour having a laugh, messing around in a local park or somewhere fun. 

It takes all of the pressure off photos on the day, because when it comes to taking photos you’re already posing pros.

You can then use the photos for something funky. Slap them on your wedding site. Make a signing book out of them. Pop them on your wall so every time you see them you’ll smile.

step 4

Do something epic
with your photos

I’ll send you some hero shots as soon as I can, so you can show off how awesome you looked on your wedding day.

Then you’ll get your own private gallery and slideshow, so you can share your day with your friends. You friends can even upload their own photos so everything’s in one place! 

You’re not traditional. Neither are my albums.

My albums are designed to live on a coffee table or displayed on a shelf. Works of art so you can relive the silly hair, the fashions and your Mad Aunt trying to floss on the dance floor.

Romantic couple kissing outdoors in a lush green field, capturing love and intimacy in natural light.
Wedding couple portrait in a lush garden with a red bridge, captured by Paul Phipps-Williams Photogr.

REAL LIFE REVIEWS

Nice words from awesome people

LET'S CHAT

Tell me about your Birmingham Wedding

See if I’m free on your date and let me know what you’re most excited about.

No pressure, and no calls out of the blue. You’ll get a gif or two, and potentially a cat.

A marriage is always made up of two people who are prepared to swear that only the other one snores.
Terry Pratchett