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Last update: July 2023

Based out of Bristol City in South West England, Martin Dabek Photography documents weddings and other milestone moments. Owner and lead photographer Martin is passionate about capturing the little details and candid moments that happen throughout the day. He provides a bespoke service, adapting his style to suit each couple, their personalities, and their tastes. The personal photographs will perfectly capture you, your relationship, and your love.

Services Offered

Martin Dabek Photography offers a myriad of services, from engagement shoots to wedding portraits. The most popular package includes 12 hours of coverage, professionally edited images, and a custom-made slideshow. Whether you’re planning a rustic country wedding or a glamourous wedding in a castle, Martin can document every special second. Your memories will be captured in bold colours and timeless black and white photographs, giving you plenty of precious pictures to remember your special day. Although based in Bristol, Martin is happy to travel and is available for weddings around the UK and abroad.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

High-resolution edited files & slideshow with wedding album on top

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please contact us to check availability as soon as possible, I take bookings as far as 2 years in advance

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Are you able to travel?

Yes, the whole of the UK and abroad

What is the charge for traveling?

Travel costs are included in the UK

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I provide an unobtrusive approach to Wedding Photography, working quickly, quietly, and discreetly to capture your memories without taking over the day

What kind of equipment do you use?

Full frame Canon cameras and multiple lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, online gallery and slideshow

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

To book extra hours of coverage, simply add them to your package online

What are the forms of payment?

Preferably payment is made via Bank Transfer, however, I can accept all major credit cards and Paypal

How do you work?

Quickly, quietly, and discreetly. Please check my 100+ five stars reviews on Google ;)

Served in

Bristol and Gloucestershire

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Kelly E. Married on 01/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond

We've just received our wedding photos back and I'm just not eloquent enough to put into words how amazing they are and how talented Martin is.

We loved reliving our day and seeing so many moments we didn't know had happened or ones we had forgotten.
We very quickly forgot we were with a stranger who we'd paid to take our photos and instead felt like we were spending our time with an old friend. Martin is so full of energy and has an incredible eye for detail. He will put you at ease from the minute you speak with him. A truly fantastic photographer and lovely gentleman who we feel very lucky to have found to be part of our special day. A master of his craft.
Lucy
Lucy S. Married on 29/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant photographer

Martin is perfect. He is relaxed, funny, responsive and very talented. During the planning process, he was flexible and communicative when necessary. On the day he engaged really well with guests but also was able to keep in the background. We were taken for a couple of photo shoots throughout the day but every time they were quick and easy. Martin stayed an extra hour in the evening to ensure he caught as much as possible on camera.
Within a few days of the wedding, we had received some 'sneak peaks' which are gorgeous, thoughtful, fun and romantic. We are already so excited to receive the rest. Martin was also able to film all the speeches for us.
He is brilliant!
Adam
Adam Z. Married on 09/12/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Relaxed, communicative and professional photographer

As soon as we got in touch with Martin he was very responsive. He arranged a video call which put us at ease as he was so friendly, professional and receptive to our ideas. We got married at Bristol Register Office and Martin was funny and relaxed with the guests. We received our photos very promptly and loved them! He really captured the moment and we were especially pleased with the pictures he took in St Nicks market. We would 100% recommend Martin - he was very easy to communicate with, approachable and a great photographer. Thank you!
Sarah
Sarah M. Married on 11/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer!

We are delighted with the photos we have received, and the excellent service Martin provides. He knew our venue very well, and was able to choose the best locations for our photos. From the start, Martin was approachable and friendly, and provided invaluable Wedding Day advice - including our last minute decision to have sparklers, and we are so happy we took his advice as the moment was so much fun - and the photos look fantastic! On the day, Martin was a calming presence to all, and captured many candid shots of everyone enjoying themselves. The manner in which Martin takes the photographs is casual and discreet, which allowed us to get the main photos taken, and also enjoy the Wedding Day too. Whilst our guests were being seated to dinner, we were able to enjoy time alone together as Bride and Groom, whilst Martin was able to take our couple's photos. Since our Wedding, many of our guests have said how wonderful and friendly Martin was on the day. Martin has captured our day beautifully, and we are eternally grateful for the ever lasting memories. Thank you ever so much!
Katie
Katie G. Married on 01/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Positive Friendly Service

We had a positive, friendly, relaxed service from martin who put everyone at ease and took relaxed fun photos
Lucie
Lucie W. Married on 02/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute perfection!

Martin is just incredible and we highly recommend him to other couples. From the beginning of our experience through to now he has been so professional and supportive. His style is super relaxed yet enthusiastic and we had so much fun together at the wedding. Martin captures every little moment and reviewing our photos was the best experience. They were honestly even better than we could have imagined. All our guests adored him too! We are very thankful for our wonderful experience and of course photographs too.
Jane
Jane H. Married on 25/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Martin!

We are still in awe of our photos - really couldn’t have asked for anything more. We did have to wait a while but it was worth every minute. Cannot recommend Martin highly enough
Richard
Richard Y. Married on 04/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect

Martin was an absolute delight. His photos had the charm and beauty that we'd always wished for. He had somehow managed to capture how our hearts felt. Testament to his talent and the calming aura he created throughout the day. We're buying a house soon so we'll definitely have the walls covered with his pictures! We cannot recommend him enough.
Richie and Lillie
Natalie
Natalie Married on 21/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A professional and enthusiastic wedding photographer!

Martin photographed our wedding and he was INCREDIBLE from start to finish! Martin was professional, yet friendly and approachable, and he made both us and our guests feel immediately at ease.

Martin was discrete and took some great candid shots of our special day, as well as some more formal group photos.

Whilst the photos took a while to arrive (as Martin is so busy post-covid) they were 100% worth the wait and we are so pleased with them.

We would highly recommend Martin!
Sara
Sara C. Married on 03/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning pics and lovely person to have at our tiny wedding

Martin was certainly not the cheapest option but his photographs really were worth every penny. He also brought along a second photographer which helped capture even more of our wedding, and they were both very charming additions to our small wedding party. The photos when we received them were brilliant.
Charlottefarrow
Charlotte F. Married on 21/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A* Service

Martin is such an incredible photographer, he photographed our wedding on 21/12/20 at the kings head hotel and was absolutely fantastic from start to finish!
The photos he took were stunning and natural and really captured how magical our day was.
Martin was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional, fun and hard working.
He was incredibly flexible when we moved the date at quite short notice due to the unexpected lock down 2! We was so grateful he could shoot our new wedding date as we wouldn’t of wanted anyone else! Thank you Martin for not only capturing our day but for being part of it. We can’t recommend you enough!
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A Salman Married on 14/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for more

Martin made everyone feel comfortable and is just a genius behind the lense. Martin had never shot at our venues before but he has such an eye and produced the most beautiful photos for us- stunning and candid all rolled into one. If you're thinking of booking with Martin, just do it- you won't regret it!
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Katja S. Married on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photos

Martin was an absolute dream as a photographer, he kept everyone at ease while getting incredible photos, a lot of which were natural and captured the best parts of our wedding day! We had a couple of meetings prior to the wedding to discuss what we wanted and he gave great advice while also taking all our wants into his planning. On the day he was great and you hardly noticed him. The photos were 100% worth the wait! Thank you so much Martin!
J
James W. Married on 06/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t ask for more

Martin was a pleasure to work with. He was wonderful on the day, a really calming influence and his photos are fantastic.
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Bethany Married on 18/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommended!

We absolutely love all of our wedding photos; they’re colourful, vibrant, fun and capture our favourite moments of the day as well as lots of moments we missed ourselves! We chose Martin because his pictures look natural and fun and not too staged or dramatic, and we’re so glad we went with him as our photographer! Martin put us at ease right away and we really appreciated his easy- going approach on the day. One of our favourite parts of the day was going for a post-meal walk with Martin where we had the chance to natter about the day and have fun with the photos. All of our guests loved him and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone planning on getting married! The sneak peek photos the next day were a real bonus as we had some great photos to share right away. Thank you Martin!!
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5 Lakewood crescent BS10 5HL Bristol City (Bristol)

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