Natural, Cinematic & Documentary Editorial Event Photography Across England & Wales


Based in Eastchurch, Kent, I photograph events throughout England & Wales, capturing genuine moments with a relaxed, documentary editorial approach.

Smiling female graduate in black mortarboard cap and blue sash celebrating her graduation ceremony.
Family dancing at a party with green light projections on the floor in a modern hall.
Young woman in black off-shoulder dress with tattoos and glasses posing at an event with green lighting.
Smiling woman with long curly brown hair holding a glass drink wearing a dark top with gold necklace.
Blonde woman drinking from a small glass bottle at a party with green lights reflecting in her hair.
Group of six people posing at a Class of 2025 graduation celebration, with one woman in cap and gown.
Couple posing at Class of 2025 prom, woman in gold sequin gown and man in black suit with green pocket square.
Two women in elegant black gowns smiling and posing together at a formal event, one holding a champagne glass.
Elegant blonde woman in black off-shoulder dress holding a glass of rose champagne, smiling confidently.
Woman in black dress holding a toddler boy in white outfit on a dance floor with colorful lights.
Woman in gold sequin dress holding champagne glass, smiling elegantly at a celebration.
Group of elegantly dressed women in black and gold gowns celebrating New Year's Eve 2025 at a formal party.
Group of friends posing together at a formal event, wearing elegant black and gold outfits, smiling and celebrating.
Woman in gold sequin gown dancing with champagne glass at elegant New Year's Eve party celebration.
Two young women in formal gowns dancing at a 2025 prom celebration on a decorated gymnasium floor.
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Event Photography Pricing


Price

Flat Rate: £90 per hour


All bookings are individually quoted based on the total round-trip time required. Coverage begins when I leave Eastchurch, Kent, and ends when I return, ensuring all travel and photography time is included within your personalized quote.


What's Included

Every booking includes:

Event photography coverage

Pre-event planning and communication

Professional editing

High-resolution digital downloads

Private online gallery delivery


Clients can expect approximately 30 professionally edited high-resolution images per hour of event coverage.

The final number of images delivered will vary depending on the type of event, number of guests, activities taking place and venue size.

Quality and storytelling will always take priority over a guaranteed image count.


Additional Add-Ons

Premium Large Landscape Photobook (28 × 21 cm)

or

Premium Large Portrait Photobook (21 × 28 cm)

£150 Each


Includes:

Hardback cover

Matte photographic paper

Presentation gift box included


Each photobook is professionally designed by DS Photography using a carefully curated selection of images to tell the complete story of your event from beginning to end.


Prints & Wall Art

You also have the option to purchase:

Professional prints

Wall-mounted prints

Canvas wall art


These products can be ordered directly from your private online gallery after your event.

About Me


Hi, I'm Derek, a published photographer based in Eastchurch, Kent.


I capture events using a documentary editorial approach that focuses on genuine moments, natural emotion, elegant storytelling and unobtrusive coverage.


My style blends natural documentary photography with subtle editorial influence, creating photographs that feel authentic, cinematic, timeless and true to your event.


From behind-the-scenes preparations and guest interactions to keynote moments, performances and celebrations, I document the atmosphere and story of your event naturally as it unfolds.


Based in Kent and available for events throughout England & Wales.

Events I Cover


I photograph a wide range of events, including:

Birthday Parties

Engagement Parties

Anniversaries

Corporate Events

Business Events

Charity Events

Community Events

Festivals

Live Music & Gigs

Awards Evenings

Networking Events

School Events

Sporting Events

Private Celebrations

Why Clients Choose DS Photography


My event photography style focuses on:

Natural moments over staged photographs

Documentary storytelling with a cinematic editorial feel

Natural colour and timeless editing

A calm and professional approach throughout the event

Capturing genuine emotion, atmosphere and connection

Event photographs that feel authentic and true to the occasion

My Goal


To create timeless event photographs that genuinely tell the story of your event.