I found my dream job…

Dale Weeks Photography, Candid smiles and happiness, natural and relaxed or peaceful and fun couple portraits, and if you want them, maybe a few group photos in the quickest way possible!

Hi. I’m Dale.

Third Wheel For Hire!

Your Modern Wedding Photographer


You probably want a wedding photographer who will blend in with your guests…

No one likes the idea of disappearing all day for an unbearably long photo shoot or standing for hours with an aching face trying to smile through endless group photos.

You probably want photos that show off how good everyone looked on your wedding day because you want to remember all those happy faces that were there to celebrate with you.

You want a relaxed and effortless wedding so that everyone will remember forever.

My aim is to blend in, capture everything and everyone looking their best so that I can leave you with photos to pass on to future generations!

About me

I’m Dale and I live in St Leonards with my wife and two little boys…

I’ve been running my wedding photography business as Dale Weeks Photography from home in Hastings, shooting weddings in London and Sussex for the last 8 years.
I’ve shot over 400 weddings all over the country and in Europe.
I’m completely self taught and have a real passion for photographing people in love.
When I’m not juggling the boys and putting out tiny fires, you can find me cycling along the seafront, obsessing at over-engineered Yeti products, planning camping trips, or fighting my fear of open water on my stand up paddleboard or kayak.
I love living by the sea, it’s so inspiring for a photographer to have a calming place with lots of space. It’s also great for couple shoots too.
I am a huge fan of mid century architecture, primary colours, anything Snoopy, Fuji instant film, and Freddos (the perfect snack size even if you end up eating an entire pack)
I’m on instagram @therealdalew if you want to come and say hi!

You really want to know a bit more about me?

01

After teaching myself how to use a camera and slowly building my wedding portfolio, I’d shot 70 weddings and I decided to quit my boring day job and go it alone full time with wedding photography as Dale Weeks Photography. That same month that one of my photos was used on the cover of Rock n Roll Bride Magazine. I had booked 40 weddings for the following year and things were taking off!

02

In 2015 I was still working full time with a 2 hour commute, shot 32 weddings, got married in August at The Bell in Ticehurst and then spent 3 weeks on our honeymoon travelling to Chicago, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans and New York. It was such a busy year! But now I know what it’s like to choose a photographer, get married and go through the whole process. I’ve been back to the Bell in Ticehurst so many times to shoot other weddings since!

03

More about those Freddos. If I start a 6 pack then I will probably finish them in one go. They’re a great Monday snack. I just can’t stop. Don’t put Freddos on your sweet stall if you’re having one. I can’t be trusted.

04

I can’t quite believe that I have photographed almost 400 weddings in the UK and abroad.
For numbers fans, that’s probably 4000 hours of carefully watching people slowly get drunk. Or 167 days.
Highlights have been flying to St Tropez and Tuscany for weddings where I got to sit by the pool for a couple of days in between working.
But nothing beats a wedding where I can drive home and be in my own bed by midnight!

05

I’m lucky to be a recommended supplier at The Bell in Ticehurst, Farbridge, The George in Rye and Thorpe Gardens. They are a few of my favourite venues too.
I’d love to shoot more weddings at The Gallivant and The Dreys if anybody is listening!

Enough about me, I would love to hear from you…

I’m in this job to meet people in love and provide them with images that they will treasure forever and want to show off. If you’re interested, please get in touch!