Charlotte House Wedding Photographer – A Relaxed Wedding Venue in Lincoln
June 10, 2026
Relaxed, natural wedding photography across Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and throughout the UK.
"James made everything feel relaxed and natural- we barely noticed the camera"
Claire & Jason
Weddings aren't about getting everything exactly right.
They're about being present in the moment.
The conversations you didn't plan.
The laughter that just happens.
The atmosphere that builds naturally throughout the day.
That's what makes it meaningful.
And that's what I focus on capturing- without interrupting it.
"We felt completely relaxed all day- nothing felt forced"
Kerrie & Sam
At 3rdEyeImages, I photograph weddings in a calm, documentary way.
I work gently in the background, observing real interactions, anticipating moments before they happen, and telling your story as it truly felt- not as a performance for the camera.
If you're drawn to natural photography, relaxed energy and storytelling over perfection, you're in the right place.
You don't need to know how to pose.
You don't need to worry about the camera.
Most couples tell me they forget I'm even there.
My role is to create space for you to be yourselves- guiding only when it genuinely helps,
and otherwise allowing the day to unfold naturally.
Hi, I'm James.
A documentary wedding photographer based in Newark.
I photograph weddings in a relaxed, natural way- blending into the day so you can enjoy it without it feeling like a photoshoot.
Most couples tell me they forget I'm even there, and that's exactly how it should be.
Worried you'll still feel awkward in front of the camera?
Most couples tell me exactly the same thing before their wedding. I've written a guide all about it here:
My approach is rooted in documentary photography- quietly observing moments, relationships and atmosphere as they naturally happen.
From nervous anticipation in the morning, to emotional embraces, laughter with friends and fleeting in-between moments- the parts of the day that matter most are often the ones no one plans.
“James, I’m not actually sure where to start. From that first video call we knew you were the right choice for us! You are so much more than just a photographer! It felt like you were a friend with a camera at our wedding day. You made us feel so relaxed, gave us advice, bantered with the bridesmaids, entertained the children and stepped in to save the night when the sparklers wouldn’t work! I don’t think we will ever get over our wedding day, it was simply everything we imagined it would be”
What our clients are saying
What our clients are saying
“When we were looking for a photographer for our wedding we knew we wanted someone who would fit into our day and keep it breezy as we didn’t want lots of staged photos looking still and bored.
As soon as we met James on a video call we knew he was the one for us. He listened to what we wanted and needed and made it feel like a very bespoke tailored service.
On the day we couldn’t have been any happier. James fitted into our day like he had known us and our friends and family for years!”
What our clients are saying
What our clients are saying
“James, just want you to know we are so incredibly happy with the photos you took for us, we just can't put into words how grateful we are and how much we love them. Thank you for stepping in last minute to capture our wedding”
What our clients are saying
What our clients are saying
Photography, for me, has always been about people- how they connect, how they move through moments, and how stories quietly unfold when no one is directing them.
3rdEyeImages was created for couples who want to feel comfortable, understood and supported- not managed or staged.
I believe the most powerful wedding photographs come from trust, calm presence and genuine connection.
If you'd like to explore my documentary wedding photography experience, you can find more information below.
Real moments, captured as they happened - not staged or interrupted.
If you're planning a wedding and you're looking for photography that feels honest, relaxed and quietly cinematic, I'd love to hear about your day.
Thoughts, advice and real wedding stories.
If you want a wedding day that feels natural, relaxed and completely your own - I'd love to hear about your plans.
Covering weddings across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the UK.