Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Dorset Wedding Photographer & Videographer
Smiling Tiger Studios is a Dorset-based wedding photography and videography business dedicated to capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments. Our approach prioritises unobtrusive documentary-style storytelling, allowing couples to experience their wedding day naturally while we preserve fleeting glances, heartfelt interactions, and spontaneous laughter. With over 15 years of combined experience, our team specialises in creating timeless visual narratives that reflect each couple's unique connection and cultural traditions.We serve clients across Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, and the wider UK, offering full-day coverage and cinematic drone footage. Our commitment to quality is evident in our meticulous post-production process, ensuring every image and film meets our exacting standards. Recognised by the Wedding Photojournalist Association, we maintain 10m public liability insurance and actively support mental health charity CALM through our bookings.
Services
Wedding Photography
Wedding Films
Asian Weddings
LGBTQ+ Weddings
Family Photography
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Documentary-style photography capturing unposed, emotional moments
- 15+ years combined experience in international photojournalism
- Full-day coverage from preparation to reception celebrations
- Cinematic drone footage with CAA licensed UAV pilots
- Meticulous quality-checked albums with personal oversight
Associations and certifications
- Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA)
What people say
Emotive wedding photography
Documentary style excellence
Cultural tradition preservation
Unobtrusive presence
Timeless quality
Services
Wedding Photography
Our documentary-style wedding photography captures authentic moments through unobtrusive storytelling. We focus on emotional connections, cultural traditions, and spontaneous interactions while maintaining technical excellence in composition and lighting. Clients receive high-resolution images suitable for large prints and personal use, with full licensing for family and friends to order prints directly from their online gallery.
Wedding Films
Cinematic wedding films combine observational storytelling with artistic direction to create emotionally resonant narratives. Our team uses professional-grade equipment and drone technology to capture multiple perspectives, with post-production including colour grading and sound design. Deliverables include preview clips within three weeks and full highlight reels within six weeks of the event.
Asian Weddings
Specialist coverage for Indian and Asian weddings, documenting traditional ceremonies and contemporary celebrations with cultural sensitivity. Our experience includes capturing pre-wedding rituals, multi-day events, and fusion ceremonies across the UK and India. We understand the importance of specific traditions and provide bilingual communication support when required.
LGBTQ+ Weddings
Celebratory documentation of same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings with a focus on authentic representation. We create welcoming environments for all couples, respecting diverse relationship journeys and cultural backgrounds. Our portfolio demonstrates experience with civil partnerships, traditional weddings, and elopement celebrations across various venues.
Family Photography
Documentary family photography capturing genuine interactions in natural settings. Sessions adapt to family dynamics, offering both short location shoots and extended 'day in the life' coverage. We provide guidance on location selection, clothing coordination, and preparing children for photography sessions to ensure relaxed, authentic results.
People
Linus Moran
Creative Director
International photojournalism veteran with 15+ years' experience, specialising in documentary wedding storytelling. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, he channels neurodiverse perspective into capturing authentic human connections. Leads Smiling Tiger's creative vision and mentoring team members.
William Bazlinton
Lead Photographer
BA Photography graduate with 8 years' collaboration alongside Linus. Specialises in portraiture and human connection, bringing intuitive storytelling to every project. Oversees stills photography while maintaining Smiling Tiger's documentary ethos during wedding coverage.
Questions
Where are you based and which areas do you cover?
Based near Blandford and Bournemouth, we operate as Dorset wedding photographers but cover Somerset, Hampshire, and the UK nationwide.
How do I book your services?
Complete our online contract and pay a £500 booking fee to secure your wedding date.
Are you members of professional photography organisations?
We are members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), joining award-winning international photojournalists.
What distinguishes your wedding photography approach?
We provide full attention to each wedding with personal oversight from shooting to album design, ensuring exceptional quality.
Do you offer insurance coverage for your services?
We maintain £10m public liability and professional indemnity insurance, including drone operations.
How long before receiving wedding photos and films?
Preview photos arrive within days, full sets within 2-4 weeks, and highlight videos within 6 weeks.
