Bride and groom portrait at Jolly Sportsman pub wedding

Hayley Rose

Wedding Photographer in Sussex and beyond

I’m Hayley, a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Sussex. For the past 18 years, I’ve been capturing and telling beautiful wedding stories, and I would absolutely love to learn more about you and your plans for the big day!

keeping it real

as a wedding photographer on your day..

My approach on your wedding day is to capture the genuine and heartfelt story of your day. I focus on the moments, emotions, and real expressions that reflect the true vibe of your day. From the joyful tears and toddler tantrums to the smiles and, most importantly, the laughter, I’ll document it all. I’ll also pay attention to the beautiful details that make your wedding uniquely yours, ensuring that every aspect is remembered for years to come..

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My Photography Journey

I embarked on my photography journey over 20 years ago, falling in love with the art of capturing fleeting moments in time. Starting with my beloved film camera, I learned the true craft of photography—developing my own film in the darkroom and capturing images on slides.

Initially, my passion lay in landscapes and nature photography. I adored using Fuji Velvia for its rich, vibrant greens and Ilford HP5 for its striking contrast and grain. Those qualities still inspire me today.

A few years after diving into photography as a hobby, a friend asked me to capture their wedding. One wedding led to another, and before I knew it, I was falling in love with the idea of turning my passion into a career as a wedding photographer.

Over the past 17+ years in the wedding photography world, I’ve honed my experience and developed my style. I focus on creating photographs that are true and honest to each moment. While I no longer shoot in film—couldn’t imagine capturing an entire wedding that way!—I still embrace that film-inspired aesthetic in my work, editing to replicate the bold, vibrant greens and emotional depth that first captivated me.

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Issy and James

“I feel so lucky to have had Hayley as part of our wedding days and four our engagement shoot. She is so talented and made us and all our friends and family feel so at ease”

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