Bride and groom walking through confetti at their South East wedding
South East Wedding Photographer

Creative South East Wedding Photographer

Relaxed wedding photography for couples who want to enjoy their day. Full-day coverage, no awkward posing.

Based in Eastbourne, covering Sussex, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire & beyond.

Guests laughing during a South East wedding, emotional storytelling
The Approach

Emotional Photography & Storytelling

Your wedding day is full of moments you’ll want to remember forever. From the smiles and happy tears to the stolen kisses, the belly laughs, and the wild dancing later on, I capture it all in a natural, relaxed way. My style is documentary, so your photos reflect the real flow of your day with nothing staged or forced.

These images become the story of your wedding, including the moments you never saw yourself. See more in my portfolio.

Relaxed, creative couple portrait during a South East wedding
Portraits

Creative & Relaxed Couple Portraits

I love creating portraits that feel fun, natural, and true to you as a couple. My aim is to keep the whole thing light and easy, so you feel comfortable rather than posed. Portrait time is also a chance for you both to enjoy a quiet moment together, away from the crowd, while I capture images that show your personalities and your connection.

Learn more about my style and approach.

Why Me

Full-Day Coverage & a Relaxed Approach

When couples choose me, it’s not just for the photos. It’s for the way I work and the experience they have on the day itself.

Nearly fully booked for 2026, now taking a limited number of 2027 weddings.

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  • 1

    Full-Day Photography

    No hourly limits. I’m with you from morning prep through to the last dance on the floor.

  • 2

    Relaxed Portraits

    Natural images that feel like you, never stiff or awkward posing.

  • 3

    Experience That Counts

    Over 200 weddings photographed, plus 23 years in the Army bringing calm and reliability to every moment.

  • 4

    A Personal Connection

    I get to know my couples, so they feel at ease and enjoy the day without a thought for the camera.

  • 5

    Creative Storytelling

    Timeless, emotional photographs that hold the laughter, the tears, and everything in between.

Alex Buckland, South East wedding photographer
Hello

Hey there, I’m Alex

A husband, dad, keen runner, and yes, the person behind the camera. I’m based in Eastbourne and I love photographing weddings for couples who want their day captured in a natural and creative way.

I’m an adrenaline junkie at heart, I never say no to a good G&T, and I’ve probably watched The Office more times than I should admit. All of it shapes how I approach weddings: with energy, calm when it’s needed, and a real focus on making sure you feel relaxed in front of the camera.

My couples don’t want stiff poses or hours of photo sessions. They book me because they care about photography that tells their story and gives them images they’ll be proud to share, hang on their walls, and smile back on for years to come.

More about me
Real Weddings

Recent Real Weddings

A look at a few real weddings from this year, start to finish, across Sussex, Kent and beyond.

Kind Words

Reviews From My Couples

Watch a few couples tell their story, or read more on the testimonials page.

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Wedding photography packages
Investment

Simple, Honest Packages

From £1,797

Full-day coverage with no hourly limits, so you’re never watching the clock on your own wedding day.

  • Full-day coverage, morning prep to the last dance
  • 600+ edited photographs, delivered within 5 weeks
  • 0% interest-free payment plans available
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From the Journal

Wedding Planning Tips

A few guides to help with the planning, straight from a photographer’s perspective.

Recognised By

Flashmasters, Top 10 in the World 2024
Nine Dots, Top 50 Photographer of the Year
Fearless Photographers

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Ready When You Are

Let’s Talk About Your Wedding

If you’ve connected with my work and want photographs that tell the full story of your day, I’d love to hear from you. I’ll get back to you within the hour, no obligation, just a friendly reply.

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