MEET THE COUTURE TEAM
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE, CALM & CARE
Couture Photography is led by Louise Grayson and Alistair Smith — a team with decades of combined experience documenting weddings with intention, artistry and respect.
We believe wedding photography should feel calm, thoughtful and deeply human.
Long after the flowers fade and the dress is packed away, what remains are the moments — the quiet ones, the emotional ones, the in-between ones you didn’t even realise were happening.
Our role is to notice them, preserve them and tell your story with honesty and care
LOUISE GRAYSON
Louise brings a rare combination of artistic sensitivity, academic depth and emotional intelligence to wedding photography. With a PhD background and a lifelong relationship with visual storytelling, her approach is thoughtful, observant and deeply people-focused.
She is known for:
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Making couples feel at ease in front of the camera
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Noticing subtle, meaningful moments
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Creating images that feel authentic rather than performative
Louise believes the most powerful photographs are created when people feel comfortable enough to be themselves.
ALISTAIR SMITH
Alistair Smith brings a technical precision to Couture Photography.
With a background in physics, Alistair approaches photography with a deep understanding of light, structure and detail. This foundation informs his calm, considered style.
He is often described as:
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Calm under pressure
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Highly organised and prepared
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Attentive to people and detail
His approach ensures timelines flow smoothly and nothing important is missed.
WHY WE WORK AS A TEAM
Working as a duo allows us to document weddings more completely, from multiple perspectives, without intrusion. It also allows us to support each other and our couples throughout the day, adapting fluidly as moments unfold.
For planners and venues, this means a team that is:
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Efficient and communicative
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Respectful of spaces and schedules
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Easy to collaborate with
For couples, it means coverage that feels seamless and unforced.
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We photograph weddings as they happen — gently guiding when needed, and stepping back when moments deserve space.
Our style blends:
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Documentary storytelling
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Editorial composition
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Natural light and emotion
The result is imagery that feels timeless, personal and grounded in truth.