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Paul Underhill Photography Professional photographer based in Bournemouth Dorset providing commercial, family and wedding photography services.
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  • Dorset, Hampshire
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For over 20 years, Paul has captured life's fleeting moments with passion, talent and an eye for detail. From royal engagements to boho gatherings, lavish castle weddings to intimate family occasions, international music festivals, conferences and more, Paul specialises in documenting large-scale events with creativity, immediacy and artistic flair.
Looking for personalised, on-brand photography that captures your business with creative flair? Need an innovative photo shoot that positions your brand competitively in a saturated market? Whether you need promotional photography to advertise a new service or product, professional staff portraits, or engaging lifestyle or event photography, as a creative commercial photographer I can help to provide innovative and eye-catching images to promote your business with an authentic visual narrative.
Dorset based creative event photographer specialising in capturing the moment through documentary, lifestyle portraiture and reportage event photography. Working UK wide and internationally, covering Dorset, London and the South Coast. A creative approach to documenting life events including birthday parties for all ages, anniversary party, special occasions and intimate social events.
As a portrait photographer I like to make couples photography as much fun as possible. Allowing you to be yourselves so I can capture your personalities, friendship and love for one another. Pregnancy is such a special and magical time. Tasteful and flattering maternity photography captures this beauty.
Please use this contact form to send me your brief, any comments, requests or feedback and to discuss photography. If you prefer to talk on the phone please feel free to call or request a call back in the message. It's really helpful to know which search phrase was used to find my website or who referred?
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C. Doch
Nov 16, 2021
We would recommend Paul to anyone looking for beautiful and natural wedding photos. He was extremely professional and knew instinctively which shots would look best. He was also super friendly and put us at ease (as people who aren't natural posers) so that we now have lots of beautiful photos to look back on our day.
Katie Adamson
Sep 04, 2021
I couldn't possibly recommend Paul Underhill Photography enough. After using him as our wedding photographer back in 2014, he was our obvious choice to do our family shoot now we have welcomed our baby boy into our family. He couldn't have been more professional and responded to my enquiry extremely quickly. He is very easy to deal with and was very flexible when I needed to change some of our booking requirements last minute.

The rapport he was able to build so quickly with our little one (and the dog!) just goes to show what a lovely person he is to work with and therefore an obvious choice when wanting to capture such special moments such as family shoots, weddings and any other special occasions you have in mind. Thank you so much for such a wonderful shoot, we will treasure our family photos for a long time to come!
Rene Vest
Aug 01, 2021
It was a pleasure working with Paul in Studland. I think his photography speaks for itself! His personable yet professional approach makes the experience more relaxed and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Paul.
M. L.
Jul 28, 2021
Paul, You have been absolutely the best and captured all our special moments perfectly! Thank you so much for editing our photos so fast! We got it on the day of our wedding to share with our families. Thank you again for your dedication and professionalism! Its been an amazing experience working with the photographer who simply gets you! Highly recommended! All the best M&G x
Deborah Mayo
Jul 25, 2021
Paul was absolutely lovely and his photos were gorgeous. We were delighted with the photos that Paul took of our wedding and so happy to have him as our photographer - he really captured our personalities in his photos. He was very professional and was great at corralling the guests into the group photos that we wanted, whilst not being overbearing. Would recommend him to anyone for their wedding photos.
Sarah Turner
Jul 03, 2021
Great branding shoot with Paul for some last minute professional portraits I needed for a magazine cover. Paul was really friendly, professional and made me feel really relaxed about the whole thing. I got all the shots I needed and some extras ones too - I cannot recommend highly enough. Easy communication, no fuss - professional and prompt.
Sarah De Lisle
Jun 14, 2021
Paul arrived in shorts and T shirt like me and I knew we would hit it off immediately. What distinguished him was his great attention to detail, be it rearranging the bookcase background by colour and titles, by considering the reflection of light off the shiny white kitchen table or dressing me in colours which complemented the ambient colours of the day and the garden. The consequence was ecstasy from the PR people and my former assistant saying I looked like I did when I hired her in 1981. Richard de Lisle
Kate Hughes
Jun 11, 2021
Paul's photography work caught our eye on Instagram and it was love at first sight. We wanted a photographer who would match our energy levels and the unique vibe of our little Italian wedding. Paul was so accommodating he created a flexible payment plan for us, so we could secure the wedding photographer of our dreams- without breaking the bank. From the day we first spoke to our actual big day Paul was only ever an email away.

He was professional but oh so fun to work with. Both our pre wedding shoot & wedding day photographs are beyond beautiful. Can not recommend Paul enough if you would love a photographer with a personality and fantastic talent. On our wedding day we felt so at ease while he was capturing our key moments. It felt effortless and our guests loved his chilled documentarian approach too.

Our photographs will be treasured for the years to come. We cannot stop looking at the photographs and they bring back instant memories of quite possibly the best day of our lives. Memories that were oh so treasured during lockdown (which happened a week or so after!) Thank you so much Paul!
Joanna Markbreiter
May 17, 2021
Paul - thank you so much for the photographs you took yesterday. They are breathtaking. You have such an empathetic, creative and relaxed approach, which is exactly what we needed! The pictures are just stunning and your professionalism and kindness really helped make the day special. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Chris Bailey
Apr 24, 2021
Incredible. Needed to really reinforce a couple of my brands through some photos that really stood out and 'popped'. Paul totally smashed it, delighted with the results. A picture says a thousand words. In this case, 1000 really good words about both 'The Boy in the Corner' and my 'Vi4YL' project. Superb. Highly rated as many stars as I can give. Thank you.
Charlotte Ryan
Mar 09, 2021
The energy Paul bought to our pre wedding shoot and our wedding was the energy we all needed during such a difficult time. Paul made our wedding feel normal, the normal I hoped and wished for and made us both relax and I cannot thank him enough. He has captured the most beautiful, natural photos of all our friends and family looking full of love and I can't thank him enough.

I would use Paul over and over again and would recommend him to anyone who asks. His documentary style captures expressions and angles that keeps you looking back at all the photos as you can't believe the beauty he captures! Thank you for all you did for Miles and I!
Alice Church
Dec 08, 2020
From the moment we met Paul for our engagement shoot we were delighted that we had chosen him to be our wedding photographer. Paul was so professional and put us at ease, as well as extremely flexible and easy going when we had to change the date, venue and time of the wedding due to Covid! We both felt we were in a very safe pair of hands. On the day Paul was so much fun to have around, he was practically a guest! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paul to friends in the future.
Clarissa Lenherr
Sep 09, 2020
Paul was the photographer for my wedding in September 2019. All I can say is WOW. He fully understood exactly what we needed and delivered more. We love EVERY single photo and could not have asked for more. From the moment we met Paul, to the final delivery of our photos, Paul looked after us and guided us. I would highly recommend his services for anyone looking for a professional photographer for their wedding!
Caroline Clarke-Jack
Feb 03, 2020
Our wedding photos were amazing! Paul was absolutely incredible from start to finish, especially for me as I hate having my pic taken most of the time! He got the most out of our venue and the pictures reflected that too. He was brilliant and we would definitely recommend!
Ashleigh Markham
Jan 24, 2020
We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos taken by Paul - they are just incredible. We've been told by plenty of people that they are the best wedding photos they've ever seen! Paul is so easy going and made us both feel so comfortable having our photo taken which we were both dreading (all whilst having a laugh). Paul also didn't drag us away for hours on end taking photos which was great as we wanted to spend as much time as possible mingling with our friends and family yet somehow he didn't miss a shot. Paul captured the day's emotions perfectly and our expectations were completely exceeded. If you're looking for natural, real, beautiful photos, Paul is the photographer for you, we couldn't recommend him enough!
Garry Turner He-Him - Strategic Advisor
Jan 22, 2020
Instead of just having photos of our day, Paul has managed to capture images that allow us to literally 'feel' the spirit of our day whenever we look at the pictures. He is an absolute genius of a photographer and a lot of fun to work with to boot. We really cannot recommend him enough.
Gaby Peters
Jun 16, 2018
Paul was the perfect wedding photographer for us. He was so supportive on the build up to the wedding and on the day he just blended into the background. So many guests commented on the fact that they didn’t even notice Paul being there, and those that spoke to him commented on how friendly he was. But, most of all, I would recommend Paul for his talent and creativity in creating the perfect wedding images.

We could not be more pleased with our natural looking photos which have captured so many precious memories and moments and tell the perfect story of our wedding day. Thank you Paul, we really couldn’t recommend you enough.
Andrew Johnston
May 18, 2017
Paul was our wedding photographer last month and hiring him was without a doubt one of the best decisions we made. We met him a couple of weeks before the big day for a test shoot which really helped to relax us on the day itself and get us used to being photographed. His style was non-intrusive which allowed him to capture some superb photos of both of us and all our guests.

We couldn't fault him, and will recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer in the future. It came as a real surprise to get the photos and find that he'd provided us with +500 photos of incredible quality. If you're looking for a photographer for your wedding, stop looking and get in touch with Paul.
Lucy and Mark
May 14, 2017
Paul was one of the best decisions we made with regards to our wedding! His photographs were fantastic! They captured the entire day just as it happened, and looking at them was like reliving the whole thing again. On the day, Paul just fit in with our guests perfectly. Everyone loved him and he made sure the entire day was smooth and seamless. We couldn't recommend him more! Thank you so much Paul!
Lizzi Shaw
Jan 25, 2016
I asked Paul to take some 'lifestyle' profile pictures of me down at the beach. I needed photos that were relaxed but also professional looking and suitable for use in the press. He was friendly and easy to deal with in the lead up to the booking, and at the shoot itself, immediately put me at my ease. He carefully listened to what I was trying to achieve and applied his professional knowlege and skills to make sure we achieved the results I was looking for.

He also made sure that I had lots of photos to choose from, recognising that people's favourite shots of themselves can be quite subjective! I'd recommend Paul to anyone looking for a photographer for any event, or as I used him, for a less corporate profile shoot, and I will definitely use him again in the future. Thank you Paul!
Louise Huynh
We knew when we met Paul at the pre-wedding test shoot that he was going to be just what we wanted on our wedding day. Paul immediately put us at ease. His manner, humour and energy brought out the best in us and into the photos. Paul truly knows how to capture the moment, incorporating the light and landscape to create a once in a lifetime moment.

He blended in with the guests and they all took a shine to him. All our guests commented on how hard he was working on the day. We were absolutely speechless with what he was able to capture on the day. These photos will forever be cherished by ourselves and our families. If you’re thinking of booking Paul, don’t hesitate, just do it now, we cannot recommend him highly enough!
Samuel Chan
It is so hard to find a photographer that can excel in poor lighting conditions. The drizzling, the winter sky of England was far from optimal, and the lighting in the restaurant was really dim. We appreciated your journalistic style of photography, it is so hard to get it right when there are 2 guys, you do not want to overcook the cheese. Thank god that did not happen. you have managed to strike a delicate balance. Thank you so much for capturing those beautiful moments, we will hold those pictures very dear for the rest of our lives.
Eleanor Dillon
Paul is amazing. We love our pre-wedding shoot pictures and the morning after our wedding he has already shown us some pictures and we can't wait to see the rest of our photos. Paul is so friendly, fun and we loved him being at our wedding!
Ben Ridley
Paul photographed our special event in Bournemouth and the results were fantastic. We required event photos for PR and we were very pleased with the overall quality of the images and service, and we would highly recommend him.
Karen Mursell
We used Paul for photo’s for our dental practice web site. He made the experience very relaxed and informal which was good as everyone was a bit reluctant! I would highly recommend him, the photographs are exactly how I envisioned them and capture my practice team perfectly!
Jana & Matt
Paul not only takes gorgeous photos, but he has a unique way of catching special moments between people. His friendly demeanour made him feel like he was one of our guests and it put us both at ease in front of the camera. We will forever recommend him! Book him now – you won’t regret it!
Georgina & Sean
Paul’s ability not to miss a moment is incredible, his energy and passion comes across in the photos. He is able to blend in so well that your guests will literally not realise they are being photographed. We could not recommend Paul more!