I'm Tony, a documentary wedding photographer.

Professional black and white headshot of Tony, the documentary wedding photographer at Tony Hirst Photography.
Meet the person behind the lens.

Bonjour.


For me, the most important part of photography is to make you feel something when you look through your photographs.


I like to tell a story with my photographs by documenting true moments filled with raw emotion.


I am a West Midlands based wedding photographer specialising in creative & relaxed natural moments. Covering surrounding areas & all over the UK.

 

Blog.

Featured Posts.

Weddings.

Combined with my timeless approach, I love to capture wedding pictures using natural light as this gives a beautifully soft look.

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire wedding bridal preparation make up lip gloss.
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire wedding bridal preparation. Lillaya having lip gloss applied.
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire wedding bridal preparation. Lillaya having make up applied.
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire wedding bridal preparation. Lillaya having hair curled.
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire wedding bridal preparation. Bride hair piece detail.
A bride admires her wedding dress whilst looking at her reflection in the mirror. Borehamwood, Hertfordshire wedding.
Bride first look reaction with father of the bride in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Bride entering an Asquith Mascot vintage style wedding bus from the rear doors.
Family and friends celebrate wedding celebration by throwing confetti over bride and groom at a Hertfordshire wedding.
Wedding portrait of bride and groom with beautiful natural lighting in the bar area of The Manor Elstree in Borehamwood.
Individual bridal portrait with beautiful natural lighting on the staircase at The Manor Elstree in Borehamwood.
Stunning bride and groom portrait with beautiful natural lighting on the staircase at The Manor Elstree in Borehamwood.
Timeless indoor wedding portrait of bride and groom with beautiful natural lighting at The Manor Elstree, Borehamwood.
Elegant portrait of a bride and groom at the centre of a giant chess board at The Manor Elstree in Borehamwood.
A stunning intimate moment between a bride and groom behind a patterned gazebo at The Manor Elstree, Borehamwood.
An over the shoulder moment of the bride's mother buttoning her daughter's wedding dress in Norton Canes, Staffordshire.
An intimate moment of the bride's mother buttoning her daughter's wedding dress in Norton Canes, Staffordshire.
A luxurious individual bridal portrait after the morning preparations in Norton Canes, Staffordshire.
An intimate moment of the bride's mother fixing her daughter's wedding hair in Norton Canes, Staffordshire.
Bride and groom's first kiss moment after their wedding vows at The Shropshire in Telford.

These are absolutely beautiful!!! Better than we could have imagined!
Thank you so so much!!!! xxxx

(Lillaya & Matthew)

Portraiture.

I enjoy creating negative compositions throughout studio & location shoots.

Couple sharing a kiss on their spring time engagement shoot in Cannock Chase Country Park, Staffordshire.
Couple holding hands during spring time engagement shoot at Cannock Chase Country Park, Staffordshire.
Luke helping Abbey climb over a wooden fence on their spring time engagement shoot in Cannock Chase.
Luke wrapping his arms around Abbey on their spring time engagement shoot with the forest in the background at Cannock.
Abbey and Luke laughing and joking on their engagement shoot in Cannock Chase Country Park, Staffordshire.
Abbey gazing at Luke whilst sitting amongst the spring time plants in Cannock Chase Country Park, Staffordshire.
Intimate lifestyle portrait of couple amongst spring time plants in Cannock Chase Country Park, Staffordshire.
Abbey & Luke couple portrait standing in front of a lake on their engagement shoot in Cannock Chase.
Abbey and Luke sharing a romantic kiss in a quiet place in Cannock Chase Country Park, Staffordshire.
Couple sharing a heart felt kiss whilst sitting amongst plants on the grounds of Mill Bank Farm in Cheshire.
Couple hugging and laughing on a tractor on their engagement shoot at Mill Bank Farm in Goostrey.
Couple kissing amongst pink roses in the farm house gardens on their engagement shoot at Goostrey in Cheshire.
Natalie and Ryan leaning against a red farm house sliding door on their engagement shoot at Mill Bank Farm in Goostrey.
Natalie and Ryan hugging in front of a farm house sliding door on their engagement shoot at Mill Bank Farm in Cheshire.
Couple holding hands on their engagement shoot in front of a stunning mural at Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport.
Couple with arms wrapped around each other in front of a lake at Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport.
Aurore and Eric enjoying their engagement shoot amongst stunning flowers at Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport.
Jane & Todd contemporary style engagement shoot portrait in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Couple kissing whilst leaning on a hand rail in front of colourful beach huts at Blackpool beach in Lancashire.
Engagement shoot couple hugging in front of the sea on Blackpool beach in Lancashire.

We've just sat & had a look through our engagement photos, they're really lovely. Thank you so much, we can't wait for you to be part of our day.

(Abbey & Luke)

Albums.


All albums are custom & hand made by a small bindery company in Europe & USA.


I know there is nothing like having an exquisite, hand crafted album that showcases your memories beautifully, something to cherish & keep forever.


My albums & books are the perfect option.

Bride looking through her heirloom wedding album finished in a natural linen.
Styled detail of opened heirloom wedding album.

Digital & Print.


I love taking photographs & I want you to have them all.


The Grande & Ultime Wedding Collections I offer comes complete with the brand new Diamond Folio Presentation Box which includes a USB of high resolution images so that you can print & share.


My digital & print range is the perfect addition.

Styled detail of an opened diamond folio presentation box with fine art prints and a light sheen finish.
Styled detail of an opened ultimate presentation box with fine art prints and finished in metallic champagne.

Video.


Stunning Classic Album & Diamond Folio Presentation Box Promotional Video. Showcasing images from Abbey & Luke's gorgeous wedding.

Classic Album & Diamond Folio | Abbey & Luke

Video.


Stunning Classic Album & Diamond Folio Presentation Box Promotional Video. Showcasing images from Natalie & Ryan's gorgeous wedding.

Classic Album & Diamond Folio | Natalie & Ryan

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