Natural, documentary & relaxed.
I’m Paul Ovenden of Paul Mindy Photography — an award-winning Ely wedding photographer with 15+ years of wedding experience. My style is natural and documentary-led: real moments first, relaxed portraits when the light is right, and calm direction only when it genuinely helps.
I cover Ely, the surrounding villages and wider Cambridgeshire. For broader county coverage, see my Cambridgeshire wedding photographer page. To compare coverage, see the wedding photography packages or check availability for your Ely date.
Historic city character & open countryside.
An Ely wedding can combine city architecture with a countryside reception. If you are comparing settings, the Old Hall Ely photography guide and Poets House photography guide explain the arrangements to discuss with each venue. Plan portraits around the spaces you have booked, travel time and permission for any separate location.
Coverage built around the day itself.
Documentary coverage
Candid moments, reactions and atmosphere throughout the day, with the emphasis on what actually happens rather than staging it.
Relaxed portraits
Natural direction without stiff posing, using good light and efficient timing so portraits never take over the wedding.
Flexible extras
Fast previews after the wedding, plus drone options where venue permission, airspace, weather and operating conditions allow. Videography can also be added separately.
Simple planning, calm coverage.
For an Ely wedding, share your ceremony and reception addresses, any journey between them and the time you want coverage to finish. I plan family photographs, a short portrait session and an indoor alternative around that schedule. If photographs around the cathedral or riverside are part of your plans, agree access and any permissions first.
Ely & wider Cambridgeshire.
Coverage includes Ely and nearby villages, with wider travel across Cambridgeshire as standard. If your wedding is in Cambridge city itself, use the dedicated Cambridge wedding photographer page for city-specific planning.
Photography first, with film available too.
Photography packages
Photography-only coverage is available through the wedding photography packages.
Photo + video
If you want stills and film together, see the combined photo + video packages.
Check your date
Send your date and venue through the contact page and I’ll confirm availability and the best-fit coverage.
Make room for the journey and the photographs.
If your Ely ceremony and reception are at different venues, include the journey and guest arrivals when choosing your photography hours. A short family-photo list helps keep groups organised; a flexible portrait window lets us work around the weather without taking over the reception. Tell me if cathedral-area or riverside photographs are important so access can be agreed in advance.
Compare the venue planning information in the Old Hall Ely photography guide and Poets House photography guide, then send your actual locations and timings with your enquiry.
Choose your hours and included extras.
Essential starts at £1,295 for up to 7 hours; Full Day at £1,695 for up to 9 hours; Complete Collection at £2,195 for up to 12 hours. All include edited high-resolution photographs, a private online gallery and sneak peeks. Start and finish times are agreed around your timetable.
Full Day is planned from preparations until shortly after the first dance within 9 hours. Complete Collection adds longer evening coverage, a wedding album and drone photographs where conditions permit. Albums and drone photographs are optional extras for Essential and Full Day. Compare the photography packages and inclusions.
If you also want film, compare the combined photo and video packages. Silver includes up to 9 hours, photographs and a documentary film with the full ceremony and speeches; a cinematic highlight is an optional extra.
For vertical 9:16 clips for Reels, TikTok and Stories, explore optional wedding content creation. It is quoted separately, with filming priorities, clip quantities and delivery agreed before booking.
Ely wedding photography FAQs
Do you photograph weddings in Ely?
Yes. I cover Ely, nearby villages and venues across Cambridgeshire.
Can we book photography only?
Yes. Photography-only packages are available and are the primary focus of this Ely page.
Can we add videography?
Yes. Combined photography and videography gives you one point of contact and a consistent visual style. We plan photographs and filming around your timetable and priorities. If you need separate events covered at the same time, a second shooter can be quoted before booking.
Do you offer drone coverage?
Drone photographs are optional extras for Essential and Full Day, and included with Complete Collection where conditions permit. Flights depend on venue permission, airspace, weather and operating conditions. Film and 360-degree clips depend on a separately selected video or combined package; they are not standard photography inclusions.
How do we book?
Send your date and venue through the contact page and I’ll confirm availability and the best-fit coverage.
How much does wedding photography in Ely cost?
Essential starts at £1,295 for up to 7 hours, Full Day at £1,695 for up to 9 hours, and Complete Collection at £2,195 for up to 12 hours. See the photography comparison for albums, drone photographs and other inclusions. Shorter or off-peak weddings can be quoted around your plans.
Planning your Ely wedding?
Share your date and venue and I’ll confirm availability and the coverage options that fit your plans.