Chris Kemp Photography

What Chris Kemp Photography does

Chris Kemp Photography is a sole-proprietor wedding photography business founded in 2011 and operated by Chris Kemp from Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom. Over 15 years, Chris has photographed more than 600 weddings, building a portfolio of documentary-style wedding coverage across Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, the wider UK, and selected European destinations including Malta and the South of France.

The service portfolio comprises a core full-day wedding photography package (priced from £2,250), supplemented by micro/half-day coverage for intimate weddings and elopements, bespoke destination wedding packages, and a smaller portrait/lifestyle photography line. Each booking is a one-time engagement sold directly to consumers via the chriskemp.co.uk website, Instagram (@chriskemp_photography), the Rock My Wedding directory, and a network of preferred-supplier relationships with at least 10 regional wedding venues including The Post Barn, Wasing Park, Clock Barn, Ufton Court, and Stanlake Park. Booking is secured with a £300 deposit and online contract, with the balance due four weeks before the wedding date.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a content website (built on Online Picture Proof), an active Instagram presence, and standard professional photography equipment with backups. No proprietary software, SaaS platform, app, API, or AI tooling is disclosed. The business has no external funding, no employees beyond Chris himself, and no corporate entity structure beyond a sole proprietorship operating under the trading name Chris Kemp Photography. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Chris Kemp Photography

Legal name

Chris Kemp Photography

Website

https://chriskemp.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chris Kemp Photography is a sole-proprietor wedding photography business in Newbury, Berkshire, offering documentary-style full-day, micro, and destination wedding coverage directly to couples across the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Photography Services

NAICS

Photographic Services (54192), Commercial Photography (541922), Photography Studios, Portrait (541921)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor Sourcing & Management (Venues, Catering, Photo/Video, Music) (HSACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Destination Wedding Planning (HSACABAD)

Keywords

• Wedding photography services
• Documentary wedding photography
• Destination wedding photography
• Portrait photography services
• Berkshire wedding photographer

Headquarters

HQ city

Newbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wedding Photography Services: One-time professional photography service for wedding days. Full-day coverage starting from £2,250 includes 2.5 hours before ceremony through one hour after first dance, high-resolution edited images, private online gallery with unlimited downloads, highlights slideshow, and travel within England & Wales. Shorter micro/half-day packages and bespoke destination wedding packages are also available. Booking requires a £300 deposit and signed contract, with balance due 4 weeks before the wedding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chris Kemp Photography is a sole-proprietor wedding photography service based in Newbury, Berkshire, offering relaxed, natural, documentary-style coverage of wedding days from 2.5 hours before the ceremony through one hour after the first dance. Services include full-day coverage (from £2,250), micro/half-day coverage for intimate weddings, and bespoke destination wedding packages across Europe, all delivered with high-resolution edited images, online galleries with unlimited downloads, and a highlights slideshow.

Product overview

Chris Kemp Photography is a Berkshire-based wedding photography service offering a single, unified photography service portfolio. The core offering is documentary/storytelling wedding photography, supplemented by portrait and lifestyle photography services. Packages include full-day coverage (from £2,250), micro/half-day coverage for intimate weddings, and destination wedding packages for UK and European locations. All services include high-resolution edited images, online galleries with unlimited downloads, and professional backup equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Day Wedding Coverage Comprehensive full-day wedding photography from 2.5 hours before the ceremony through one hour after the first dance, including high-resolution edited images, 48-hour sneak peek gallery, private online gallery with unlimited downloads, highlights slideshow, fully insured service with professional backup equipment, and travel included throughout England and Wales. Starting from £2,250 with a £300 booking deposit and signed contract.
• Micro and Half Day Wedding Coverage Shorter coverage packages tailored for intimate weddings, elopements (from 2 people), micro weddings with 15+ guests, and half-day requirements. Bespoke pricing based on specific event requirements.
• Destination Wedding Photography Bespoke wedding photography coverage for destination ceremonies across Europe and beyond, with customized packages to accommodate travel logistics and unique venue requirements. Past destinations include Malta and the South of France.
• Portrait Photography Services Professional portrait photography sessions in the Newbury, Berkshire area for individuals, families, and couples, delivered in the same natural, relaxed style as the wedding offerings.

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Post Barn (Newbury, Berkshire)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Post Barn is Chris's most prolific venue — he has captured over 40-50+ weddings there and is listed as an exclusive/preferred supplier. He describes it as 'one of Berkshire's standout wedding venues' and the venue won Best Barn venue South Central Region in the 2024 Wedding Industry Awards.
• Clock Barn (Hampshire)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a recommended photographer at Clock Barn. Chris has photographed multiple weddings at the venue and is featured in their wedding supplier listings.
• Ufton Court (Berkshire/Hampshire border)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChris is described as a 'preferred and recommended wedding photographer at Ufton Court.' The venue is a Grade 1 Listed Manor House with a 16th-century Tithe Barn on the Berkshire/Hampshire border.
• Sandford Springs Golf Club (Hampshire)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChris is listed as a recommended photographer at Sandford Springs. The venue is featured in his portfolio and he describes the venue as having a 'truly breathtaking sunset.'
• Lains Barn (Wantage)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed on the preferred supplier list at Lains Barn, a family-owned barn wedding venue in rural Wantage. The couple specifically found Chris through this supplier list.
• The Swan at Streatley (River Thames)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChris is a preferred supplier at The Swan at Streatley, a riverside wedding venue on the banks of the River Thames.
• Stanlake Park (Berkshire)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple weddings photographed at Stanlake Park vineyard venue. Chris describes it as a favourite venue that 'just flows so nicely.' The venue features stunning vineyards and converted barns for ceremonies and receptions.
• Northbrook Park (Farnham)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChris has photographed multiple weddings at Northbrook Park, a stunning venue in Farnham with well-tended grounds, light, and peacocks. He was initially recommended to a couple through photographing a family member's wedding there.
• Sheepdrove Organic Farm (Lambourne, Oxfordshire)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a recommended photographer at Sheepdrove Organic Farm. The venue features a long Oxfordshire countryside driveway, gardens, lake, and boathouse. Supports an onsite children's charity.
• Wasing Park (Berkshire)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerChris lives just 4 miles from Wasing Park and photographs multiple weddings there annually. The venue features a 15th-century parish church and Grade II listed barn with stunning farmland surroundings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lin & Jirsa Photography: Large US-based wedding photography studio known for editorial/documentary style and educational content. Comparable to Chris Kemp in positioning (premium wedding photography with a storytelling style), though at significantly larger scale and with a stronger content/education arm.
• This is Reportage: International community and directory of documentary/reportage wedding photographers. Chris's documentary, unobtrusive style aligns directly with This is Reportage's curation philosophy, making member photographers natural peers in craft and positioning.
• Fearless Photographers: Curated international collective of wedding photographers recognised for bold, emotional imagery. Overlaps with Chris on documentary/storytelling approach and the tier of premium, personality-driven wedding photography brands.

Broad incumbents

• The Knot (XO Group): Major US wedding planning platform and vendor marketplace. While Chris operates in the UK rather than via The Knot directly, The Knot is the broad incumbent defining how couples discover and book wedding photographers — a structural reference point for his own directory/listing-driven acquisition model.
• WeddingWire: Large wedding vendor marketplace operating in multiple geographies. Comparable to Rock My Wedding in function (vendor listings and reviews) and represents the broad-incumbent model for photographer discovery that Chris benefits from indirectly through partner directories.

Others

• Brides Magazine (Condé Nast): Long-established wedding media brand and vendor resource. Sets editorial and prestige standards in the wedding photography category that influence Chris's premium-tier positioning, but does not compete as a photographer.
• Style Me Pretty: Wedding inspiration blog and curated vendor directory. Functions similarly to Rock My Wedding and Junebug Weddings — an editorial/discovery channel adjacent to Chris's customer-acquisition funnel rather than a direct competitor.
• Junebug Weddings: Curated international wedding inspiration blog and vendor directory. Comparable to Rock My Wedding in role (editorial curation of wedding vendors) and is a peer to the inspiration/directory channels Chris relies on for top-of-funnel awareness.
• Rock My Wedding: UK wedding planning blog and recommended-supplier directory. Chris holds a 2023 recommended-supplier badge, making Rock My Wedding a channel partner rather than a competitor — but its position as the UK venue-and-supplier curation layer is structurally adjacent to his acquisition model.
• SLR Lounge: Large online community and education platform for wedding and portrait photographers. Adjacent to Chris in audience (working professional photographers) but operates as an education/community business rather than a competing shoot service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/chriskemp_photography
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chris-kemp-photography

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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