Andrew Wilkinson
“A highly recommended and experienced professional photographer, renowned for his commercial, lifestyle, and wedding photography. Dedicated, creative, and a pleasure to work with, he brings genuine passion, insight, and professionalism to every project, remaining unobtrusive while capturing exceptional images with precision and artistry.”
I am a freelance professional photographer based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK, where I live with my wife and our three daughters. I provide professional photography services for weddings, families, events, corporate and commercial clients, musicians, and the arts, working across Cambridge, London, the UK, and internationally. My passion for photography inspires both client commissions and personal projects, allowing me to capture people, places, landscapes, cultures, and creative processes around the world. Travel continues to enrich my perspective and inspires every aspect of my work.
WE DON’T SEE THINGS AS THEY ARE. WE SEE THEM
AS WE ARE
Photographing people is the greatest privilege of my profession. Whether creating headshots, wedding photography, travel imagery, personal branding, or commercial portraits, every successful photograph begins with trust and connection. Built in a moment or developed over time, that relationship transforms the camera into a window through which personality, purpose, and authentic stories are captured with creativity and care.
there’s always a backstory …
My earliest memories of photography began when I was very young. I remember discovering a box of black-and-white photographs and negatives taken by my father, tucked away in the attic of our family home. Holding the negatives up to the light, I tried to imagine how they would appear as finished prints. I could spend hours absorbed in the present of another time. The photographs fascinated me—not only for what they showed, but for their use of light and shadow, composition, leading lines, geometry, balance, simplicity, and drama. I wondered where they had been taken, who the people were, what had happened before and after the shutter clicked, and, perhaps most importantly, why the photograph had been made. Each image preserved a fleeting moment and its story forever.
A photograph can simply be appreciated for its beauty without demanding interpretation. Yet I believe the finest photographic images possess an enduring and enigmatic quality that reveals something new with every viewing, increasing their emotional, if not monetary, value over time. Ultimately, however, the meaning of every image belongs to the person looking at it.
I have always been drawn to the idea that “a photographic image is true and false in equal measure,” a thought from the introduction to The Genius of Photography by Gerry Badger. Georges Braque expressed a similar sentiment beautifully when he wrote, “Truth exists; only falsehood has to be invented.” Context and perspective profoundly shape the truth communicated through any photograph. As a photographer, my aim is always to portray an honest representation of a moment—unless creating a beautiful image is the only purpose it needs to serve.
Perhaps Anaïs Nin summarised it best: “We don’t see things as they are. We see them as we are.”
Every day presents new opportunities to see the world, both literally and metaphorically, in a different light or from a fresh perspective. That can be as inspiring as it is frustrating. Inspiring because of the beauty and power of nature, or through observing the richness, complexity, and sometimes troubled reality of the world around us. Even without a camera in my hand, I am constantly learning. The frustration comes from wanting to do justice to the emotions, experiences, and understanding I hope to express through my photography—from the first observation to the final image.
In a world where almost everyone carries a camera, technology has made photography more accessible than ever, but equipment is only one part of the creative process. Owning a great camera does not make someone a great photographer. Vision, observation, timing, and the ability to recognise meaningful moments are what create memorable photographs. A photographer’s most valuable piece of equipment will always be their eye.
As I often say: “It is the photographer who makes the picture, not the camera. Equipment really doesn’t matter… until it does!”
my style…
In a word: versatile. Rather than being defined by a single photographic style, I adapt my approach to suit each client, commission, and story. The work you see throughout my website and Instagram reflects that flexibility. Every photoshoot has its own character, and discovering the most authentic way to tell that story is one of the things I enjoy most. Unless I’m photographing products, interiors, architecture, or similar commercial subjects, my natural approach leans towards relaxed, documentary and photojournalistic photography, capturing genuine moments as they unfold.
Thank you for taking the time to read a little about me. I hope you’ll enjoy exploring the rest of my website, where you’ll find examples of my work and more information about my wedding, commercial, corporate, event, family, and portrait photography services. If you have any questions, or would simply like to discuss an idea or project, I’d be delighted to hear from you.
Andrew