Adam van Dorp of Adam van Dorp Photography

Hey, I’m Adam van Dorp, a wedding photographer based in the beautiful town of Helston, Cornwall. I specialise in photojournalistic, documentary-style photography – think natural, candid, unfussy moments that tell the real story of your day. No awkward poses, no cheesy smiles, just genuine emotion and connection, captured as it unfolds.

My approach is all about blending into the background, letting you enjoy every second while I quietly document all the little glances, belly laughs, happy tears, and everything in between. I’m easy-going and relaxed, and I love working with couples who just want to enjoy their day without turning it into a full-blown photoshoot. If you’re looking for someone who won’t take you away from your guests for hours or direct every second – we’ll probably get on really well.

I’ve been lucky enough to shoot weddings all over the South West, from cliff-top vows overlooking the sea to cosy countryside celebrations. Some of the venues I’ve worked at include The Alverton Hotel, The Green, St Ives Harbour Hotel, Tregenna Castle, and Fistral Beach Hotel – each one completely different but all filled with love, laughter, and those beautiful in-between moments that make your wedding truly yours.

One of my favourite things about photography is capturing raw, unfiltered emotion. Sometimes that’s best expressed in colour, but I also love using black and white to strip things back and let the feeling shine through. There’s something timeless about a black and white image that can say more than words ever could.

At the end of the day, my job is to tell your story honestly and beautifully, without getting in the way. I want you to look back at your photos and not just remember what the day looked like, but how it felt.

So if you're planning a wedding anywhere in Cornwall or the South West and want relaxed, real, and meaningful photos – I’d love to hear from you.