Top wedding photographers Julie Oswin and Steve Walton have just launched a book that reveals full details of their meticulous approach, and here they share some of their trade secrets

If all you wanted from a wedding photographer was a couple of hours of their time on the day and a basic record of the event at the end, then Julie Oswin and Steve Walton would not be the choice for you. The couple, who have worked together since 2000, offer an altogether more personal and bespoke service aimed primarily at a clientele of young professionals, often lawyers, for whom wedding photography is a high priority and worth a generous budget.

As a rule, Julie and Steve meet a couple three times before their wedding. The first occasion is a face-to-face meeting at the studio where they are invited to look through display albums, express their likes and dislikes and discuss plans for the day. For Julie and Steve,
this is a chance to explain packages and prices and to see if they would want to take the couple on as clients if given the go-ahead.