DORSET / LONDON / THE SOUTH COAST
Paul Underhill
Photographer in Bournemouth, Dorset
Wedding and commercial photography for people and brands
I’m Paul Underhill, a photographer based in Bournemouth with over 25 years of experience. My background is in photojournalism, and that shapes everything. Covering a wedding in rural Dorset, a commercial brief for a Bournemouth business, or a family shoot on the coast.
The approach is always the same: observe, stay unobtrusive, and focus on what’s real.
Wedding Photography
After more than 600 weddings photographed across Dorset, the approach remains consistent: observe closely, direct lightly, and allow the day to unfold naturally. The photography follows your wedding rather than shaping it.
“Paul was quite simply a photographic ninja – it was almost as though he was never there – but he captured every single moment we could have hoped for and hundreds we would have missed.” Ben & Victoria, Dorset
Commercial Photography
For businesses, the right photography does more than look professional. It communicates clearly and builds trust.
Corporate events, headshots and brand commissions are photographed across Dorset, Bournemouth and London, with every brief approached with care and attention.
“Your professionalism and keen eye for detail captured exactly what we envisioned. The photos truly reflect the essence of our team – and we’ve received numerous compliments since.” Richard Rhodes, Chief Executive Officer, Purposeful Group
Portrait Photography
Family shoots, couples and personal portraits are approached in the same way: relaxed and natural, focused on real connection.
The aim is to create photographs that feel like you.
Available across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset.
Event Photography
Every event has its own pace and atmosphere. The approach is to work quietly and document it clearly, capturing speakers, audience reactions and the energy of the room.
From corporate conferences and brand launches to awards evenings and private celebrations, coverage extends across Dorset, Bournemouth and London.
Let’s chat about your photography needs
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Stories, Insights & Inspiration
Dorset wedding photography | Smedmore House Kimmeridge | Alison+Andrew
Alison and Andrew had an epic wedding celebration at Smedmore House in Dorset and words cannot describe the level of awesomeness of this spectacular wedding! Smedmore House is an 18th century country manor house and is situated close to Kimmeridge bay with views of...
Documentary wedding photography | Dorset weddings | Nicky+Harry
Londoners Nicky and Harry had their Dorset wedding the other day and what an extremely jolly day it was! Full of raucous laughter, high spirits, an abundance of smiles, so many enthusiastic fist pumps and air punches, and lots and lots of dancing! This celebration was...
Dorset weddings | Pre wedding shoot | Nicola+Harry
I was rather excited to meet up with Nicola and Harry today, they invited me over to where they are having their wedding celebration in rural Dorset. The family home near Ringwood is surrounded by the tranquil and rather amazing Dorset landscape. The couple are from...
Dorset wedding photographer | Pre wedding shoot | Hannah+Sam
I am very lucky to be a Dorset wedding photographer as I get the opportunity to photograph some amazing weddings in breathtaking locations. Yesterday I was treated by Hannah and Sam to an adventure of the Dorset Jurassic coastline. We visited a very special spot St....
Dorset weddings | Kings Arms Hotel | Karen+Michelle
Over the weekend I had the pleasure in documenting Karen and Michelle's wedding at the Kings Arms Hotel in Christchurch, Dorset. The couple are full of energy with beaming smiles which was matched by their friends and family. The entire day was a buzz of excitement...







