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
Smedmore House wedding Dorset | Katie+Will
Well, the words exciting and exhilarating spring to mind when I think about Katie and Wil's Smedmore House wedding day in rural Dorset. Their sunny, English country garden, Jurassic coast Kimmeridge wedding was overflowing with joy and high-spirited atmosphere from...
Alternative wedding photographer Bournemouth | Alice+Ollie
Alice and Ollie have flown in from Sweden for a wedding planning weekend, as they are due to marry in Bournemouth in a few months. And it was a perfect opportunity to meet up for their pre-wedding shoot and get to know each other better before their big day. I quickly...
Alternative outdoor wedding Gold Hill Dorset | Dorset wedding photography
Eleanor and Charles married at the top of the stunning Gold Hill in Dorset at their local family church, followed by an alternative homespun wedding celebration beautifully styled with a village fate theme with lots of outdoor games including welly wanging,...
Best wedding photography 2018
I feel so incredibly blessed to have been chosen by so many awesome couples to document their sensational wedding stories last year. I get such a buzz as a creative photographer to capture people caught in the moment, blending in, artistically composing and...
London wedding photographer | Ed+Harry
Londoners Ed and Harry married at the sensational Pittville Pump Room. The couple both work within the music industry in London and had some friends play live contemporary classical music for their wedding ceremony, truly magnificent to hear surrounded by the regal...
Lulworth Cove wedding photography Dorset | Louise+Q
Lulworth Cove in Dorset is an outstanding area of beauty and Louise and Q fell in love with this part of the world so decided to get married here. And WOW! What a location! I have photographed hundreds of weddings across Dorset and in Lulworth but this was my first...
