Do you want to know a little bit about me??
Hey there, wonderful souls! Let me share a bit about my unique journey into the world of photography. Unlike the cliché tale of being born with a camera in hand, my love affair with photography kicked off fashionably late at around the age of 20. A camera became my unexpected companion while studying at university, sparking a deep connection with light, composition, and the enchanting art of freezing real moments in time. However, there was never a thought of becoming a professional, I just liked taking cool pictures.
For two decades, I immersed myself in the rhythmic world of the nightlife scene as a club DJ and music producer. I was spinning tunes anywhere from local nightclubs to huge nights for renowned venues like Ministry of Sound and Gatecrasher. I was also pretty lucky to have my own tunes and remixes played across national stations like Radio 1 & Capital FM! Safe to say it was a pretty wild and fulfilling ride. However, life has a way of guiding us towards new horizons, and with the birth of my family, I found myself reassessing my priorities.
Around six years ago, seeking a creative shift that would allow me to work from home and be more present for my family, I turned to my constant companion – my camera. But let me confess, I'm a full on geek at heart. I thrive on experimenting with different cameras, pushing the boundaries of composition, and delving into creative lighting techniques. It's this passion for the unconventional and the desire to create work that defies the norm that fuels my journey in the wedding photography world.
This geeky, experimental spirit is what sets my work apart, capturing the essence of love stories and turning them into timeless visual tales. Ready to embark on this emotional journey with you, let's create some magic together!
Meet the Hand gang
So Martyn Hand Photography is pretty much just that, myself taking and editing pictures of you and your guests on your wedding day. However, behind the scenes there are a couple of other important people that keep me and the business running smoothly, through the mediums of coffee, custard creams and cuddles...
Martyn
“The Geek”
Let's get this out of the way, I am a full on geek. Whether it be light, sound or an autonomous house, I want to know about it, how I can control it and what I can do with it. I'm also a bit of a perfectionist which also means I take my time doing things right, much to the annoyance of Kerrie!
Likes: Rum, Clever Gadgets & Music
Dislikes: The sound of a fork scraping a plate
Kerrie
“The Boss”
Kerrie is my wife, my rock and Darcie & Dexters’s incredible mummy. She keeps me sane and focused when my head starts to get lost in the creative abyss, lets me sleep after a late night editing session and preps the coffee and packup for the early starts of a wedding day. Her favourite hobby is actually cleaning and she thinks she is right all the time...
Likes: Tea, Cleaning & Sun Worshipping
Dislikes: Worms & snails
Darcie
“The Cuddle Monster”
Darcie is our beautiful 7 year old and future zoo keeper. Her laugh is infectious, her smile will melt your heart and her sass is unparalleled. She used to be happy to pose whenever I needed a model however, these days she is often a little too busy with important things Minecraft and Makeup.
Likes: Pancakes, Harry Potter & Swimming
Dislikes: Rollercoasters
Dexter
“The Lovable Rouge”
Dex is the youngest member of the Hand family. He’s also the most fearless and outgoing, happy to try anything once even if he knows there is a chance it will result in injury or worse! His best stunt so far is stealing Darcie’s bike having never ridden one before and going full speed into a bush!
Likes: Lego, Rollerblades & Cars
Dislikes: Listening and the word no!
We even have our own Instagram account
feel free to follow all the madness
@darcieanddexter