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With the current cost of living and raising interest rates, we have created a new 3hr package to help those on a budget.
Just Big Smiles Pricing & Costs

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Prices Start at
£100
Just Big Smiles Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Classic

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Second Shooter Available
Photo Booth Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Just Big Smiles Full Description
2022 wedding £100 / hr min hire 3 hrs 2023/24 wedding £150 / hr min hire 3hrs Contact us for a brochure to find out more

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jim Barrett-Smith
I look forward to meeting you, having some fun and capturing the love, the laughter, and all those big smiles on your special day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2017
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Reviews
(7)
Stella
Happy couple married in October
November 2019
Perfect - in every way. Look no further for your wedding photographer.
My husband and I would recommend Just Big Smiles to anyone. Just as others have said - from the moment Jim came round to meet us we knew we had made the best decision. Jim is amazing - warm, friendly, helpful, professional, knowledgeable and the kind of guy where it was a pleasure to have him at our wedding. He listened to what we wanted and absolutely nothing was too much. Communication was perfect from booking and beyond. On the day, Jim was punctual and put e wry one at ease. He is fantastic with kids and all the guests loved him. There are so many reasons to book Jim as your wedding photographer and at the end of it you get the most beautiful collection of photos. We also loved the added extras in our package such as the ‘thank you’ cards. We would recommend Just Big Smiles to anyone. Stella and Joe
Dave and Mark
Happy couple married in November
November 2018
The after care was as good as the day itself
After looking at many different Wedding Photographers Mark and I were really pleased with our final choice in James and Karl at Just Big Smiles. From the first time we met these guys we could tell they were going to help us capture our day in just the way we wanted. They met with us a couple of times in advance to talk through our requirements including a practice shoot in Abbey Gardens to ensure we knew exactly the right spots to capture the perfect memories and didn’t keep our friends and family hanging around too long on the big day. The after care was as good as the day itself, they came back to us quickly with an edited selection of shots and helped us create an album we will treasure as a momento of a great day. We would highly recommend Just Big Smiles, friendly, approachable and professional, thanks guys – you were ace!
Dan and Beth
Happy couple married in May
November 2018
He has a warm personality
Jim was the Photographer at our wedding on May 4th 2018. He was absolutely brilliant and produced some fantastic photos of our wonderful day. He’s a very knowledgeable photographer that captures every aspect of your special day. He has a warm personality and made all our guests feel comfortable. We 100% recommend Just Big Smiles for your photography needs. Thanks again Jim.
Nicola & Matt
Happy couple married in October
November 2018
Jim is now an awesome duo with Karl alongside him
Jim was our wedding photographer on Oct 7th 2017 and the pictures are amazing!! He even won an award for one of them. He is extremely professional wanting to make sure he is clued up on the pictures of people you absolutely don’t want to miss and will discuss this prior to the event. We would highly recommend him and only sorry we didn’t take him up on the offer of the engagement photo shoot also. I’ve since been to another event that Just Big Smiles took the photographs at and Jim is now an awesome duo with Karl alongside him to take double the fun shots. Thanks again JBS x
Lucy and Ed
Happy couple married in December
November 2018
nothing is too much trouble
If you are looking for a wedding or event photographer, we highly recommend using Just Big Smiles. We got married on a dark winter’s afternoon/evening, and did not initially intend to have a photographer, as we felt it would be too difficult to capture the occasion in such challenging conditions. Fortunately, we were proved wrong! Jim and Carl from JBS captured some of the most incredibly creative, atmospheric and natural photo’s you could imagine. We were overwhelmed with the photos we received, and also very impressed with how quickly they were edited and shared with us. It wasn’t just about the pictures, however. Jim and Carl’s warm, friendly, ‘nothing is too much trouble’ approach is what really made it for us. Their passion for the job and incredible attention to detail really shone through. We were able to meet with Jim beforehand to discuss exactly what we wanted, and he even took the time to visit and familiarise himself with the venue before the day. On the day, Jim was at the venue first thing in the morning, capturing as much of the build-up as he could. During the reception, they provided sparklers for guests for some creative shots outside. They also asked guests to write messages for us on chalkboards – something we didn’t even know had happened until the photos came through! These little touches mean we have a wonderful variety of photos we can treasure for evermore. If you book JBS, you’ll have no regrets.
Vanessa & Dan
Happy couple married in May
November 2018
dedicated to their research and preparation
If your looking for someone to capture your wedding day or any other special event, look no further, right from the initial meeting with just big smiles we knew they were the photographers for us. We chose their platinum package which included our engagement photoshoot, the wedding day, and a photo album. What really surprised us was just how dedicated to their research and preparation they were; from several meetings with us, venue visits, scouting out different areas around our wedding venue for great photo opportunities and personal requirements. They couldn’t have made our time with them any more at ease, fun, yet professional and unique all in one, ensuring nothing was too much trouble and taking an anything is possible approach to our day. When we sat down to review our photos, we couldn’t have been happier. They captured the day perfectly; the lighting and angles were exceptional and the finish was spectacular. Both myself and my husband wouldn’t want anyone but just big smiles to capture our special moments from this point on, they are the photographers for us. We cannot wait to work with you again and we will always recommend your services Xx
Carly and Nico
Happy couple married in April
November 2018
It felt like we were meeting friends
When you ask someone you don’t know to provide a service, there is always some uncertainty at first and the hope that the right decision was made. We did some background research on Just Big Smiles and we liked what we saw so we decided to ask them to be our photographers on our wedding day. We first met Jim and Karl on the day of the engagement shoot. They wanted to know all about our expectations, our likes and dislikes for the big day. They were very attentive and friendly. During the engagement shoot, we all learnt a bit more about each other and that helped us relax – we don’t normally like having photos taken of us. When we saw the results, we could really see how technically competent they are with cameras, but also how nice their artistic ideas were. On the big day, when we saw them again, it felt like we were meeting friends – again that helped us relax more in front of the camera to the point of almost forgetting about it. Jim and Karl’s technical competence was obvious once again, always thinking about what would work and what wouldn’t and making the most of what’s available at the time (fields, sunsets, trees in blossom, etc). During the group photos, they cracked jokes and created diversions to get people to relax and look amused. We also liked their nature documentary like approach for some of their photography. Some of our favourite pictures are of people caught off-guard and not knowing they were photographed. They also set up our photo booth and took the photos, which was a good source of entertainment. In summary, we are very happy that we took the decision to ask Jim and Karl to be our photographers for our big day. We found them friendly, attentive, technically and artistically very competent and we could not recommend them highly enough. When the day was over, it felt quite sad to say goodbye as it felt like we were saying farewell to friends we had known for a long time.
Just Big Smiles Location & Contact Details

Address

Norwich NR13 4Q, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4QL, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

take tea and biscuits.

Nearest Town

Blofield Heath

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A motorway??? We barely have white lines on the road!

Nearest Train Station

Brundall

Nearest Airport

Norwich International, fly anywhere via somewhere else

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

The last one, and the one before that, oh and the one before the other one!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Fun, Relaxed, Professional, Passionate, Dedicated,

What about your business are you most proud of?

The Wedding Industry Awards as it was voted by all my lovely clients

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Check that your photographer has a backup camera, insurance, and is fun to be with.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

ooh well, erm, I am not sure there have been so many

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Drink tea, eat chocolate biscuits, take beautiful pictures of amazing people, deliver tremendous pictures, and get paid.

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

Group shot, so you can look back years later and see who was there on your day.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

A selfie with a group of guests and a DSLR camera

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Borrow my umbrella...... sorry was you expecting something profound?

Describe how you got into photography.

Started, with my first camera, when I was knee-high to a grasshopper and loved taking pictures ever since
Press & Awards
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