A fresh, refined &amp contemporary approach to natural wedding stories

Cheshire based wedding photographer, serving clients across the UK.

Hello, I’m Paul. My passion is to tell epic wedding stories through Artistic, modern and unobtrusive photography. 

My approach centers on joyful, moment-focused photographs and only the most relaxed, easygoing portraiture, transforming your wedding day into a time capsule of memories. 

“From the very beginning when we first met Paul, he was so kind and easy to chat with. We absolutely adore our photos”

Amy & Elliot

Country Wedding Specialist. Architect of luxury stories. coffee Tourist. outdoors enthusiast. artist. pinot noir devotee.

I moved out of London to a cozy market town in the North West, switching the tube for walking boots and a Barbour Jacket. I share life with my baby boy and wonderful wife.

I travel the length and breadth of the UK to photograph weddings. It’s a bit of a dream job, really!

"Our amazing pictures tell the story of our relaxed, fun & intimate day"
Rachel & Charlie

"asking Paul to be our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made"
Lauren & Mathew

"he captured so many special moments in a relaxed way"
Rebecca & Ross

Wedding Enquiries

Use the enquiry form below if you’d like to find out more information, You’ll receive a personal response with availability.

 

Some things you may want to know about wedding photography by me…

Of course. I get it, everyone is looking dapper and your mum has her hat on. You want some classic wedding shots and that’s fine. I always urge you to adopt a VIP attitude to the group photos and capture the most important people. 

As for portraits, I love to go for a stroll with you at some point in the day to get some really nice photos of you both together. We’ll keep it fun, relaxed and easy, though. I won’t make you stare into each others eyes under a water fountain!

I travel anywhere with a road from my house to photograph weddings. Scotland, Wales, England, I’m there! I don’t currently shoot destination weddings (that is, anywhere I need to get on a plane or boat) as I have a young family and my baby boy likes Sundays in the zoo with Daddy!

You’ll get a curated collection of previews after a week, and then the final gallery is with you in 4-6 weeks. 

A candid wedding photographer specializes in capturing natural and unposed moments during a wedding. Rather than orchestrating scenes or asking subjects to pose, they focus on documenting genuine emotions, interactions, and reactions. Candid wedding photographers aim to tell the story of the wedding day as it unfolds, capturing the essence and atmosphere of the event in a genuine and authentic way.

Well, this usually depends on the package.

Again, though, I like to think outside of the box. I arrive for preparations, usually about 90 mins before you leave for the ceremony, and then I stay until I have the photographs that encapsulate your wedding day. This doesn’t mean ‘the first dance’ which is how most photographers time their departure. It can be 9pm, 10pm or even later. 

Of course, I even have some on this site which you can see here. If you’d specifically like to see a full client gallery and how the photographs are delivered, just get in touch and ask. 

Well, my couples are often the organised type and I’m often taking bookings two years in advance. I don’t have a limit of how close you can book an available date, but I do only take on a set amount of weddings each year and usually end up fully booked. 

I photograph with Sony A7iv bodies, with zoom lenses from Tamron and prime lenses from Sony. Hobolite make my lights. 

I started shooting professionally at age 19 and shot my very first weddings on board a cruise ship. This was in 2009, so you’re welcome to work out how many years that is. However, I only started concentrating specifically on weddings in 2017, and they have been my full-time job since then. 

Ok, This one takes some explaining. The answer is ‘it depends’. 

If you’d like to give me a lowdown of the group photos and some unique happenings during the day, then I welcome this!

However, I won’t need a list outlining specific shots throughout the day, due to my natural style. I ask for a questionnaire to be completed before the day with some essential details I need and this is usually enough. If I need more, I’ll always let you know. 

I can supply prints through your dedicated photo website. You’re also able to download your photographs from here and get them printed wherever you want to.

I don’t stop on a wedding day, apart from a bite to eat when you do. For the rest of the time, I’ll be floating around and reading the room. I’m always looking for;

  1. Emotional Reactions: The tears, laughter, joy, and surprise expressed by the couple, family members, and guests throughout the day.

  2. Ceremony: I’ll be capturing meaningful moments during the wedding ceremony, without interrupting the flow of the event.

  3. Preparation: As a candid or reportage wedding photographer, I’ll be showcasing the anticipation and excitement leading up to the ceremony.

  4. Details: Shots of wedding rings, bouquets, centrepieces, and other intricate details that contribute to the overall atmosphere and story. 

  5. Interactions: Photographs of family members, friends, and guests interacting, hugging, chatting, and sharing moments together.

  6. Candid Portraits: While I concentrate on candid, I also capture portraits of the couple and individual guests when they’re not consciously posing. These portraits focus on natural expressions and emotions. We will take a walk at a quiet time or when the light is lovely to get some casual portraits. 

  7. Dances and Celebrations: Photographs of the couple’s first dance, father-daughter dance, and other lively moments on the dance floor.

  8. Speeches and Toasts: I’ll capture the genuine reactions and emotions of both the speakers and the listeners during speeches and toasts.

  9. Unplanned Moments: Spontaneous and unexpected interactions, reactions, and events that occur throughout the day. Most of these, you won’t even know happened. 

  10. Documenting the Story: As a documentary photographer, I aim to create a narrative of the day, capturing the progression of events, from getting ready to the end of the reception.

In essence, as a candid wedding photographer, my role is to preserve the natural emotions and experiences of the wedding day, allowing couples to relive the moments as they truly happened. This style of photography contrasts with more traditional posed photography, where subjects are directed to strike specific poses for the camera.

Relaxed Wedding Photographer

Quickfire Round

// 300+ Weddings Photographed.

// Educator at fstoppers.com, Multiple award winner. Published nationally. Selected by Junebug Weddings. 

// Covering all of the UK. No travel fees, ever.

// My style is polished and clean documentary photography. I combine this with a short and casual portrait session. 

//  Laid back, bearded, one child, one wife. Outdoors enthusiast, bad-joke machine.

// Brand ambassador for Folio Albums & Aftershoot Software.