newlyweds kissing on the dance floor surrounded by their guests

Wedding PHOTOGRAPHY FOR COUPLES WHO LOVE UNPOSED MOMENTS

Hi, I’m Chris. A Derbyshire wedding photographer, a movie buff, a history nerd, and I’m almost certainly more awkward in front of a camera than you are.

Since I’m personally allergic to having my photo taken, I spend my time blending in with your friends and family to capture the day from the inside out. I’m there for the real stuff: the snorted laughs, the chaotic dance floors, and the quiet, “holy shit, we’re married” glances. My relaxed documentary style means you can spend more time with your family and friends, safe in the knowledge that all of those moments that matter are captured for you to keep forever.

I photograph weddings across Derbyshire and beyond, basically acting as a professional guest who happens to be pretty handy with a camera. I’m there to document the best party you’ve ever thrown, capturing the energy and chaos without it ever feeling like a photoshoot. If that sounds like your kind of thing, have a look around.

Hi, I’m Chris. A Derbyshire wedding photographer, a movie buff, a history nerd, and almost certainly more awkward in front of a camera than you are. Because I hate being photographed myself, I spend your day blending in with your friends and family, capturing things as they actually happen, not staging them or pulling you away from the fun.

I’m there for the real stuff: snorted laughs, chaotic dance floors, and those quiet “holy shit, we’re married” glances. Based in Derbyshire and shooting further afield, I basically act as a professional guest who happens to be handy with a camera; documenting the best party you’ve ever thrown without it ever feeling like a photoshoot.

DERBYSHIRE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

“It was an absolute pleasure to have you there on our wedding day – it was like having a friend there with us to share our day. We are blown away by how good they are. I lost count how many times we all said ‘Ahh I forgot about that!’ or ‘Wow I didn’t even realise anyone was watching when that happened!”

Rebecca & Chris

a bride and groom holding hands with big smiles as they walk into their wedding reception
a bride laughing with a friend whilst holding a drink outside on a sunny day

Great Photos Without the Posing

I’m a Derbyshire wedding photographer who believes the best photos happen when people forget there’s a camera around. I don’t lurk in the shadows like a weirdo; I’m right there in the mix with your guests, making sure everyone feels relaxed enough to actually be themselves. It’s about capturing those “I was there” moments that trigger a memory, not just a record of what your shoes looked like.

two brides stood holding their young daughter who's holding a microphone during speeches at the cheshire venue
newlyweds smiling together as they walk through a confetti tunnel
a bride and groom applauding the speeches outside at a garden wedding

SOME OF THE FANTASTIC BLOGS I’VE BEEN FEATURED ON!

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STORIES OVER STAGING

Because I’m a bit of a sucker for a good story, I approach your wedding like a narrative rather than a checklist. We won’t be wasting forty minutes of your life artfully arranging your cufflinks or asking “Ooh, just do that again”. My documentary photography style is all about the genuine, unscripted stuff that actually matters. The big bits, the small bits, and all the bits in between, that make your wedding yours, while you two busy yourselves with actually enjoying the day.

a bride holding a yellow bouquet and groom at the end of their confetti tunnel where a lady in an orange dress is dumping a basket of confetti over the groom
a bride with black hair and a white dressing gown popping the cork on a bottle of champagne

The ‘No Cheesy Photography’ Guarantee

If you’ve been hunting for unposed wedding photography in Derbyshire or beyond, because the thought of a cheesy photoshoot makes you want to hide under a table, we’re going to get along just fine. I’m here to document the laughs, the tears, the falls, the spilt drinks, and the people you love, without any of the awkward directing. Just a real, honest record of the day the two of you got married.

two grooms stood side by side during their wedding ceremony with big smiles
a bride and groom walking out of their open-air wedding ceremony with their wedding guests behind them

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