Documentary Wedding Photographer in Chester | Natural Storytelling All Over the UK

Honest, emotion-filled photography for relaxed, creative couples across the UK and Europe.

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Relax.

Planning a wedding is a big deal. I really hope you’re loving the process, and making choices that get you so excited for the day. And finding someone to photograph your wedding can be a tricky decision - not only can being in front of the camera be a bit nerve-wracking, but you’ve also got to find someone you click with, and who works in a way you want, plus they’ve got to produce the sort of work you’ll want to look back at for years to come. It’s a tall order, and there are styles out there for everyone.

You’ll see the way I work is all about capturing the action that’s happening around me without intervening. I don’t direct the day in any way, or get people to move into better light or repeat something. I’m all about getting the genuine moments as they’re happening. I’m alert to what’s going on around me, and I like to get in on the action. The result is a wedding where the photographer starts to blend in and go unnoticed, so you can just enjoy your day without being paraded around for awkward photos or anything cheesy. You get to hang out with your family and friends and actually enjoy the wedding you’re planning so carefully.

High energy photograph with lots of motion blur of a group of people dancing and singing during a wedding reception at Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield

Award-winning storytelling wedding photography.

Documentary Wedding Photographer in Chester, covering Manchester, Liverpool, and weddings across the UK and Europe.

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A bride and groom walk out of their wedding in a cloud of paper confetti. There's a wedding photography award from This Is Reportage in the corner of the image, to show this is a high quality documentary wedding photograph.
A woman in a white dress is performing a backbend on a white aisle runner at an outdoor wedding, surrounded byflowers and guests in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress with floral lace detail and a bouquet of flowers gets out of a yellow Volkswagen Beetle. A person holding a can and a bouquet is assisting her.
Photograph of a bride wearing a silver sequin jumpsuit dances with her friends. Their arms are in the air and several of them are holding fans. The venue is Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield.
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A woman and a man sharing a moment of laughter and joy at an outdoor wedding or celebration. The woman is covering her mouth with her hand, smiling, and the man has his hand near his face, holding a drink in his other hand.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing close together outdoors surrounded by greenery, with the man wearing glasses and a dark suit and the woman in a white dress with blonde hair.
A bride and five children preparing in a bedroom. The bride, holding a bouquet, is standing on the left. Two young girls in white dresses and headbands are dancing near her, and a boy in white formal wear is standing to the right. Another girl in a w
Bride wearing heart-shaped sunglasses surrounded by bridesmaids on a bed, celebrating pre-wedding fun.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss during their wedding ceremony, standing close and embracing each other, with guests seated behind them.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors, with an elderly woman and a man standing under a large umbrella, smiling and looking at each other, while a bride and groom watch from inside a building.
Three women in a dressing room getting ready for a wedding. One woman wears a green dress, another a white wedding gown, and the third woman is applying makeup or fixing hair.
A group of people gathered around a dining table with teapots, cups, glasses, and a floral centerpiece, enjoying tea or coffee.
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A newlywed couple holding hands while being showered with confetti by friends and family on the steps of a building.
Photograph of a bride and groom celebrating with their arms in the air as they walk out of their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Tipis at Riley Green near Preston.
Woman giving speech at a gathering, with several women watching and reacting emotionally.
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Hey I’m Caroline

I’m a North West-based wedding photographer also offering video, with a relaxed approach.

I’m also a wanderluster | bumpkin | kitchen raver | mum | vinted addict | daydreamer | chief fusser of dogs at weddings

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UK-Wide wedding photography

You create it. I capture it.

Finding the right wedding photographer isn’t an easy task. While some prefer to stay with a local choice, others might decide that there’s no one nearby who shoots weddings in quite the right way.

I’m based in Chester and regularly photograph weddings across Cheshire, Manchester, Liverpool, North Wales, the Peak District, and beyond. I’m always up for travelling further afield for relaxed, creative celebrations anywhere in the UK or Europe.

One of the highlights of working as a wedding photographer is meeting all kinds of people, from all kinds of places. It’s never the same workday twice, and it’s often a really quirky venue. These are the things that I love - capturing people in the places they’ve chosen, whether that’s a forest in the Peak District, a music venue in Sheffield or a converted farm in the Welsh hills.

If your wedding is beyond the UK, please get in touch for a bespoke quote.

You want video with that?

Hybrid def. noun - a thing made by combining two different elements.

In addition to taking photos, I also capture moments on video. Hybrid wedding photography is where the two meet. It’s like the video version of a photo album - short clips taken throughout the wedding day, alongside your photos, and set to music that suits you. Hit the button to learn more. Everything is shot in a low-key, documentary style that doesn’t intrude on your day.

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Ellie and Matt

"Having Caroline there just felt like an extension of our friends and family, it warms my heart just thinking about it now. We cant stop looking at the amazing photos Caroline captured, they are absolutely everything and more. Apart from Matt and I picking each other, choosing Caroline to capture our day was one of the best decisions we made."

Ellie and Matt's wedding

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