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Hi! I'm Michael and I am a Wedding Photographer based in Derbyshire and beyond.

I would describe my style as natural and unobtrusive, perfect for capturing all the real moments that make your day special.
I pride myself on delivering you professional quality photographs using professional grade equipment. Each image will be carefully edited in my own style before being presented to you in a bespoke online gallery from which you can enjoy unlimited downloads.

With my full day package you will receive at least 400 photos and coverage from bride prep all the way to just after the first dance. All my packages include a pre wedding consultation either by phone or on Zoom, along with an engagement shoot which is the perfect opportunity for us to meet and go over your ideas for the big day.

If you would like to know more about my photography packages or if you have any questions at all, please get in touch.

I can't wait to hear from you!

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Pre wedding consultation. Complementary engagement shoot 2 months prior to your wedding day. Fully edited, high resolution photos delivered to you via your own online gallery

How far in advance should I contact you?

As far as possible! But it's never too late to book me for your wedding. Just get in touch and let's see if I have availability

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

I won't charge any travel expenses if the wedding is within my standard service area. If I need to travel further afield I will provide a bespoke travel quotation on top of my standard fee

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I take a natural and discreet approach as this is the best way to capture all the real moments of the day. I will give a little bit of direction at points however like with the portraits and confetti

What kind of equipment do you use?

Professional grade photography equipment and editing software

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

No

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

No

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

No

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

I would charge any extra hours worked separately to your original invoice

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer only

How do you work?

I have a great passion for photography and ensuring my clients recieve amazing photos. So I will work with you to ensure I get all the images you want to remember your day forever
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Lizzieb Sent on 19/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Michael is brilliant!

Michael is absolutely brilliant. We were lucky enough to have an engagement shoot included in our package and Michael immediately helped us feel at ease. He was knowledgeable about the local area, having suggestions for where we could do the shoot, and he knew the best places to go which were relatively quiet.

On the wedding day we couldn't have asked for more. He took all of our suggestions and got all of the photos we wanted. He was very friendly and professional throughout. I would 100% recommend him.

Thank you Michael!
Freya
Freya S. Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect experience for wedding photography

Michael was the perfect photographer from start to finish and we can’t recommend him enough! He took the time to call and talk though our ideas before meeting and was fully on board with our preference for natural, candid photos rather than poses and lots of direction. Having the engagement shoot included was really helpful as I normally hate having my photo taken, but Michael was so friendly and really put us at ease in front of the camera. We had a lot of fun taking the photos in both shoots and it was such a lovely part of our wedding day.

We’re thrilled with our photos and loved looking through them. Michael managed to capture so many of the little, special moments without us even realising!

We were really appreciative of how friendly, relaxed and professional Michael was, and he really has an eye for taking beautiful photos in the moment!
Emily
Emily L. Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Photos by Michael

Michael was absolutely amazing. The photos we received back of our special day (after only a couple of weeks!) were beautiful, natural and really captured the vibe of the day. We both shed a little tear as we looked through them as it bought the day to life again. I will reccommend Michael to anyone who ever needs a photographer! Thanks from Em and Matt
Clare
Clare Sent on 26/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Most patient talented photographer in town!

Michael was nothing short of an amazing photographer for our wedding celebration. From the moment I emailed him to the day itself, it was clear that he is not only talented but also genuinely cared about creating a personalised experience for us.
On the day, Michael was a true professional. He seamlessly blended in with the guests (he was one!) making everyone feel comfortable and at ease.
The quality of the pictures was amazing and he not only captured the portrait shots but also the small moments that we wouldn't have remembered.
If you are looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond to capture your special day, I highly recommend Michael.
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Sam M. Sent on 06/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Quality Assured

From start to finish, Michael was brilliant. The pictures were amazing and his laid back approach made it so easy.
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Lucy G. Sent on 03/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a photographer!!!!

I can only write positive things about Michael! Not only is he an amazing photographer he’s an amazing person too! He made us feel so at ease with both engagement/family shoot and on our wedding day! His professionalism is 10/10! I cannot recommend Michael enough! Thank you so so so much!
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Luke J. Sent on 11/01/2024
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Michael was the best wedding photographer we could have asked for! He made us feel so comfortable about everything, a really nice and friendly guy and our photos were absolutely stunning! 10/10 would highly recommend!
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Kirstie V. Sent on 22/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful candid photos

Michael photographed our wedding in December. We asked for candid shots as we wanted to capture the moments outside of posed shots. Michael managed to capture our day perfectly for us, we felt relaxed and the shots resembled the happiness on our guests faces. Would definitely use Michael again. He also did our engagement shoot which we had our children involved in. He was really great with our kids and even managed to get them smiling at the same time. We love our engagement and wedding photos.
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Mr & M. Sent on 18/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to work with, attention to detail…

From the first time we met Mike, we realised he would be very easy to work with. He’s so very friendly & makes you feel very relaxed & ‘normalised’ when setting up & taking photos.
No problem at all incorporating any ideas or specific shots we suggested, & the quality of his photos are so very good.
To top it all, his packages were great value, especially when compared with some of the other options you can find…
Highly recommend Mike for any Photography occasion, but what a find for wedding shoots.
Thank you.
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Nikki W. Sent on 20/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Captured the day perfectly

I was recommended to use Michael for our recent wedding and he really didn't disappoint. During the prep I barely noticed he was there but he captured some great shots. He gave clear and precise instructions, followed the list of special shots i really wanted and also captured some gems I hadn't even thought of. I am thrilled with the final results and so excited I now have these special memories to look over again and again. I really wouldn't hesitate to recommend Michael to anyone needing a relaxed but professional photographer
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Jessica Sent on 01/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wouldn't go anywhere else!

We hired Michael to take the photos for our wedding and from the start his service and friendliness were excellent! He was quick to contact back with any queries and was always happy to have a conversation. Our engagement shoot went well and we all got on very well which was very important for my husband and I as we hate having our photos taken! Michael made the whole experience fun and put us at ease, I would not hesitate to recommend or use him again. Thank you!
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