East Midlands Wedding Photographers

East Midlands Wedding Photographers

Our East Midlands photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Mansfield, Northampton, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Corby, Grantham, Hinckley, Kettering, Loughborough, Newark-on-Trent, Skegness, Wellingborough, Worksop

East Midlands Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in East Midlands - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best East Midlands photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple East Midlands elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, East Midlands documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

East Midlands Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small East Midlands wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

England WPJA members are ready to document any quick, secret, justice of the peace, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

18 East Midlands Wedding Photographers...

Nottinghamshire wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Nathan Walker of East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

In 2015, Nathan Walker, a Nottinghamshire documentary wedding photographer, embarked on a mission to immortalize cherished family moments, seeking an alternative to the shallow snapshots flooding social media platforms.

Nathan Walker

Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1500 (GBP)
Wedding reportage photography by James Arnia

Award-winning wedding photographer James Arnia has been capturing beautiful wedding adventures across the UK since 2008. His style has enabled him to shoot a variety of cultures, such as Afro-Caribbean, Chinese, English, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Nigerian and Sikh.

James Arnia

Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1200 (GBP)
East Midlands documentary wedding photography by Simon Dewey of England, United Kingdom

Simon Dewey is a wedding reportage photographer based in The Midlands, England. With over a decade of experience and an average of 20-30 weddings photographed per year, Simon discovered his talent for capturing moments through a camera gifted to him on his own wedding day.

Simon Dewey

Derby in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1150 (GBP)
BW portrait of Mark Wallis, Europe wedding reportage photographer

In a journalistic style, Mark Wallis, a wedding photographer, expertly captures the heartfelt moments and authentic emotions of the wedding day, from the behind-the-scene preparations to the lively dancefloor.

Mark Wallis

Long Eaton in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1450 (GBP)
Nicholas Haigh - UK wedding reportage photographer

England wedding photographer Nicholas Haigh, with 11 years of experience in landscape and architecture photography, specializes in candid, documentary-style wedding photography. Based in Lincolnshire, he also covers weddings across the UK and Europe.

Nicholas Haigh

Lincoln in Lincolnshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1500 (GBP)
Portrait of Nottinghamshire elopement and wedding photographer Martin Makowski, of United Kingdom England East Midlands

Martin Makowski, a Nottinghamshire wedding photographer, is a visual storyteller who captures stunning wedding moments with a journalistic style. With a passion for photography since childhood, Makowski inherited his father's Russian Zenith SLR at the age of 7.

Martin Makowski

Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1400 (GBP)
UK couple engagement portraits by wedding photographer Jason Huckle

Based in England, UK, Jason Huckle is a wedding photographer with a First Class Degree in Photography and Art. With a passion for capturing natural moments and meticulous details, he creates an honest and beautiful record of each wedding. Jason's ideal couples are...

Jason Huckle

Rushden in Northamptonshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1250 (GBP)
Hannah Hall Wedding Photography in England, East Midlands and Northamptonshire

In her journalistic style, Hannah Hall, a Northamptonshire-based wedding reportage photographer, captures moments as a visual storyteller. With her creative eye and two young girls as inspiration, she believes in avoiding boring wedding photography.

Hannah Hall

Corby in Northamptonshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1700 (GBP)
UK wedding photography by Caroline Coeur of the England WPJA

With her extensive background in event management and marketing, Caroline Coeur is a skilled wedding photojournalist who expertly crafts visual narratives, seizing candid moments that evoke pure happiness.

Caroline Coeur

Wells in Somerset, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1750 (GBP)
UK engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Patrick Mateer

Patrick Mateer is an England-based destination wedding photographer. Together with his wife Hollie Mateer, they run the M and G Wedding Photography studio along with another photographer, Matt Godman. Patrick's passion for photography started at an early age,...

2500 (GBP)
England engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Hollie Mateer of M and G Wedding Photography

Hollie Mateer is a wedding photographer based in East Yorkshire, UK, known for her unique and unposed style. Inspired by photographers like William Eggleston and Diane Arbus, she captures genuine moments that reflect each couple and their special day. With a background in...

2500 (GBP)
Lifestyle portrait of Andy Sidders, an England Wedding Reportage Photographer of the UK WPJA

Andy Sidders is a UK wedding reportage photographer with 10 years' experience, Andy has photographed over 150 weddings and his talent for capturing action, fun and the love of the day has been honed on sports and gig photography.

Andy Sidders

Cheddington in Buckinghamshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1799 (GBP)
United Kingdom wedding reportage photography by Andrew Heeley

Andrew Heeley is a UK-travelling wedding photographer who captures creative stories with dynamic light and contrast. With 4 years of professional experience and a love of film and black and white, he looks to add a unique touch to each wedding.

Andrew Heeley

Sheffield in South Yorkshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
2000 (GBP)
Documentary wedding photography by Janina Brocklesby

Janina Brocklesby is a travel-loving wedding photographer who is passionate about capturing beautiful moments on camera. With a love for outdoor adventures, animals, and all forms of art, Janina's photography combines her artistic eye with a genuine love for...

Janina Brocklesby

Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1000 (GBP)
Rob Dodsworth - Wedding Reportage Images

Rob Dodsworth is an England-based wedding reportage photographer with a passion for capturing the special and often overlooked moments. Since 2010, he has been telling beautiful wedding stories through his documentary style approach.

Rob Dodsworth

Norwich in Norfolk, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1995 (GBP)
United Kingdom wedding reportage images by England-based Darren Lehane

Darren Lehane is a wedding photographer based in England. With a background in street photography and photojournalism, he captures candid and natural moments, genuine emotions, and real stories. Darren's work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and he has won...

Darren Lehane

in Bristol, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1500 (GBP)
United Kingdom elopement and wedding reportage photography by Nikkala Faye Ades

Nikkala Faye Ades, a UK wedding photojournalist, kickstarted her photography career in 2010 after studying Graphic Design. She quickly picked up a Nikon D40 and mastered the technical side of the art.

Nikkala Faye Ades

Norwich in Norfolk, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
2500 (GBP)
Color portrait of Cheshire England wedding photographer Paul Atherton

Photographer Paul Atherton, based in Cheshire, specializes in wedding and corporate photography, focusing on authentic images. He captures unscripted moments at premier venues while offering bespoke wedding albums for lasting memories.

Paul Atherton

Macclesfield in Cheshire, GB *Now booking East Midlands weddings.
1750 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving East Midlands Couples

East Midlands Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by East Midlands Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

East Midlands Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some East Midlands wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these East Midlands marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or East Midlands engagement portrait sessions with couples.

A beautiful moment unfolds as the Bride arrives at the wedding Ceremony at Peak Edge Hotel in Chesterfield, UK, with men assisting her out of the bridal car onto the red carpet.
A bride and groom dance gracefully surrounded by guests on their wedding day in Rutland, UK, captured in a beautiful black and white photograph on private land.
A couple is seen walking under the colorful autumn trees in a park located in Corby, Northamptonshire, capturing the essence of their engagement wedding photography session with a creative photographer in the East Midlands
A picture from Nottinghamshire, East Midlands at the brides Home showing the morning preparations
At Norwood House in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, the groomsmen get ready for the wedding, dressed in gray suits
After the ceremony at Christ Church in the East Midlands, near Dudley, the bride was overwhelmed with laughter as she stepped outside the church
East Midlands marriage ceremony award-winning image showing the Happy couple coming out of the church - from the world's best wedding photography competitions presented by the WPJA
Northamptonshire East Midlands wedding Detail shot of the flourishes in the brides hair
East Midlands Wedding Photographer | groom struggling to place ring on bride
East Midlands	engagement photography - Couple walking in the streets during portrait session.
East Midlands UK pre-wedding portrait session with a couple posing in the woods.
East Midlands	wedding reportage photographer at the White Hart Hotel, Lincoln. | A very excited friend of the bride seeing her for the first time in her dress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small East Midlands wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your East Midlands wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my East Midlands wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked East Midlands wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find East Midlands photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for East Midlands wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND East Midlands WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

The bride and groom are showered with confetti after their wedding ceremony at Moor Park Mansion.

Fran & Malc

Photo by Andy Sidders

Dearest Andy, Just a quick note to say thank you for being an amazing photographer for our wedding. We just can't get over how a) we forgot you were there :) and b) you were still there most of the night too! Thanks again Fran & Malc xx

The bride and groom listening to the best man giving his speech at the Froyle Park wedding venue in Alton, United Kingdom

Emma & Sandeep

Photo by Andy Sidders

Andy - you are not just professional but so friendly. You captured our day beautifully and so naturally and we cannot wait to see our final album. You were fantastic! You were so patient and we felt you went above and beyond to catch every moment perfectly for us on our special day! Thank you so much.

Image of bride and groom petting pigs at the Stowe House wedding venue

Maia & Matt

Photo by Andy Sidders

Thank you so so much Andy!! We are still going through the photos and they are AMAZING!! So many moments captured we had forgotten, thank you!!