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Derbyshire Wedding Photographers

Our Derbyshire photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Derby, Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Belper

Derbyshire Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Derbyshire - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire 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, Derbyshire documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple celebrated their small wedding on the boardwalk, with calm waters behind them, dancing alone on the docks of the Harbor
Alex Gordias
The bride and groom celebrated their special day with a small, intimate wedding, surrounded by lush green plants and toasting their reception party attendants
Paulo Castro
countryside bride and groom kissing at outdoor ceremony
Alessia Bruchi

Derbyshire Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Derbyshire 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.

East Midlands WPJA members are ready to document any civil ceremony, town hall, pop-up, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Derbyshire Wedding Venues

8 Derbyshire Wedding Photographers...

East Midlands documentary wedding photography by Simon Dewey of England, United Kingdom

With an impressive background as a wedding photojournalist, Simon Dewey brings his expertise in capturing candid and intimate moments to every event he photographs in The Midlands.

Simon Dewey

Derby in Derbyshire, GB
4
1150 (GBP)
BW portrait of Mark Wallis, Europe wedding reportage photographer

Mark Wallis is a professional wedding photographer specialising in UK and worldwide weddings. Mark excels in capturing the real story of your wedding, from preparations to the dancefloor!

Mark Wallis

Long Eaton in Derbyshire, GB
56
1450 (GBP)
UK engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Patrick Mateer

Patrick Mateer is an expert England wedding photojournalist who runs M and G Wedding Photography alongside his wife Hollie Mateer and another photographer, Matt Godman. His photography passion began in childhood, inspired by his father’s art and animation teaching career.

Patrick Mateer

Kingston Upon Hull in East Riding of Yorkshire, GB *Now booking Derbyshire weddings.
156
3
3
2500 (GBP)
England engagement, wedding and elopement photography by Hollie Mateer of M and G Wedding Photography

Hollie Mateer is a full-time wedding photographer based in East Yorkshire, UK. She developed her own unique and unposed style of wedding photography, capturing authentic moments that reflect each couple. With a background in street photography and photojournalism, Hollie...

Hollie Mateer

Kingston Upon Hull in East Riding of Yorkshire, GB *Now booking Derbyshire weddings.
108
1
1
2500 (GBP)
Wedding reportage photography by James Arnia

James Arnia is an accomplished wedding photojournalist who has been expertly capturing moments on couples' special days for over a decade in various cultural settings.

James Arnia

Nottingham in Nottinghamshire, GB *Now booking Derbyshire weddings.
19
1200 (GBP)
United Kingdom wedding reportage photography by Andrew Heeley

Known for his expertise in wedding reportage photography, Andrew Heeley skillfully captures the essence of each couple's love story, infusing his images with timeless beauty.

Andrew Heeley

Sheffield in South Yorkshire, GB *Now booking Derbyshire weddings.
16
2
1
36
2000 (GBP)
Nicholas Haigh - UK wedding reportage photographer

Nicholas Haigh, an experienced England wedding photographer, captures candid and authentic moments with his journalistic approach. He covers weddings throughout the UK and Europe from his base in Lincolnshire.

Nicholas Haigh

Lincoln in Lincolnshire, GB *Now booking Derbyshire weddings.
12
1500 (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 Derbyshire weddings.
1750 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Derbyshire Couples

Derbyshire Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

This wedding photo captures a sweet moment at a Derbyshire event, with the bride's home as the backdrop - the flower girl plays with her favorite toy in the mirror.
A charming scene unfolds as children prepare for the big day by reading kids books at Morley Hayes Golf Course in Derbyshire, captured in a candid moment during a wedding.
Wedding day moment at Millfields Farm Venue: Groom reading vows to bride during indoor ceremony, captured in a charming black and white style for a timeless touch.
Bride gracefully dips during first dance at the wedding venue of Calke Abbey Riding School, captured in a timeless black and white style, adding a touch of vintage charm to the romantic moment.
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.
Black and white image of guests joyfully dancing at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, with a live band in the background, capturing the lively atmosphere of the wedding celebration.
At Millfields Farm in Derbyshire, guests play a game of Jenga, with a tower of wooden blocks toppling over on the lawn at a whimsical wedding celebration.
A beautiful bride in a white gown about to embrace her husband at the altar during their indoor wedding ceremony at Rossington Hall in Derbyshire.
A bride arriving at an outdoor ceremony in Draycott, Derbyshire, UK, framed in a whimsical children's play tent.
Guests arriving at a very rainy wedding in Draycott, Derbyshire, UK, during a monsoon-like downpour
The children take a break and absorb the colorful E-Numbers from their sweets during the reception in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, UK
In a picture taken at Shinningford Manor in Matlock, UK, the bride's daughter delicately holds the wedding ring during the ring blessing ceremony

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Derbyshire wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Derbyshire photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Who are the best Derbyshire wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Derbyshire documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

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