Greater Manchester Wedding Photographers

Greater Manchester Wedding Photographers

Our Greater Manchester photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Bolton, Sale, Rochdale, Stockport, Salford, Wigan, Oldham, Bury, Atherton, Altrincham

Greater Manchester Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Greater Manchester - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Greater Manchester photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your intimate, romantic, casual, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Greater Manchester elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Greater Manchester Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Greater Manchester 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 small, self solemnization, micro, or any other type of 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 Greater Manchester Wedding Venues

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Lancashire Wedding and Elopement Photojournalist Ian Bursill

Ian Bursill is a professional UK wedding photographer based out of Loughborough, Leicestershire. He captures weddings through an honest and emotive narrative, without taking over the day, ensuring couples and guests can enjoy it.

Ian Bursill

Blackburn in Lancashire, GB *Now booking Greater Manchester weddings.
1495 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Greater Manchester Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Greater Manchester Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Greater Manchester wedding photos.

Greater Manchester Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Amidst the elegant setting of Midland Hotel in Manchester, a Jewish wedding couple shares their first dance, bathed in the vibrant spotlights of the DJ stage.
A beautiful detail shot capturing a moment from a wedding ceremony at Whitefield Synagogue in Greater Manchester.
A candid wedding day image taken at The Castlefield Rooms showcasing the groom and groomsmen studying the group shot name list before a photo is taken.
A BW wedding day portrait at The Castlefield Rooms, groom and groomsmen enjoy a drink together following group photo.
Lifestyle couple portrait captured in Northern Quarter, Manchester, UK. The image showcases the couple standing in a wooded area, exuding a Wes Anderson-inspired seriousness. The backdrop features fallen autumn leaves and a forest scenery.
A artistic and sentimental lifestyle couple portrait taken in Manchester, UK, at Whitworth Locke. The engaged bride and groom stand outside Room 217, the very spot where their engagement took place a year prior.
In Manchester's Northern Quarter, UK, the couple radiates love as they sit side by side, their hands interlaced, framed by stunning street art, emanating an urban street vibe.
In the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter, UK, the engaged couple strikes a pose, capturing the essence of their love amidst the vibrant urban backdrop. The image conveys a sense of depth and intimacy, as they stand apart.
The couple tenderly holds each other on the spiral fire escape of the Whitworth Locke hotel in Manchester, UK, the very place where they were engaged
In their wedding portrait at Roman Lakes Park in Stockport, UK, the bride and groom strike a signature 'hipster' pose, inspired by Wes Anderson, in front of a charmingly rustic boat shed
At the Northern Quarter in Manchester, UK, a couple seals their love with an eskimo kiss as they pose for a portrait shot in front of a vibrantly-painted shutter door.
The bride eagerly awaits her ice cream at her wedding reception at a sunny location in Stockport, UK. The photo captures her wearing sunglasses and the couple's names displayed on the ice cream van. This image received a WPJA Honor Award.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Greater Manchester wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Greater Manchester wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find Greater Manchester photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Greater Manchester 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Greater Manchester WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Jen & Mark

Photo by Ian Bursill

Hi Ian, What a day!! Can't believe it has been and gone, it seems like only a blink of an eye that it was the day before the wedding... Thank you so, so much for your time and hard work on Friday making sure you captured everything and that things went smoothly...your head must hurt by the end of the day from watching and anticipating moments; you're so clever how you ensure you capture everything. I was trying not to watch you but it was fascinating to see!! Aside from taking photos, it was lovely to spend the day with you! You're so lovely and such good fun, one of my all time favourite moments was Mark's catalogue pose in the garden!! Oh and laughing when you got the licking the suit moment! Thanks for making us feel so comfortable and at ease. I really had a great morning with the team, it really makes all the difference and sets the tone for the rest of the day. Thanks for all the little things which really helped: putting my mind at ease with my silly hair worries, constantly telling me the time when I felt nervous when it was getting to crunch time, chatting to my mum, helping to fetch things, advice with questions (from all angles!) from the bridal party, oh and finding that all important hair grip on the floor - incredible! ...filling me in on how the lads were... you fitted in a treat, I hope we weren't too mad for you! Everyone thought you were great! Especially my Mum, bless her. So sorry I put the extra pressure on you re the Dad reaction photo, looking back I should have just gone with the flow but at the time thought it was so important to have that one downstairs. I hope you understand. It's weird looking back knowing your day was perfect those things really do fall into insignificance, agh!! It was such a special moment for me being able to walk up to him and see his face, something I'll remember and cherish forever. Thanks for putting up with me!!! Thanks so much for keeping everything running to schedule (I know it was tough at times) and for staying as late as you did. It was sad seeing you go because it hit home that it was very nearly over! I'm so pleased with how the day went though, it really was perfect, so thank you so, so much for everything you did for us on Friday which extends beyond your incredible photography. So, as everyone always says, we can't wait to see the photos! (Take your time, no pressure!) We hope you enjoyed our wedding day too... Thanks so much for everything, Jen and Mark