Wedding storytelling for couples who want to be themselves

(and don’t want to spend the whole day posing!)

MANCHESTER & CHESHIRE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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"Hiring Laura as our photographer was the best decision that we made in planning our wedding.”

- Yaz & Eilidh
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  • you don’t want to feel posed or awkward all day

  • you care more about what it felt like than everything looking perfect

  • you don’t really know what you’re meant to do in photos

  • you just want to be with your people and not think about the camera

  • you’re planning something that feels like you (whatever that looks like)

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You’re in the right place if….

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If you’re sitting there thinking, “yep, that’s me” - let’s chat!

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Hello, I’m Laura!

I’m a documentary wedding photographer based in Cheshire, covering Manchester, Liverpool and wherever else people take me!

Most of the couples I work with start by saying some version of “we’re really awkward in photos” and honestly… same. So I work in a really low-key, no-pressure way - no forcing moments, no dragging you off for hours of posed photos, just letting things happen and quietly capturing it all as it unfolds.

It means you can actually be in your day instead of feeling like you’re performing it, and the photos end up feeling like you, not like a version of you that’s trying to do it “right”.

I photograph weddings across Cheshire, Manchester and beyond, so if you’re planning something and this feels like your sort of thing, I’d love to hear about it.

GET TO KNOW ME

  • “Laura was absolutely incredible. She captures those candid moments and also makes all of your guests feel incredibly comfortable.”

    — Lee & Rob

  • "Laura made us feel comfortable all day, which was one of our biggest concerns as neither of us are very confident in front of the camera. Our photos turned out perfectly!"

    — Maisie & Henry

  • "How do we even start to say thank you!? Above and beyond at every corner. Nothing was too much. Professional, kind, talented and the photos speak for themselves!"

    — Alyx & Shaun

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Wedding photography that celebrates you, whoever you are and whoever you love.

I photograph all couples, always. Whoever you are and whoever you love, you’re welcome here! You don’t have to fit a certain mould or do things a certain way - your day should feel like yours, and I’m here to document it as it is.

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Real North West weddings

A few of my favourites from across manchester, cheshire and beyond
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Lee & Rob

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Two brides in white dresses embracing on a grassy beach with cloudy sky and ocean in the background.

Yaz & Eilidh

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Abi & Lewis

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Let’s make some magic together

PACKAGES TO SUIT WHATEVER KINDA WEDDING YOU'RE PLANNING

Most people get to this point and aren’t really sure what they need yet, which is completely normal. Some weddings are short and sweet, some are full-day, some are somewhere in the middle - so these are just a starting point. We can always have a chat and figure out what works best for you!

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FULL DAY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Up to 10 hours consecutive coverage - taking you from prep right through to dancing!

  • Around 600 professionally edited digital photographs delivered in an online gallery

  • A private online gallery for you to share with friends and family

  • Personalised online store to purchase prints and albums

  • Mainland UK travel and accommodation included (excl. London)

£2100

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BUILD YOUR OWN PACKAGE

  • An hourly rate with a minimum of 3 hours consecutive photography

  • Travel fees additional for weddings more than 1.5 hours away from Warrington

  • A private online gallery for you to share with friends and family

  • Personalised online store to purchase prints and albums

£300 per hour

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“Not only did Laura capture the most incredible photos, she brought amazing vibes on the day. Can't recommend her enough!”

— Abi & lewis

Let’s do this!

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If you’ve got this far, you’re probably wondering if I’m free on your date. You don’t need to have everything figured out yet - most people don’t at this stage. Just send over whatever you’ve got so far and I’ll take it from there. No pressure, no awkward sales chat, just a friendly reply and we can see if it feels like a good fit.

(Also, fair warning that I will probably get very excited about your plans x)

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