Wedding Photography In Cheshire, The North West & Beyond

I’m a Cheshire wedding photographer specialising in natural, candid and documentary wedding photography for couples who want real moments, not awkward posing.

Based in Runcorn, I photograph weddings across Cheshire, Chester, Warrington, Manchester and the wider North West.

My approach is relaxed, unobtrusive and focused on storytelling — capturing your wedding day exactly as it unfolds, with genuine emotion and timeless images you’ll love forever.

Natural & Documentary Wedding Photography in Cheshire

As a documentary wedding photographer in Cheshire, my role is to blend into your day and capture the real atmosphere, laughter and connections without interrupting or directing constantly.

I focus on:

  • Candid moments and real reactions
  • Natural light wherever possible
  • Minimal posing, maximum authenticity
  • Story-driven coverage from morning to night

This style is perfect for couples who want to actually enjoy their wedding instead of spending hours away from their guests.

Wedding Photographer for Runcorn, Chester & the North West

While I’m based in Runcorn, I regularly photograph weddings throughout:

  • Cheshire
  • Chester
  • Warrington
  • Knutsford
  • Manchester
  • Liverpool & the wider North West

From intimate town hall ceremonies to full-day countryside weddings, I bring the same calm, professional and creative approach to every celebration.

My Wedding Photography Style

My style sits between documentary storytelling and timeless portraiture.

That means you get:

  • Real moments throughout the day
  • Beautiful, relaxed portraits
  • Emotional storytelling
  • A consistent, natural editing style

Your gallery will feel cinematic, emotional and authentic — not overly filtered or staged.




A bride and groom celebrate their first dance together at their wedding reception while guests watch and applaud.
Wedding party in grey suits and pink dresses poses in front of garden arbor with bride holding white bouquet.
A lively wedding reception celebration under a tent with colorful balloons as guests dance and raise their hands.
A couple stands on a wooden footbridge in an outdoor garden setting on their wedding day.
A bride and groom pose together outdoors under sunlit green leaves in a natural garden setting.
Black and white romantic silhouette of a couple embracing under a garden arch adorned with twisting vines.
Wedding guests throw white confetti on a couple exiting a historic building during a celebration.
Beautiful wedding portrait featuring a bride in a lace and tulle gown holding an elegant white rose bouquet in a garden setting.
A bride and groom pose together in a beautiful outdoor setting with green trees and a wheat field in the background.
A couple shares their first dance as newlyweds in five connected wedding photos showing intimate dance moments.
Happy wedding couple embraces in grassy field with rolling hills and countryside landscape in background.
A romantic first dance moment in an elegant rustic barn venue with wooden beams and crystal chandelier overhead.
A romantic sunset wedding portrait on a grassy hilltop with a couple embracing against a golden sky and green foliage.
A couple share a tender moment on their wedding day in a lush garden setting, the bride holding a vibrant orange bouquet.
A couple in formal wedding attire embraces on a sunny lawn with palm trees and a building in the background.
Photography by Michael Pardoe
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A 2022 Lux Life Global Wedding Awards silver medallion for Cheshire Wedding Photographer of the Year achievement.
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Best Wedding Photographer ( Cheshire )

2024