Multi Award Winning Documentary Wedding Photographer in Derby, Derbyshire. Steven blends documentary, editorial and natural moments with stunning couples shots and creative imagery of your special day. Covering Wedding Photography in Derby, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottingham, Leicester, The Midlands, UK & Destination Weddings

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My style: It's a bit of a mix, because a wedding isn’t just one thing. Most of the time I’m in full-on reportage mode, catching the raw emotion, and all the small details that make the day yours. I’ll make sure to nail the all-important family shots (without it feeling like a military operation), and we’ll take a few minutes for some relaxed couples portraits—the kind with a bit of "wow-factor" that make the most of your venue’s backdrop.

My promise: I’ll make sure you look awesome whilst bringing a creative and classic element, with a tonne of natural and documentary style moments. No whispering "vegetables" for fake giggles, no awkward posing, and zero jargon. Just honest, high-quality photos that look like you.

If you want a photographer who feels more like a guest with a camera than a ‘I’m the main character’ stage manager, we’re going to get along famously.

— Steven

Natural, Creative & Award Winning Wedding Photography

I’m Steven, and I’m guessing you’re just looking for someone to take great photos of your wedding?

The No-Fluff approach:

I’m not here to turn your day into a six-hour editorial shoot or make you stare longingly into a bush. I’m after the stuff that actually matters: the chaotic "where’s the prosecco?" morning energy, the "holy shit we’re doing this" look at the altar, and those first glorious drinks where you finally get to breathe. I’ll capture the details you spent months obsessing over, the belly-laugh speeches, and the messy crying you didn't even realise was happening.

We’ll get some "hey-we-look-great" portraits without the stiff mannequin poses, then I’ll fade into the background while you eat. But I’m not heading home early. I’ll be right back in the thick of it for the questionable dance moves and the sweaty "don't-tag-me-in-this" party shots that prove you actually had a killer time.

Real Wedding Highlights Galleries…

Real talk from real couples

  • "Steven was, put simply, THE BEST investment we made from our whole wedding"

    Stef & Alex Bowen

  • "You really were just fantastic, you made our day that little bit more enjoyable and special"

    Jodie & Matt

  • "WOW! we cannot thank you enough, the album is truly stunning"

    Lucy & Jason

  • "The photos speak a thousand words and all I can say is a heartfealt thankyou"

    Tor & Lewis


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Stuff I won!…

Lux Life Global Wedding Awards 2024 badge for Best Documentary Wedding Photography Company.
Text reading 'FEARLESS. MEMBER' with a green underline and border, on a white background.
Logo for Easy Weddings website, featuring a circular design with the text 'Featured on Easy Weddings' and the URL easyweddings.co.uk.
"Easy Weddings" logo with text "Voted Top 10 Photographer 2018"
Purple circular logo with text that reads "Featured on the Wedding secret." in white and lavender font.
Logo of The English Wedding Awards 2017 Finalist featuring gold intertwined rings.
English Wedding Awards 2016 Regional Winner logo with gold rings
Logo for the 2015 Wedding Industry Awards, Regional Finalist, featuring a stylized pink circular emblem.

Professional stuff I’m proud to be part of….

The Guild of Photographers Qualified Member logo in black and white with a stylized "G".
Logo for Hitched, featuring text 'Featured on Hitched' and the website hitched.co.uk.
BIPP logo for British Institute of Professional Photography with text 'Qualified Licentiate (LBIPP)'.
Close-up of a metallic official supplier wax seal with engraved text 'The WED Collective', 'Planning Done Better' and 'Official Supplier'.
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