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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 bride and groom look into each other eyes in the intimate, rustic setting of the wedding location, creating a lasting memory of their special day
Simone Bacci
The couple and their close family enjoyed a small and intimate wedding at a hotel, seated during the union ceremony to celebrate their special day
David Pullum
After they were married in a romantic elopement, a portrait while holding hands on a small dock near the sea as the sun set
Alessandro Castelli

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 DIY - do it yourself, mini, themed, 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 a talented England documentary wedding photographer. Alongside his wife Hollie Mateer, he operates the successful M and G Wedding Photography studio. His love for photography started early, as he was influenced by his father’s work as an art and animation...

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 wedding photographer based in East Yorkshire, UK, known for her unique and unposed style. Inspired by photographers like William Eggleston and Diane Arbus, she captures genuine moments that reflect each couple and their special day. With a background in...

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

With his documentary approach, James Arnia has been photographing couples' unique wedding stories in the UK since 2008, embracing diverse cultures including Afro-Caribbean, Chinese, English, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Nigerian, and Sikh.

James Arnia

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

Andrew Heeley, a seasoned wedding photojournalist with a flair for capturing raw emotions, unveils hidden narratives through his expert manipulation of light and contrast.

Andrew Heeley

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

England wedding photographer Nicholas Haigh, with 11 years of experience in landscape and architecture photography, specializes in candid, documentary-style wedding photography. Based in Lincolnshire, he also covers weddings across the UK and Europe.

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 reviews of Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...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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