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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
Barn Wedding Venue Photo - Cambridgeshire, Bassmead Manor Barns | in the last light of day after their wedding, just as the sun begins to set
Rob Dodsworth
The happy couple celebrated their small wedding by exiting the Town Hall with their arms raised after their civil ceremony
Ernie Savarese
As the bride and her close family members, along with guests, help one another pin flowers before the small wedding, a black and white image captures the moment
Francesca Zambrini

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 civil ceremony, themed, mini, 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

A skilled documentary wedding photographer, Simon Dewey combines his passion for storytelling with his natural talent for photography to create beautiful and authentic memories for couples 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 full-time wedding photographer based in East Yorkshire, UK. She developed her own unique and unposed style of wedding photography, capturing authentic moments that reflect each couple. With a background in street photography and photojournalism, Hollie...

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

James Arnia is an accomplished wedding photojournalist who has been expertly capturing moments on couples' special days for over a decade in various cultural settings.

James Arnia

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

Known for his expertise in wedding reportage photography, Andrew Heeley skillfully captures the essence of each couple's love story, infusing his images with timeless beauty.

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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Derbyshire photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Derbyshire 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.
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
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Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
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Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
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Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...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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