Based in Bury, Lancashire, Creative Camera is a talented photography and videography duo passionate about telling your unique love story. Led by Simon Kearnsley and Anne Pattinson, they specialize in capturing the genuine emotions and personalities that make your wedding day truly yours. Their calm, casual approach helps everyone feel comfortable, so natural, timeless moments shine through in every image and video.
Couples and guests alike appreciate Simon and Anne’s warm, down-to-earth vibe. Known for their professionalism mixed with a great sense of humor, they blend seamlessly into your day, capturing candid moments without interrupting the flow. Many clients mention how comfortable they felt in front of the camera, and how Creative Camera goes the extra mile—whether that’s smoothing out a dress detail or helping keep the day running smoothly.
Recognized for their creativity, attention to detail, and dedication, Creative Camera delivers stunning wedding visuals you’ll treasure forever. They’re patient and adaptable, comfortable working in all conditions, and skilled at capturing moments with children and pets, making them a trusted choice for modern couples seeking expert-led photography and videography.
We've had a few that really stand out in our minds..... Driving rain in the middle of the North Yorkshire Moors, allowing us to create a series of images that are truly stand out. A shotgun wedding were we sent the morning on a duck hunt. Being the first photographers that shot at The wellbeing farm for an official wedding. We have been very lucky to be involved in some awesome weddings.
Creative, Passionate, Relaxed, Friendly, Fun.
We get referrals all the time.... and if you get referred from your present clients to new clients then you're doing something right....
Plan the Wedding YOU want and not the one you think everyone else thinks you should have.
The Bride and Groom made the button holes for the groomsmen from spent bullet casings... That took a lot of time and they looked great. One brides mum made about a miles worth of double sided machine made bunting for the barn.... (the venue actually bought it off the couple after the wedding)
Getting to know the coupe is the best way to represent them on the day.... We always like to meet up before booking. After all you need to like us, right?, because you'll be stuck with us ALL day, and if you don't like us then we won't get the best from you....
We call it a wall photo. Its just one photo of the bride and groom together, away from the madding crowd. You can have all the candid photos in the World but that one photo that is just the bride and groom is the one that will always stand the test of time....
We did one of the first "running away from a dinosaur" photos in the UK... That was original at the time.... We photographed a "first fight" instead of a first dance, again that was very original. Basically our couples aren't afraid to ask us for something different. I love to push the limits of my photography. I have a lot of different skill sets and not a lot of fear....
Embrace it. Your dress will come clean. Your wedding day won't come again.
My dad was a bin man in a very posh area of Bolton and he used to bring me home very expensive cameras that the posh people had thrown away.... I was the only 5 year old with a Hasselblad in Bolton, walking around snapping away.... My auntie was into photography so she showed me the basics and helped me to develop my film.