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Capturing the Real Story of Your Wedding Day
Based in the heart of Yorkshire, Darren Michael is a wedding photographer who specializes in telling the authentic story of your big day. With a passion for capturing genuine emotions and those fleeting moments, Darren’s style is natural and unobtrusive. He lets your day unfold as it happens, so your photos truly reflect the joy and spirit of your celebration.
A Relaxed, Personal Experience
Darren’s friendly and easygoing approach helps couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. He takes time to understand your vision and works closely with you to capture the moments that matter most. Couples often praise his ability to blend into the background while still catching every important detail, making the whole experience feel relaxed and natural.
What You Can Expect
- Storytelling Photography: Every photo helps tell the story of your wedding day—from the little details to the big emotions.
- Natural & Candid Shots: While Darren offers gentle guidance for portraits, most images are captured spontaneously, preserving genuine moments.
- Yorkshire and Beyond: Based in West Yorkshire, Darren is available for weddings across the UK and destination celebrations worldwide.
- Personalized Service: From your first conversation to meeting at your venue beforehand, Darren works closely with you to tailor the photography to your day.
Darren’s Photography Style
Darren’s work is known for its natural, emotive quality. He captures the love, laughter, and everything in between, whether it’s intimate “getting ready” moments or lively dance-floor fun. His portfolio shows versatility across all types of weddings, always focusing on what makes your day unique. After your wedding, you’ll receive your images on a personalized USB in a custom-made case—beautifully preserving your memories for years to come.
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Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
There is not one particular memorable wedding as I take memories from each & every one. This could be really fun moments such as the Bride & Groom entering the reception on a golf-cart, the father of the groom proposing to his partner on the dance-floor or the real emotions of the speeches & remembering loved ones that are not there in person to share the day. All of which have happened on weddings I have photographed.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Genuine, Fun, Natural, Diligent, Artistic
What about your business are you most proud of?
The fact that I get to photograph & tell a story of my couples day & do this for a living. Also, I get to meet some great people along the way.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Always take the time to enjoy the day. Have a plan and running of the day but always be prepared that something may not go as planned, then go with the flow! Also, factor in some time for your couple portraits. This will give you images that you will cherish & also give you both a little time alone from the Reception.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I always enjoy photographing all the little details at Weddings that couples, families & friends all put the time & effort into making, planning etc I have seen some beautiful planned themes & one that stand's out would be an 'Alice In Wonderland' themed Wedding I photographed. The venues ground's had been transformed into the 'Mad Hatters Tea Party' with signs directing guests through the grounds. The couple had set up Frames hanging off the trees in the grounds for guest to use as Photo Booths near the end of the trail which made for some great candid images.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
My process is very much a natural one. I want the images to represent my couple & not ask them to pose in a position that doesn't show their personality or makes them look awkward. Most of the time I will let the images I make flow & only offer some posing guidelines when necessary. My couple photography sessions are very much a collaboration.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
There is no real number one image that every couple should take as this maybe different for each couple. The only real advice I give is make sure you plan & set aside the time for your images as after the Wedding, the photographs will be the only memento's of the day.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
As I have said earlier, I have been asked to take an image of the Groom's Father proposing to the Groom's Mother on the dance-floor. The Groom's Father let me know a couple of minutes beforehand & I think that it was only him & me that knew about what was to happen!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Rainy day Weddings can produce some awesome images. That may be the Bridesmaid's running into the church to get out of the rain or children playing in the rain with their suits & dresses on! It also makes for some dramatic portraits & I always take umbrella's with me to shelter you with as we make your images. Plus it rained on my Wedding day and a lot of these photographs are my favourites!
Describe how you got into photography.
I studied photography at University & have always worked as a photographer more or less since then.