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Authentic Storytelling for Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is a unique story—full of real moments, emotions, and connections. Mick Cookson, an award-winning wedding photographer based in Manchester, understands this deeply. Serving couples across the North West and the Lake District, Mick has captured over 600 weddings with a natural, unobtrusive style that focuses on the genuine moments that make your day truly yours. From happy tears to subtle glances and heartfelt hugs, his photos tell your story as it unfolds.
A Natural & Unposed Philosophy
Mick’s approach is simple: let your wedding day happen naturally. Rather than staging photos, he blends seamlessly with your guests, allowing you to enjoy your celebration without spending hours posing. About 90% of the day is captured live and unstaged, creating a beautiful, honest collection of images that reflect the true atmosphere and emotion of your wedding. This documentary style is perfect for couples who want to relive their day exactly as it happened.
What to Expect on Your Wedding Day
- An Unobtrusive Presence: Mick works quietly in the background, capturing moments as they happen with minimal interruption.
- Focus on Real Moments: His priority is to capture the magic of unguarded, emotional moments—creating timeless images you’ll cherish forever.
- Experienced Professionalism: With experience at many of the North West’s finest venues, from intimate elopements to grand celebrations, Mick is prepared to handle any setting with ease.
- Authentic Portraits: While most of the day is candid, Mick sets aside a few minutes for natural portraits of you both—ensuring you have classic shots without disrupting your day’s flow.
If you want a wedding photographer who values genuine moments over posed setups and who will capture your love story with honesty and heart, Mick Cookson’s expert approach is made for you.
Experience
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Natural Fun Classic Unposed Filmic
What about your business are you most proud of?
Photographed well over 400 weddings now. And counting!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't rush!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
The Bride and Groom serving all their guests' food to them, and sitting down last.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Quick online chat, then meet at the venue (if practical) for a run through the schedule. That's it, I see them on the day so they can forget all about me and let me document their day.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
Confetti throw. The more confetti, the better. Makes for some great reactions!
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Briide & Three Bridesmaids in the sea off the Irish Coast. One of my classic images on my website
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Embrace it - have fun. There's always a way round it...
Describe how you got into photography.
I woke up at 15 years old and decided to be a photographer. The rest is history!