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Meet Mike Thornton: Your Expert Cambridge Wedding Photographer
Planning your wedding in Cambridge? Mike Thornton is here to capture the true essence of your love story with timeless, fashion-inspired photography. Since 2007, Mike has been photographing over 200 weddings, blending his professional expertise with a warm, relaxed approach that helps couples feel comfortable and confident on their big day.
Why Choose Mike for Your Wedding?
With nearly 20 years of experience, Mike understands the natural flow and emotions of a wedding day. Starting as a hobbyist, his passion for photography quickly grew into a full-time career focused on celebrating couples and their unique stories. Based in Cambridge, Mike knows all the best spots—from iconic university colleges to hidden countryside gems—to create stunning backdrops for your photos. He’s also traveled internationally for weddings in Italy, Hungary, and Zimbabwe, bringing a global perspective to his work.
A Style That Feels Natural and Genuine
Mike’s photography captures both the classic moments and the spontaneous, heartfelt interactions that make your wedding day truly yours. His style is relaxed yet polished, ensuring your photos are not only beautiful but also deeply personal and full of emotion. He works closely with you to bring out the best in every shot, so your memories are preserved authentically and beautifully.
More Than Just Wedding Photos
Beyond weddings, Mike is an accomplished portrait photographer who specializes in capturing meaningful family connections—from newborns to multi-generational portraits. This experience helps him notice and capture those special, often unseen moments during your wedding day. His work has earned national recognition, including being a finalist for the prestigious Olympus Wedding Award.
Key Facts About Mike Thornton
- Professional wedding and portrait photographer since 2007
- Over 200 weddings expertly photographed
- Based in Cambridge with deep local venue knowledge
- Available for destination weddings worldwide
- Relaxed, professional style focused on high-quality, authentic images
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Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
My very first! The bride had a panic attack walking down the aisle and that's where she stopped! Everything had to be taken up the aisle to join her and that's where the ceremony took place. I'm amazed I ever shot another wedding after that.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Friendly, professional, quality, artistic, subtle
What about your business are you most proud of?
Being invited to shoot international weddings! I've been to Italy, Scotland, Hungary and even Zinbabwe!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
You get what you pay for and that's especially true for photography.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
After a few e-mails, we arrange to meet so that couples can see some printed albums and some full weddings I have shot from start to finish. After booking we will arrange a pre-wedding shoot to get to know each other a little better so that I'm not a stranger on the big day!
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
A bride and groom photo... daft question :)
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
A bride's wedding car was a bin lorry so obviously I needed to shoot Dad and bride in front of it!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Make sure your venue has a plan.
Describe how you got into photography.
I've was a passionate hobbyist for years and took the plunge in 2005 and shot my first wedding..... the rest is history!