Miss Katie Dervin

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Hi, I'm Katie 👋
Friendly
easy going
creative
Mixing the very best documentary-style with a slightly punk attitude, to sticking to the rules means her work is totally different and all about people.
Fun Documentary Wedding Photography with an Editorial Edge. You will spend more time with your friends and family on your wedding day while I capture the day unfolding. I keep portrait time to the minimum keeping it super fun, relaxed and unposed, mainly photographing you two and your favourite people being themselves and having a good old laugh together. You can get on with making the memories while I capture them.
Miss Katie Dervin Pricing & Costs
£1,550 - £1,950
My packages are hourly so you can choose which parts of the day are covered. All packages include an online gallery, a slide show set to music of your choice and a cute little wooden keepsake box containing your USB, photographs, slideshow and 20 6x4 gift prints.
Full day package
From
£2,150
10 hours of Documentary Wedding Photography, a consultation in person or via zoom, a private online gallery, wooden usb, keepsake box, 20 gift prints and a slide show telling the story of your day.
What's included
4 hours of Coverage
From
£1,550
4 hours of Documentary Wedding Photography, a consultation in person or via zoom, a private online gallery, wooden usb, keepsake box, 20 gift prints and a slide show telling the story of your day.
6 Hours of Coverage
From
£1,750
6 hours of Documentary Wedding Photography, a consultation in person or via zoom, a private online gallery, wooden usb, keepsake box, 20 gift prints and a slide show telling the story of your day.
8 Hours of Coverage
From
£1,950
8 hours of Documentary Wedding Photography, a consultation in person or via zoom, a private online gallery, wooden usb, keepsake box, 20 gift prints and a slide show telling the story of your day.
Miss Katie Dervin Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Natural
Editorial

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Online Shop
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Images on USB
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Miss Katie Dervin Full Description

Capturing the Heart of Your Wedding Story

If you’re planning your wedding in or around Manchester, meet Katie Dervin—a documentary wedding photographer who specializes in capturing the real, heartfelt moments of your big day. Katie’s style is natural and candid, focusing on the story as it unfolds so you can fully enjoy celebrating with your loved ones while she preserves memories you’ll treasure forever.

A Relaxed and Personal Approach

Katie’s friendly, unobtrusive way of working helps even the most camera-shy couples feel comfortable. She creates a relaxed, fun atmosphere that lets your true personalities shine through. Couples often praise how seamlessly she blends in with guests, capturing the laughter, tears, and warmth that make your wedding uniquely yours.

Recognised for Excellence

Katie’s dedication and skill have earned her a spot among the UK’s top 50 wedding photographers for six years running—from 2018 through 2023. This consistent recognition highlights her talent for crafting beautiful, story-driven wedding albums that couples love.

What to Expect from Your Wedding Photography

  • Documentary Style: Expect authentic, unscripted moments captured throughout your day, rather than posed shots.
  • Personal Connection: Katie takes time to get to know you before the wedding, often meeting for a chat to understand your vision and make sure your photos reflect your story.
  • Fun and Efficient Portraits: While candid coverage is the focus, Katie also sets aside short, enjoyable sessions for couple and group portraits that feel natural and relaxed.
  • Based in the North West: Located in Glossop near Manchester, Katie covers weddings across Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, Liverpool, Cheshire, and is happy to travel anywhere in the UK.

Flexible Photography Packages Tailored to You

Katie offers hourly packages so you can choose the coverage that fits your wedding day perfectly. Every package includes a private online gallery, a music-backed slideshow, and a beautiful wooden keepsake box with your USB and a selection of gift prints. You can also add extras like engagement shoots, a second photographer, or a wedding album to create a truly bespoke photography experience.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Katie Dervin
Hello there, if you are looking for a fun, relaxed photographer who puts more focus on capturing the story of the day rather than spending lots of time on superposed photos, then I might just be your photographer! If you like my photos' look and want some more info, please get in touch! I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. Speak soon Love Katie x

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(28)
Akika & Mike
Happy couple married in August
November 2023
Feel spoilt for choice with the all the photos

When we started planning our wedding I specifically wanted to have documentary-style photography. My father who sadly passed away, had a very similar style of photography and I knew I didn't want awkward staged photos. Now getting all the photos back from Katie, I am just truly blown away by the quality of the photos. We feel so lucky to have all these amazing photos which truly capture our special day.

Rachel and Tom
Happy couple married in May
February 2023
The photos have perfectly captured the joy and spirit of our wedding, including all the little details

Katie was one of the best choices we made for our wedding. She was an absolute pleasure to have there on the day, blending in perfectly with the guests and having us in fits of laughter during our couple photos. The end result is absolutely stunning - the photos have perfectly captured the joy and spirit of our wedding, including all the little details, and we couldn't be happier with them. Would highly recommend Katie.

Kate and Tim
Happy couple married in October
October 2018
ou captured the essence of the whole day - the warmth, the laughter, the tears, the awful dancing.

THANK YOU for being such a fantastic photographer and lovely human. You made our day so special and you caught so many brilliant and sweet moments, like my half-eaten toast on its tray during the morning! We knew we loved your style, but when we got our images back you'd surpassed what we had expected. You captured the essence of the whole day - the warmth, the laughter, the tears, the awful dancing. It was a privilege to have you involved. The parcel that came in the post was perfection - we put the slideshow on and immediately burst into tears. And the prints you'd included of my lovely grandad were a beautiful and thoughtful touch. We are so very glad we found you. K & T

Erica and Liam
Happy couple married in May
May 2018
Katie is not just a photographer but a storyteller.

I can't even begin to describe how truly amazing a photographer Katie is. Our wedding was relaxed and informal and we wanted a photographer who would be able to capture this atmosphere. Katie was absolutely perfect. Throughout the whole day Katie was so friendly, professional and patient. We were so excited to receive our photographs, they exceeded all our expectations. The photos are stunning. The slideshow is amazing, so well thought out. It made me cry happy tears! Katie is not just a photographer but a storyteller. She captured every moment perfectly. Thank you so much for the dedication and hard work you put into our wedding. You are amazing! Love Erica and Liam xxx

Kitri and Oliver
Happy couple married in December
February 2018
We're so happy with Katie's work and you will be, too!

Katie is the best! We booked her quite last minute for a late December wedding and she was very accommodating. Although we couldn't meet before the wedding (due to our personal logistics, not Katie's!), she made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day. Katie was friendly and non-intrusive, but also not afraid to get where she needed to be to get the good photos! And the photos were BEAUTIFUL! Katie did a perfect job of capturing the tone of the day. It's really clear that she cares about the story of each of her clients and does her best to create a comprehensive memory of the entire day, instead of only a pretty series of individual photos. We're so happy with Katie's work and you will be, too!

Mark and Jo
Happy couple married in September
February 2018
We both cried the first time we looked at them and our friends and family have been just as moved and impressed.

Katie was brilliant from beginning to end! She was the photographer for our wedding in September and we couldn’t have asked for better. She put us at ease straight away when we first contacted her and was so relaxed and positive throughout. We knew we had made the right choice when we saw the beautiful photos from the engagement shoot. On the day both she and Katie, the second shooter, were the consummate professionals but also relaxed and friendly and so patient – which must have been a challenge at times! The wedding photos are stunning and Katie managed to capture so many beautiful moments from the day. We both cried the first time we looked at them and our friends and family have been just as moved and impressed. Thanks so much for everything Katie. Love Jo and Mark Gilbertson xxx

Vicki and Ravi
Happy couple married in May
February 2018
We chose her as we loved her natural style and didn't want too many posed photographs.

I really can't recommend Katie enough! She was absolutely amazing from the initial meeting through to receiving the photos. On the day she was so lovely to be around. We chose her as we loved her natural style and didn't want too many posed photographs. Our wedding had so much going on and she captured everything brilliantly. The final photos are amazing and the slideshow is just brilliant! It's so nice looking back and seeing things you didn't see happen on the day. She was super quick to respond to all queries throughout the process and really professional. She's the BEST! Thanks Katie, love Vicki and Ravi xxxx

Kirk and Sam
Happy couple married in July
February 2018
5 stars just aren't enough - you are brilliant!!

We can't thank Katie enough for the amazing photos she captured of our wedding day! As a couple who hate PDAs, Katie made us feel ridiculously comfortable and there's hardly any pictures where I am not laughing. We wanted to see our wedding day from the eyes of everyone else, having a laugh and having fun, without having overly formal posed or intrusive pictures - that's exactly what we got! We love them. 5 stars just aren't enough - you are brilliant!! Love Kirk & Sam xx

Sarah and Ben
Happy couple married in July
February 2018
She is amazing at what she does and she really does go above and beyond

Where to begin. From the first meeting with Katie I knew we were in the safest of hands. She is amazing at what she does and she really does go above and beyond. Our pictures were beyond our expectations and the slideshow blew us away. It was great to be able to relive such a magical day and see the details and reactions that are so easily missed. The little extra touches that she does to make it an even more personal experience add the cherry on top to an already perfect cake. Best decision ever for the best day ever. Thank you Katie xx

Stacy and Les
Happy couple married in August
February 2018
When our pictures arrived they literally took my breath away, you really exceeded all of our expectations in every possible way

Firstly I'm very sorry this review has taken so long for me to write I've been trying to find the words for a really really long time. Katie you are truly sensational at what you do thank you for being everything we expected you to be and more. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day you had it absolutely nailed. When our pictures arrived they literally took my breath away, you really exceeded all of our expectations in every possible way and helped me feel at ease and beautiful in a non intrusive yet personal way. Thank you so so much for our memories and for giving us something that is going to last forever. All the love From Stacy and Les. Xx

Miss Katie Dervin Location & Contact Details
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Manchester, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

It's got to be my first wedding, it was in 2010. I used to be a music photographer, photographing bands at gigs and music festivals. My friend asked me to shoot his wedding, at first I said no! It was too much responsibility. I was scared! But he didn't give up. Eventually I reached out to an awesome photographer and friend Anna Hardy and she took me under her wing taking me on weddings as a second shooter so I could practice before the wedding. When the day finally arrived I wasn't nervous at all, I felt ready, I was just really excited to have a whole day where I could take photographs of people! That was the beginning and I'm so grateful to have this amazing full time job. So I'll always remember that first wedding and be super grateful to my mate for trusting me and basically team talking me into it.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Relaxed, documentary, fun, story telling, beautiful.

What about your business are you most proud of?

I love that a lot of my bookings come from referrals from past couples. It shows me that the relationship I have with couples and their overall client experience is good, that they are more than happy to go on and recommend me to their friends, family and coworkers. I love my couples.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Try not to stress to much about the small stuff. Concentrate on what makes the day about you two and the most important part getting to marry each other!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

A couple couldn't have their cat at their wedding so they incorporated her into their table plan and table decorations, the photos that they had taken of her were hilarious and must have taken ages. Some of them were really clever. It made everyone laugh a lot and was a nice way for them to include their little cat baby in the day.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I like to meet or skype couples before they book and keep in contact after the booking to get a feel for what the wedding is going to be like and what they are like, it's important to me to get to know couples so that I can capture the day with them and their personalities in mind. The more I know about them, what makes, them laugh, the stuff that is important to them the more I can bring that in when capturing the story of their day.

What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?

A photo of them both together, being themselves and having a laugh.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Bring some umbrellas. Depending on your wedding venue you might need to brave a little of the rain to get some photos, although some bigger venues have plenty of spots inside for photos. Don't let it worry you. Rain keeps everyone together, people at the wedding end up mingling more and rainy weddings always end with the wildest parties. Enjoy the ride!

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