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Capturing the Heart of Your Wedding Story
Planning your wedding in or around Stockport? Meet Dave Thompson, a wedding photographer who specializes in capturing the real, heartfelt moments that make your day uniquely yours. With a strong background in editorial photography, Dave brings a fresh, documentary-style approach—focusing on genuine emotions and natural interactions rather than stiff, posed shots. His goal? To help you relax, laugh, and enjoy every moment with your loved ones while he quietly preserves those memories.
A Relaxed and Unobtrusive Approach
Your wedding day is a celebration, not a photo session. Dave’s style is all about blending into the background and capturing your day as it naturally unfolds. From spontaneous laughter to tender tears, he documents the little moments you might miss in the whirlwind of the day. This unobtrusive approach ensures your photos reflect your true personalities and the genuine atmosphere of your wedding—creating timeless memories you’ll treasure forever.
What You Can Expect from Dave
- Documentary Storytelling: Candid, natural photos that tell the story of your wedding day without forced poses.
- Comfort and Ease: Dave’s friendly, relaxed style helps you and your guests feel comfortable, so authentic moments come naturally.
- Award-Winning Quality: Recognized as the North West Wedding Awards ‘Business of the Year’ in 2019 and a regional finalist in The Wedding Industry Awards, Dave’s work is trusted and celebrated.
- Local Venue Expertise: Experienced at top venues across Cheshire and the North West, including Delamere Manor, Alcumlow Wedding Barn, and The Village Point in Heaton Moor, Dave knows how to make the most of your chosen location.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
I will never forget the experience in Westminster Abbey covering the Royal Wedding and apart from my own, I've been fortunate to cover many lovely weddings in my 22 years as a photographer. One of my favourite moments though was a wedding in August 2018 when the bride and groom shared the result of their baby scan with all their gusts.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Natural, Friendly, Helpful, Considerate and Caring.
What about your business are you most proud of?
My desire to continue learning my craft, even aged 44!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Agree on as much as you can!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
A bridesmaid who had sourced a pendent for the bridal bouquet, with a picture of the brides father in it. The bride hadn't been able to find one in time for the wedding so was delighted with it.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I try to form a relationship with my couples. I care enormously about your wedding day and want the photographs to be something that you treasure for years to come and never tire of looking at.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
That is such a personal question. Every couple is different so what's important to one my be less so to another. I would always advise some pictures of you with elderly relatives who attend. I also think you should make sure you allow time for the photographer to get some nice portraits of the two of you together.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
A sack race and bridal rodeo!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Embrace it!!! You can still get lovely portraits of the two of you in the rain. Be flexible. Your photographer may need to steal you away for a few minutes whilst there is a break in the rain. Work with them and trust them.
Describe how you got into photography.
I got into photography straight from school, when I left in 1993. Via college I worked for a press agency in Stoke on Trent before moving to Stockport to work as a freelance photographer. There is a lot more information about my career on my website on the About page.