Photos by Michael

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Hi, I'm Michael 👋
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Thanks for dropping by. If you are looking for a fun and friendly bloke with a passion for following couples around with a camera on their wedding day then you have come to the right place!
I specialise in modern photography for lovebirds looking to document their big day! Utilising a candid and documentary style approach, my photography is perfect for capturing all the natural moments that make your wedding special.
Photos by Michael Pricing & Costs
£800 - £1,100
Full day and shorter coverage available, with engagement shoots thrown in. I also offer bespoke packages if you are after something a little more specific, however these do not include engagement shoots.
Full day package
From
£1,100
The full package! You will have me from bride prep all the way through to after the first dance. You will also have a pre wedding consultation along with an engagement shoot.
What's included
400 fully edited high resolution photos, presented in a bespoke online gallery
A keepsake box with 25 prints and a USB with all your edited photos
Short and Sweet
From
£800
Coverage from either bride prep to speeches, or ceremony to first dance. Consultation and engagement shoot is also included with this package.
Photos by Michael Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Natural

Products and Services

Personal Online Gallery
Large Group Shots
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Bridal Prep Shots
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Photos by Michael Full Description

Capture Your Wedding Day Naturally and Effortlessly

Based in Derbyshire, Photos by Michael offers a fresh, relaxed approach to wedding photography designed just for modern couples. Michael’s goal is to capture the real, candid moments that make your wedding day truly yours. By blending seamlessly into the background, he helps you and your guests feel comfortable and free to enjoy every moment. This natural, unobtrusive style ensures your wedding story is told authentically and beautifully.

Meet Michael: Your Expert Storyteller Behind the Camera

Michael’s love for photography started young, sparked by a classic film camera from his uncle. Over the years, he honed his skills by studying media in college and developing a deep passion for capturing life’s special moments. In 2021, he launched Photos by Michael, focusing on weddings because he knows how powerful photos are in preserving your most cherished memories. His expert eye and heartfelt approach bring your wedding day to life in every image.

What You Can Expect from Your Wedding Photography Experience

  • Personalized Connection: Every couple receives a free Zoom consultation to chat through your wedding plans and photography needs.
  • Engagement Sessions Included: These relaxed, one-hour outdoor shoots help you feel confident in front of the camera and give you a chance to get to know Michael before your big day.
  • Flexible Coverage Options: Choose from set packages covering everything from morning preparations to the first dance, or create a custom package tailored to your unique wedding timeline.
  • Professionally Edited Photos: After your wedding, Michael carefully edits each image in his signature style. You’ll receive high-resolution photos through a private online gallery, with sneak peeks often ready within days.

A Photographer Who Truly Cares About Your Day

Couples consistently praise Michael not just for his stunning photos but for his calm, professional presence. Lucy & Stephen shared, “Not only is he an amazing photographer, he’s an amazing person too! He made us feel so at ease during both the engagement shoot and our wedding day. His professionalism is 10/10! We cannot recommend Michael enough!” With Michael, you can relax and enjoy your celebration, knowing every precious moment is being captured by a dedicated expert who cares deeply about your story.

Experience

Public Liability Insurance
Yes
Reviews
(14)
Lucy & Stephen
Happy couple married in June
January 2025
Not only is he an amazing photographer he’s an amazing person too!

I can only write positive things about Michael! Not only is he an amazing photographer he’s an amazing person too! He made us feel so at ease with both engagement/family shoot and on our wedding day! His professionalism is 10/10! I cannot recommend Michael enough! Thank you so so so much!

Sophie & Luke
Happy couple married in December
January 2025
Would recommend him to anybody who is after a wedding day photographer.

Michael has been absolutely amazing for our wedding day at Morley Hayes he's captured beautiful memories for us to look back on for many years to come, all the photos turned out absolutely beautiful and would recommend him to anybody who is after a wedding day photographer. Thank you so much for capturing our day!

Lizzie & Tom
Happy couple married in October
January 2025
I would 100% recommend him.

Michael is absolutely brilliant. We were lucky enough to have an engagement shoot included in our package and Michael immediately helped us feel at ease. He was knowledgeable about the local area, having suggestions for where we could do the shoot, and he knew the best places to go which were relatively quiet. On the wedding day we couldn't have asked for more. He took all of our suggestions and got all of the photos we wanted. He was very friendly and professional throughout. I would 100% recommend him. Thank you Michael!

Freya & Alan
Happy couple married in June
January 2025
Michael was so friendly and really put us at ease in front of the camera.

Michael was the perfect photographer from start to finish and we can’t recommend him enough! He took the time to call and talk though our ideas before meeting and was fully on board with our preference for natural, candid photos rather than poses and lots of direction. Having the engagement shoot included was really helpful as I normally hate having my photo taken, but Michael was so friendly and really put us at ease in front of the camera. We had a lot of fun taking the photos in both shoots and it was such a lovely part of our wedding day.

Emily & Matt
Happy couple married in September
November 2023
We both shed a little tear as we looked through them.

Michael was absolutely amazing. The photos we received back of our special day (after only a couple of weeks!) were beautiful, natural and really captured the vibe of the day. We both shed a little tear as we looked through them as it bought the day to life again. I will reccommend Michael to anyone who ever needs a photographer! Thanks from Em and Matt

Clare & Adam
Happy couple married in July
September 2023
Nothing short of amazing

We hired Michael for our English wedding reception (we got married in Canada) and he was nothing short of amazing. After showing him our wedding pictures and talking to him beforehand, he took the time to understand our vision and preferences. Even though Michael was invited as a guest, his camera did not leave his side which showed how passionate he is about his craft. He managed to capture both the big and little moments that we would have not thought of and I cant recommend him enough for your special event. If you are looking for a fun, friendly, professional photographer then he is your guy!

Jess & Zak
Happy couple married in April
August 2023
Wouldn't go anywhere else!

We hired Michael to take the photos for our wedding and from the start his service and friendliness were excellent! He was quick to contact back with any queries and was always happy to have a conversation. Our engagement shoot went well and we all got on very well which was very important for my husband and I as we hate having our photos taken! Michael made the whole experience fun and put us at ease, I would not hesitate to recommend or use him again. Thank you!

Kirstie and Richard
Happy couple married in December
February 2023
Would definitely use Michael again

Michael photographed our wedding in December. We asked for candid shots as we wanted to capture the moments outside of posed shots. Michael managed to capture our day perfectly for us, we felt relaxed and the shots resembled the happiness on our guests faces. Would definitely use Michael again. He also did our engagement shoot which we had our children involved in. He was really great with our kids and even managed to get them smiling at the same time. We love our engagement and wedding photos.

Angela and Mario
Happy couple married in April
February 2023
Michael is a really friendly guy and nothing was too much trouble

Michael made us feel very relaxed and captured some extremely natural images. He does not make you feel self conscious and made the entire experience enjoyable. Michael is a really friendly guy and nothing was too much trouble. The finished results following the shoot were ready quickly and sent to us in a digital gallery which was really easy to use. We would whole heartedly recommend him to friends and family or anybody looking for a professional photographer.

Claire and Martyn
Happy couple married in September
February 2023
​Michael was so professional and stayed until our celebrations had ended to ensure he captured every moment

Michael was a great photographer to work with. As soon as he was booked he kept in regular contact with us to make sure he knew what we wanted to capture from the day and suggested other ideas that we hadn't considered. He even went to the venue beforehand to have a look for good photo locations. ​Michael was so professional and stayed until our celebrations had ended to ensure he captured every moment. He was extremely discreet and got some brilliant natural shots as well as the more formal ones we requested. Our photos were ready to view very quickly after the event and we are so happy with the outcome. ​We have already recommended to friends who saw his work on the day and asked for details. ​We would highly recommend Michael to capture your day.

Photos by Michael Location & Contact Details
Address
Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Modern, Unobtrusive, Relaxed, Candid, Fun

Describe your typical process with a couple.

From the moment of your initial enquiry to the delivery of your photos you can contact me at any time and I will do my best to ensure you are happy with your photography package and answer any questions you may have. I take a deposit up front to secure your date, and the final payment 1 month before the event. Your photos will be with you 4 weeks after the big day via your own online gallery.

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

I always discuss this with the couple as every couple is different. I want to know what is most important for you and what you want from the day. I may pick my own favourite however from the bunch :)

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