Manchester & Cheshire Wedding Photographer

DOCUMENTARY MOMENTS. EDITORIAL PORTRAITS.


Natural wedding photography with a refined editorial edge - captured with calm guidance, without turning your wedding into a photo-shoot.

15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE · 1000+ WEDDINGS · ★★★★★ REVIEWS · MANCHESTER · CHESHIRE · UK COVERAGE

A black and white photograph shows a violinist performing with their instrument in dramatic lighting.
Newlyweds walk through a confetti-throwing crowd outside a stone church on their rainy wedding day.
Bride with umbrella stands on rainy driveway between Gothic stone gatehouse buildings with rainbow arching overhead.
Bride and groom sitting in a vintage car, smiling at each other, bride holding a white floral bouquet.
Happy bride and groom walk through confetti shower outside elegant stone building surrounded by cheering guests.
Bride and groom share romantic moment in golden light inside ornate castle hall with arched stone ceiling.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand along a lush green riverside path on their wedding day.
A dramatic sequence of wedding dress photos in a dimly lit grand staircase with moody lighting and flowing fabric.
A bride hugs her father and smiles after their dance on the day of her wedding at Thornton Manor
Bride in white gown stands on ornate Gothic stone balcony of historic cathedral with arched windows and decorative facades.
A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through a lush green garden path on their wedding day.
Bride and groom share romantic moment under twinkling fairy lights on a park bench at dusk during winter wedding.
A romantic black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a tender moment during their wedding celebration.
Silhouette of bride and groom holding hands at sunset with dramatic golden sky and lone tree backdrop.
Aerial view of bride and groom embracing at the base of an ornate spiral staircase with warm golden lighting.
A couple shares a romantic moment on a wooden deck overlooking a waterfront cityscape at sunset.
A silhouetted figure stands in the illuminated archway of a medieval stone castle entrance at dusk.
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Manchester Wedding Photographer Natural, Relaxed & beautifully documented

Your wedding day should feel exactly that, your wedding day. – Not a photoshoot.

I’m Paul Baybut, a Manchester wedding photographer with over 15 years’ experience photographing weddings across Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and the North West. My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, capturing the real moments, emotion and atmosphere as they naturally happen, alongside beautiful portraits created with simple, gentle guidance. The result is a wedding gallery that feels like your day — natural, personal and full of the people and moments that mattered. Wedding film is also available through my trusted videography partner, giving you seamless photography and cinematic film coverage from one relaxed team.

Groom wearing a smart suit holds his brides hand stood in the driveway at Bartle Hall wedding venue in Preston

How much does a Manchester wedding photographer cost?

Manchester wedding photography typically ranges from around £950 to £3,000+, depending on the length of coverage, albums, second photographers and film.

My wedding photography collections start from £950, with full-day photography from £1,250. Photography and film collections are also available for selected dates.

PORTFOLIO

Manchester Wedding Photographer Prices & Packages

HALF DAY

£950

Perfect for smaller weddings and shorter celebrations.

Up to 5 hours coverage

One photographer

full day

£1,250 - 8 Hours

£1,650 - 10 Hours MOST POPULAR

From getting ready through to the celebrations, with relaxed coverage throughout your day.

8 or 10 hours coverage

One photographer

FULL DAY+

2 PHOTOGRAPHERS

£2500

More coverage, more perspectives and two photographers capturing your day.

Up to 10 hours of coverage.

20cm x 20cm Album


platinum

£3000

The complete photography experience, with extended coverage and beautiful albums included.

Full-day coverage

Two photographers

Pre-wedding photography session

Twilight portrait session

30 × 30cm fine-art wedding album

Two 20 × 20cm parent albums

INCLUDED WITH EVERY COLLECTION

Pre-wedding consultation · Professionally edited high-resolution images · Private online gallery · Personal printing & download accesS • Sneak previews within 24–48 hours

Opulent Victorian room with ornate gold mirrors, damask wallpaper and crystal wall sconces.

PHOTOGRAPHY + WEDDING FILM SPECIAL

COMPLETE PHOTOGRAPHY & CINEMATIC FILM COVERAGE

Special collection for selected 2026/27 dates

PHOTOGRAPHY - 1 photographer
Wedding day consultation
Minimum 400 hand-edited images
Private online gallery
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WEDDING FILM - 1 Videographer
1 cinematic wedding film (8–10 min)
Includes Drone Footage
Coverage from bridal prep upto 1 hour after first dance

£2250

Cinematic wedding films

Available through my trusted videography partner. Together, we provide seamless photography and film coverage throughout your wedding day.

VIEW VIDEO GALLERY HERE

Bride and groom cutting their white tiered wedding cake on a wooden stand at a romantic, dimly lit wedding reception.

BUILD YOUR OWN COLLECTION

From £495

Perfect for smaller weddings and shorter celebrations, with the flexibility to build a package around your plans.

Included:

  • 2 hours photography starting 30 minutes before the ceremony
  • Family group photographs and relaxed couple portraits
  • Private online gallery with 100+ edited images available for 12 months
  • Sneak preview photographs within 24 hours

Additional hours can be added for £150 per hour.


CUSTOMISE YOUR COLLECTION


Extra coverage — £150 per hour

Second photographer — £300 half day / £500 full day

Pre-wedding session — £250

Videographer / cinematic highlights film — £950

Drone photography — £250

Original 30 × 30cm Wedding Album — from £800

Parent Album — £195

SECURE YOUR DATE FOR JUST £100 TODAY

Then just £100 at the end of the month.

Silhouetted couple against a dramatic sunset sky with gothic architecture in background.

YOUR WEDDING. YOUR STORY. BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURED.

BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION

"There was no question in my mind, I knew Paul HAD to photograph my wedding! He totally understood exactly what I was after, and the outcome blew my mind. An absolute master of his craft. I cannot emphasize enough how much I would recommend him. Thanks Paul you are amazing!"

sarah & Michael

NAMED ONE OF MANCHESTER'S TOP 10 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS BY MASTER MANCHESTER

Trusted Wedding Photographer For Cheshire, Manchester & Lancashire Wedding venues - including Peckforton Castle, Crewe Hall, Eaves Hall, Manchester Hall,

MOTTRAM HALL and Thornton Manor.