Manchester & Cheshire Wedding Photographer

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documentary wedding photography

with RELAXED portraits

and BEAUTIFUL STORYTELLING throughout your day.


WEDDING FILM VIDEOGRAPHY ALSO AVAILABLE

REAL MOMENTS, UNOBTRUSIVE & TIMELESS Wedding Photography Across Manchester, Cheshire & The North West -

15+ years photographing weddings across the UK.

A black and white photograph shows a violinist performing with their instrument in dramatic lighting.
A dramatic sequence of wedding dress photos in a dimly lit grand staircase with moody lighting and flowing fabric.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand, she in lace gown, he in green suit, under stone archway outdoors.
Bride in white gown stands on ornate Gothic stone balcony of historic cathedral with arched windows and decorative facades.
Bride in lace gown holding pink and white bouquet with tiara, wedding dress hanging in background.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment on a rooftop terrace with glass railings and city skyline at dusk.
Aerial view of bride and groom embracing at the base of an ornate spiral staircase with warm golden lighting.
A bride hugs her father and smiles after their dance on the day of her wedding at Thornton Manor
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.
A bride in a white wedding dress poses elegantly at an evening reception with warm glowing lights in the background.
Couple sharing romantic moment in gothic cathedral with purple uplighting and personalized wedding sign overhead.
Silhouette of bride and groom holding hands at sunset with dramatic golden sky and lone tree backdrop.
A couple shares a romantic moment on a wooden deck overlooking a waterfront cityscape at sunset.
A groom holds his beautiful bride closely during sunset at their outdoor Marquee wedding in Peover Cheshire
Bride and groom share first dance in a rustic barn venue adorned with fairy lights and warm romantic lighting.
A silhouetted figure stands in the illuminated archway of a medieval stone castle entrance at dusk.
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Groom wearing a smart suit holds his brides hand stood in the driveway at Bartle Hall wedding venue in Preston

Manchester Wedding Photographer for Natural, Relaxed Wedding Photography

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 capturing weddings across Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and the North West.

My style is relaxed, natural and unobtrusive, with a mix of real documentary moments, calm portraits and beautiful storytelling throughout the day. You can enjoy your wedding properly while I photograph the atmosphere, emotion, people and details as they naturally happen.

Wedding film is also available through my trusted videography partner, giving couples seamless photography and cinematic film coverage from the same relaxed team.

How much does a Manchester wedding photographer cost?

Manchester wedding photography usually ranges from around £950 to £3,000 depending on coverage, albums, second photographers and video. My wedding photography collections currently start from £950, with full-day photography from £1,250 and photography plus film offers available for selected 2026/2027 dates.

PORTFOLIO

Manchester Wedding Photographer Prices & Packages

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

PHOTOGRAPHY + WEDDING FILM SPECIAL

THE ULTIMATE PHOTO/VIDEO COMBO - For remaining 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)
Coverage from bridal prep upto 1 hour after first dance

£1950

Cinematic wedding films

Available through my trusted videography partner Nic. 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.

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You can also customise your collection further using the optional extras below

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EXTRA COVERAGE

£150 Per Hour

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Second Photographer

Half Day — £300

Full Day — £500

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Pre-Wedding Session

Relaxed portrait session before the wedding, including approximately 30 edited images

£250

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Wedding Albums

Original Wedding Album

30cm x 30cm fine art album with 50 pages

£800

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STORY BOOK

30cm x 30cm album with 30 pages

£425

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Parent Album

20cm x 20cm duplicate album

£195

HALF DAY

Ideal for smaller weddings, ceremonies and shorter celebrations.

  • Up to 5 hours coverage
  • Professionally edited high resolution images
  • Online gallery for viewing and downloads
  • Sneak preview photographs
  • Additional coverage available if needed

£950

full day

Full consultation & coverage of your day - Up to 8 or 10 consecutive hours of coverage. Bridal preparation, the ceremony, through to 30 minutes after your first dance.

  • Password protected online gallery.
  • High resolution fully edited images.

8hrs £1250/ 10hrs £1650

FULL DAY+

2 PHOTOGRAPHERS

Full consultation & coverage of your day - Up to 10 consecutive hours of coverage. Bridal preparation, the ceremony, through to 30 minutes after your first dance.

  • Password protected online gallery.
  • High resolution fully edited images.
  • 20cm x 20cm Album

£2200

platinum

Full consultation & coverage of your day - Full day coverage from Bridal preparation through to after your first dance.

  • Two Photographers.
  • Pre-wedding shoot.
  • Extra twilight styled shoot.
  • Password protected online gallery.
  • High resolution fully edited images.
  • 30cm x 30cm Album & 2 smaller parent albums.

£3000

COLLECTION ADD ONS

EXTRA HOURS - £150 per hour

VIDEOGRAPHER (8-10 Minute Highlights) - £950

2ND VIDEOGRAPHER - £450

DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY - £250

2nd PHOTOGRAPHER - £300 (Half Day) - £500 (Full Day)

PRE-WEDDING PHOTO SESSION (approximately 30 images included) - £250

30cm x 30cm (60-70 images) ORIGINAL WEDDING ALBUM - from £800

PARENT ALBUM (20cm x 20cm) - £195

SECURE YOUR DATE WITH JUST A £200 DEPOSIT

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

Let's make your dreams a reality together!


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

Egaged couple stand on a bridge over a lake reflected in a puddle and watched by swans in Worsely Manchester

IN THE TOP 10 OF MANCHESTER WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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

MOTTRAM HALL and Thornton Manor.