Hi, we're Natalie & Carl.
We’re a husband-and-wife team capturing natural, documentary-style wedding photography in Derbyshire and across the UK - aka real moments, real emotions, and absolutely no awkward posing.
I’ve had a camera in my hands for around 18 years, which is both impressive and the reason our house contains an alarming number of cameras. Photography has always been about people for me, and weddings are basically the ultimate combination of everything I love: emotion, connection, chaos, and the occasional happy tear (usually mine).
In 2017, Carl and I had a “why not?” moment and jumped headfirst into wedding photography. Since then, we’ve been incredibly lucky to photograph loads of love stories - from laid-back engagement shoots to full wedding days filled with laughter, tears, and dance moves that absolutely should not exist (but we’re very glad they do).
And honestly… we love weddings. Like, really love them. The nerves. The excitement. The emotional vows. The hugs. The speeches that start sensible and end slightly unhinged. And of course, the gloriously chaotic dance floor at the end of the night. No two weddings are ever the same, and that’s exactly why we never get bored.
We’re not traditional wedding photographers.
I'll cry when you walk down the aisle.
Carl will fix pocket squares, button jackets, and quietly calm nerves like some kind of wedding-day wizard.
And we’ll both be laughing along during the speeches.
Our documentary approach is relaxed, natural, and unobtrusive. We want you to feel like we’re just part of the day - not hovering, not directing, just there capturing everything as it naturally unfolds while you enjoy yourselves.
We live in Quarndon, Derby, with our lovely son Freddie (who is 100% in charge) and our cat Luna. When we’re not photographing weddings, you’ll usually find us outdoors exploring, camping in Cornwall, or enjoying good food and a very good glass of wine.
How we work...
We’re natural, documentary-style wedding photographers. In simple terms? We capture your day as it actually happens, so you’ve got a genuine, honest story to look back on, not a highlight reel full of awkward posing.
We blend in with your guests and quietly become part of the day. You won’t find us staging moments or asking you to recreate things “for the photo” - it just doesn’t feel authentic. We take a lot of pride in the relationships we build with our couples, and honestly, by the end of the day you’ll probably forget we’re even there (think of us as two extra guests… just with cameras).
Almost every couple says the same thing to us:
“But we hate having our photo taken - we’re so awkward!”
We hear this all the time. And we promise, you’re not alone.
Trust us when we say it’s never as bad as you think. We don’t pose you or tell you to stand like mannequins. Instead, we’ll send you off for a relaxed walk together, chatting about your day, holding hands, having a breather - usually for about 15–20 minutes. That’s when the most natural photos happen.
The most we’ll ever do is gently guide you if you need it. Some couples appreciate a little nudge (especially if the awkwardness is hitting hard), and this is where Carl’s expertly-timed dad jokes come into play. They work. Every time.
If the weather behaves (fingers crossed), we’ll also steal you away for around 15 minutes at sunset to catch that gorgeous golden-hour light.
And group photos… let’s talk about those.
You won’t find us running a conveyor belt of stiff, painfully posed family shots while your guests queue up wishing they were at the bar. We keep group photos to a maximum of eight. That way, we can grab quick, relaxed shots of your nearest and dearest in around 20 minutes - and everyone can get back to celebrating (with a drink in hand).
Simple, relaxed, and very much focused on you actually enjoying your wedding day.
