Business Details
11 Years
experience
Award-Winning Documentary Wedding Photography in Manchester
I am a documentary wedding photographer based in Manchester with over a decade of experience capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments for couples worldwide. My approach prioritises unobtrusive, cinematic storytelling that reflects each couple's unique personality and relationship. I specialise in blending photojournalism with artistic narrative flair, ensuring every wedding story feels personal and timeless. Clients consistently highlight my ability to create a relaxed atmosphere, allowing them to fully immerse in their special day while I document genuine interactions.My work has received recognition from Cosmopolitan magazine, Professional Photo magazine, and industry platforms like Junebug Weddings. I remain committed to evolving my craft through mediums like 35mm film and Super 8 cinematography, offering clients diverse creative options. The trust clients place in me extends beyond professional boundaries, with many describing me as a friend who becomes part of their wedding journey. This deep connection enables me to capture intimate details and spontaneous moments that truly represent each couple's story.
Services
Documentary Wedding Photography
35mm Film Photography
Destination Weddings
Super 8 Wedding Films
Cinematic Storytelling
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience in documentary wedding photography
- Our unique cinematic approach captures genuine, unposed moments
- We offer both digital and 35mm film photography options
- We stay for the entire wedding celebration, not just part of it
- Our work has been featured in Cosmopolitan and Professional Photo magazines
What people say
Rare talent
Captured every moment
Amazing skills
Creative eye
Friend for life
Services
Documentary Wedding Photography
Specialising in unobtrusive wedding documentation that captures authentic moments as they naturally occur. Using photojournalistic techniques combined with artistic storytelling, this service focuses on preserving genuine emotions, interactions, and spontaneous events throughout your wedding day. Ideal for couples who prefer minimal direction and want their photographs to reflect the true atmosphere and emotions of their celebration.
35mm Film Photography
Offering traditional 35mm film photography that delivers rich textures and timeless quality. This service provides a tactile, organic aesthetic with distinctive grain characteristics that digital formats cannot replicate. Available as a standalone option or combined with digital photography in hybrid packages, perfect for couples seeking a nostalgic, cinematic visual style for their wedding documentation.
Destination Weddings
Providing wedding photography services for ceremonies held worldwide, with experience in diverse cultural settings and locations. This service includes logistical planning for international travel, adapting to different lighting conditions and environments, and capturing unique cultural elements. Ideal for couples who want consistent quality and reliability when documenting their wedding abroad.
Super 8 Wedding Films
Creating cinematic wedding films using vintage Super 8 equipment and Kodak film for an authentic, nostalgic aesthetic. This service captures motion with the same organic quality as traditional film photography, offering a complementary medium to still images. Perfect for couples who appreciate the imperfections and warmth of analog film for their wedding's moving images.
Cinematic Storytelling
Employing a storytelling approach that combines technical precision with artistic vision to create visually compelling narratives. This service focuses on composition, lighting, and emotional context to craft images that tell a cohesive story. Designed for couples who value creative direction and want their wedding documentation to have a distinct visual style and emotional depth.
People
Damian Brandon
Lead Photographer
Award-winning documentary wedding photographer with over a decade of experience capturing authentic moments. Specialises in cinematic storytelling using both digital and film formats. Known for creating relaxed atmospheres that allow couples to be themselves while documenting weddings globally.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you specialise in?
I specialise in documentary-style wedding photography that focuses on capturing authentic, unposed moments throughout your day using a cinematic approach.
Do you offer both digital and film photography options?
Yes, I offer both digital and 35mm film photography options, including full film weddings and hybrid packages combining both mediums.
How long does it take to receive wedding photographs?
You'll receive 50+ preview images within days of your wedding, with the full gallery delivered approximately 6 weeks after your event.
Do you travel for destination weddings?
Yes, I regularly photograph weddings internationally, having worked in locations including New York, Italy, Greece, Spain, and Ibiza.
What makes your approach different from other wedding photographers?
My approach focuses on blending into your wedding party to capture genuine interactions, staying for the entire celebration rather than leaving early.
Can we book both photography and videography services?
Yes, I offer Super 8 wedding films as an add-on using vintage Kodak film for a raw, authentic cinematic complement to your photography.
