Manchester & UK Wedding & Engagement Photography for creative couples who feel awkward on camera


A bride and groom standing together in front of a stone wall, smiling. The bride holds a bouquet of flowers and wears a white dress with a veil, while the groom is dressed in a brown checked suit with a tie and glasses.
A couple shares a kiss during their wedding ceremony, holding a bouquet, with blurred pedestrians walking by in front of a stone wall.

Why choose me as your wedding photographer?

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life, which is why I pride myself on creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere so that you have the best day possible and photos to match!

I shoot in a candid, documentary style, whilst also capturing artistically driven/posed imagery you’ll treasure forever i.e all the important moments and the small details in between! If you’re feeling unsure or nervous about having your photo taken, I get it! I’m happy to give advice and prompts on how to pose before your big day and on the day of your wedding without it feeling cheesy or forced!

​Photographing two people in love is one of my favourite things. I fill up with tears of joy when I hear you reading your vows and see the looks of pure love between a couple on their wedding day.

What I can offer you

A creative Photographer that is friendly and approachable. That cares about making sure you have wonderful photographs so that you can look back at your special day and treasure the photos forever!

Whether you're celebrating for the whole day and after just a few hours of photography coverage, or you've opted for a short and sweet wedding celebration with some close friends and family and wedding photography coverage to match. That's where I can help!

I offer short - full photography coverage to suit your unique wedding day and elopement packages throughout the year in Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, the North West and across the UK.

Take a look at my packages below and if you're not sure which one is best for you, get in touch.

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Here are a few of the beautiful weddings and engagement photoshoots I have photographed across Manchester, Yorkshire and the North West…

CREATIVE. JOYFUL. INCLUSIVE. PHOTOGRAPHY

Client Testimonials

  • “We asked Jodie to take some natural shots of our guests and us for our wedding, and she didn't disappoint. She blended in with the guests hardly noticeable which gave her the opportunity to capture people as they enjoyed the day. From the start her communication was great, answering any questions we had, and really listened to our needs for the day. I would highly recommend her as a wedding photographer.”

    Rob & Babeth

    (married at The Peak District Holiday Barn)

  • “Jodie captured the love, laughter and details of our wedding absolutely perfectly and made us feel so comfortable. The photos are brilliant and we couldn’t be happier.”

    Jen & Michelle - Married at Whitstable Castle

  • “Jodie is so friendly, completely put me at ease during our shoot and made sure I was comfortable with both the location and the idea behind the shoot. Despite me never using the word 'photogenic' to describe myself she produced some incredible shots. Would highly recommend and would definitely work with here again!”

    Katie Arathroon

Investment

A couple kissing during their wedding ceremony in front of a stone wall, with blurred people walking by in the foreground.

+ 10 Hours Coverage
 usually covers Bridal prep to the first dance & party

+ High resolution photos
all edited images from your day in colour & B&W

+ Web resolution images
 perfect for sharing on social media

+ Online Gallery
to share with family and friends

+ Previews sent within 48 hours
Up to 50 edited previews so you get to share you’re special day with family and friends whilst you wait for your full gallery

+ Engagement Photoshoot
Available at locations up to 1 hour from Manchester

+ Video Content
Includes a 60 second highlights reel shot on an iphone of your day + all the videos to use as you wish

£2,000

A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom standing back-to-back, holding hands, on a cobblestone street with city buildings in the background, during a wedding.

+ 8 Hours Coverage
 usually covers prep to the first dance

+ High resolution photos
all edited images from your day in colour & B&W

+ Web resolution images
 perfect for sharing on social media

+ Online Gallery
to share with family and friends

+ Previews sent within 48 hours
Up to 50 edited previews so you get to share you’re special day with family and friends whilst you wait for your full gallery

+ Engagement Photoshoot
Available at locations up to 1 hour from Manchester

£1,600

Book your wedding
Two women on the beach holding flowers and smiling at each other, one with her head resting on the other's forehead.

+ 6 Hours Coverage
 usually covers ceremony to the first dance

+ High resolution photos
all edited images from your day in colour & B&W

+ Web resolution images
 perfect for sharing on social media

+ Online Gallery
to share with family and friends

+ Images sent within 2-6 weeks
(dependent on time of year and schedule)

£1,200

Micro Weddings

A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers outdoors in black and white.

Looking for coverage for just your Ceremony with a few family and friends photos afterwards? Book me as your wedding photographer for between 2-4 hours for your micro wedding.

+ High resolution photos
all edited images from your day in colour & some select images in b&w

+ Web resolution images
 perfect for sharing on social media

+ Edited Images sent within 2-4 weeks
(dependent on time of year and schedule)

£200 per hour*

*Minimum of 2 hours per booking

Available Monday-Thursday (April-September)

Available Weekdays and Weekends (October-March)

Travel included for: Manchester, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Cheshire.

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Pre-Wedding/Engagement Photoshoots

A couple holding hands with a small dog sitting on a leaf-covered forest trail in autumn

A mix of candid and posed photographs of you both as a couple to give you that boost of confidence before your big day! It’s also perfect for getting to each other before the big day!

£200*

*I have more availability for these during the week in peak season and anytime in the off-season (between November and March).

If your Pre-Wedding Photoshoot is booked separately to your wedding, I can offer £200 off my 10, 8 & 6 hour packages.

(travel included 50 miles from Manchester, for Worldwide Weddings).

Let's chat about your wedding!

Optional Add-ons

35mm/ Analogue Film

x2 colour or b&w 35mm films of nostalgic style photos of your wedding with that grainy, nostalgic look!

Includes digital film processing which will be sent to you via we transfer

£175

Wedding Reel

Captured whilst I take photos of your wedding day. Edited into a 1-minute wedding day highlights reel for to post on your social media channels.

With all the footage sent to you to do as you wish!

£200

Wedding Album

You can opt to pick the photos yourself or let me create your wedding album carefully choosing all the best bits and everything in-between from your special day!

Prices start at £150

Manchester Based Personal Brand Photographer Jodie Thackray wear a floral jacket in Manchester City Centre

I’m Jodie your Manchester-based Wedding Photographer

My approach to every wedding day is to capture the real you and the real emotions from your day so that you can remember how your day felt for years to come!

I like to create a friendly and welcoming environment so that you feel comfortable and supported - no awkward posing, just gentle direction and lots of laughs!

Get in touch to book me for your Wedding Day.