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Documentary Wedding & Family Photographer based in Lancashire 📸 Fun, Natural & unobtrusive 💕

25/06/2026

In other news 🥹

A little Hackett due Dec 2026 🫶🏼

Katie Green | DAISYBELL PHOTOGRAPHY thank you for capturing this moment so beautifully 🤍

22/06/2026

20.06.26
Married the love of my life🤍

I’m completely speechless, thank you to everyone who made it such an incredible experience, we loved you all so much 🥹🤍

Katie Green | DAISYBELL PHOTOGRAPHY you are incredible 🤍

27/05/2026

2026 is already bringing so much joy 🤍

Okay after a WHILE of not sharing what i’ve been up to, here is a peak into the most beautiful day for Ailsa & Josh 🫶🏼🥂🤍

This day was truly perfect 🥹 Beautifully intimate, full of love and thoughtfully planned the whole way through

And let this be your reminder that you can cut your cake at any part of the day, not just at night!

A&J chose to cut their cake after their meal, in the Champagne Bar as the perfect way to transition into the their evening reception 🤍

stunning as always, and it is so wonderful to be back for a new season with the team 🥂

Congratulations Ailsa & Josh, this is a day i’ll never forget 🤍

09/04/2026

As a Wedding Photographer, these are my three favourite things to see on a wedding day ✨

A colour palette that feels like you! Not what’s trending, but something that instantly feels right the moment you see it.

Styling choices that reflect your taste, not the wedding world - the little details you’ve chosen because you love them, not because you felt like you should 🫶🏼

And the meaningful touches, the quiet, often overlooked details that might not stand out to everyone else, but mean everything to you.

This spring yellow shoot felt like such a soft reminder that it’s never about doing more… it’s about choosing with intention.

The most beautiful days always feel personal, effortless, and entirely your own 🌼

Planning
Florist and Stylist
Venue
Bridal shop
Dress designer
MUA
Hair Stylist
Menswear
Stationery
Shoes
On the day assistant .digital
Content creator BTS
Veils and accessories
Earrings
Linen
Model’s

26/03/2026

A question I frequently get asked…

“What should we actually be thinking about before the wedding, when it comes to photos?”

And I love this question 🤍 Because it opens the door to something more than just the wedding day itself

It gives us the chance to collaborate beforehand, to figure out what you’re drawn to visually, what feels like you, and where your priorities really lie🤍

Most couples come to me wanting their photos to feel candid, documentary and unobtrusive (which is still very much at the heart of how I work)

But when we dig a little deeper into what truly makes you light up when you imagine your gallery, that’s where the magic happens ✨

So when I ask about a shot list, I don’t just mean group photos!

And to be clear, your photographer doesn’t need a checklist of moments like rings, confetti or first kiss, those are already instinctive to us. We’re tuned into the rhythm of a wedding day, both the big moments and the quiet ones in between.

What I’m really asking is this!

Do you love the idea of carving out a little time in the morning for soft, romantic portraits before the dress goes on, a moment to feel confident and present?

Or maybe you’ve been imagining running through an outdoor space at golden hour (bridal zoomies fully encouraged 🌿) because movement and playfulness feel far more like you than standing still ever could

That’s the kind of insight I’m looking for 🫶🏼

An open conversation about what excites you, what feels natural, and what you want your photos to feel like

Because when you share that with me, I can create something that’s not only beautiful, but completely, unmistakably yours ✨

Photos from a shoot I’ve been hoping to create since last Spring 🤎

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18/03/2026

THE ESPRESSO EDIT 🤎🤍🍸

I’m having a pinch me moment seeing this gorgeous gorgeous day come to life 🥹

2027 brides, this is your sign to go all in on chocolate browns and yes, the Tiramisu tower is a a necessity 🫶🏼

More to come from this beautiful day 🤎

As always, the very best time shooting alongside my wonderful, amazing, talented friend - Thank you for always saying yes to these days, knowing the chaos that comes in the days before 🫶🏼

& thank you to everyone in this incredible dream team, you are all endlessly talented & I couldn’t be prouder to be surrounded by such inspiring women 🤍

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Florist & styling:
Hair & make up:
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Stationery:
Chairs, linens, glassware & crockery hire
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10/03/2026

A moment for the dress 🫶🏼

Not only did Bethany choose the perfect dress for their daytime celebrations, but she unstitched the sleeves herself to transform it into a whole new look 😍

A fashion icon ❤️

08/03/2026

WENNINGTON 🫶🏼

I spent today at showcase and it reminded me how lucky I am to photograph here so often 🤍

It’s been the venue I’ve returned to the most over the past year, and every time I arrive it feels like stepping into the loveliest team 🩷

It has also been so lovely seeing all the lovely suppliers here today

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Here are some of my favourite shots photos from the beautiful E&D’s December wedding here - a slightly more editorial vibe and a style I absolutely love leaning into when the moment calls for it 🥂

If you’re still looking for a photographer for your day, I’d love to hear about your plans ✨

Currently booking for 2027-28 🫶🏼

06/03/2026

The tiny details at the start of your morning can set the tone for your entire wedding gallery… and it’s something I get asked about all the time ✨

Bridal prep detail photos (your shoes, perfume, jewellery, rings etc) might feel like a small part of the day, but they’re actually a really lovely opportunity to get creative and start telling the story of your wedding.

And the best part? There’s no single “right” way to do them

You can keep things beautifully simple 🤍
Just your earrings, shoes and a few pieces that finished your look. Clean, elegant, timeless.

Or you can lean into the styling a little more ✨
Maybe you bring in elements from the rest of the day - if you’re planning a disco ball filled wedding breakfast, imagine that sparkle showing up in your morning details too 🪩

Colour can completely change the feel too 🍊
Some brides love including rich tones that reflect their wedding styling or the season they’re getting married in. Others prefer something more minimal - a single intentional colour as a statement, or a crisp black and white palette for a clean, modern look.

Then there’s light 💫
This is something I’ll shape on the morning depending on the space we have to work with. Soft window light can feel romantic and airy, strong contrast can add drama, or flash can create something bold and editorial. It’s often the very first visual “feeling” of your gallery!

You also don’t have to stick to traditional wedding items. Some of my favourite flat lays have included things like a favourite book, fruit, beautiful fabrics, chessboards or the keys of a piano ♟️

Anything that feels like you can become part of the story🎀

I can absolutely work with whatever you have on the morning, but when couples intentionally gather a few pieces that reflect their style or the feel of their day, it gives me so much more to play with creatively 🫶🏼

Texture, colour, depth, light - all those little elements help me create something really striking for the start of your gallery✨

And honestly, I love that moment of creativity at the beginning of the day 🤍

Photos here are a collection of these moments over the past 12 months 🤎

14/02/2026

Happy Valentines Day ❤️🤎🤍

To all the love birds out there, I hope today has been all about celebrating love, your way ❤️

Planning & Host
Florist and Stylist
Venue
Bridal shop
Dress designer
MUA
Hair Stylist
Menswear
Stationery
Cakes
Content creator BTS
Bespoke embroidered veil
Jewellery
Car
Embroidered napkins
Linen
Model’s

Address

The Artistry House, 16 Winkley Square
Wembley
PR13JJ

Website

http://www.lancashireweddingphotography.co.uk/

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