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Cherished Images | Manchester & North West Wedding Photographer

Cherished Images is led by James, a wedding photographer with nearly two decades of experience capturing celebrations in a natural, documentary style. Known for a calm, unobtrusive approach, James focuses on real moments and genuine emotion, allowing you to enjoy your day fully without feeling staged or directed.

James began photographing weddings in 2007 and has since documented hundreds of unique stories across Manchester, Wigan, Cheshire, and the wider North West. His work is defined by honest storytelling, beautiful natural light, and an ability to blend seamlessly into the background, often resulting in couples forgetting the camera is even there. The images created are relaxed, timeless, and true to how the day actually felt.

A Relaxed, No-Fuss Experience Working with Cherished Images is designed to feel easy and reassuring from the very first conversation. James takes the time to understand what matters most to you, adapting his approach to suit the pace and personality of your wedding. Whether quietly observing intimate moments or stepping in gently when guidance is helpful, the experience is always centred around comfort, trust, and absolute authenticity.

Services Offered:

  • Full-Day Documentary Coverage: Comprehensive, unposed storytelling from the morning preparations right through to the evening celebrations.

  • Micro Wedding Photography: A specialized, short-coverage option tailor-made for intimate city ceremonies, elopements, and smaller family celebrations.

  • Regional Coverage: Dedicated local expertise across Greater Manchester, Wigan, Trafford, Liverpool, and Cheshire.

From chic city centre ceremonies to countryside barn celebrations, every wedding is treated as completely unique. Couples value not only the photographs themselves, but the steady, supportive presence James brings on the day, allowing moments to unfold naturally and stories to be captured honestly.

For couples looking for relaxed, natural wedding photography that reflects their day as it truly happened, Cherished Images offers a thoughtful, professional, and deeply personal approach.

Explore More: View the full portfolio, check availability, and secure your date for 2026, 2027 and 2028 at cherishedimages.co.uk, or send a quick enquiry right here on Hitched to start the conversation.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Packages are simple and flexible. Coverage starts from up to 4 hours at £495, with full-day coverage from £995 (around 8 hours) to capture your day naturally as it unfolds

How far in advance should I contact you?

Popular dates often book well in advance, especially peak summer weekends. It’s best to get in touch as soon as you have a date, but last-minute availability is sometimes possible

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, yes. James regularly photographs weddings across Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the North West, and is happy to travel further afield. Travel details can be discussed when enquiring

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel is free for the first hour. For weddings further afield, any additional travel costs are discussed clearly in advance so there are no surprises

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

James uses a natural, documentary approach, working quietly and unobtrusively with available light to capture real moments as they happen, without staged poses or interruptions

What kind of equipment do you use?

James uses professional Canon camera equipment with high-quality lenses and always carries full backup gear, ensuring complete redundancy and reliability throughout your wedding day

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, yes. Photos are shared via private online galleries using Microsoft OneDrive, with the option of secure or open links, making it easy to view, download, and share your images

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Team of Professionals

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Extra coverage is available in blocks of 2 hours for £195. This can be added in advance or on the day, keeping your photography flexible if plans change

What are the forms of payment?

Payment is usually made by bank transfer, with cash also accepted if preferred. Full details are provided at the time of booking

How do you work?

James works in a relaxed, unobtrusive way, blending into the background and capturing real moments as they naturally unfold, allowing couples to enjoy their day without interruption

Reviews for Cherished Images

James
James Sent on 08/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly 5-star service

Attending a wedding photographed by Cherished Images was an absolute delight! As a guest, I was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism and creativity. The photos captured every special moment beautifully. Truly 5-star service!
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Rik Sent on 08/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding photographer made us very comfortable

Our wedding photographer made us very comfortable, and nothing was too much for him. Our photos were everything we asked for and the whole process was made so easy and stress free
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Bradley Sent on 08/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic

James is absolutely fantastic, he always seems to capture the perfect moment and balances the colours perfectly. He's very patient, friendly, and listens to what you want to achive in order to deliver outstanding images. I couldn't recommend him enough."He's an artist with the camera" Here's to many more times using your services!
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Patrick Sent on 08/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible job capturing our wedding day!

Cherished Images did an incredible job capturing our wedding day! Every photo is filled with emotion, beautifully composed, and truly tells our love story. The attention to detail and professionalism were outstanding. We couldn’t be happier with the results—highly recommend!
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Adam Sent on 08/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We can’t recommend him enough

James is an extremely professional photographer who gave us a very personal and unique service for our wedding day. From our first meeting with James to the end of the wedding day, we can’t recommend him enough.
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Peter Sent on 08/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We have so many amazing photographs

Cherished Images captured our son’s wedding perfectly. We have so many amazing photographs that make wonderful memories.
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Michelle Sent on 08/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The photos feel so natural and tell our story beautifully

The photos feel so natural and tell our story beautifully; Recommending Cherished Images
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10 Chadwick Road M41 9RH Manchester (Greater Manchester)

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