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Joe Hague Photography

Why couples loved this supplier

  • Great guest interaction
  • Seasoned with weddings
  • Pristine quality
  • Photographer
Melissa
Katie
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Marina
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this supplier

On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: October 2026

Hi, I’m Joe! I’m a wedding photographer based in Greater Manchester, and I travel across the UK to photograph couples and their favourite people.

I love the real moments: the nerves before the ceremony, the look you give each other when nobody else is watching, and your friends and family having the time of their lives. I’ll help organise the group photos and guide you through relaxed portraits, but you won’t spend your day being told to pose. Most of the time, I’ll be mingling with your guests and capturing things as they happen.

I want you to feel comfortable with me from our first chat. On the day, you can expect someone friendly, calm and experienced who knows when to step in and when to let a moment unfold. You get to enjoy your wedding; I’ll make sure you have the photographs to take you straight back to it.

I’m proud to have won County Brides Photographer of the Year 2023 and Hitched Wedding Photography Awards in 2024, 2025 and 2026. I’ve also received over 300 five-star reviews from couples and clients.

Whether you’re planning a few hours of celebrations or the full day, I offer photography packages to suit your plans, with a private online gallery to share and enjoy your images. Photography and video packages are also available with my trusted team.

If my approach sounds like your kind of thing, I’d love to hear what you’re planning!

Diary also open and bookings taken already for '2029'

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Weddings with this supplier

Andy & Megan's wedding
Andy & Megan
15 photos
Bethany & Joe's wedding
Bethany & Joe
14 photos
Danny & Joanne's wedding
Danny & Joanne
29 photos
Ashley & Amanda's wedding
Ashley & Amanda
25 photos
Elan & Jhanade's wedding
Elan & Jhanade
31 photos
Darryl & Drew's wedding
Darryl & Drew
10 photos

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Other (Also offer combined Photography & Videography)

What does the wedding package include?

Choice of Packages to suit all budgets We can also bespoke a package from 3 hours upwards (or 2 hours if local) . Also access to a private online gallery, where you can view, share and download

How far in advance should I contact you?

2027 - Already 40+ dates taken 2028 - Already 20+ dates taken

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, uK Wide

What is the charge for travelling?

None for Photography If combined Photography & Videography (travel over 50 miles may incur extra travel costs).- ask for details

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Other (Capturing your big day to your style, be this traditional, candid, natural or formal. In the moment, documentary vibe)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Fun, Friendly, Relaxed & Professional. We want to capture your day beautifully, and have a consultation call to discuss all the finer details of the big day

What kind of equipment do you use?

All quality full frame cameras , with all cameras equipped with Dual SD cards to avoid card corruption/image loss

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pixieset Gallery

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

2 months

Do you send all the photos taken?

Yes

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

Alone

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?

Some packages are £75 per hour extra - for more details, do contact us

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer

How do you work?

Fun, Friendly, Relaxed & Professional. Unobtrusive, whilst working with you to capture your day beautifully

Served in

Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire

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Reviews for Joe Hague Photography

Melissa
Melissa Sent on 13/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hire him now!

The best wedding photographer in the world! Thank you for capturing our wedding day so spectacularly. Not only is Joe friendly and funny, he is so professional and reliable. Every special moment of our wedding day was captured. We 1000% recommend him. No request is too much, he goes above and beyond. Thank you for being wonderful.
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Sunnybluestationery80209 Sent on 10/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer!

We got married last weekend and cannot fault Joe whatsoever! We booked Joe for photography and his business partners who did our videography. We live in the Midlands so had never met Joe before or heard of him other than via booking, but from the get go, Joe made us feel comfortable and listened to our plans and wishes, as well as giving us some ideas and tips, not only from a photography point of view but also ideas to think about for our wedding aswell. The booking process was very easy, clear and simple which is exactly what we needed. We did a "get to know" zoom call initially and we knew from there that we made the right decision. The humour and personality were right up our street alongside being professional and confident in what he does! Nearing the day, we did another call to solidify some of our plans. Nothing was too much trouble for Joe. Any emails and queries I had were answered quickly and in depth and I had full trust because of this. Unfortunately we had some important people drop out and had to made last minute changes which was no problem at all and was shown kindness in responses which was appreciated at the time. Fast forward to the wedding day, they arrived punctual and although they'd never been to my venue before - settled right in! I felt like I'd known Joe ages and he made me feel so calm and comfortable during bridal prep that I barely had any nerves!! The rest of the day was a blur but the communication and professionalism was amazing and it didnt feel like a photographer was there, Joe felt like a friend and part of the wedding! Joe stayed till after the first dance/cake cutting and had the long drive home but still edited and uploaded some photos of our day so we could look at them the morning after and checked in with us too! We cant wait to see the rest of our photos, we know they will be gorgeous. Absolutely amazing person and would recommend to anyone! Thank you so much!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Captured our day perfectly

We are so happy we chose Joe to capture our wedding day! From start to finish, he was so friendly, relaxed and down to earth, making everything feel so natural. Joe captured our day exactly as it happened, including all the little moments we didn’t even realise were happening at the time! Looking through our photos brings back all the emotions of the day, He was amazing value for money, and the quality of his work speaks for itself, We would highly recommend Joe to any couple looking for a talented photographer who makes you feel completely at ease. Thank you again Joe, you were fab!
Jess_Jason
Jess_Jason Sent on 05/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely amazing – we couldn’t have asked for better!

Joe is an incredibly talented photographer who captured our wedding day perfectly. From start to finish he was friendly, professional, and put us completely at ease. He blended in beautifully, capturing every precious moment, happy tear and joyful laugh without ever being intrusive.

The photos are absolutely stunning – natural, beautifully composed, and full of warmth and emotion. Every little detail and special memory is there, and we are so grateful to have these images to treasure forever. We cannot recommend Joe highly enough – thank you for everything! 💍📸
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Emma Sent on 03/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Lost for words!

Working with Joe on our big day was incredible. 5 stars just doesn’t cut it!!

His ideas and enthusiasm was spot on we couldn’t have asked for any more.
We had lots of our own ideas and he was more than happy to capture them.
He made sure our order of the day ran so smoothly, making sure everyone was ready for whatever was next.
Joe and our DJ bounced off each other which made our day even more amazing.
They worked together all afternoon/evening. Allowing myself and husband to relax and enjoy our day as we knew they had it all figured out.

Joe managed to edit a few of our photographs whilst everyone caught up after the ceremony and kindly invited us both to come and have see at what incredible shots he’d managed to get.
Alls I can say is. We were blown away!
We’re super excited to get the rest of the photos back once Joe has done his amazing work ❤️

We will forever be grateful for all his work and also shaking his shimmy on the Dancefloor just before he left us, to go and put his feet up after a long day of capturing our big day and a mini hike around Tarn Hows to get some amazing shots of me and my husband!

Mr&Mrs Kendall 💐
R
Rachel Sent on 24/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Photographer

Joe photographed our wedding on 23rd May 2026 and he was outstanding. He knew exactly what I wanted photos of and captured every part of our wedding.

I'm a photographer myself so knew I wanted him from day one of booking the wedding.

Very friendly, chatty, professional and also has a joke with you and the guests too.

Would highly recommend and will be using in future.

Rachel & Gary
S
Sophie Sent on 17/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photography, excellent service and value for money!

Joe was great from start to finish, he tailored the package to our needs and was very reasonably priced. He communicated well in the run up to the wedding and his experience showed, he thought of all the little details and the amazing sparkler shot he created even though it was still daylight was incredible. He is a lovely guy and his laid back manner put us at ease throughout the day and allowed him to capture the most incredible photos of us and our guests. We were very impressed with the speed of delivery regarding our photos, we had the preview by the time our wedding had finished and the full portfolio within two weeks which exceeded all expectations.
Marina
Marina Sent on 16/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional clarity and great support for long editing workflows

The dedication to capturing clean, high-resolution framing during the session was absolutely top-notch. As an editor who spends hours sorting through digital galleries and managing complex asset layouts, having an uninterrupted, distraction-free environment is critical to maintaining a solid workflow rhythm.

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Heather Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5 🌟 brilliant photographer

Joe was the photographer for our very intimate ceremony.
From the moment we booked him, communication was great and he’s a really friendly bloke.
We had a zoom call prior to the wedding day to discuss what we wanted.
On the day, Joe was there early to take photos of our venue and was really relaxed and open to the kind of natural photos we wanted.
Our photos have turned out beautifully and we’re over the moon with them. He even turned them around in 7 days!!
Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of booking him.
R
Rebecca Sent on 22/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish! Very honest and open communication throughout. As I arrived at the venue I felt relaxed being greeted by Joe and he was a calming presence to be around. Great at coordinating photos on the day, without letting the photos take up too much time. Wonderful photos, couldn’t ask for any more. 5****
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fabulous

Joe is absolutely fabulous. He put me at ease throughout the whole process. He is lovely and friendly. His prices are great for the service you are getting. His turn around from getting wed to getting the photos were very quick and he kept me in the loop the whole time. I would highly recommend him.
K
Katie Sent on 26/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we wanted and more!

Choosing a supplier for your photographs is one of the main suppliers that you don’t want to get wrong as it’s the supplier that captures all the moments you will cherish forever. From our zoom meeting with Joe from that instance we knew we had made the right decision he made us feel at ease and he was very down to earth and easy to talk too, he went through our timeline of our whole day and set out a structure for the day. Joe became more like a friend on the day as he made us feel at ease and helped navigate us through the day smoothly. There was no awkwardness photos it just became natural. The photos we are so extremely pleased with, capturing all the little and big moments. Even family and friends have commented on how pleased we must be with how the photos have turned out and how stunning they are. Thanks so much again Joe!
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Laura Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer, reasonable price

Joe was fantastic, really friendly photographer who is really professional. I couldn't recommend him enough thanks again Joe.
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the Best

After years of Joe photographing family and friends weddings, it was a no-brainer who we wanted as our wedding photographer. Joe brought the calm energy that was definitely needed on the wedding morning. Our photos came out perfect. Joe was a true professional and we would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Expensiveivoryflowers51273 Sent on 18/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great photography

Joe was great on the day. And we hired the videographers Alison and Simon who work with him on 0730 media too who where also great. They met with his pricing so that was great. They posted few pictures a day later which were fab and we can’t wait for all the photos and video in few weeks.
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Joe Hague
Joe Hague
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Hi everyone,

I'm Joe, Professional Photographer, shutter clicker and everything else that goes into making a couple's day go seamlessly. I have 3 cats - BERT, ERNIE & REGGIE who are just mush...

A Professional Photographer for 15 years, with close to 300 x 5 star reviews.

Multi Award-Winning (voted by real wedding couples)

But overall, a fun, friendly and relaxed kinda photographer, that blends in well with your wonderful day

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