Lakes & Peaks Wedding Photographer
Honest, documentary photography for real people with fine-art portraits in the landscapes that made you choose the Lake District or the Peak District in the first place.
Your wedding is about you, real people, with your own original story. So whether your special day is a big wedding with all of your friends, a micro wedding, or a secret wedding elopement.
I aim to give you the best wedding photos I can with authentic storytelling photography will give you the, perfect memories for yourself and future generations to enjoy.
The real bits
Candid laughter, nerves, chaos, quiet moments — documented as it actually happened.
Hey, I’m Josh!
My style is a mix of 95% candid storytelling and 5% fine-art portraits — the balance that lets your wedding day unfold naturally.
I focus on the real moments: your uncle drifting off mid-afternoon, a glass of wine going astray, or those unexpected dance-floor moves from someone you didn’t know had it in them. Alongside that, I’ll create a small number of thoughtful portraits that reflect you as a couple and the energy of everyone around you.
For over 15 years, I photographed weddings across the Lake District, learning how to work instinctively with light, weather, and landscape. I’m now based in Sheffield, on the edge of the Peak District, exploring a new landscape with the same curiosity and care.
Whether we’re wandering lakeshores, climbing ridgelines, heading into woodland, or simply stepping outside your venue for a few quiet minutes, I love getting a little adventurous — and I’m always happy to work with whatever the day brings. Wind, rain, winter light… it all becomes part of the story.
Authentic, relaxed storytelling photography with a fine-art feel is what I’m about. No AI. No gimmicks. Just natural, honest photography — and real moments, captured as they are.
The Lake District
Fells, lakes, and dramatic weather.
The Peak District & Sheffield
Gritstone edges, moorland and sunset viewpoints.
Real moments, real people, in wild places
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How I work
1. We chat
What matters most, what you’re excited about, and what you want the photos to feel like, not just what’s happening when.
2. We Plan
Location, light, timing and weather, with enough preparation to feel confident, without turning your day into a timetable or a chore.
3. Document the moments, Create the Portraits
Unobtrusive storytelling while everything unfolds naturally, with gentle portrait moments throughout your day, rather than pulled away from it.
4. Editing & a cuppa tea
I carefully edit and curate the best moments that truly represent your day, fuelled by copious amounts of tea and a lot of attention to detail.
Ready to get married in the Lakes or the Peaks?
Tell me what you’re planning — I’ll help you figure out the best light, the best spot, and a calm plan that still leaves space for real moments.
Based in Sheffield & the Peak District — returning to the Lake District regularly.