How Many Wedding Photos Do We Get? A Clear Guide for Manchester Couples
One of the most common questions couples ask is: “How many photos will we receive from our wedding day?”
Use these resources if you want a structured understanding of planning workflows, booking windows, seasonal demand and coverage considerations.
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Articles:
- When Should We Book Our Wedding Photographer in Manchester?
- Do We Need a Second Photographer?
- How Long Do Wedding Photos Take to Edit?
- Planning a North West Wedding From Abroad: FAQs for Overseas Couples
Each article provides actionable planning intelligence to help you scope requirements, manage expectations and future-proof your photography decisions.
Planning a wedding involves a significant volume of decisions, moving parts and stakeholder management — and photography is one of the core workstreams that couples consistently want clarity on. This dedicated hub consolidates all key guidance into a single, structured resource, enabling you to move through the planning phase with confidence and operational visibility.
With over 18 years delivering high-quality wedding photography across Manchester and the North West, this hub gives you streamlined access to the most commonly requested insights — from coverage options and timelines to stylistic choices, venue considerations and digital delivery workflows. Each guide is designed to support informed decision-making and help you maximise value from your photography investment.
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Every article is created to give you simple, honest insight based on real experience from hundreds of weddings.
If you're still choosing your photographer and want to check availability for your date, you can do that here:
→ Manchester wedding photographer – check availability
Welcome to the Cherished Images blog — a growing collection of helpful guides designed to support you through every stage of planning your Manchester wedding. Whether you’re looking for advice on choosing the right photographer, understanding coverage options, planning timelines, or simply feeling more confident in front of the camera, you’ll find everything you need right here.
With over 18 years of experience photographing weddings across Manchester and the North West, I’ve brought together the most common questions couples ask and turned them into clear, practical articles. Each guide is written to help you feel more informed, more confident, and better prepared for your wedding day.
You’ll find topics covering:
- Photography style comparisons
- Planning advice and booking timelines
- Venue guidance for Manchester & the North West
- Coverage options (full day, second shooters, micro weddings)
- Editing, delivery and online galleries
- Tips for camera-shy couples
- Engagement shoots
- Weather planning
- Budget and pricing clarity
Every article is created to give you simple, honest insight based on real experience from hundreds of weddings.
If you're still choosing your photographer and want to check availability for your date, you can do that here:
→ Manchester wedding photographer – check availability
It’s a fair question — and an important one. With 18+ years photographing weddings across Manchester and the North West, here’s a clear, honest breakdown of what affects the number of images you receive, what the industry norm looks like, and what you can expect from full-day coverage.
So How Many Photos Do We Actually Get?
For a full-day Manchester wedding (prep to first dance), you can typically expect:
✔ 500+ fully edited, high-resolution images
Most weddings deliver between 500–800 images, depending on:
- Number of guests
- Locations
- Timeline length
- Style of the day
- Weather and light
- Speeches, traditions and evening activity
Every wedding is different — but you always receive a rich, complete story rather than a fixed or restricted number.
Do You Set a Maximum Number of Photos?
No.
You receive every image that’s worth having, fully edited, delivered in high resolution, and curated into a polished gallery.
There are no:
- Hidden fees
- Extra charges per image
- Upsells
- Limits
- Watermarks
If an image adds value to your story, you get it.
Why Do Some Weddings Have More Photos Than Others?
Several key factors affect the final count:
1. Guest Numbers
A 40-guest micro wedding and a 150-guest celebration naturally produce different amounts of activity.
2. Number of Locations
Prep → ceremony → portrait stop → reception → evening = more scenes, more variety, more images.
3. How Documentary the Day Is
Candid moments, reactions and interactions generate a lot of storytelling content.
4. Length of Coverage
A shorter 4–6 hour package will naturally deliver fewer images than a full-day booking.
5. Weather & Light
Rain, mixed light or dramatic skies can lead to more creative opportunities.
6. Evening Energy
Dancefloors, sparklers, live bands and party moments usually add a big boost to the final gallery.
Explore more FAQs in the Manchester Wedding Photography Advice Hub.
Do You Include Every Photo You Take?
No — and that’s a good thing.
A full wedding day can produce 2,000–4,000+ images. Part of the professional process is carefully curating:
- Removing duplicates
- Cutting out blinks and test shots
- Selecting the strongest compositions
- Focusing on meaningful, flattering moments
- Maintaining visual cohesion
You receive the best of the day — not every frame.
Are All Photos Fully Edited?
Yes. Every delivered image is:
- Colour-balanced
- Exposure-adjusted
- Tone-matched
- Cropped for composition
- Carefully refined for consistency
No selective editing. No half-edited “extras.” Everything you receive is polished and ready to print.
Do We Get the Photos in High Resolution?
Yes — all your images are delivered in full print-ready high resolution through your private online gallery.
You can:
- Print them anywhere
- Share them with family and friends
- Download unlimited times
- Save web-sized versions for social media
There are no restrictions on personal use.
Do You Deliver Black & White Versions Too?
Yes — where black & white suits the moment.
Not every image is duplicated, but emotional, atmospheric or timeless moments often include a black & white version alongside the colour original.
Can We Request Additional Editing or Specific Shots After Delivery?
Light adjustments or specific requests can be made — just ask. The aim is always to deliver a gallery you love.
Will We Get Fewer Photos If It Rains?
Not at all.
Rain often creates more atmosphere, more creativity and more candid storytelling — so the final gallery is just as full, if not fuller.
See your blog on rainy wedding photography for detail.
Final Thoughts
The number of photos you receive isn’t based on a cap — it’s shaped by the story of your day. With full-day coverage, you can expect 500+ fully edited images that are natural, consistent and true to the atmosphere of your Manchester wedding.
If you'd like a clear idea based on your venue, guest numbers or timeline, I’d be happy to advise.