Pre-Wedding Portraits in Manchester

    Last update: December 2025

Capture your story before the big day with relaxed, natural portraits around the city of Manchester

As a Manchester wedding photographer specialising in natural, documentary-led imagery, I create pre-wedding portraits that feel authentic, unposed and genuinely ‘you’. Perfect for save-the-dates, practice before the wedding day, or simply celebrating your journey together.

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Why Pre-Wedding Portraits Matter

Pre-wedding sessions are a brilliant way to take the pressure off before the wedding day. You’ll get comfortable in front of the camera, we get to know each other, and you walk away with a set of timeless portraits in some of Manchester’s most iconic spots.
Couples often tell me it makes a massive difference on the wedding morning—because the photography feels familiar, effortless and part of the natural flow rather than a forced moment.

    Helps you feel confident and relaxed
    Lets us build a great working rapport
    Perfect for using in invitations and save-the-dates
    A great warm-up for natural portraits on the day
    A fun way to celebrate your journey together

Locations for Pre-Wedding Portraits in Manchester

Manchester is full of character—urban textures, modern architecture, heritage spaces, greenery and river paths. Here are some of my most requested locations for pre-wedding portraits:

    Castlefield – cobbles, canals and industrial romance
    Northern Quarter – murals, colour, architecture, vibrant streets
    Spinningfields – modern, clean lines and a premium city look
    Deansgate & Great Northern – warm tones, arches and evening glow
    Salford Quays – water reflections and contemporary architecture
    Heaton Park / Fletcher Moss – greenery, nature and soft sunset light
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My Approach

I bring a practical, calm and personable style to each session. My aim is simple: portraits that feel like you—not overly staged images that look like you’re trying too hard.
With years of experience photographing weddings across Greater Manchester and the North West, my approach is rooted in:

    Natural light
    Authentic, documentary-style storytelling
    Clear direction when needed—but never forced posing
    A seasoned understanding of Manchester’s best light, locations and quieter streets

What Happens During Your Pre-Wedding Session

What to Expect on the Day

    A quick catch-up
    We’ll chat through the route, the locations, and the feel you’re going for.
    A relaxed walk-and-shoot
    No pressure, no stiff posing. Just natural moments and gentle guidance.
    A curated online gallery
    You’ll receive a full set of high-resolution images ready for sharing, printing and using in your wedding stationery.

Pricing Overview

Simple and Straightforward Pricing. A pre-wedding session is available as a standalone shoot or included with some full-day wedding packages.

    £195 – 60–90 minute session
    Multiple Manchester locations
    Private online gallery
    High-resolution downloads included

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Recent Pre-Wedding Portrait Sessions

Couple sitting together on the grass at Heaton Park during a pre-wedding shoot, photographed in soft, natural light.
Pre-wedding photo of a couple holding hands on a woodland path in Heaton Park, framed by natural foliage.
Relaxed pre-wedding photo of a couple laughing together beneath the trees in Heaton Park, Manchester.
Engaged couple standing by the open meadow in Heaton Park, captured in warm evening light during a pre-wedding session.
Couple walking hand in hand during a pre-wedding portrait session in Heaton Park, surrounded by soft greenery and evening light.
Couple sitting together on the grass at Heaton Park during a pre-wedding shoot, photographed in soft, natural light.
Engaged couple standing by the open meadow in Heaton Park, captured in warm evening light during a pre-wedding session.
Relaxed pre-wedding photo of a couple laughing together beneath the trees in Heaton Park, Manchester.
Pre-wedding photo of a couple holding hands on a woodland path in Heaton Park, framed by natural foliage.
Couple walking hand in hand during a pre-wedding portrait session in Heaton Park, surrounded by soft greenery and evening light.
Couple sitting together on the grass at Heaton Park during a pre-wedding shoot, photographed in soft, natural light.
Engaged couple standing by the open meadow in Heaton Park, captured in warm evening light during a pre-wedding session.
Relaxed pre-wedding photo of a couple laughing together beneath the trees in Heaton Park, Manchester.
Pre-wedding photo of a couple holding hands on a woodland path in Heaton Park, framed by natural foliage.
Couple walking hand in hand during a pre-wedding portrait session in Heaton Park, surrounded by soft greenery and evening light.

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Ready to Book Your Pre-Wedding Portraits in Manchester?

Whether you’re planning a city-centre adventure or a relaxed session in one of Manchester’s parks, I’d love to help you capture this exciting moment before the big day.

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    Cherished Images - Manchester Wedding Photographer10 Chadwick RoadUrmstonManchesterM41 9RH

    tel: 07990 155860

Manchester & Greater Manchester Areas I Cover

I’m based in Urmston (M41) and regularly photograph weddings across Manchester and the wider North West, including:

● Central Manchester (city-centre venues, town hall, hotels & restaurants)● Salford and Trafford, including Urmston, Flixton and surrounding areas● Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Tameside and Wigan● Cheshire and further afield across the North West

All Content © 2025 | Cherished Images | Manchester Wedding Photographer

    Cherished Images - Manchester Wedding Photographer10 Chadwick RoadUrmstonManchesterM41 9RH

    tel: 07990 155860

Manchester & Greater Manchester Areas I Cover

I’m based in Urmston (M41) and regularly photograph weddings across Manchester and the wider North West, including:

● Central Manchester (city-centre venues, town hall, hotels & restaurants)● Salford and Trafford, including Urmston, Flixton and surrounding areas● Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Tameside and Wigan● Cheshire and further afield across the North West

All Content © 2025 | Cherished Images | Manchester Wedding Photographer

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