Dan and Louise at St Peter’s Stalybridge – Michael Townsend Photography

I’m a Manchester-based wedding photographer who loves to work in a relaxed, easy-going way. My work is a well-balanced mix of documentary and portraiture. I work hard to make your day as stress-free as I can so you can enjoy your wedding knowing that the photography will be just what you want.

Dan and Louise walking down the aisle at St Peter's, Stalybridge

St Peter’s church in Stalybridge is very local for me. So, a year or so ago, when Dan booked me for his wedding, I was looking forward to it. It wouldn’t be, I thought, before I get to pop out, shoot their wedding and be home in time for tea. Dan and Louise had booked me for my ceremony-only package.

I’ve lost track of how often we have had to rearrange their date, possibly 4 or 5. I was happy to do it for them, though, as I am with all my couples, as the dreaded C word has affected us all. Well, it finally came around, and even with restrictions in place, it was a lovely ceremony.

I arrived early so I could speak to the father and set up video, and get some shots of the church as well. There was a lovely surprise in that I knew one of the guests as well from archery.

I’m not sure if it was C related but this was definitely the shortest Catholic wedding I’ve ever covered, and it was really well done. It felt like it was actually about the couple, which is not always the case.

Here are some shots from Louise and Dan’s wedding at St Peter’s. Please get in touch to enquire about your wedding.

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