Guide · 8 min read · 2026-11-12
12 of the Best Wedding Photographers in Manchester (2026 Guide)
Manchester photographers shoot mill venues, city hotels and Peak District edges in the same weekend — and the ones couples rate most highly handle all three. These twelve are published WedHQ listings ranked by independent review count, from a Stockport studio with 134 five-star reviews to Bolton and Rochdale names with honest from-prices.
By Yasin Khan
The 12 best wedding photographers in Manchester, ranked
#1 in this guide
Rick Dell Photography
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Manchester's most-reviewed photographer: 134 independent reviews at 5.0, from a Stockport studio covering the whole North West.
Best for: The most proven record in Manchester, at a fair mid-market price.
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#2 in this guide
Joe Hague Photography
Manchester, Greater Manchester
A Manchester photographer with 61 reviews at 5.0, from £475.
Best for: City weddings with proven work at an accessible price.
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#3 in this guide
N A Jackson Photography
Bolton, Greater Manchester
A Bolton photographer with 45 reviews at 5.0, from £400.
Best for: North Manchester and Bolton weddings.
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#4 in this guide
Christy Photography
Manchester, Greater Manchester
A Manchester studio with 41 reviews at 5.0, from £880.
Best for: City venues with an editorial eye.
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#5 in this guide
Photo by Liamjamesmoore
Manchester, Greater Manchester
A Manchester photographer with 37 reviews at 5.0 and premium packages from £1,200.
Best for: Weddings where the album matters most.
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#6 in this guide
M-PRINT Digital Imagery
Stockport, Greater Manchester
A Stockport studio with 34 reviews at 5.0, including drone coverage, from £495.
Best for: Aerial and ground coverage from one team.
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#7 in this guide
Kiss The Bride Photography
Bolton, Greater Manchester
A Bolton studio with 27 reviews at 5.0 and the highest from-price here at £1,550.
Best for: Full-package coverage with albums.
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#8 in this guide
Emma Beaumont Photography
Manchester, Greater Manchester
A Manchester photographer with 25 reviews at 5.0, from £500.
Best for: Mid-budget Manchester weddings.
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#9 in this guide
Amelia Ogden Photography
Radcliffe, Greater Manchester
A Radcliffe photographer with 22 reviews at 5.0 and the lowest from-price on this list at £250.
Best for: Small weddings and weekday dates.
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#10 in this guide
Imagination images
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
A Rochdale photographer with 18 reviews at 5.0, from £360.
Best for: North Manchester weddings.
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#11 in this guide
ARHphotography
Manchester, Greater Manchester
A Manchester photographer with 15 reviews at 5.0 and premium pricing from £1,400.
Best for: Editorial-style coverage.
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#12 in this guide
Nik Bryant Photography
Bolton, Greater Manchester
A Bolton photographer with 14 reviews at 5.0, from £995.
Best for: Bolton and Bury weddings with documentary style.
View profileWhat Manchester wedding photography costs
Manchester photography from-prices run from £250 to £1,550.
- Under £500: Joe Hague (£475), N A Jackson (£400), Imagination images (£360), Emma Beaumont (£500) and Amelia Ogden (£250) — proven reviews at the accessible end
- £500–£1,000: the professional standard — Rick Dell, Christy, M-PRINT, Nik Bryant
- £1,200+: premium and album packages — Liamjamesmoore, ARHphotography, Kiss The Bride
Ask what each from-price covers in hours, travel across Greater Manchester and second shooter options before you compare.
Manchester photography from-prices run from £250 to £1,550.
- Under £500: Joe Hague (£475), N A Jackson (£400), Imagination images (£360), Emma Beaumont (£500) and Amelia Ogden (£250) — proven reviews at the accessible end
- £500–£1,000: the professional standard — Rick Dell, Christy, M-PRINT, Nik Bryant
- £1,200+: premium and album packages — Liamjamesmoore, ARHphotography, Kiss The Bride
Ask what each from-price covers in hours, travel across Greater Manchester and second shooter options before you compare.
Next steps
Shortlist the three whose galleries you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue, guest count and budget.
Still comparing? Browse all Manchester wedding photographers or browse by county. If you shoot weddings in Manchester, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
Shortlist the three whose galleries you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue, guest count and budget.
Still comparing? Browse all Manchester wedding photographers or browse by county. If you shoot weddings in Manchester, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
The 12 best wedding photographers in Manchester at a glance
Manchester's best-reviewed wedding photographers, ranked by independent review count, then rating. Prices are each photographer's published from-price for a full wedding day.
| Based in | From | Rating | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Rick Dell PhotographyTop pick | Stockport | £900 | 5.0 | 134 |
| 2 · Joe Hague Photography | Manchester | £475 | 5.0 | 61 |
| 3 · N A Jackson Photography | Bolton | £400 | 5.0 | 45 |
| 4 · Christy Photography | Manchester | £880 | 5.0 | 41 |
| 5 · Photo by Liamjamesmoore | Manchester | £1,200 | 5.0 | 37 |
| 6 · M-PRINT Digital Imagery | Stockport | £495 | 5.0 | 34 |
| 7 · Kiss The Bride Photography | Bolton | £1,550 | 5.0 | 27 |
| 8 · Emma Beaumont Photography | Manchester | £500 | 5.0 | 25 |
| 9 · Amelia Ogden Photography | Radcliffe | £250 | 5.0 | 22 |
| 10 · Imagination images | Rochdale | £360 | 5.0 | 18 |
| 11 · ARHphotography | Manchester | £1,400 | 5.0 | 15 |
| 12 · Nik Bryant Photography | Bolton | £995 | 5.0 | 14 |
Manchester wedding photographers: cheapest from-price first
The same twelve photographers ordered by from-price.
| From | Based in | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Ogden Photography | £250 | Radcliffe | 22 |
| Imagination images | £360 | Rochdale | 18 |
| N A Jackson Photography | £400 | Bolton | 45 |
| Joe Hague Photography | £475 | Manchester | 61 |
| M-PRINT Digital Imagery | £495 | Stockport | 34 |
| Emma Beaumont Photography | £500 | Manchester | 25 |
| Rick Dell Photography | £900 | Stockport | 134 |
| Christy Photography | £880 | Manchester | 41 |
| Nik Bryant Photography | £995 | Bolton | 14 |
| Photo by Liamjamesmoore | £1,200 | Manchester | 37 |
| ARHphotography | £1,400 | Manchester | 15 |
| Kiss The Bride Photography | £1,550 | Bolton | 27 |
What to ask before you book a Manchester wedding photographer
The questions that separate a good quote from a good gallery.
| Ask | A good answer | Walk away if |
|---|---|---|
| Hours covered | Clear start and finish, plus an overtime rate | We will see how the day goes |
| Travel | Greater Manchester travel included | Mileage added after booking |
| Full gallery | A complete wedding from a similar venue | Only highlights shown |
| Backup kit | Two bodies, dual card slots, insurance | A single camera |
| Second shooter | Named, or a written policy | Never needed one |
| Delivery | A written timeline, four to eight weeks | When they are ready |
Questions
Written by
Yasin Khan
Wedding industry writer · 6 years in the UK & Irish wedding sector
Yasin Khan founded WedHQ after six years working in the wedding industry across the UK and Ireland — on the planning side, with venues and with the suppliers couples book. He writes every WedHQ guide himself, ranking real listings by independent reviews rather than by who paid for placement, and also works as an SEO consultant for wedding businesses.
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Rick Dell Photography
Stockport, Greater Manchester
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Joe Hague Photography
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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N A Jackson Photography
Bolton, Greater Manchester
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Christy Photography
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Photo by Liamjamesmoore
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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M-PRINT Digital Imagery
Stockport, Greater Manchester
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Kiss The Bride Photography
Bolton, Greater Manchester
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Emma Beaumont Photography
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Amelia Ogden Photography
Radcliffe, Greater Manchester
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Imagination images
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
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ARHphotography
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Nik Bryant Photography
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Written by Yasin Khan · Updated 12 November 2026
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