BEST UK DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHy
Multi Award Winning emotive natural candid Imagery based in the Midlands covering yorkshire, the cotswolds, london and the whole uk too
Hello there and a warm welcome aboard our happy ship from Ed & Victoria at Lovely Creatures Photography.
Everyone is unique, there will never be another you and we are passionate about documenting your one of a kind wedding just the way you want to, full of love, energy and soul. Real moments, real images that reflect you and your epic day!
Lovely Creatures Photography mission is a simple one.
To deliver beautiful, timeless film inspired, documentary wedding images to all our amazing, lovely, individual, free spirited, wild at heart, fun, nonconformist and wonderful clients.
Lovely Creatures Photography is an international Multi- Award Winning Documentary, Creative, Luxury, Modern, Relaxed, Edgy and Alternative Wedding Photography team covering vibrant Birmingham, eclectic The Midlands, the gorgeous Cotswolds, bustling London, the stunning Peak District Derbyshire, breathtaking Yorkshire, super cool Brighton, The whole UK and beautiful magical Destination Weddings too.
YOUR DAY SHOULD REFLECT YOU, SO LET'S PAINT IT IN YOUR COLOURS!
a unique lens to dOCUMENT SOULFUL, ALTERNATIVE & HEARTFELT WEDDINGS FOR FUN, FREE-SPIRITED LOVEBIRDS & WILD AT HEART PARTY PEOPLE
Who treasure their wedding story told genuinely and sincerely without changing who they are for a day
Let the good times roll!
At Lovely Creatures Photography, we have one rule, be yourselves.
We document your love story with passion, warm hearts, you deserve your dream day; so let’s do this! YES!
We truly care
YOU'RE IN SAFE HANDS! We are so happy to have been in demand with fab couples who love fresh thinking wedding photography established since 2012, creating honest, emotive, creative, and stunning images that you'll treasure forever, documenting the day as it happens.
Ed is the professional and friendly wedding photographer at Lovely Creatures, he is passionate about documenting couples unique and beautiful wedding celebrations which have personal, inspirational or eclectic ideas and plans.
Lovely Creatures Photography is based in Hinckley, Leicestershire in the heart of the Midlands but covers the whole U.K and destination weddings too for your beautiful, magical and unique celebration.
the benefits of having a Reportage and relaxed style photographer for your wedding to Capture the essence of your special day…
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When planning your wedding, there are many things to consider: the venue, the dress, the food, the guest list, and, of course, the photographer. Choosing the right photographer is crucial because you'll want someone who can capture the memories of your special day in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. One popular style that has gained significant attention in recent years is documentary wedding photography.
Below we will explore the benefits of hiring a documentary wedding photographer, explaining why it could be the perfect choice for your epic and one-of-a-kind wedding day.
Authenticity
One of the primary reasons couples are drawn to documentary wedding photography is the authenticity it brings to capturing the day's events. Documentary wedding photographers focus on telling the story of your wedding day as it unfolds, rather than posing people and setting up scenes. This approach allows them to capture the genuine emotions, laughter, and love shared by you, your partner, and your guests.
Unobtrusive
A documentary wedding photographer's goal is to blend into the background and observe the day's events without interfering or being overly noticeable. This unobtrusive approach means that you and your guests can relax and enjoy the celebration without feeling self-conscious about being in front of the camera. As a result, the photographs will feel more natural and candid, truly reflecting the atmosphere of your wedding day.
Capturing the Unexpected
When you hire a documentary wedding photographer, you can expect them to capture the moments you might not have even noticed or remembered. These could be the small gestures between family members, the spontaneous laughter of your friends, or the loving glances exchanged between you and your partner. By capturing these unexpected moments, a documentary wedding photographer can provide you with a beautiful and unique narrative of your wedding day.
Telling a Story
As the name suggests, documentary wedding photography is all about telling a story - the story of your wedding day.
By focusing on capturing the real moments and emotions, your photographer can weave together a visual narrative that genuinely reflects your special day. This storytelling approach will provide you with a collection of images that not only look beautiful but also allow you to relive your wedding day every time you look at them.
Timeless
Documentary wedding photography captures moments that are real and raw, resulting in images that stand the test of time. As trends and fashions change, posed and heavily stylized wedding photographs may begin to feel dated. In contrast, documentary-style images, filled with genuine emotions and candid moments, will remain timeless, allowing you to enjoy them for years to come.
Inclusive
With their keen eye for detail, documentary wedding photographers can include everyone present at your wedding in their images. By capturing the interactions between your guests and the special moments they share, they create a visual record that truly represents the essence of your wedding day. This inclusive approach ensures that no one is left out, and everyone can feel like they were part of your special day.
A Unique Perspective
Documentary wedding photographers are skilled at capturing moments from unique perspectives, often presenting the familiar in new and interesting ways. By taking the time to understand your wedding day's atmosphere, your photographer will be able to capture images that are not only beautiful but also deeply personal to you and your partner.
Less Stress
One of the most significant advantages of hiring a documentary wedding photographer is that it removes a lot of the stress and pressure associated with posed photography. You won't have to worry about being camera-ready all the time or fretting over the perfect pose. Instead, you can relax and enjoy your special day, knowing that your photographer is capturing the authentic moments that matter most to you.
Flexibility
Documentary wedding photographers are highly adaptable and can easily adjust to the flow of your wedding day. They understand that every wedding is unique and that plans can sometimes change at the last minute. Their flexibility allows them to capture beautiful and meaningful images, even when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in the schedule.
Emphasis on Relationships
One of the most beautiful aspects of documentary wedding photography is its emphasis on the relationships between you, your partner, and your guests. By capturing the interactions, emotions, and connections between people, a documentary wedding photographer can create a visual record that highlights the importance of love, family, and friendship in your special day.
Customisation
While documentary wedding photography has a distinctive style, it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each photographer brings their unique perspective and artistic flair to their work, allowing you to choose a photographer whose style resonates with you and your vision for your wedding day. This customisation ensures that your wedding photographs will be a true reflection of your individual personalities and the love you share.
Complete Coverage
Documentary wedding photographers are committed to providing complete coverage of your wedding day. This means that they will be there to capture not only the significant moments, like your vows and the first dance but also the smaller, more intimate moments that make your wedding day unique. By focusing on the entire day, a documentary wedding photographer can provide you with a comprehensive visual record of your wedding day.
Let’s wrap it up!
Hiring a documentary wedding photographer offers numerous benefits for couples who want an authentic, unobtrusive, and timeless representation of their wedding day. By focusing on capturing genuine moments and emotions, documentary wedding photographers create a visual narrative that allows you to relive your special day for years to come. If you value authenticity, storytelling, and inclusivity in your wedding photographs, then a documentary wedding photographer may be the perfect choice for you.
"The Power of Storytelling: Why Hiring a Reportage Documentary Style Photographer is a Must for Your union and celebration"
Weddings are one of the most important events in our lives, and they’re filled with meaningful moments and memories that we want to treasure forever. A great way to capture these moments is through hiring a professional photographer, but not just any photographer, a documentary style photographer. This type of photographer focuses on capturing real, unscripted moments as they happen, allowing you to relive your wedding day in a more natural and authentic way.
Here are some of the benefits of hiring a documentary style photographer anywhere in the Uk for your wedding:
Natural, Authentic Images: Documentary style photographers aim to capture the real emotions and moments of your wedding day without staging or posing. The result is a series of natural and authentic images that tell the story of your day in a way that is true to who you are as a couple.
Timeless Memories: Documentary style photography has a timeless quality to it, which means that the images you receive will be just as beautiful and meaningful years down the line as they are today.
Stress-Free Experience: One of the most significant benefits of hiring a documentary style photographer is that it takes the pressure off of you and your partner. You don’t have to worry about posing for the camera or trying to look perfect. Instead, you can simply focus on enjoying your wedding day and letting the photographer capture the moments as they unfold.
Personalized Story: Every wedding is unique, and a documentary style photographer will help to tell your personal story through their images. They’ll capture the small details and moments that are special to you, creating a customized collection of memories that are truly your own.
Candid Moments: Documentary style photographers are experts at capturing candid moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. These moments can be some of the most meaningful and emotional of the day, and they’ll be captured forever in the images you receive.
natural honest and Authentic Photos to LOVE and treasure for generations to come
Ed’s approach to his photography style is natural, honest, documentary, relaxed, unobtrusive and friendly. Ed has been in the industry for fifteen years full-time, so you know you are in safe hands, loving to document the day as it unfolds creating honest, emotive, creative and stunning images you will truly enjoy and which will take you back to all those special moments.
You want perfection for your amazing wedding and we are proud to say we have had our images featured in leading wedding magazines and on many leading wedding industry blogs and we have won many wedding business awards and best wedding photographer awards too.
AWARD WINNING EXCELLENCE
Rest assured, you're in safe hands with us. Ed, your Photographer for your epic day, earned his stripes back in 2005 as a Master Photographer and Victoria head of marketing did too, and we've been rocking the photography scene ever since.
We've proudly received accolades from prestigious organisations like The Wedding Industry Awards (East Midlands Winners 2019), Luxe Magazine (Most Innovative Photography brand 2024, best stolen moments brand East Midlands 2023 and Documentary Wedding Photography Service of the Year 2023-SW Leicestershire.
The Guild of Photographers members, Awards with This is Reportage, Looks Like Film, Ninedots, Inspiration Portrait Photographers and Inspiration Wedding Photographers and many more.
FEATURED IN TOP WEDDING MAGAZINES AND BLOGS
We're not just your run-of-the-mill photographers; we've been featured in some of the coolest wedding magazines and blogs out there. From American Vogue, Rock n Roll Wedding, to Rock My Wedding, LGBTQ Weddings to Quirky Unconventional Weddings, we've graced their pages with our artistry. Festival Brides, Whimsical Wonderland Weddings, Cool Boho Bride, Green Union Sustainable Weddings, Save the Date, and many more have also shared our work.
Hey and we've even had the honour of photographing celebrities and sport stars, adding a touch of stardust to our portfolio!
rock n roll bride magazine
REAL WEDDING magazine FEATURE
CREATIVE EXHIBITIONS
Our creativity knows no bounds! We've had our conceptual work showcased in the vibrant art scene of London, gracing galleries with our unique vision. Winning awards for our exhibitions has been the cherry on top, showcasing our commitment to artistic excellence.
Chic City, Rustic Barn, Tipi, National Trust Homes, Abbeys, Grand Halls, Stylish Hotels, Art Gallery, Contemporary Warehouse and Industrial Mill Celebrations to say ‘I do’
Ed has had the pleasure to photograph many different types of wonderful and magical weddings at different kinds of venues from City Weddings, destination Weddings, Rural Barn Weddings, Festival Vibe Celebrations, Tipi Occasions, intimate ceremonies and large Cultural Celebratory Receptions too, we would love to hear your dream location, ideas and inspirations.
Do you want an Unobtrusive and Relaxed Approach from your wedding photographer?- yes!
Ed specialises in Documentary, Reportage and Natural Wedding Photography & creative and modern wedding photography so if you are looking for a photographer with an unobtrusive and relaxed approach to capture your special day in a natural way then we would absolutely love to hear from you and we would be so happy to arrange a chilled chat with Ed our friendly multi award winning wedding photographer to chat more about what you would like from your perfect day in imagery.
So what is the style of PHOTOS you can expect from your special day?
Documentary Wedding Photography is a style of wedding photography that gives an honest and straightforward representation of people, places and events. Ed will not direct or pose you or move items or objects unless you ask him to or unless you are having group photographs. Ed will capture an awesome set of images that tells the story of your wedding day emotively but honestly.
do you want Authentic and heartfelt Imagery that honestly represents your epic wedding?-yes!
Lovely Creatures specialise in Documentary Wedding Photography and Ed will typically focus on your unique wedding story unfolding through a series of honest, emotive and authentic photographs without interruption of your special day.
Ed is super friendly, professional and will listen to you and your ideas to get the most perfect imagery of an honest and stunning representation of your wedding celebrations.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR STYLES OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY TOO:
1. Traditional - this style features staged shots of the bride, groom, and wedding party.
2. Photojournalistic - this style captures spontaneous moments throughout the day, with minimal direction from the photographer.
3. Fine Art - this style creates artistic and creative images that are often heavily edited.
4. Alternative style - this style creates images that are true to your personality and representation and usually combined with a documentary, honest and authentic approach-To find out more about what edgy and alternative photography is all about, check this out:https://www.lovelycreatures.co.uk/alternative-wedding-photographer
5. Luxury - this photography is captured by a multi award winning professional photographer, providing a fantastic customer journey, communication and final product
5. Documentary - *this style is all about capturing the day as it unfolds, with little to no direction from the photographer.
If your vibe is more unconventional, non-conformist and unique then check out what edgy and alternative photography is all about: https://www.lovelycreatures.co.uk/alternative-wedding-photographer
WE’D LOVE YOU TO GET IN TOUCH SUPER SOON. LET’S CHAT ABOUT YOUR EPIC DAY!
SO, WHAT'S THE HOLD-UP? ❤️
If you're on the lookout for a natural, candid, documentary wedding photographer with a relaxed unobtrusive approach to spin magic at, we'd be over the moon to chinwag with you about your one-of-a-kind day.
What is your vibe and vision for your unique ceremony, awesome party and amazing reception?
Is your style or inspiration is rustic Warwickshire Barn, Midlands Magical Tipi Occasion, artistic and bohemian Notting Hill Alternative Wedding, a beautiful Vintage Chic Barn Wedding in Cobham Surrey, a superb greenery hanging garden styled occasion in Kensington, London or a Retro inspired edgy event in Shoreditch, London.
From Gorgeous Henley, Chelsea London, lovely Cheshire to Hertfordshire, wherever your special day is planned we would love to hear your plans!
You may have chosen an eclectic whimsical Secret Garden Wedding in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, a casual, elegant City Wedding in Chelsea London, an alternative outdoor woodland ceremony in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, a Boho Wedding in Harpenden, Hertfordshire or an intimate wedding on the water in Henley on Thames.
A Beach in Devon or Cornwall, a city wedding in Birmingham or a countryside wedding in Warwickshire, we’ve got your day covered!
Perhaps you have opted for a magical fairytale wedding in Seven Oaks, Kent or hanging framed mirrors reception inspiration for your Brockenhurst, Hampshire wedding, a reception with an elaborate flowers displays in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, a Whimsical Canopy on the beach in Salcombe, Devon, an outdoor ceremony forest flavoured wedding in Virginia Water, Surrey, a fantastic colourful tropical inspired wedding in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, an awesome steampunk occasion in Weybridge, Surrey, a stylish and classic wedding in Radlett Hertfordshire, a Rustic Woodland Theme in Ascot, Berkshire, a classic white wedding in Gerrards Cross/ Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire a watercolour inspired wedding in Lyndhurst, Hampshire or an modern yet alternative Mayfair London Wedding to WOW your guests.
It’s Your day! do it your way! yes!
Depending on your vision, vibe and venue choice there are so many options and decisions to make. With so many new and up and coming ideas and styles on the horizon, and so many places to find inspiration, the list can be endless.
So whatever your choice for your fantastic wedding day we would love to hear more about your plans. Your day is going to be AMAZING!
Ed has documented hundreds of weddings from Oxfordshire, wonderful Cambridgeshire, historic York, the stunning Malvern Hills, the pretty Cotswolds, private homes in Hertfordshire & all over the UK!
We can’t wait to hear all about your day!
Tell us your Happy ideas! We can’t wait to hear!
Maybe you are planning a Warwickshire Tipi Wedding, a rustic barn wedding in the West Midlands, a glamorous celebrity wedding in Knightsbridge, a romantic wedding in West Brompton, a vintage inspired wedding in Nottinghamshire, a secret garden banquette reception in Buckinghamshire, a chic wedding in Cambridgeshire, an alternative wedding in Oxfordshire, a rockstar wedding in Cheshire or London, a Quirky wedding in Gloucestershire, an an edgy wedding in Wiltshire, a vibrant wedding in Surrey, a church wedding in Lincolnshire, a stately home wedding in Northamptonshire, an artistic wedding in Hampstead Heath, luxury hotel wedding in Harrow, a golf course wedding in Rutland, a colourful wedding in Muswell Hill, a pretty and intimate wedding in Stratford Upon Avon, a lavish hotel in Stamford, a castle wedding with family and friends in Oakham or the fantastic Rockingham Castle.
Whatever your epic plans! We’ve got you covered
Perhaps you are having a lovely church wedding in Ashby de la Zouch, a or a ceremony in a pretty listed building in Warwick, a stylish wedding in Leamington Spa, or a reception in an industrial factory in Derbyshire, a cathedral or racecourse in historic York, an alternative or edgy outdoor ceremony in Berkshire, a Festival themed wedding in Worcestershire, a Tipi wedding in Shropshire, a classic wedding in Finchley, a decadent wedding in Richmond, a flamboyant wedding in Keston, a boho wedding in Harrogate, a modern wedding in Milton Keynes, a bohemian retro wedding in Staffordshire, an urban chic city wedding in Birmingham, a beautiful hotel wedding in Sutton Coldfield or Solihull, a superb countryside wedding in Market Bosworth Warwickshire, a quirky & alternative Kettering or Market Harborough wedding, a beautiful Banbury wedding, a creative Cotswolds wedding, a majestic Malvern Hills wedding, a luxurious Lincolnshire wedding, a hedonistic Herefordshire hotel wedding, an edgy alternative Leighton Buzzard wedding or a wonderful church wedding in Bedfordshire, a warehouse wedding in Manchester, an art gallery celebration in Leeds, a magical and alternative Scarborough wedding, a glorious Lakes wedding in Cumbria, Scotland, Somerset or Devon, a seriously stylish Bath, Brighton or Bristol affair or you are looking for an alternative or documentary wedding photographer in London, we would absolutely love to hear from you.
We can’t wait to hear from you soon and chat more about your EPIC day!
Here are some wonderfully unique and amazing, cool, funky, lavish, quirky and decadent wedding venues in the whole UK to look at if you are still hunting for the perfect place to say ‘I do’
The Hepworth
Gallery Walk, Yorkshire and Humber, Wakefield West Yorkshire
Brooklands Museum
Weybridge Surrey
Dewsall Court
Dewsall
The Sculpture Park, Yorkshire Wedding Venue
The Secret Barn
THE SCULPTURE PARK YORKSHIRE
The Anthologist London
The Windmill- Cley Norfolk
A wedding windmill, near to Cley beach.
Natural Retreats Wedding Venue
Richmond Yorkshire Dales
Royal Victoria Gardens
Botanical Park Bath
The Perch Wedding Venue Oxford
Stone Barn Cotswolds Aldsworth Cheltenham
Plas Dinam Wales, Powys
The Boiler House Graffiti Gallery Papermill Road, Cardiff
Hotel Pelirocco Brighton
Field Good Bar and Camping Bath
STONE BARN COTSWOLDS
Angel House Hove
Larmer Tree Royal Salisbury
Baths and Pump Room Bath
Wotton House Dorking Surrey
Three Daggers Westbury Wiltshire
Pines Calyx Kent
The Lost Village of Dode DA13 0XF
Pall Mall Wedding Venue London
Fawley Hill Henley on Thames
Rich Mix Bethnal Green, London
Browning Bros Chalky Water Meadows Colchester Essex
Woodland and Secret Walled Garden Reading
Healey Barn Northumberland
FITZROVIA CHAPEL
Castle Goring Worthing West Sussex
The Subterranean Lake Liskeard, Cornwall
Lusty Glaze Beach Cornwall
Camp Katur, North Yorkshire
Turner Contemporary, Kent
The Caves, The Rowantree and Marlin’s Wynd, Lothian & Borders
Belle Epoque Brasserie, Cheshire
Carlton Towers, North Yorkshire
The Bothy, Central & Glasgow
South Place Hotel, East Central London
Victorian Bath House, East Central London
LE PEITIT CHATEAU NORTHUMBERLAND
The Crypt at Bleeding Heart, East Central London
The Earl of Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Hampshire
The Rum Warehouse at the Titanic Hotel, Merseyside
The Bell Inn, East Sussex
The Electric Circus, Lothian & Borders
The Cinema, Bath
The Stretch Tent, Arabian Tents
The House of Magic, London
The Artist's Beach House, Whitstable, Kent
ASYLUM CHAPEL LONDON
The Dinosaur Museum, Newcastle
Village Underground, 54 Holywell Lane, Shoreditch, London
The Royal Navy Ship, London HMSpresident
The Market Hall, London The Borough Market
Kew, Richmond, Surrey
The Napoleonic Fort, Torpoint, Cornwall
The Studio Warehouse, London
The Beach, Westbourne, Bournemouth
The Tin Tabernacle, Hythe, Kent
The Art Gallery, London (dulwich picture gallery)
The Officers’ Mess, Portsmouth, Hampshire
THE CAVE SOMERSET
The Marriage En Masse, London South Bank Centre
Ceremony Room, at Russets Country House, Chiddingfold
Brown’s Hotel, London
The Great Hall, at The Queen's House London
The Gherkin, London
The Norman Keep, Halstead, Essex
The Cabaret Club
cafedeparis
London
Barbican Conservatory, Silk St, London
Claridge’s, London
Hedsor House, Buckinghamshire
The Queen Mary Undercroft, London
THE DORCHESTER
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London
Picture Gallery, at Royal Holloway, Surrey
One Friendly Place, 1 Friendly Pl, London
Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old St, London
The Lanesborough Hotel
The Aquarium, Plymouth, Devon
The Walking Wedding, Herefordshire
The Lighthouse, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
The Treehouse, Alwick, Northumberland
Kensington Roof Gardens
The Palace, Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey, Surrey
Undercroft, at The Queen's House
Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, North London
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The Edwardian Swimming Pool Wedding Venue, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester
The Submarine Wedding Venue, Gosport, Hampshire
Tower Bridge, London
The Film Studio, Iver, Buckinghamshire
Kenton Hall, Harrow
The Jet-Inspired Hotel, Farnborough, Hampshire
The Castle Wedding Venue, Cardiff Wales
The Haunted Castle Wedding Venue, Tutbury Staffordshire
Woodland Tipi and Yurt Weddings, West Midlands, Woodlands Farm, Little Dew Church, Herefordshire
Iscoyd Park, Wales Higher Wych Road Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3AT
The Granary, East The Granary, Stamford Road, West Deeping, Lincolnshire
Cripps Barn, Cotswolds, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
The Electric Theatre, Birmingham West Midlands
Mythe Barn Wedding Venue, East Midlands, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Atherstone, Sheepy Magna
TOWER BRIDGE
The Bond, Digbeth, Birmingham West Midlands
Cotesbach Estate, Nr Lutterworth Leicestershire East Midlands, West Midlands
Fazley Studios Wedding Venue, Birmingham West Midlands
Ironbridge Gorge, West Midlands, Telford
The Old Library, Digbeth, Birmingham West Midlands
Elmore Court, South West, West Midlands, Elmore, Gloucester
The National Space Centre, Leicester East Midlands
Priory House, Long Bennington, Lincolnshire
Mill House Gardens at River Nene Cottages, Peterborough Cambridgeshire
The Custard Factory Wedding Venue, Digbeth, Birmingham West Midlands
Tipi & Festival Weddings West Midlands, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & UK
Festival & Tipi Weddings West Midlands, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire & UK
SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS
So you are getting married! You must be so excited! We can’t wait to hear all about your ideas and plans!
