I’m honoured to be nominated for the I-Do Wedding Awards 2026 – a couple-voted wedding industry award recognising documentary wedding photography and authentic wedding day experience across Cheshire and the Midlands.
Nominated for The I-Do Wedding Awards 2026 | Documentary Wedding Photographer in Cheshire & The Midlands
I’m proud to share that I’ve been nominated for the I-Do Wedding Awards 2026.
As a documentary wedding photographer based in Cheshire and working across the Midlands, this one feels different. This is because these awards aren’t decided by a panel of judges.
They’re voted for by couples.
Real couples. The ones who trusted me with their wedding day.
And that matters more than any trophy ever could.
What Are The I-Do Wedding Awards?
The I-Do Wedding Awards 2026 celebrate wedding suppliers based on genuine feedback from couples married between 14th March 2025 and 12th March 2026.
That means votes come from lived experience.
Not styled shoots.
Not industry insiders.
Not perfectly curated portfolios.
But from couples who were actually there – feeling the nerves before the ceremony, the rush of confetti, the chaos of the dance floor.
For me, that makes this one of the most authentic wedding industry awards in the UK.
Why This Nomination Means Something Personal
There are plenty of wedding photography awards focused on dramatic portraits or technical perfection.
While I love a strong after-dark image, that isn’t the full story (don’t forget I have won awards for my low-light creative photographs with Flash-masters)
Being nominated for a couple-centres and couples-voted wedding award recognises something deeper:
- The calm presence on the day
- The way I work quietly and unobtrusively
- The trust built before the wedding
- The experience as much as the images
I specialise in creative, low-light documentary wedding photography. That means real moments. Honest expressions. Atmosphere over performance.
If couples feel looked after, understood and comfortable in front of my camera — that’s the real achievement.
Becoming an award-winning wedding photographer in a series judged by couples would mean those things are felt, not just delivered.
And that’s personal.
Documentary Wedding Photography That’s About People — First
My approach has never been about stiff direction or turning the day into a photoshoot.
It starts with noticing.
A hand squeeze during speeches.
A tear quickly wiped away before anyone sees.
The way the light drops just as the music gets louder.
That’s the backbone of the day. Real moments. Unscripted. Human.
But here’s the honest bit – I do step in briefly.
Usually for a small pocket of time. Ten or fifteen minutes where we steal away, find the right light, and create something intentional. A frame that feels cinematic. Considered. Crafted.
Those are often the images that win awards.
They’re where I get to flex creatively.
They’re where low light, composition and instinct all come together.
But they only work because everything else has been natural.
As a Cheshire wedding photographer and Midlands documentary wedding photographer, I work in character-rich venues, historic spaces, and low light settings where atmosphere matters. The documentary approach carries the story. The directed portraits elevate it.
Awards are nice. Recognition is lovely.
But the reason this nomination stands out is simple:
It’s built on couples’ experience – not just a single polished frame.
And experience is the whole job.
What Happens Next
Voting for The I-Do Wedding Awards 2026 is open to couples married between 14th March 2025 and 12th March 2026.
If you’re one of mine from that window and feel I helped tell your story in a way that felt natural and true, your vote would mean a great deal.
However this ends, being nominated reminds me why I do this:
To tell wedding stories honestly.
To work confidently in low light.
To create documentary wedding photography that feels like you – not feeling like a trend.
Quietly hopeful. Deeply grateful.
