Real moments, beautifully captured

Cherished Images is a premier wedding photography service based in Greater Manchester, dedicated to capturing the authentic magic of your wedding day. Led by lead photographer James, the studio brings 20 years of professional expertise to every event, specialising in an honest, unscripted documentary style.

The philosophy at Cherished Images is simple: a wedding is a celebration, not a photoshoot. By blending seamlessly into the background, the camera captures the real emotions, spontaneous laughter, and meaningful connections that make your day unforgettable—without interrupting the flow of the event or relying on awkward, manufactured poses.

Served areas

Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Lancashire, The North West, UK

Business details

Year established: 2007
Employees: 1
Insured

Highlights and features

20 Years of Professional Experience
Unobtrusive, Documentary Style
Transparent Pricing (Starting at £495)
Flexible Coverage (Micro-weddings to full day)
Dual-Slot Camera Backup for Data Security
Fast Turnaround Times
Pre-Wedding Consultations Included
Fully Insured (Public Liability & Professional Indemnity)

Associations and certifications

Award: Hitched Wedding Awards 2026 Winner
Rating: 5-Star Google Reviewed Business

Payment methods

Bank transfers

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Cherished Images delivers exceptional documentary wedding photography, capturing authentic moments with precision and artistry. With over twenty years of experience and multiple awards, our approach combines unobtrusive observation with carefully curated portraits. We ensure a seamless experience regardless of weather, utilising professional lighting and techniques to enhance every scene. Travel across the North West and the UK is readily accommodated for our clients.

James

I treat your wedding as a piece of personal history. By working quietly and without intervention, I capture the narrative of the day exactly as it unfolds. No directing, no shouting, and absolutely no stress.

Paul Strevens

Mar 01, 2026

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Really good quality photos would recommend and use again

Colin Uittermark

Feb 26, 2026

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We hired James for a recent company event and the photos are absolutely outstanding. He has a real talent for blending into the background and capturing genuine, candid moments without being intrusive at all. He managed to make everyone feel completely at ease in front of the camera, which is not easy to do! Professional, punctual, and he delivered the final gallery much faster than we expected. Highly recommend his photography services.

Steve Brown

Feb 05, 2026

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Cherished Images is an absolute pro. The photos turned out better than I imagined, and the whole process was easy and enjoyable. Great communication and fair pricing. Highly recommend!"

Roman Peden

Feb 04, 2026

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Very professional, happy with the way the photos turned out

Jacqueline Hopkins

Sep 12, 2025

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James captured our day perfectly , the pictures show the love we have for each other and how happy everyone was for us .
I felt really relaxed with him , no awkward poses and he was great with the children .
Thank you James for the wonderful pictures

Peter Gaffney

Sep 07, 2025

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Cherished Images captured our son’s wedding perfectly. We have so many amazing photographs that make wonderful memories.

Ron

Aug 13, 2025

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James did an outstanding at Scarlet and Graeme's wedding. He managed to capture lots of natural shots, as well organising group photos including perfect photos of the service itself.
Certainly a masterclass of photography
Kind regards
Ron Kerby

Martin

Jul 02, 2025

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Very punctual, friendly, knows his stuff and great photos. Would recommend 👌 …

Sully Amin

Jun 19, 2025

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Would recommend cherished images to anyone wanting to get high quality photos for their special day. Very professional and very reasonable james looked after us and his pictures made the event

Adam Brame

Nov 24, 2024

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James is an extremely professional photographer who gave us a very personal and unique service for our wedding day. From our first meeting with James to the end of the wedding day, we can’t recommend him enough.

Jane Moriarty

Sep 24, 2024

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Perfect pictures, thank you so much - we love them!

Brad Wigglesworth

Aug 16, 2024

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James is absolutely fantastic, he always seems to capture the perfect moment and balances the colours perfectly.
He's very patient, friendly, and listens to what you want to achive in order to deliver outstanding images.
I couldn't recommend him enough."He's an artist with the camera"
Here's to many more times using your services!