Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding & Music Photographer in Derby
Established by Andy Pickard, a Derby-based wedding and live music photographer, we specialise in capturing life's most significant moments with a unique blend of contemporary documentary style and cinematic portraiture. With a background spanning diverse industries including rock band roadie work and international travel photography, our approach combines technical expertise with an innate understanding of human emotion. We prioritise individuality, working closely with clients to reflect their personal stories through images that transcend traditional wedding photography.Our boutique service includes full-day coverage, professional retouching, and handcrafted presentation options. Clients consistently praise our ability to discreetly capture authentic moments while maintaining a relaxed, professional presence throughout events. The business has earned recognition for its artistic vision and commitment to delivering emotionally resonant imagery that preserves the essence of each occasion.
Services
Wedding Photography
Live Music Photography
Fine Art Albums
Engagement Shoots
Venue Scouting
Highlights and features
- We offer full-day wedding coverage from preparations to evening celebrations
- Our photographers have extensive experience in live music and event photography
- We provide professionally retouched images with print rights included
- Our boutique service includes hand-embellished keepsake presentation boxes
- We conduct venue scouting visits prior to wedding day events
What people say
Incredible from the moment
Magic from our wedding
Absolutely over the moon
Brought tears to my eyes
Lovely guy to be around
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography combining cinematic techniques with natural storytelling. We capture 500+ high-resolution images from preparations through evening celebrations. Our approach preserves authentic moments while creating timeless portraits that reflect each couple's unique personality and celebration.
Live Music Photography
Dynamic live music event coverage capturing performers' energy and audience atmosphere. Using specialist equipment to handle challenging lighting conditions, we produce vibrant images that showcase musical performances in their most authentic form, ideal for promotional use and personal collections.
Fine Art Albums
Custom-designed luxury albums featuring hand-selected images from your event. Each bespoke package includes professional layout design, premium paper quality, and hand-crafted presentation boxes. Albums preserve your most cherished moments in a tactile format that becomes a lasting family heirloom.
People
Andy Pickard
Lead Photographer
Award-winning wedding and music photographer with extensive international experience. Combines artistic vision with technical expertise to capture authentic moments. Specialises in cinematic storytelling and natural light photography.
Questions
What areas do you cover for weddings?
We primarily cover Derby, Nottingham, and surrounding areas. We also travel for destination weddings across the UK and internationally.
What's included in the full wedding day package?
Full-day coverage from preparations to evening celebrations, 500+ high-resolution images, professional retouching, and hand-embellished keepsake box presentation.
Do you offer engagement photo sessions?
Yes, we provide engagement shoots to help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera and build rapport before the wedding day.
Can we order physical photo albums?
Yes, we offer luxury fine art album packages starting at £500, with custom design options available to suit your preferences.
