Business Details
Cheshire Wedding & Portrait Photographer
Established over a decade ago, Katherine Barratt Photography specialises in capturing life's most cherished moments through natural, candid, and photojournalistic styles. With a background in professional photography and hands-on experience as a new parent, our approach prioritises comfort and authenticity, ensuring clients feel at ease during sessions. We serve Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Greater Manchester, and surrounding regions, offering tailored wedding coverage, newborn photography, and family portraits.Our portfolio includes prestigious venues like Peckforton Castle and Rookery Hall, while client testimonials highlight our ability to create timeless, emotionally resonant imagery that preserves memories for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Newborn Photography
Baby Milestone Sessions
Lifestyle Shoots
Studio Photography
Wedding Coverage
Event Photography
Gift Vouchers
Deposit Payments
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of professional photography experience with a natural documentary style
- Our team provides specialist newborn safety training and baby-led photography sessions
- We cover weddings across Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, and the wider UK
- Our portfolio includes prestigious venues like Peckforton Castle and Rookery Hall
- We guarantee relaxed, unposed sessions that prioritise client comfort and authenticity
What people say
Absolutely amazing
Captured the whole wedding day
Lovely person
Treasure our photos
Superstar
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing candid moments and emotional highlights across Cheshire and the UK. Our unobtrusive approach ensures authentic storytelling while preserving venue details and guest interactions. Clients receive high-resolution images that reflect their unique celebration's atmosphere and personal narrative.
Newborn Photography
Specialist newborn sessions conducted in temperature-controlled studio environments with safety-certified posing techniques. Sessions last 2-3 hours to accommodate baby's needs, focusing on sleepy poses and natural milestones. Includes guidance for optimal timing around birth dates.
Family Portraits
Contemporary family photography available in outdoor locations or cosy studio settings. Specialising in milestone captures like first steps and birthday celebrations, with flexible scheduling to match family routines. Emphasises genuine interactions over posed compositions for authentic storytelling.
Baby Milestone Sessions
Focused photography sessions marking key developmental stages from 5 days to 14 months. Combines creative props with natural lighting to highlight baby's personality. Includes cake smash options for first birthdays while maintaining safety standards throughout.
Lifestyle Shoots
Relaxed photography sessions in natural settings like parks and woodlands, ideal for capturing dynamic family interactions. Sessions prioritise environmental storytelling through candid moments while maintaining artistic composition standards for professional-quality results.
People
Katherine Barratt
Photographer
Professional photographer with over a decade of experience specialising in weddings and portraits. Holds photography degree and newborn safety certification. Combines documentary style with artistic composition to create timeless imagery across Cheshire and the UK.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialise in?
We specialise in natural, unposed documentary styles with elements of photojournalism for weddings and lifestyle portraits, alongside studio-based newborn and family photography.
Do you travel for weddings outside Cheshire?
Yes, we regularly photograph weddings across Shropshire, Staffordshire, Greater Manchester, and the wider UK, including Lancashire and Shrewsbury locations.
What newborn safety measures do you implement?
Our photographer has specialist training from Baby Whisperer Academy in safe posing techniques, with sessions conducted in controlled temperature environments to ensure baby's comfort and security.
How long do family portrait sessions last?
Lifestyle sessions typically last 1-2 hours, while newborn studio sessions require 2-3 hours to accommodate baby's natural rhythms and feeding requirements.
Can we request specific venues for shoots?
We welcome location suggestions and have experience working at prestigious venues including Peckforton Castle, Rookery Hall, and Chester Zoo.
How do you handle wedding day logistics?
We conduct pre-wedding consultations to understand your vision, then remain unobtrusive throughout the day to capture candid moments while ensuring key group shots are completed efficiently.
