Wedding Photography That Lets You Relive Every Moment
Your wedding is one of the few days you'll remember for the rest of your life.
Long after the flowers have faded and the cake has been eaten, your photographs become the memories you'll return to again and again.
My aim is simple...
To create photographs that still make you smile fifty years from now.
★★★★★ Rated Excellent by Couples Across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & Beyond
Multi Award-Winning Photographer • 5★ Rated • Relaxed Documentary Style • Full-Day Coverage Across the East Midlands, South Yorkshire and beyond •
Multi Award-Winning Photographer • 5★ Rated • Relaxed Documentary Style • Full-Day Coverage Across the East Midlands, South Yorkshire and beyond •
More Than Beautiful Photographs
Long after the flowers have faded, the cake has been eaten and the dress has been carefully packed away, your wedding photographs become one of the few lasting reminders of your day.
They capture the moments you expected, but also the ones you never knew happened. A reassuring smile before the ceremony, your parents watching proudly from across the room, the laughter shared between friends, and the quiet moments you'll only truly notice years later.
Your wedding photographs aren't just for today. They're for every anniversary, every family gathering and every future generation who will one day look back and see how your story began.
Choosing the right photographer isn't simply about beautiful images. It's about trusting someone to preserve the memories that become part of your family's history.
The photographs we create together won't just remind you what your wedding looked like — they'll remind you exactly how it felt.
A Relaxed Experience From Someone Who Truly Cares
Your wedding day isn't a photoshoot.
It's one of the happiest and most emotional days of your life, and my role is to help you enjoy every moment rather than spend it standing in front of a camera.
From our first conversation through to delivering your finished gallery, my aim is to make the entire experience feel relaxed, enjoyable and completely stress-free.
I'll quietly capture the genuine moments as they unfold, offer gentle guidance whenever it's needed, and always work around the natural flow of your day rather than interrupting it.
By the end of your wedding, many couples tell me it feels as though they've had another friend celebrating alongside them—just one who happens to be carrying a camera.
✔ Hundreds of Happy Couples ✔ Multi Award-Winning ✔ Fully Insured ✔ Natural Storytelling ✔ East Midlands & UK Weddings
✔ Hundreds of Happy Couples ✔ Multi Award-Winning ✔ Fully Insured ✔ Natural Storytelling ✔ East Midlands & UK Weddings
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"Ian made us feel completely relaxed from start to finish. Looking through our gallery felt like reliving the day all over again. The photographs are beyond anything we could have imagined."
— Sarah & James
Your Wedding Journey
From your first enquiry to the moment you open your finished gallery, my aim is to make every step simple, enjoyable and completely stress-free.
Here's what you can expect when you choose Ian Petrie's Photography to capture your wedding.
📞 Get in Touch
Once you've made contact, I'll check my availability, answer any questions you may have and send you everything you need to know. If you'd like to chat further, we can arrange a relaxed video call, phone call or meet for a coffee.
📞 Secure Your Date
When you're ready to book, your date is secured with a signed booking agreement and booking fee. From that moment, I'm with you every step of the way.
📅 Planning Together
As your wedding approaches, we'll discuss your timeline, group photographs, special moments and everything that's important to you. I'll happily offer advice based on years of photographing weddings to help your day run as smoothly as possible.
📷 Your Wedding Day
Relax, enjoy every moment and celebrate with the people you love.
I'll quietly document the genuine emotions, laughter, happy tears and all the little moments you may not even realise are happening around you, while gently guiding you whenever it's needed.
📷 Sneak Peek Photographs
Within just a few days, you'll receive a selection of beautifully edited preview images so you can begin reliving your wedding while the excitement is still fresh.
💻 Your Finished Gallery
Every photograph is individually edited in my signature timeless style before being presented in your beautiful private online gallery, ready to download, share with family and friends, and order professional-quality prints and wall art.
Your wedding deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt.
Not staged. Not forced. Just real moments, real emotion, and real memories you can relive forever.
I photograph weddings in a natural, storytelling way
Capturing everything from the quiet moments before the ceremony to the chaos on the dancefloor.
If you want photos that feel like your day, not a photoshoot, you’re in the right place.
👉 Check Availability for Your Date
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What's Included With Every Wedding Collection
✓ Pre-wedding consultation
✓ Timeline planning
✓ Advice whenever you need it
✓ Full professional editing
✓ Secure online gallery
✓ Unlimited downloads
✓ Printing rights
✓ Backup equipment
✓ Professional insurance
✓ Friendly support from booking until gallery delivery and after.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
“Ian is an amazing photographer. From the first time we met him, we knew we wanted him to photograph our wedding. He is friendly, kind, down-to-earth, and easy-going. I would recommend Ian with no question asked.”
Rosemarie Cooke
⭐ Wedding Photography Collections
Your wedding day deserves more than just a set of photographs. It deserves a calm, professional experience, natural storytelling, and images that help you remember how the day truly felt.
Each full-day collection is designed for couples who want relaxed, authentic coverage from morning preparations through to the evening celebrations, with carefully edited images delivered in a beautiful online gallery.
The Full Day Collection
From £1,295
Perfect for couples who want beautiful, natural coverage of the whole wedding day without anything feeling rushed or overcomplicated.
This collection captures the full story of your wedding, from the quiet morning moments and ceremony emotions through to speeches, portraits, candid guest moments and your evening celebrations.
Includes:
Full-day wedding photography coverage
Morning preparations through to the first dance
Natural, relaxed documentary-style photography
Couple portraits, family groups and candid guest moments
Professionally edited high-resolution images
Private online wedding gallery
Digital download access
Pre-wedding planning support
Wedding timeline and group photo guidance
Best for:
Couples who want a complete wedding photography service with natural storytelling and full-day coverage.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
“Ian was fabulous from arriving to leaving. He was constantly on the go, the pictures and communication were brilliant, and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for helping make our day so special and capturing it perfectly.”
May & Carl
⭐ Most Popular
The Signature Collection
Price: £1,595
A more complete experience for couples who want extra support, more variety, and a little more of the day captured in detail.
This collection includes everything in the Full Day Collection, with added time, extra planning support and a beautiful pre-wedding session to help you feel more relaxed in front of the camera before the big day.
Includes:
Extended full-day wedding photography coverage
Morning preparations through to evening celebrations
Pre-wedding engagement shoot
Private online wedding gallery
Professionally edited high-resolution images
Digital download access
Couple portraits, family groups and natural candid moments
Extra focus on details, venue styling and guest reactions
Pre-wedding consultation
Wedding timeline and group photo planning
Sneak peek preview images after the wedding
Best for:
Couples who want more confidence before the wedding day, extra storytelling, and a more personal photography experience.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
“Ian was informative from the very start, helped us with ideas, answered every question quickly, and made us feel at ease on the day. The second photographer was great too, and we are so glad we chose to have video. I would fully recommend Ian to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.”
Charlotte Wyer
⭐ The Heirloom Collection
Price: £1,995
The most complete full-day photography experience, created for couples who want their wedding story preserved beautifully both online and in print.
This collection is ideal for couples who want the reassurance of a premium service, a relaxed experience on the day, and something tangible to treasure after the wedding.
Includes:
Full-day wedding photography coverage
Morning preparations through to evening celebrations
Pre-wedding engagement shoot
Final dress/suit fitting shots subject to shop permissions
Private online wedding gallery
Professionally edited high-resolution images
Digital download access
Sneak peek preview images after the wedding
Extra planning consultation before the wedding
Wedding timeline and group photo guidance
Printed keepsake image box or print credit
Luxury wedding album design consultation
Priority editing and delivery where possible
Ceremony Film
Best for:
Couples who want the full experience, extra reassurance, beautiful printed memories, and a premium wedding photography service from start to finish.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
“We are very pleased with the final results and now have two lovely photo albums, images on USBs and access to an online gallery.””
Martin & Donna Bee
Festive & Special-Date Weddings
Weddings taking place on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day are subject to special-date pricing.
These dates require additional planning and availability during the festive period, so an additional 15% fee will be applied to the chosen wedding collection.
Please enquire with your wedding date and venue for an accurate quotation.
Big Ideas, Real Impact.
Every event we host is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.
If you want full-day coverage and a beautiful gallery of natural wedding images, the Full Day Collection is a perfect starting point.
If you would like a pre-wedding shoot and a more personal experience before the day, the Signature Collection gives you extra confidence and more variety.
If you want the most complete service with printed memories and a more premium finish, the Heirloom Collection is the best choice.
Ready To Check Your Wedding Date?
Wedding dates are limited, and popular weekends often book well in advance.
Send over your wedding date, venue and a few details about your plans, and I’ll let you know availability and the best collection for your day.
Check availability for your wedding date
Which Collection Is Right For You?
Optional upgrades:
Engagement session
Luxury wedding albums
Wall art & prints
Second photographer
Full Videography coverage options
Drone photos and video options
Not wanting a full-day experience?
The Ceremony Collection
Perfect for intimate weddings, registry offices and smaller celebrations.
Includes;
✔ Coverage from guest arrivals until shortly after the ceremony
✔ Ceremony photographed in full
✔ Family group photographs
From Only £695
Ideal for couples wanting beautiful professional coverage of the most important part of their day.
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Call or use the contact form to discuss dates, packages and payment.
Phone: ask about dates, packages and availability.
Contact form: give names, wedding date, venue and preferred package; we’ll reply with tailored options and prices.We’ll explain deposit, payment methods, instalment options and final balance. Meetings or phone consultations available.
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We require a simple £250 booking fee to secure your wedding date. After that we’ll work with you to create a payment schedule that suits your needs, with the full balance due 60 days before the big day.
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Yes — this option suits many of my couples. Until you see your images, it’s hard to know what size album or artwork will work best for your coffee table, mantelpiece and walls.
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I usually work across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire with no extra travel charge. If your venue is more than 80 miles from Alfreton, Derbyshire, please get in touch so we can discuss your location and I can provide a tailored quote.
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Absolutely, we all know that photographers websites are simply a snap shot of what we do on a couples special day.
If you wish to view a full clients gallery, we can share examples during your consultation digitally and some examples of actual clients printed albums as well.