Weddings by Michael

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We are Weddings by Michael, and together we capture your memories. With more than thirty years experience, we still love the romance and excitement we see at every wedding.

We are Weddings by Michael (Wedding Photographer Cumbria), and together we capture your memories. With more than thirty years experience, we still love the romance and excitement we see at every wedding, and take great pride in capturing those emotions for our couples. We love the challenge of difficult weather conditions, dimly lit venues and unusual settings, where our low light and creative lighting techniques allow us to capture unique atmospheric images. A rainy evening is a perfect example, and something we relish! You never know where memories are made so the option for a second photographer ensures all those little things are recorded, the things you usually miss. From the kids running riot, to the favours that disappear within minutes. This is why we recommend having a 2nd photographer. The Bridal Portrait session is where our skills can really shine. No matter the weather, if you are game, then so are we. We have produced iconic images for hotels and brides alike, in bright sunshine, overcast skies, rain and snow! Whilst it’s these images that have created our reputation as one of the UK’s leading wedding photographers, it doesn’t define our abilities, and nor should you believe this is all that we do. We tailor our photography to your needs and desires, whatever they may be.

Weddings by Michael at a Glance

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£750 - £1,800
Optional second photographer Easy payment options at no additional cost Full day = Bridal prep through till first dance, or 21:00hrs (Whichever is first) Pick & Choose options to create your own bespoke package Choice of editing styles available An album can be added after the wedding, without any penalty cost Pricing Category : ModerateNumber of People In Team : 2Bridal Prep ShotsArtisticDramaticModern View More
Reportage DocumentaryTraditional ClassicSecond Shooter AvailableStay Through DancingStay Through SpeechesDigital Editing and AirbrushingEngagement ShootsWedding AlbumsPublic Liability InsuranceImages On USBLarge Group ShotsOnline ProofingBack Up Equipment View Less

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Demi and Luc
Amazing. Best of the best!
Michael and Helen did such an incredible job for our wedding. We both felt so at ease all day, so much so that we didn’t even notice a lot of the photos were being taken and had some lovely surprises when looking through our final photographs. There were a couple of shots right after the ceremony when my husband and I got a moment to ourselves and I didn’t really notice Michael was there until I saw a photo of us raising a glass to each other, which was a beautiful, intimate moment.

We really wanted to use smoke flares for some of our photos, of which they had worked with before and knew exactly how to get some great shots. They came out fantastically and the colours look really vibrant on the final images.

The lighting they brought and used was brilliant. We found the end images to be really high quality and everything that we wanted them to be.

They also got lots of extra shots of things like flowers, rings, our bridesmaid’s dresses, the groomsmen relaxing and having a drink before the ceremony, and the bridal prep, so we have lots of extra memories of all the bits that are often easy to miss or forget.

Michael and Helen helped to make us feel calm and comfortable in front of the camera and the images are all beautiful, so we couldn’t have asked for much more and can’t recommend them enough!!
Response from Weddings by Michael
Demi, thank you so much for those extremely kind words.We absolutely loved our time with you both, and thank you for placing your trust and faith in us.Thank you once again.
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Luke and Christina
Amazing Service
Michael offered us the dream photography service for our dream wedding. We couldn't recommend him highly enough!
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Philippa & Chris
Fantastic photos
Michael took some absolutely beautiful photos of our day, our favourites were when we were battling against the wind at the end of the pier and the shots look incredible!
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Luke & Christina
Fantastic wedding photographer
Michael did such a fantastic job for us on our wedding day. A very professional and friendly man with a lot of passion for his job. Michael got some fantastic shots on the day and we love our photos, he captured our day perfectly would recommend 100%
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Chelsea
Wedding day at bredenbury court barns
Michael and Helen were absolutely fantastic, incredibly professional and made us feel very comfortable throughout the day. They captured all the precious moments perfectly . The photos arrived in a timely fashion and were of exceptional quality. We couldnt recommend them more for your big day.
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Sian & Ryan
Brilliant Service and Fantastic Photos
Amazing service and high quality photos!! We had everything we asked for and more, the portraits are beautiful. Would highly recommend them!
Response from Weddings by Michael
Hi Sian.Thank you for the kind review. Thoroughly enjoyed the day, start to finish.
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Clare
Totally amazing
Michael shot my wedding last October and I can only say he and Helen where amazing . With the results being mind blowing . I would hand on heart recommend him to any future bride
Response from Weddings by Michael
Thank you Clare.That's very kind of you to say so.
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Mike and Jess
Absolutely Stunning
I have to start by saying the images that came out of the day from Michael were absolutely stunning. He started the day with the Bride and Bridesmaids, capturing their day. He then came to the wedding venue and the reception and was always ahead of time. The images that he captured were amazing and really captured the day and the special moments. They were then sent to us on a heart shaped and engraved pen drive which was a fantastic touch. We 100% recommend Michael, he is friendly, professional and an amazing photographer. Get him booked and then don’t worry about photography again. He is definitely someone you can count on for your special day!
Response from Weddings by Michael
Thanks Mike.It was an excellent day, start to finish, and we certainly felt like part of the family
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Andrew & Lauren
Incredible!
Let me start by saying that Michael was the absolute dream photographer for our wedding this year. For two people who aren't particularly happy in front of a camera, he made us feel comfortable in his presence from the very first discussion at Carlisle Racecourse. We had ongoing communication with Michael from start to finish to make sure that we would have all the shots we wanted and we welcomed his advice in every aspect of our wedding. He blended seamlessly into the day and worked incredibly hard to be in the right place at the right time and was continually conscious of aspects like angles and lighting to give us photos we could have only dreamt of. When we received our pictures, we were elated. He captured the day so well and the emotion in each shot was stunning. You would never have guessed we were the awkward and camera-shy people from before. It’s a crying shame we’re only getting married the once because we’re so sad we won’t have an excuse to be in his presence again! This man is excellent. Highly recommended!
Response from Weddings by Michael
Lauren, thank you so much for such kind words.We thoroughly enjoyed the day, and for such camera shy people, you absolutely excelled in front of the lens.

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7 Main Street, Bootle, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5TG

Weddings by Michael

  • 7 Main Street
  • Bootle
  • Millom
  • Cumbria
  • LA19 5TG
  • United Kingdom

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Michael Sewell

MD & Lead Photographer Michael has over 35 years experience in wedding and commercial photography, and current clients include Getty Images, the Marriott, Lavender, Great Western, Crown & Macdonald Hotel groups amongst many other hotels he provides wedding brochure images for. Known for his creativity and lighting skills, Michael’s attention to detail and patience for the perfect picture help him create stunning images. Based in the Lake District, Cumbria, with clients all over the country.