Hayley Blackledge Photography
What we're all about
Hi! My name's Hayley and I'm a wedding photographer covering the whole of the Northwest and beyond. My style is a mix of documentary and fine art. I love to tell the natural story of the day as it unfolds, whilst also striving to creating beautiful, artistic images with the 'wow' factor! I have been a wedding photographer for over 5 years, and have photographed weddings in some of the most gorgeous venues across the Northwest, and I've also been lucky enough to have my weddings featured in high profile wedding blogs and magazines.My favourite type of weddings to photograph are those which are quirky and non-traditional, so if that sounds like your wedding please do get in touch! :-)
You can find out more by visiting my website at hayleyblackledgephotography.com
Check out our photography
* Full day photography from bridal preparations through to first dances
* At least 400 images edited in my signature style on a personalised wooden USB
* Movie slideshow to music created from your images which tells the story of your day perfectly
* Password protected online gallery for you to share with your guests
Payment Terms
Price: £1095.00
Deposit: £219.00
Final payment due: 2 Weeks Before Booking Date
* Engagement photoshoot including a mounted signing print ready for your wedding day
* Full day photography from bridal preparations through to first dances
* At least 400 images edited in my signature style on a personalised wooden USB
* Movie slideshow to music created from your images which tells the story of your day perfectly
* Password protected online gallery for you to share with your guests
* 12"x8" Fine art print
* 12"x8" 40 page Graphistudio wedding album
Payment Terms
Price: £1495.00
Deposit: £299.00
Final payment due: 2 Weeks Before Booking Date
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Sami & Matt
Hello Hayley!
Firstly can we say a massive thank you for being our wonderful wedding photographer. It seems silly but there were so many signs that you were going to be perfect to capture our day in the our style- Sziget festival, cat lover, Ukebox- it just seemed right.
Wedding photography must be an ever- increasingly difficult job with nearly all guests having a smart phone and taking photos and sharing them instantly with edited filters. For us, your role was to provide the photos that others can’t and ensure that our day was photographed in the way we wanted- young and vibrant.
We have now had chance to watch the lovely slideshow depicting our day. Firstly just the two of us at home and then with both close friends and family on the road and we are increasingly amazed with the quality of the photos and then how you have encapsulated the style of our day. You have caught so many moments and we can’t imagine how hard it is to maintain the attention to detail throughout the whole day.
You are truly a distinctive and artistic photographer and we would unreservedly recommend you to anybody for all manner of events. It is clear that you can adapt your methods and skills to cover formal and informal scenarios.
We consider ourselves very lucky to have found you and we have a series of unforgettable photos to cherish and display. You have done much more than just provide images. You deserve every success in the future.
Thank you ever so much once again.
Matt & Sami
Wow wow wow.
Amazing.
We’re both completely overwhelmed.
Absolutely beautiful photographs.
You captured exactly what we wanted from the day.
Just lost for words.
How on earth are we supposed to pick just a selection of them for the album?!? Haha brilliant.
Thank you so much xxx Vicky and Phil
“Hayley
What can I say, you truly are a fantastic photographer. I cannot thank you enough for capturing our special day in such a magical and beautiful array of emotion. You listened to my every need and more than excelled in my expectations.
The photo slideshow which included all our photos and choosen wedding music speak for themselves, they are sensational and capture the true joy and happiness that was had by all on the day. As all brides and grooms will agree, the day goes by too quickly however we can now relive every moment again and again thanks to your shear talent and attention to detail.
Choosing a suitable photgrapher is probably one of the most difficult decisions you will have to make in preparation for your wedding. For any new bride and groom (to be) reading this, think no more, Hayley Blackledge is the one! Not only is Hayley a very talented photographer but a genuine lovely person that will fit in with any wedding party.
Once again thank you Hayley , we are so glad we found you and that you agreed to photograph our wedding day.
Lots of Love
Joyce & Ian Porter xxx
Matt & Grainne
Just watched our wedding day slideshow of our photos with the amazingly talented Hayley Blackledge- what a fantastic job she has done-completely overwhelmed!! We are absolutely thrilled with emotion at the beautiful both formal &natural shots you have captured. We are filled with heartfelt memories we forgot we had. Thank you soooo much,you are so humble &more talented than you will ever know. Matt and Grainne Swift
Jacqui & Ian
Hayley, wow what can I say!!!! We have just watched the slide show and actually cried….thank you so much, it is amazing and so many beautiful pictures! Can’t wait to go through all the pics on Sunday (my first day off!!). Will be in touch soon re prints but just wanted to tell you how happy we are with the pictures. Thank you so much, you captured our day so beautifully! X x Jacqui and Ian
Backi & Alan
Hi Hayley
Thank you so much for your fabulous photos. I’m sorry it has taken us so long to reply, I kept putting it off so that I could spend the time to compose an email that would suitably express how pleased we were with them… but I don’t think we can.
The slide show was amazing and so well put together. It was wonderful for Alan and I to sit down together and especially see the parts of the day we hadn’t been privy to. We’ve toured it around our family and friends over Christmas. Each time I watch it I have a massive smile on my face and everyone is very impressed and complimentary of the photos.
Thank you so much for everything you did throughout the day – including working around the inconvenience of my arm! We loved having you as part of our day and would happily recommend you to any of our friends looking for a wedding photographer.
Thank you again,
All the best
Becki and Alan Jay
Adrienne & Michael
Hi Hayley I just want to say a massive thank you for the photos they’re amazing they’ve brought tears to all our eyes! You are truly talented and I cannot thank you enough, they are better than what I could have ever even imagined ! I will definitely be highly recommending you!! xxx Adrienne and Michael
♥ How much do you charge for wedding photography and what’s included in the price?
I charge £1095 for a full day’s wedding shoot and all that comes with it! That means that you have me at your wedding from start to finish or for as long as you need me. I will also meet up with you a few times before your wedding to get to know you as a couple and discuss exactly what you require from me on your wedding day. You can also email, phone, text, tweet or Facebook message me anytime night or day after you have booked me and I will get back to you as soon as I am able. I offer a totally personal service, and would like you to feel that by the time your wedding comes around I am there as a friend as well as your wedding photographer!
After your wedding is when all of the behind the scenes work happens, I carefully select and edit each one of your wedding photographs individually to make sure they are as beautiful as they can possibly be. I also use your wedding photos to create a stunning movie slideshow around 12-15 minutes long to the songs of your choice. This takes some time, and you will usually receive your images around 4-6 weeks after your wedding day.
♥ Do you work alone or with another photographer?
I am able to cover most of the day pretty well myself without the need for a second photographer. However, should you require extra coverage of your day, such as the Groom’s preparations, I can provide a second photographer to work with me on the day.
♥ How would you describe your wedding photography style?
I like to think of myself as an artist as much as a wedding photographer, so I always try to create images that are beautiful and creative, rather than just ‘ordinary’ wedding photos. I love the vintage style of photography, which I try to subtly incorporate into my style, without following any obvious ‘fads’ or ‘trends’. I am also a big fan of black and white photography, as I think it is classic and timeless and sometimes more emotive than colour photographs.
As for my shooting style, I try to capture the day as naturally as possible, without the need for too much intervention. Your wedding day should be about you, having fun with your guests, and not dominated by the photographer! I believe that natural, candid, photographs tell the true story of your day.
♥ We understand that you photograph in an unobtrusive ‘documentary’ style, but are you still able to take some ‘formal’ family photos?
My main aim on your wedding day is to capture all of those spontaneous, emotional moments that happen throughout the day, and to photograph as discreetly as possible. I like to tell the true story of your wedding day; I’m not a fan of cheesy, posed photographs with fake, uncomfortable smiles. However, I do believe that a few formal family shots are still important so I’m more than happy to take these. I’ll ask you to prepare a list of who you would like in these shots and give it to me a couple of weeks before the wedding. You’re welcome to have as many formal shots as you wish, but as they can be quite time consuming and eat into the time you could be enjoying with your guests, I do recommend that you select around 8-10 formal shots.
I like to have a bit of fun with the ‘Bride and Groom’ photos and I like to work with people who are open to creative ideas and a bit of experimentation! I try to keep these photo sessions fun and relaxed and avoid cheesy poses, whilst also providing you with the type of photos that are a bit different to what you would see in the average wedding album. Your wedding is totally unique, and so your wedding photos should be!
♥ Do you offer albums?
Yes, the wedding albums I offer are from the award winning ‘Graphi studio’ range and are absolutely beautiful. Wedding album design and production takes around 8 weeks after I receive your chosen images. However, you do not have to decide on a wedding album at the time of booking, this is something that can be decided on after the wedding.
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