Lake District & North West Wedding Photographer
Documentary wedding photography for couples who want to remember how it felt.
Congratulations on your engagement and welcome to MAF Photography.
I’m Michael, a wedding photographer based in Southport, photographing weddings across the North West, the Lake District, Cumbria and throughout the UK.
My approach is relaxed, natural and documentary-led. I’m there to capture the moments that genuinely matter, the nervous excitement during the morning preparations, the tears during the ceremony, the laughter with your favourite people and the absolute chaos on the dance floor.
Because your wedding photographs shouldn’t just show you what your wedding looked like.
They should take you back to how it felt.
Your story, honestly captured
I don’t want your wedding day to revolve around having your photograph taken.
I’ll give you a little direction when you need it, create beautiful portraits that you’ll love, and then step back and let the day unfold.
The result is a collection of photographs that combines genuine documentary moments with timeless, natural portraits ,photographs that feel like you.
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration, a relaxed countryside wedding or a spectacular celebration at one of the Lake District’s beautiful venues, I’ll be there to tell the story from beginning to end.
What you can expect
A relaxed experience
No awkward posing or spending hours away from your guests. Just natural guidance when you need it.
No awkward posing or spending hours away from your guests. Just natural guidance when you need it.
Real moments
The laughter, tears, nerves, excitement and little moments you might not even see on the day.
The laughter, tears, nerves, excitement and little moments you might not even see on the day.
Beautiful portraits
Natural, timeless photographs that make the most of you, your venue and the surroundings.
Natural, timeless photographs that make the most of you, your venue and the surroundings.
A photographer who gets to know you
I’ll take the time to understand you as a couple so your photographs feel personal rather than formulaic.
I’ll take the time to understand you as a couple so your photographs feel personal rather than formulaic.
Support from the moment you book
From our first conversation to the final gallery, I’m here whenever you need me.
From our first conversation to the final gallery, I’m here whenever you need me.
Photographing weddings across the Lake District & North West
Based in Southport, I photograph weddings across the North West and am particularly passionate about working throughout the Lake District and Cumbria.
From the shores of Windermere to the mountains, lakes and beautiful countryside beyond, the Lake District provides an incredible backdrop for a wedding and I’m always excited to tell stories in new places.
I also travel throughout the UK and love the opportunity to photograph destination weddings.
Let’s tell your story
You’ve spent so much time planning your wedding. When the day finally arrives, I want you to forget about the camera, enjoy every second and trust me to capture everything that happens.
Take a look through my portfolio, see what my couples have to say and explore my wedding packages.
And when you’re ready, I’d love to hear all about your plans.
Your wedding. Your people. Your story.
I’ll capture the moments you’ll want to relive forever.
MAF Photography
ON THE DAY SNEAK PEEKS
Who wants to wait for their wedding photos? I know I wouldn't!
This is why we edit and upload a selection of your photos onto your private gallery before you have finished your wedding breakfast.
These will be available for download to show all your friends and family!
AERIAL DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
Drone photography at weddings offers a unique and cinematic perspective that traditional photography can't capture. By using aerial views, drones can showcase stunning landscapes, venue layouts, and crowd moments from above, adding a dramatic and memorable touch to the wedding album. Whether it's capturing the bride's grand entrance, the full scale of an outdoor ceremony, or a sweeping sunset shot of the couple, drone footage enhances the visual storytelling of the day in a modern and artistic way.
Drone photography comes with all full day packages (Weather Dependant) or can be added as an extra to our twilight package
