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Natural and genuine heartfelt wedding storytelling for chilled out couples
Welcome to the Tracey M Photography blog, a place to explore real weddings, venue inspiration and helpful tips for your big day. I’m a Derbyshire-based documentary wedding photographer capturing relaxed, story-driven celebrations across the Midlands and the UK. Here you’ll find love stories filled with genuine moments, guides to some of my favourite venues, and advice to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Whether you’re planning an intimate micro wedding or a full-day celebration, this blog is here to inspire you.
A Sunshine-Filled Micro Wedding at Bridgford Hall, West Bridgford | Libby & Sam
A relaxed June micro wedding at Bridgford Hall in West Bridgford, captured by a UK micro wedding photographer. Sunshine, confetti and heartfelt moments in just 1.5 hours.
Glencoe Elopements: Wild, Intimate, and Unforgettable
Glencoe is wild, ethereal and breathtaking. It is the perfect backdrop for an intimate elopement or micro wedding. Discover how short, intentional photography sessions capture your love naturally in the Scottish Highlands.
A Relaxed Summer Wedding at Gorcott Hall, Redditch
A relaxed and joy-filled summer wedding at the beautiful Gorcott Hall in Redditch, with sunshine, bubbles, crazy golf and an effortlessly elegant celebration centred around people, connection and meaningful moments.
Dovecliff Hall Wedding Photographer | Georgian Country House Wedding in Staffordshire
A heartfelt, sunshine-filled wedding at the elegant Georgian country house of Dovecliff Hall. Rachel and Matt’s day was relaxed, emotional and full of fun from a light-filled Orangery ceremony to garden drinks, meaningful speeches and a dance floor packed with inflatable guitars and laughter.
Relaxed Barn Wedding at Donington Park Farmhouse | Derbyshire Wedding Photography
A beautiful late-spring wedding at Donington Park Farmhouse, filled with sunshine, laughter and the easy-going warmth that comes from bringing genuinely lovely people together. From relaxed morning preparations to guests soaking up the outdoor space with pre-ceremony drinks, this was a down-to-earth celebration at one of my favourite local Derbyshire venues.
A Beautifully Private “Faceless” Wedding at Lichfield Registry Office
Many modern couples are choosing to keep their wedding day completely offline from the likes of Social Media and this beautiful micro wedding at Lichfield Registry Office is the perfect reminder that privacy doesn’t take away from connection. By keeping this celebration “faceless,” I can honour the couple’s wishes while still sharing the atmosphere, emotion and details that made their rainy summer wedding so special.