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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.
Eloping to Bath: A Romantic City for an Intimate Wedding
With its honey-coloured Georgian architecture, beautiful cobbled streets and romantic corners waiting to be discovered, Bath is a wonderful place to imagine an intimate wedding or elopement. From the grandeur of the Royal Crescent to quiet moments wandering the historic streets together, discover why this beautiful city has captured my imagination and why I'd love to photograph your wedding here.
A Rainy Summer Micro Wedding at Bridgford Hall | Riddhi & Vivek
A rainy summer micro wedding at Bridgford Hall in West Bridgford, with natural moments, editorial portraits, confetti cannons and relaxed celebrations at The Botanist.
A beautiful second-chance wedding at The Folly, Mackworth 🤍
A beautiful July wedding at The Folly at The Farmhouse at Mackworth, celebrating a second chance at love with an intimate wedding, handmade details and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.
A Beautifully Intimate Micro Wedding at Coalville Registry Office
A beautifully intimate wedding at Coalville Registry Office, celebrating love, friendship and doing things your own way followed by lunch at Softleys and sunny portraits at Bosworth Park.
Small Wedding, Big Emotions | Heather & Harrison's Micro Wedding at Kilworth House
Some weddings are grand in scale, while others remind us that the most meaningful celebrations are often the smallest. Heather and Harrison chose an intimate micro wedding at the beautiful Kilworth House in Leicestershire, surrounded by just their closest family. From a thrifted wedding dress full of personality to emotional vows and relaxed portraits, this was a wedding filled with genuine love and unforgettable moments.
A Beautiful Whistle Barns Wedding in Derbyshire | Documentary Wedding Photography
Discover Eloise and Jonathan’s beautiful Whistle Barns wedding in Derbyshire, captured through natural documentary wedding photography. From elegant details and champagne sprays to laughter-filled speeches and romantic countryside moments, this was a celebration full of love and joy.

