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Natural and authentic 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.

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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.

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Why I Love Photographing Small & Beautiful Registry Office Weddings

There’s something so special about spending a couple of relaxed hours with just the couple and their closest people — no fuss, just love and meaningful moments. Whether it’s a city registry office, a small venue, or a weekday elopement, I adore capturing these heartfelt celebrations.

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