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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.
An Intimate Micro Wedding at R C St Mary & St Modwen | Alexandra & James
A heartfelt micro wedding at R C St Mary and St Modwen followed by romantic portraits at The Riverside in Branston. With just eight guests, Alexandra and James created a deeply personal day filled with love, quiet moments, and meaningful details.
🌿 Summer Garden Wedding at the Walled Garden, Beeston — Documentary Moments in July Sunshine
A relaxed summer wedding at The Walled Garden in Beeston Fields, Nottingham full of sunshine, candid moments and natural documentary storytelling.
Ghosted… But Still Smiling! Why a Quick Reply Matters
I love getting wedding enquiries, they’re like little gifts from the future! But sometimes… I don’t hear back. Ghosting might feel easier, but a quick reply really makes a difference—here’s why. 👻
A Relaxed Staffordshire Wedding at Abbots Bromley Church and a Farm Reception
A charming, heartfelt wedding in Staffordshire with a village church ceremony in Abbots Bromley and a personal family farm reception. Capturing candid, natural moments, this day was all about genuine laughter, love, and storytelling.
Elegant Outdoor Wedding Photography at Dunston Hall Estate, Chesterfield
A beautifully elegant outdoor wedding at Dunston Hall, Chesterfield. A relaxed summer celebration photographed in a natural, documentary style during a four-hour wedding day.
A Proper Farmers’ Wedding in Perlethorpe | Molly & Tom’s Marquee Wedding on the Thoresby Estate
A relaxed, joy-filled farmers’ wedding in the heart of Nottinghamshire. From tractors and straw bales to a village church ceremony and a marquee reception at the couple’s farm, Molly and Tom’s wedding in Perlethorpe was a true celebration of rural life, family and farming roots.