Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Photographer in Derby | Jon Cripwell Photography
Established in 2009, Jon Cripwell Photography specialises in capturing authentic wedding stories through natural, candid imagery. Our approach prioritises building personal connections with couples, ensuring comfort and confidence throughout the photographic process. With extensive experience across the UK, we combine documentary-style photography with carefully composed portraits to preserve both spontaneous moments and timeless details. Our services include full-day wedding coverage, pre-wedding engagement shoots, and videography, all delivered with a commitment to professionalism and artistic excellence.Recognised by industry awards and featured in leading wedding publications, we focus on creating emotive visual narratives that couples treasure for generations. Our team, including studio manager Anna and second photographer Abbi, ensures seamless coordination and creative support from initial consultation to final delivery. We pride ourselves on making clients feel at ease, transforming the often-intimidating experience of being photographed into a joyful, memorable process that reflects their unique love story.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Shoots
Videography
Portrait Sessions
Second Photographer
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of dedicated wedding photography experience
- Our approach prioritises natural, candid storytelling over posed shots
- Personalised engagement shoots help couples feel comfortable on their wedding day
- Full-day coverage ensures no important moment goes undocumented
- Second photographer captures additional perspectives during key events
Associations and certifications
- The Guild of Photographers
- The English Wedding Blog
- Whimsical Wonderland Weddings
What people say
Natural beautiful pictures
Professional and friendly
Perfectly captured moments
Incredible set of photos
Made us feel comfortable
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing spontaneous moments and emotional highlights throughout the day. Our approach combines unobtrusive observation with artistic composition to create timeless images that tell your unique story. Services include coordination with venue staff and other suppliers to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Engagement Shoots
Relaxed pre-wedding photo sessions designed to build confidence and familiarity with being photographed. These shoots help couples develop natural posing techniques while creating beautiful images for invitations or personal keepsakes. Sessions typically last 1-2 hours at scenic Derbyshire locations.
Videography
Professional wedding videography capturing key moments in high-definition video. Our cinematic approach preserves speeches, vows, and celebrations with surround sound and dynamic editing. Packages include highlight reels and full ceremony recordings available in digital formats.
Portrait Sessions
Stylised portrait photography for couples and families using professional lighting and composition techniques. Sessions focus on creating elegant, timeless images suitable for wall displays and formal announcements. Includes guidance on posing and outfit coordination.
Second Photographer
Supplementary photographer capturing alternative angles and parallel events during weddings. Ensures comprehensive documentation of simultaneous activities like bridal preparations and groomsmen gatherings. Includes coordinated editing for consistent visual style.
People
Jon Cripwell
Lead Photographer
Award-winning wedding photographer with 15+ years experience. Specialises in natural storytelling and candid moments. Holds photography degrees and teaches visual communication at local colleges.
Anna Cripwell
Studio Manager
Oversees business operations and client coordination. Ensures smooth workflow from booking to delivery. Manages social media presence and marketing strategy for the studio.
Abbi Smith
Second Photographer
Creative second shooter with dance and choreography background. Specialises in unique angles and dynamic movement capture. Offers first dance instruction for wedding preparation.
Questions
What areas do you cover for weddings?
Based in Derby, I cover weddings throughout Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and across the UK. Travel within 50 miles of Derby is included in standard packages.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
I've been a professional wedding photographer since 2009, with over 300 weddings documented. My experience ensures calm, confident coverage of every event.
What's included in your full-day package?
Full-day coverage includes 10+ hours of photography from preparations to first dance, two photographers, online gallery with 500-750 edited images, and print release.
Do you offer engagement shoots?
Yes, all packages include a pre-wedding engagement shoot. These sessions help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera and create beautiful keepsake images.
How soon will we receive our photos?
Your edited gallery will be delivered within 3-4 weeks after your wedding. Expedited delivery is available for urgent requests with prior arrangement.
Can we request specific photo styles?
While I specialise in natural documentary-style photography, I incorporate creative portraits and group shots as requested. We'll discuss preferences during your consultation.
Reviews (4)
Chris Hardcastle
Dec 14, 2019
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Jon did the photography for our wedding in August, and we couldnt have been happier with his work. From the outset Jon was approachable and friendly, and always made our meetings light-hearted and enjoyable. It rained non-stop for the duration of our wedding, but he still managed to produce an incredible set of photos that captured the day perfectly! Id recommend Jon to anyone looking for someone to take the snaps of their big day - we couldnt have asked for anyone better.
Kelly Greene
Nov 13, 2016
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We could not of asked for more from a wedding photographer. Jon was great from the start, he is very genuine & friendly and put us at ease straight away. His style of photography was just what we wanted - relaxed, natural & timeless. Leading up to the big day, Jon was always on hand to answer any questions we had and give us help & advice. It really is worth doing an engagement shoot to get to know each other & see how you work together. On our wedding day Jon (& Geoff) was just like another friend at our wedding - going above & beyond the call of duty, we spent lots of time together had lots of
Jason Elberts
Dec 01, 2015
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With my now wife knowing what she likes and myself being a professional film-maker, it took us a while to find a photographer that we thought was able to capture great cinematic moments while not missing the vital points, and Jon did just that. Both him and his team were great fun to work with, didn't disrupt our day in any way and yet captured moments that we didn't even know had happened! He understood exactly what we wanted and produced photos that will make us smile for years to come, O and that made my mum cry (Thanks Jon!)
Jennifer Lister
Jul 25, 2015
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We would absolutely recommend Jon to anyone and everyone. We booked Jon to take our wedding photographs in July and we couldn't have imagined the results to be as beautiful as they were. Right from the start, Jon was prompt in replying to emails, super friendly and just someone we knew we could really get along with. When we received our engagement shoot pictures, we knew that our wedding was in safe hands but what we got exceeded our expectations so much. Jon delivered so many incredible photos that made me cry they were so beautiful, and that we will definitely treasure forever. Jon really went
