Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding Photography in Middlewich, Cheshire
We are Steve and Sandra, a husband-and-wife team with over 15 years of experience in wedding photography across Cheshire and the North West. Our approach combines photojournalism, timeless portraiture, and creative techniques to capture genuine moments and emotions. Recognized with the Associateship (ASWPP) award and Bridebook's Certificate of Excellence Platinum, we prioritize a relaxed, client-focused experience. Our work has been celebrated for its natural storytelling, with couples praising our ability to blend professionalism and warmth.We offer two photographers per event, ensuring comprehensive coverage of every detail, from pre-ceremony preparations to evening celebrations. Our portfolio includes weddings at prestigious venues like Peckforton Castle and Arley Hall, where we adapt to all weather conditions and lighting scenarios. We provide pre-wedding consultations, album design services, and post-processing support, maintaining transparency and no hidden fees throughout our process.
Services
Wedding Photography
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Evening Photography
Album Design
Family Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in wedding photography
- Our husband-and-wife team provides dual perspectives and comprehensive coverage
- ISO 9001 certified for quality management standards
- Specialists in Cheshire and North West wedding venues
- Awarded Bridebook's Certificate of Excellence Platinum
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ASWPP
What people say
Absolutely stunning
Amazing team
Captured every moment
Highly recommended
Stress-free experience
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents ceremonies and celebrations with a natural, storytelling approach. We combine photojournalism techniques with creative lighting to capture candid moments and formal portraits. Couples receive comprehensive coverage from two experienced photographers, ensuring no detail is missed during their special day.
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Pre-wedding photography sessions help couples become comfortable in front of the camera while creating lasting memories. These shoots provide opportunities for relaxed portraits and creative compositions, serving as both practice for the big day and standalone keepsakes for invitations or displays.
Evening Photography
Our evening photography service captures dramatic nighttime images using professional lighting techniques. This includes sunset portraits, reception details, and post-ceremony celebrations, ensuring comprehensive documentation of all wedding phases from daytime formalities to evening festivities.
Album Design
We create custom-designed wedding albums that showcase your most cherished images. Our design process focuses on curating a cohesive visual narrative, with attention to layout, typography, and print quality to produce heirloom-quality keepsakes that preserve your wedding story for generations.
Family Photography
Family photography services capture multi-generational moments with a natural, documentary style. We specialize in creating relaxed environments for portraits that reflect genuine relationships, offering both posed compositions and candid captures during special occasions or dedicated family sessions.
People
Steve Hargreaves
Photographer
With over 15 years of wedding photography experience, Steve combines technical expertise with creative vision. He holds the prestigious ASWPP accreditation and specializes in capturing candid moments while managing complex lighting scenarios during ceremonies and receptions.
Sandra Hargreaves
Photographer
Sandra brings emotional intelligence and organizational skills to wedding documentation. With 15+ years of experience, she excels at capturing intimate moments while providing practical support during events. She designs all wedding albums and ensures client comfort throughout the process.
Questions
What areas do you cover for wedding photography?
We primarily cover Cheshire and the North West region, including popular venues like Peckforton Castle, Arley Hall, and Heaton House Farm.
How many photographers will attend our wedding?
Every wedding receives coverage from both Steve and Sandra, providing two professional photographers to capture multiple perspectives simultaneously.
What photography styles do you combine?
Our approach blends photojournalism for candid moments, timeless portraiture for formal shots, and creative lighting techniques for evening photography.
Do you offer pre-wedding photography sessions?
Yes, we recommend pre-wedding shoots to help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera and create additional keepsake images.
How do you handle unexpected weather conditions?
With experience photographing in all seasons and weather, we adapt creatively to ensure rain or shine doesn't affect capturing perfect moments.
What post-production services do you provide?
We offer professional editing, image selection, and custom album design services to deliver polished, high-quality final products.
Reviews (7)
Amy Royle
Dec 23, 2021
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We got married on 24th October 2021 and received our photos this week. All we can say is Wow! Steve and Sandra have captured our day beautifully! . There are so many photos to choose from, it's going to be hard to make a decision on the photos for the album. And that's not a bad position to be in! . We can't recommend them enough! They are a lovely couple who are really passionate about their work. They are prompt at replying and their overall customer service is great! On the day they were amazing, ensuring that the day ran smoothly and helping out with final touches. We have to say that
Benjamin Giles
Sep 14, 2021
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Steve & Sandra were excellent from start to finish. They were easy to communicate with and had great packages to choose from. They were friendly and put us at ease through the whole process including delaying the wedding a year! On our wedding day June 2021, they made everything run smoothly and blended in with ease. Our photos are exceptional and we would highly recommend them. Thank you, Ben & Megan
Charlotte Boardman
May 17, 2021
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We first heard of Steve and Sandra as SMH photography after they were recommended to us by family members. After having a look at their work, I realised they were already on our shortlist for wedding photographers we liked! I love how well they adapt their style to suit each couples needs.
Everything, from day 1 was made so simple. From booking SMH photography for our big day, to meeting/having zoom meetings to talk through our preferences and which pictures we were wanting to them being there on the day, capturing our special memories. Our day was perfect and one of our favorite parts was capturing
Everything, from day 1 was made so simple. From booking SMH photography for our big day, to meeting/having zoom meetings to talk through our preferences and which pictures we were wanting to them being there on the day, capturing our special memories. Our day was perfect and one of our favorite parts was capturing
Kelly Jane Adams
Dec 18, 2019
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Steve & Sandra were recommended to us by a lady I work with, I was apprehensive meeting any photographer as a close friend of mine is a wedding photographer and due to her now living in the US was unable to attend our wedding. I spoke with my friend and she said to me "You need to book this couple"
When I met Sandra & Steve it was like chatting to old friends, they are so approachable and friendly. I was quite specific with what I wanted to capture and they understood completely. Nothing was too much trouble. They were in touch the whole time and were a pleasure to deal with. On the day they
When I met Sandra & Steve it was like chatting to old friends, they are so approachable and friendly. I was quite specific with what I wanted to capture and they understood completely. Nothing was too much trouble. They were in touch the whole time and were a pleasure to deal with. On the day they
Heaton House Farm Wedding Venue
Oct 26, 2015
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Steve and Sandra are an amazing team! They are such a pleasure to work with, and really 'add' to the couples days. The memories that they capture are amazing! You only have to look at their blog to see the quality that you will get for your money - it will be the best investment you will ever make!
Valerie Ross
Dec 24, 2014
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Having reached an age where I thought it might be sensible to get some photos before deterioration completely sets in, I had to find someone who could put me at my ease to get some reasonable shots. I am not comfortable being photographed at any time! I couldn't have chosen any better - Steve and Sandra you are a brilliant team! Not only did you put me at ease but you made the photo shoot FUN! GREAT FUN!! Just to complete the wonderful experience I now have some of the best photographs ever taken of me. I am thrilled, my family are thrilled... You have done a fantastic job. Thank you so
Craig Smith
Nov 16, 2014
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We can only praise the service we received from SMH photography, run by Steve and Sandra. They were extremely professional yet personal throughout the entire process. Both Steve and Sandra are clearly highly skilled as photographers; our wedding pictures could not be more perfect (they especially managed to capture the stunning colors of the sunset and countryside, as well as delicately directing us to ensure that they obtained the best pictures of my wife and myself).
Steve and Sandra blended in perfectly with our day; while never being too intrusive, they were always willing to go beyond the
Steve and Sandra blended in perfectly with our day; while never being too intrusive, they were always willing to go beyond the
