Business Details
Professional Photography Services in Cheshire
MartinP Photography is a professional photography service dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments through diverse genres including documentary, landscape, and nature photography. With extensive experience in international competitions and a passion for visual storytelling, we offer tailored services for weddings, family portraits, corporate events, and charitable organisations. Our commitment to quality is evident in our use of archival materials for fine art prints and bespoke wedding albums designed to last generations.We provide expert guidance through photography lectures and judging services, ensuring clients receive both artistic excellence and technical expertise. Based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we serve clients across the UK with a focus on personal service and creative excellence.
Services
Wedding photography
Family portraits
Event photography
Fine art prints
Engagement shoots
Photography lectures
Highlights and features
- We offer bespoke wedding packages with handmade archival albums
- Our fine art prints use fade-resistant archival inks for 150+ year longevity
- Photographer with international competition success and judging experience
- Personalised engagement shoots and parent albums available
- All images individually hand-edited for artistic quality
Services
Wedding photography
Documentary-style wedding coverage capturing natural moments and formal portraits. Includes full-day attendance, hand-edited images, and premium presentation materials. Packages feature leather-bound albums and framed prints designed for generational preservation. Based in Cheshire, covering UK weddings with travel surcharge beyond 60-mile radius.
Fine art prints
Limited edition gicle prints on museum-grade paper using pigment inks for 150+ year durability. A3 size mounted in 40x50cm conservation mounts. Also available through partner Arthaus with custom framing options. Each print represents carefully curated natural and urban landscapes from international locations.
Event photography
Professional documentation of corporate functions, charity events, and private celebrations. Specialising in candid storytelling while maintaining artistic composition. Delivers edited digital files and print-ready materials suitable for promotional use and archival purposes. Available for single or multi-day bookings.
Photography lectures
Educational sessions covering competition image preparation, composition techniques, and post-processing workflows. Led by experienced international competition judge. Combines technical instruction with practical demonstrations to improve both technical proficiency and artistic vision for amateur and professional photographers.
Engagement shoots
Creative portrait sessions for couples prior to weddings. Designed to build rapport and create bespoke imagery for invitations or personal use. Includes location scouting, styling guidance, and printed presentation options. Helps couples become comfortable with the camera before their wedding day.
People
Martin Pickles
Photographer
Award-winning photographer with international competition success, specialising in documentary and nature photography. Offers wedding, portrait, and event services while producing limited edition fine art prints. Provides photography education and judging services.
Questions
What wedding photography packages do you offer?
We offer three wedding packages starting at £1895 for full-day coverage, including a handmade leather-bound album and three framed prints. All images are individually hand-edited.
How long do your fine art prints last?
Our giclée prints use archival pigment inks on museum-grade paper, guaranteed to last at least 150 years when properly displayed and maintained.
Do you travel for weddings outside Cheshire?
Yes, we cover weddings across the UK. Weddings beyond 60 miles from Macclesfield include a small mileage surcharge.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, hand-edited images, and presentation materials. The entry-level package features an album and three framed prints, with options for additional services.
Can I purchase prints of your work?
Yes, limited edition A3 giclée prints mounted in 40x50cm frames are available from £128.00 through our online store or custom orders via direct contact.
Do you offer photography instruction?
Yes, we provide photography lectures and judging services covering competition preparation, composition techniques, and post-processing workflows for improving photographic skills.
