Business Details
16 Years
experience
Award-Winning Story-Telling Wedding Photographer in Stafford
Established in 2010, Cris Lowis Photography specialises in story-telling wedding photography with a relaxed, unobtrusive approach. Our focus lies in capturing authentic moments, emotions, and interactions that reflect the true essence of your special day. With experience photographing over 600 weddings, we blend seamlessly into events like a guest, ensuring minimal disruption while maximising genuine coverage. Our commitment extends beyond photography through environmental initiatives, planting trees for each booking via the National Trust since 2021. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to create natural, emotionally resonant images while maintaining a calm, professional presence. We prioritise storytelling over staged shots, dedicating time to creative portraits without compromising the spontaneity of your celebration.Our portfolio showcases documentary-style photography complemented by artistic evening captures using natural light or venue features. Serving Staffordshire and surrounding areas, we've earned recognition as a top 100 UK wedding photographer by Your Perfect Wedding Photographer in 2021 and 2022. The business maintains transparency through detailed FAQs and direct communication channels, offering clients comprehensive pre-wedding guidance and post-event support. Our approach combines technical expertise with personal care, ensuring each couple receives tailored service that respects their unique vision and preferences.
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary Style
Creative Portraits
Family Group Photos
Evening Coverage
Location Scouting
Photo Albums
Digital Delivery
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Tree Planting Initiative
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have 12 years of experience photographing over 600 weddings
- Our unobtrusive documentary style captures genuine moments naturally
- We plant a tree for every wedding booked through National Trust
- Clients praise our calm, friendly presence on wedding days
- Creative evening photography using natural light and venue features
Associations and certifications
- Your Perfect Wedding Photographer Top 100 2021
- Your Perfect Wedding Photographer Top 100 2022
What people say
Natural, emotional shots
Professional yet relaxed presence
Captured every moment
Highly recommend
Quick turnaround
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments and emotions throughout your celebration. Our unobtrusive approach ensures natural interactions remain undisturbed while expertly documenting key events from preparation to evening festivities. Clients receive comprehensive coverage that tells their unique story through both candid captures and carefully composed portraits.
Creative Portraits
Guided portrait sessions blending natural expression with artistic composition during golden hour or using venue lighting. These 20-minute sessions produce striking images that balance spontaneity with professional direction, creating timeless keepsakes that reflect couples' personalities while maintaining documentary authenticity.
Family Group Photos
Efficient coordination of essential family group photographs with minimal disruption to celebrations. We streamline the process to capture up to 10 requested combinations during drinks receptions, ensuring cherished traditional images without sacrificing time for guest interaction or spontaneous moments.
Evening Coverage
Specialist evening photography utilising ambient lighting and creative techniques for dramatic reception and party images. Our approach captures authentic dance-floor energy and entertainment elements while maintaining technical excellence in low-light conditions, preserving the celebratory atmosphere through artistic visual storytelling.
Tree Planting Initiative
Environmental commitment through tree planting for every wedding booked, supporting National Trust conservation efforts. This initiative creates lasting positive impact beyond wedding days, aligning client celebrations with sustainable practices that benefit future generations through habitat preservation.
People
Cris Lowis
Photographer & Owner
Professional wedding photographer since 2010 with over 600 events documented. Combines documentary approach with creative portraiture, prioritising natural moments. Environmental advocate planting trees for each booking. Family-oriented with experience capturing emotional narratives.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you offer?
I specialise in documentary-style photography capturing natural moments with minimal posed shots, blending unobtrusively into events while maintaining artistic quality in portraits and evening coverage.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
I've been a professional wedding photographer since 2010, having documented over 600 weddings with continuous development of my storytelling approach and technical skills.
Do you offer family photography sessions?
Yes, I provide family photoshoots priced at £50, focusing on natural interactions in preferred environments rather than traditional studio settings to capture genuine connections.
What environmental initiatives do you support?
Since 2021, I plant a tree via the National Trust for every wedding booking, contributing to conservation efforts while documenting clients' special days.
How do you handle group family photos?
I coordinate up to 10 family group combinations efficiently during drinks receptions, ensuring essential formal images without disrupting celebrations or consuming excessive time.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Stafford, I primarily serve Staffordshire venues including Pendrell Hall, The Mill Barns, and Somerford Hall, with flexibility for destination weddings.
Reviews (5)
Fern Bennett
Dec 13, 2021
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So glad we picked Cris to be our photographer for our wedding! He is so lovely and a great laugh as well as professional! You barely notice he is even there which is great! He just fits in like one of the guests. We have received our photos back and they are amazing!! Lots of them, I didn't even realise he was taking pictures! He got so many natural shots which are the best! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Nikolaos Axelis
Nov 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Being myself 25 years in wedding industry I can tell you for sure that Cris is what we call... A Real Professional !!! Nothing less than that. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, do not think twice about his work and services ! Highly recommended !!!
Being myself 25 years in wedding industry I can tell you for sure that Cris is what we call... A Real Professional !!! Nothing less than that. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, do not think twice about his work and services ! Highly recommended !!!
Gemma Langley
Sep 29, 2021
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Cris was amazing from the minute we chose him to be our photographer right through to receiving our photos and we really can't recommend him enough
He made us feel really relaxed and comfortable on our day and captured every single moment of our day perfectly, We always knew our photos would be amazing as we picked Cris for the reason that we loved his style of photography but when we received ours photos we was totally blown away, We love every single one and they tell a story of exactly how our day was
Thank you so much Cris we are so glad that we chose you
He made us feel really relaxed and comfortable on our day and captured every single moment of our day perfectly, We always knew our photos would be amazing as we picked Cris for the reason that we loved his style of photography but when we received ours photos we was totally blown away, We love every single one and they tell a story of exactly how our day was
Thank you so much Cris we are so glad that we chose you
Anthony Cope
Sep 19, 2021
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We had to Cris shoot our wedding in August 2021 and he was truly amazing. His work speaks for itself but Cris as a person is extremely professional and understanding. When we initially enquired about his services he was very welcoming, not pushy in the slightest and he took the time to get to know us, he was very polite and instantly made us feel comfortable. Cris was very organised leading up to the big day which gave us confidence and 1 thing less to worry about. On the day Cris pretty much blended in the crowd and captured some amazing in the moment photos and was very accommodating
Danibear
Aug 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Cris is absolutely fantastic at capturing every detail of your special day. From start to finish Cris was relaxed and professional. I would highly recommend to anyone, he doesn't bombard you with unwanted poses (We all know this can be a pain) and blends in well like a wedding guest. Thank you so much Cris Daniella & Alex
Cris is absolutely fantastic at capturing every detail of your special day. From start to finish Cris was relaxed and professional. I would highly recommend to anyone, he doesn't bombard you with unwanted poses (We all know this can be a pain) and blends in well like a wedding guest. Thank you so much Cris Daniella & Alex
