Derby Wedding Photographer
Natural, relaxed wedding photography and videography across Derby
If you’re looking for a Derby wedding photographer who can capture your day naturally, calmly and beautifully, you’re in the right place.
I’m Paul Heathcote, a wedding photographer and videographer based near Nottingham and Derby, covering weddings across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, the Midlands and beyond. My style is relaxed, candid and story-led, with a focus on real moments, genuine emotion and a few unforgettable wow shots that look amazing without taking over your day.
Most couples come to me because they don’t want their wedding to feel like one long photoshoot. They want to enjoy the day, spend time with their guests, laugh properly, cry if it happens, dance badly if required, and still end up with a beautiful set of photographs and films that feel like them.
That is exactly how I work.
Wedding photography in Derbyshire
Derbyshire has a brilliant mix of wedding venues, from stylish industrial spaces and rustic barns to country houses, converted farms, countryside estates and beautiful rural settings.
I photograph and film weddings across Derby, Derbyshire and the surrounding areas, including venues such as The West Mill, Shottle Hall, Grangefields, Whistle Barns, Morley Hayes, Breadsall Priory, The White Hart Inn at Moorwood Moor, Peak Edge Hotel, The Folly at Mackworth, Van Dyk by Wildes (Wildes Inn) and many more.
Each venue has its own feel. A wedding at The West Mill has a very different atmosphere to a countryside wedding at Shottle Hall or a rustic celebration at Grangefields. Derby city venues can offer character, texture and atmosphere, while Derbyshire countryside venues give us space, light, views and beautiful backdrops throughout the day.
Wherever your wedding is taking place, my aim is always the same: to capture the real story of the day in a way that feels relaxed, polished and personal.
Shottle Hall Wedding Photography & Videography
Shottle Hall is one of Derbyshire’s most beautiful countryside wedding venues, with elegant gardens, open views and plenty of space for relaxed portraits and natural storytelling. It’s a brilliant setting for couples who want classic Derbyshire wedding photography and videography with a calm, romantic feel.
The West Mill Wedding Photography & Videography
The West Mill in Derby is a stunning industrial wedding venue with exposed brick, riverside views and loads of character. It’s perfect for natural wedding photography, cinematic videography and creative portraits with a stylish Derby city backdrop.
Grangefields Wedding Photography & Videography
Grangefields near Ashbourne is a stylish rustic wedding venue surrounded by Derbyshire countryside. With its relaxed barn atmosphere, open landscapes and beautiful light, it’s ideal for natural wedding photography, wedding films and creative evening portraits.
Van Dyk by Wildes Wedding Photography & Videography
Van Dyk by Wildes is a stylish Derbyshire wedding venue with elegant interiors, landscaped outdoor spaces and a relaxed hotel setting. It’s a great choice for couples looking for natural wedding photography, videography and creative portraits in a polished, modern venue.
Creative portraits AND THE wow shots
Although most of my coverage is natural and candid, I also believe every couple deserves a few standout images.
These are the portraits with a little more drama, shape and polish. Sometimes that means using beautiful natural light. Sometimes it means using advanced lighting techniques later in the day to create something more striking and cinematic.
This is especially useful in the evening, when venues often take on a completely different atmosphere. A few minutes outside at sunset, in the rain, under festoon lights, beside a dramatic building or in the grounds of your venue can create images that feel completely different from the rest of the day.
I never want portraits to dominate your wedding, but I do think it is worth taking a little time to create something memorable.
Derby wedding photography packages
I offer photography, videography and combined photo and film packages for weddings in Derby, Derbyshire and across the Midlands.
Whether you want photography only, a full wedding film, highlights coverage, drone footage or a complete photo and video package, I can help you choose the right option for your day.
My packages are designed for couples who want natural coverage, high-quality results and a friendly, reliable experience from first enquiry through to final delivery.
You can view my current wedding photography and videography packages on my pricing page, or get in touch if you would like advice on what would suit your venue, timings and plans.
Planning a Derby wedding?
If you’re getting married in Derby, Derbyshire or nearby, I’d love to hear about your plans.
Whether your wedding is at a city venue, a countryside location, a barn, a country house, a church, a hotel or somewhere completely personal to you, I’ll approach it with the same aim: to capture the real feeling of the day beautifully.
If you’re looking for a Derby wedding photographer who can also offer videography, drone coverage and a relaxed, natural style, get in touch and tell me about your wedding.
Featured Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Wedding Venues
I’ve photographed and filmed weddings across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Midlands, from relaxed barn weddings to elegant country house venues. Here are a few recent wedding highlights showing my natural photography, cinematic wedding films and full-day storytelling style.
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