Bolton-based wedding photographer Stewart Bladen specialises in natural, spontaneous wedding photography. He creates relaxed, genuine images that preserve the feeling of your day.
I’m Stewart Bladen — a Bolton-based photographer who focuses on capturing weddings with a simple, honest approach. My priority is telling the story of your day through natural, unobtrusive imagery: the quiet glances, the laughter among family and friends, and the small details that together make a wedding unique. Galleries such as Abi & Simon (2023) and Wayne & Stephanie (2018) reflect my commitment to photographing real moments, not staged perfection. Why choose me for your wedding in Bolton and the surrounding area? I treat each wedding as an individual story. I aim to blend documentary sensitivity with thoughtful compositions so that couples receive professional wedding photos that feel lived-in and true to the day. My style favours candid, spontaneous shots alongside considered portraits when the moment calls for them — a balance that preserves atmosphere while ensuring you have keepsakes of the key moments. How I work with couples: before your wedding I like to make a personal connection. A short conversation or meeting helps me understand what matters most to you — whether you want relaxed reportage, a few formal family images, or natural bridal portraits on the day. On the wedding day I stay calm and unobtrusive, moving through the event to capture emotion and movement without disrupting the flow of the celebration. My aim is always to make people feel comfortable so authentic moments can happen naturally. Though wedding photography is my core focus, I also enjoy photographing local events and nature in my spare time. These secondary pursuits inform my eye for detail and composition, but when you book me you’re hiring a photographer who specialises in weddings and knows how to document celebrations with care and respect. If you value understated, genuine wedding photography delivered with a friendly, personal touch, I’d love to hear about your plans. Based in Bolton, I work with couples who want professional wedding photos that reflect the real feeling of their day — memories you’ll return to again and again.