Phil Gibbons Photography

Congratulations on your engagement — I’m Phil Gibbons, a Bramhall-based wedding photographer working across Stockport, Cheshire and the North West. As someone who remembers the small, unforgettable moments from my own wedding at Notley Abbey, I’m passionate about creating images that feel like true time travel: honest, emotional and carefully composed. I specialise in wedding photography, focusing on storytelling through a largely documentary approach. I believe the best weddings are captured naturally, with an 80% documentary/20% posed balance that preserves the day’s flow while ensuring the essential portraits and family shots are beautifully taken. My aim is always to be as unobtrusive as possible so you can relax, be present with your guests and enjoy the celebration — while I quietly capture those candid smiles, tears and stolen glances. Getting to know you matters. I make myself available throughout the planning months so, by the time your wedding day arrives, we’ve built a rapport and you know what to expect. That relationship helps even camera-shy couples feel comfortable and results in images that reflect genuine personalities rather than stiff, forced poses. For couples who’d like engagement photography, I offer approachable pre-wedding sessions that calm nerves, create lovely keepsakes and provide a great rehearsal for your wedding-day portraits. My approach is practical and people-focused: I use experience, careful composition and natural light whenever possible to deliver timeless photos that stand up to years of viewing. I also provide options such as handcrafted albums and keepsakes for couples who want to enjoy their images beyond screens and social feeds. If you’re planning a wedding in Bramhall, Stockport or the surrounding Cheshire area and want a photographer who prioritises connection, discretion and genuine storytelling, I’d love to hear about your plans. My style is straightforward, friendly and rooted in the belief that the best photographs come from trust, calm nerves and moments allowed to unfold.