Award-winning wedding photographer based in Bury. Joe Hague specialises in natural, candid wedding photography—relaxed, friendly direction to capture honest moments and timeless images.
Joe Hague is a specialist wedding photographer based in Bury, delivering natural, storytelling wedding photography across Manchester, Cheshire and the UK. With a calm, friendly manner and a knack for capturing candid moments, Joe’s approach is all about making couples feel at ease so their photographs reflect how they actually were on the day — full of laughter, emotion and real connection. Why choose Joe Hague for your wedding photos? Joe combines a documentary-led style with a gentle, guiding presence. He gives just enough direction to create flattering, composed portraits without interrupting the flow of your day. Many couples comment that they feel awkward in front of a camera — Joe’s relaxed, conversational approach helps even camera-shy couples forget the lens and enjoy their wedding, which leads to more authentic, timeless images. Experience and reliability matter on a wedding day. Joe is an award-winning professional with hundreds of five-star reviews and industry recognition, including County Brides Photographer of the Year 2023 and multiple Hitched awards. He uses professional full-frame Nikon cameras with robust backups and brings a seasoned understanding of lighting, timing and working alongside your venue team and other suppliers to keep the day running smoothly. The process is straightforward and personal. Before the big day you’ll have a video call or consultation to plan timings, discuss priorities and agree any family/group shots you’d like. On the day Joe blends into the celebrations while staying alert for the small, fleeting moments that tell your story — the stolen glances, the laughter, the tears and the fun. After the wedding you’ll receive carefully edited images in a private gallery designed for easy sharing and download. While weddings are Joe’s core focus, he also supports couples with engagement sessions and can work alongside videographers for combined photo-and-video coverage. Above all, Joe offers approachable, affordable wedding photography without compromising on creative quality — a professional wedding day photographer who cares about telling your unique love story through beautiful, honest photography.
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Additional presentation boxed USB for sharing images with family.
Property photography for sales: interior and exterior coverage delivering up to 30 edited images within 72 hours.
Property photography tailored for holiday lets to highlight essential features and increase bookings.
Engagement shoot to help couples feel comfortable before the wedding day.
Printed albums to accompany wedding packages, prices start from £295.
Second shooter to increase coverage and capture alternative angles and additional moments throughout the day.
Up to 3 hours coverage capturing key moments: ceremony, group portraits, couple portraits and candid guest moments. Delivered as 150+ fully edited images via private gallery and boxed USB.
Part-day coverage ideal for twilight or part-day weddings. Includes ceremony, portraits, venue detail shots and candid moments. 350+ edited images and boxed USB.
Extended coverage for half or most full-day weddings, including prep, ceremony, portraits and key evening moments. 450+ edited images and boxed USB.
Full-day wedding coverage from prep through evening celebrations with 650+ edited images delivered via private gallery and boxed USB.
Combined photo and video coverage with multiple video deliverables, unlimited edited photos and complimentary drone footage.
Full combined photography and videography package with feature-length edits, trailers and included drone footage.
Premium combined package with engagement shoot and multiple video deliverables plus complimentary drone footage.