Colin Bate Photography

A moment of a lifetime... captured forever. Colin Bate Photography places wedding photography at the centre of everything Colin does — specialising in telling the story of your day with heart and clarity. Based in Cannock and working across Staffordshire and the Midlands, Colin brings professional experience (photographer since 2010) and training from some of the UK’s leading tutors to every wedding he shoots. Colin’s approach is both personal and unobtrusive. He aims to put couples at ease so genuine moments can unfold naturally: the quiet laugh as vows are read, the proud glances between parents, the energy of the first dance. Those candid, emotional images sit alongside considered bridal and couple portraits that balance composition and light to create timeless keepsakes. The result is a gallery that feels like the day — not a set of posed snapshots — yet includes beautiful, flattering portraits you’ll be proud to display. What makes Colin different is the combination of documentary sensitivity and a trained eye for portraiture and landscape aesthetics. Trained by Crash Taylor, Kevin Mullins and Damien Lovegrove, Colin has developed a versatile visual language: confident use of natural light, attention to atmosphere and detail, and a calm, professional presence that helps your day run smoothly. He treats each wedding as a bespoke story, matching his shooting style to your personalities and the flow of the day. How he works: from an initial conversation to understand your plans, through the wedding day where he blends into the background while staying alert for moments, to careful editing designed to present your images with consistent mood and quality. Colin welcomes pre-wedding chats to plan timings and key family shots so the day feels relaxed and organised. While wedding photography is his primary focus, he also supports portraiture and landscape work when relevant, bringing those skills back into wedding coverage to enrich composition and colour. If you want a specialist wedding photographer in Cannock who values authenticity, craftsmanship and calm professionalism, Colin Bate Photography offers the experience and artistic care to capture your day. Contact Colin to discuss your wedding vision and how he can preserve those moments for years to come.