HERD'S MEDIA

HERD'S MEDIA is a specialist wedding photographer based in Carlisle, Cumbria, dedicated to telling your wedding story with honesty and heart. As a family-run team carrying four generations of photographic knowledge, we blend decades of experience with a modern, documentary-led approach. Sophie Herd leads our wedding photography, focusing on those rare, natural moments—the laugh in the prep room, the tear at the speech, the quiet look between you two—that transform an album into a memory. Why choose HERD'S MEDIA? We put people first. Our aim is to be friendly and unobtrusive: part of the day, not the day. Couples regularly tell us we feel like another pair of friends, helping events flow while capturing the real emotions and small details that matter. Our style is relaxed and natural rather than staged; we look for the stories unfolding around you and frame them with sensitivity and an eye for atmosphere. How we work: every wedding begins with a conversation. Whether that’s a face-to-face meeting or a pre-wedding videocall, we get to know you, your plans and the moments you care most about. On the day we move quietly between candid reportage and considered portraits, creating a varied gallery that reflects both the big moments and the intimate ones. For couples who want it, we can include drone footage or video highlights to complement the photography—adding sweeping aerial context without overpowering the feel of the day. Our experience across the Borderlands region means we’re comfortable in large venues, country farms and small intimate elopements alike. We value clarity and simplicity: clear communication, a friendly family-run service, and images that tell the story you’ll want to return to again and again. Albums and prints are available for couples who wish to turn their favourite images into lasting keepsakes. If you’re planning a wedding in Carlisle, Cumbria or the Borderlands and want a photographer who specialises in wedding and engagement work—someone who captures your day honestly, warmly and beautifully—get in touch. We’d love to hear your story and help preserve it with professional, heartfelt photography.