Carlisle wedding photographers who craft intentional, nostalgic wedding and engagement photography. Holly & Grant capture genuine, heirloom moments on film and digital for couples across GB.
Holly Marie Photography — based in Carlisle — specialises in wedding and engagement photography with an intentional, storytelling approach. Holly & Grant are a husband-and-wife duo who have spent 9+ years helping couples translate real emotions into heirloom photographs and films that feel timeless rather than trendy. Their work is rooted in nostalgia: they intentionally chase golden light, candid moments, and the subtle gestures that tell a couple’s story for generations. Why choose Holly Marie Photography for your wedding day? Their strength is in creating calm, authentic moments under pressure. Whether it’s an intimate elopement or a fuller wedding celebration, Holly’s gentle direction and conversational style help even camera-shy couples relax. The result is professional wedding photos that feel lived-in — warm, honest, and quietly cinematic. They love to blend film (35mm, 120, super 8) with carefully crafted digital imagery to deliver a layered, nostalgic look that endures on shelves and walls for decades. What makes their approach special is the focus on legacy. They describe their work as “intentional storytelling imagery for heirloom memories” — photographs meant to be looked at again and again, like a line of a poem. That philosophy shapes every step: from the pre-shoot conversations where they learn what matters to you, to the gentle, practical guidance on the wedding day that keeps portraits natural and meaningful. How they work: the experience is collaborative and relaxed. Holly takes time to understand your vision and the small traditions that make your day yours. On the wedding day they move with quiet confidence, prioritising emotional moments first and formalities second, so your gallery reads like the true story of the day. Engagement sessions are offered as a calm, personal way to get comfortable in front of the camera and create beautiful bridal imagery ahead of the big day. While their primary focus is wedding and engagement photography, they also capture family and portrait work with the same nostalgic, generational intent. Based in Carlisle and serving couples across GB, Holly Marie Photography is for couples who want professional wedding photos that feel honest, artful, and built to last.