Specialist Cheadle Hulme wedding photographer creating relaxed, documentary images. Kirsty focuses on real moments and raw emotion so couples can enjoy their day while she captures it.
Feel GOOD Photography that celebrates REAL MOMENTS. Kirsty Bate is a specialist wedding photographer based in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. Her approach to wedding photography is relaxed, spontaneous and unposed — a documentary style that prioritises emotion over stiff posing. If you want professional wedding photos that feel authentic and joyful, Kirsty’s work is built around capturing the laughs, the tears and the tiny details that make your day yours. Why choose Kirsty? She brings a warm, calm presence to your wedding day so you can relax and spend time with the people who matter. Having moved from teaching media, film and photography into full-time wedding work, Kirsty combines technical skill with a storyteller’s eye. She loves the rush of returning home to edit images and knows how to quietly blend into a celebration to capture the moments as they naturally unfold. What makes her approach special is a devotion to truthfulness in imagery — no forced smiles, no over-directed scenes. Kirsty looks for candid connections: a glance between partners, a child’s grin, that perfect confetti toss or the energy on the dancefloor. The result is a gallery of professional wedding photos that feel lived-in, emotive and timeless — photos you’ll reach for again and again. How Kirsty works with couples is simple and personal. She prioritises clear, friendly communication from your first conversation, tailoring her presence to suit your day and helping you feel comfortable in front of the camera. On the day she moves unobtrusively, capturing ceremony, portraits and party moments with an eye for light and genuine interaction. After the wedding she carefully edits images to create a cohesive story of your day. Based in Cheadle Hulme, Kirsty regularly photographs weddings across Cheshire and is available for celebrations elsewhere in the UK by request. If you want a wedding day photographer who values atmosphere over artifice and who will document your day with warmth and honesty, get in touch and let’s create something magical together.