DJM Photography

DJM Photography is a specialist wedding photographer based in Chester-le-Street, dedicated to telling your love story with a candid, timeless eye. If you want professional wedding photos that feel like you — unscripted laughs, genuine emotions and a bit of Yorkshire banter — Darren is the visual storyteller who makes the day calm, fun and unforgettable. Why choose DJM Photography? Weddings are the core focus. Every shoot is treated as a personal collaboration: Darren gets to know couples, builds trust through a relaxed consultation and keeps the mood light on the day so everyone feels comfortable in front of the camera. The result is natural bridal photography, honest documentary moments and striking portraits that look effortless because the atmosphere was genuine. The approach is simple and sincere: prioritise people over poses. Darren blends documentary-style coverage with carefully considered moments to create a full narrative of your wedding day — from the small, moving details to the big, noisy celebrations. He’s known for calming nerves with humour (dog walks optional) and turning camera-shy couples into laughing, glowing subjects. How DJM works with you: it starts with a conversation about your plans and vision, followed by location scouting where needed and a friendly, reassuring presence on the wedding day. Engagement photography is offered as part of the process for couples who want a relaxed shoot ahead of the big day. For couples planning destination or European weddings, DJM enjoys travel and road-trip style coverage to capture your celebrations wherever they happen. Although weddings are the primary focus, DJM also collaborates with trusted videographers when couples want combined photo + film coverage, and can include optional tools such as drone photography to add cinematic perspectives to your wedding images. Rooted in the North East but ready to travel across the UK and Europe, DJM Photography combines professionalism with personality. If you’re looking for a wedding day photographer who crafts professional wedding photos that are candid, timeless and full of heart, reach out — let’s plan something brilliant together.