I’m a Chester-based wedding photographer specialising in cinematic 'art reportage'. Using vintage optics and film alongside digital, I capture authentic, emotive moments that tell your wedding day story.
I’m Paul Marbrook — a Chester‑based wedding photographer who lives and breathes cinematic art reportage. For over ten years I’ve specialised in documenting weddings for couples who want images with soul: authentic, emotive and quietly cinematic. My work fuses reportage energy with a fine‑art eye so each frame feels both honest and carefully considered. My approach is simple: be present, stay human and let the day unfold. I’m drawn to the small, unscripted moments — the look exchanged across a room, the light catching a laugh, the quiet details that thread a day together. I often shoot with vintage optics on 35mm film as well as modern digital cameras, enjoying the imperfections and character classic glass brings. No AI is ever used in my image production; what you see is crafted by eye, experience and a deliberate creative choice. Working with me is relaxed and collaborative. I start by understanding what matters most to you — the people, the atmosphere, the moments you want preserved. I’ll be unobtrusive during the day, blending documentary storytelling with occasional composed images that enhance your visual narrative. I value real conversations, gentle direction when needed, and a lightness that keeps everyone comfortable in front of the lens. Although based in Chester, I travel across the UK and beyond for weddings and destination celebrations. Travel refreshes the creative eye and I love the heightened awareness that comes with photographing in new places — it lifts the work and adds an adventurous edge to the story I tell. Why choose me? If you want more than posed portraits and predictable shots — if you want cinematic, artistic wedding photography that captures the character and emotion of your day — my work will resonate. I care about people more than presets; I care about atmosphere more than formulas. Take a look through my galleries and you’ll see what I mean: visual storytelling that feels lived in, personal and true to the moments that matter. If that sounds like your kind of wedding photography, let’s talk — I’d love to hear about your day and the story you want to remember.
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Initial consultation (video call). Coverage from preparations through to the first dance + 15 mins. High resolution (450+) professionally edited images delivered via private online gallery. All travel expenses included.
Initial consultation (video call). Unlimited* coverage from preparations through to the dance floor. High resolution (550+) professionally edited images, highlight slideshow with music. All travel expenses included.
Initial consultation (video call). Unlimited* coverage including the band's finale, second photographer, high resolution (750+) professionally edited images, highlight slideshow. All travel expenses included.