Hayley Blackledge Photography

Hayley Blackledge is a specialist wedding photographer based in Garston, GB, who brings an alternative documentary approach to every wedding she shoots. Hayley’s work is defined by colourful, creative and candid imagery — she focuses on capturing the genuine emotions, little quirks and spontaneous moments that make your day uniquely yours rather than staging endless posed portraits. Why choose Hayley? Her relaxed, unobtrusive style lets you enjoy your wedding while she records it: laughter, nerves, tears and all the tiny details that add texture to your story. She has an instinct for light and composition and a long-standing fascination with night photography and light painting — techniques she will use creatively when it suits the couple to produce striking, memorable bride and groom portraits. Hayley’s philosophy is simple: wedding photography should reflect who you are. She treats each wedding as a personal story to be told with authenticity and artistic flair. Her background in documentary sensibilities combined with a love of colour and creativity results in images that feel both natural and visually distinct — the sort of professional wedding photos couples want to display on their walls and share with family and friends. How she works with couples is friendly, down-to-earth and collaborative. Hayley prioritises getting to know you before the day so she can anticipate moments and blend seamlessly into the atmosphere of your wedding. On the day she operates largely in the background, stepping forward when a genuine moment needs to be captured and pausing for relaxed portraits that feel natural. She values good communication, calm organisation and a warm, approachable manner that helps even camera-shy couples feel at ease. While her core expertise is wedding photography, Hayley also offers engagement shoots as a way for couples to get comfortable in front of the lens ahead of their wedding day. She’s happy to travel across the Northwest, the UK and to destination weddings — photography and travel are both passions of hers. If you’re seeking a Garston wedding photographer who specialises in alternative documentary wedding photography and who will create creative, heartfelt, professional wedding photos that truly reflect your day, Hayley offers a personable, artistic and experienced approach that many couples value.