Glossop-based documentary wedding photographer Katie Dervin captures natural, unposed wedding photos that tell the story of your day. Relaxed, playful approach with memorable slide shows.
Katie Dervin is a specialist documentary wedding photographer based in Glossop, just outside Manchester. With a warm, playful style and a love of storytelling, Katie focuses on capturing the real, unposed moments that make each wedding unique — the small gestures, the laughs, the unexpected scenes that truly tell the story of your day. Listed consistently among the UK’s top wedding photographers, she brings six-plus years of experience and a confident, unobtrusive presence that puts couples and guests at ease. Why choose Katie? Her approach is rooted in documentary storytelling: she ‘sneaks around’ your day, looking for honest interactions and natural light to create images that feel like memories rather than posed portraits. Katie matches technical skill with a human touch — whether it’s catching a quiet moment during preparations, candid reactions at the ceremony, or the joyful chaos on the dance floor. The result is a cohesive set of wedding photos and a slide show that runs like a little film of your day, bringing back not just what you looked like but how it felt. How she works is simple and collaborative. Katie likes to get to know couples before the wedding — a chat over coffee, a Zoom call, or an engagement shoot if you’d like — so she can tailor her coverage to your personalities. On the day she keeps formal group shots to a minimum, preferring to spend more time documenting genuine moments and creating short, effective portrait sessions that feel quick and fun rather than staged. She covers weddings across the North West and beyond, and is happy to travel for destination celebrations. Katie’s photography is guided by curiosity, kindness and a playful attitude — she’s just as happy to mess about with you for a laugh as she is to quietly capture a tender exchange. Environmentally minded, Katie also supports tree planting through One Tree Planted as part of her business ethos. If you want a wedding photographer who prioritises people, atmosphere and storytelling — someone who will blend in, make you laugh and deliver professional wedding photos that feel true — Katie Dervin is a specialist worth meeting. Get in touch to start the conversation and see how she can tell the story of your wedding day.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Remote guided smartphone photoshoot via apps (CLOS / The Shutter App) with edited images delivered by online gallery.
Family session package (Deep Roots): listed price for digital downloads and slideshow options.
A relaxed engagement/couples session to get comfortable with the camera and create images for invitations, wall art or keepsakes.
Family session package (Lush Leaves): 1.5 hours / 30 digital downloads + slideshow (price listed on site).