Wes Webster Photography

I’m Wes — an award‑winning wedding photographer based in Leek, Staffordshire, with a background in photojournalism that shapes everything I do. My work is rooted in documentary/reportage photography: I look for the small, fleeting moments that reveal how your day really felt, rather than staging endless poses. If you want natural, honest wedding photography that tells the whole story — from the quiet build‑up to the raucous first dance — that’s exactly what I specialise in. Why choose me? My years as a newspaper photographer taught me to anticipate emotion, be unobtrusive and react quickly when a moment unfolds. That experience, combined with more than two decades behind the camera, means I know how to balance technical craft with sensitivity. I aim to create images that move you — ones that will still make you smile, laugh or maybe even cry when you look back in years to come. My approach is relaxed and collaborative. We’ll start with a conversation so I can understand what matters to you — the people, the timings, the moments you most want preserved. Many couples welcome a pre‑wedding or engagement session as a gentle way to get comfortable in front of the lens; others prefer to meet beforehand and plan locations and timings. On the day I work quietly and confidently, blending into the background to capture authentic interactions while stepping forward when a powerful portrait or group moment presents itself. I also care about the things that sit beyond the photographs themselves. I offer beautifully crafted wedding albums and gallery options so your images can be enjoyed in print as well as digitally. Drone photography is available as an add‑on where conditions and venue permission allow — a helpful way to add a dramatic perspective to your day, but never at the expense of the storytelling approach that defines my work. Based in Leek, I regularly photograph weddings across Staffordshire, the West Midlands and further afield in the UK. I love working with couples who value real connection over forced smiles, who want their wedding photographs to feel authentic and to stand the test of time. If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear more about your plans and explore how we can capture your day in a way that feels truly yours.