Craig Hickey Photography

I’m Craig — a Leicester-based wedding photographer who loves photographing real people having an absolute blast. For more than 15 years I’ve been lucky enough to document over 600 weddings across the Midlands and the UK, and my approach is simple: blend in, read the room and capture the moments you didn’t even know were happening. Why choose me? I specialise in relaxed, natural and fun wedding photography. I’m drawn to the unseen, authentic moments — the tear wiped away in the pew, the overheard joke at the table, the chaotic joy on the dancefloor. My style sits between documentary and creative portraiture: mostly candid storytelling with carefully crafted couple portraits that feel effortless and true to you. How I work: we start with a proper chat. Whether that’s a phone call, a coffee or a video call, the pre-wedding consultation is where we plan the flow of your day and get on the same page. On the day I aim to be unobtrusive — present where it matters, invisible when you want to be. If you’re camera shy, don’t worry — I’ll coach you with gentle direction so your portraits feel natural, not staged. I love variety: manor houses, barns, city venues or a seaside elopement — I’ll travel across Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham and beyond to tell your story. After the wedding I carefully edit each image to bring out colour, light and emotion while keeping a timeless, natural look. Extras and finishing touches: if you’d like a relaxed pre-wedding shoot to practise in front of the camera, bespoke fine-art wedding albums to showcase your favourite images, or interactive phone-to-print and photo booth options for guests, those are available to complement the main wedding coverage. Ultimately my aim is to give you a beautiful, honest collection of images that takes you straight back to the feeling of your day. If you want relaxed, soulful wedding photos captured by someone who genuinely enjoys the job, I’d love to hear about your plans — drop me a line and let’s chat.