Relaxed, Natural yet Contemporary Cheshire Wedding Photography by Kim Shaw
covering Staffordshire, Shropshire, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Wrexham and beyond.
I have been quietly and thoughtfully capturing weddings for 20 years – focusing on the people who matter the most to you and the moments you’ll want to remember for years to come.
I believe your wedding day should feel unrushed, relaxed and genuinely enjoyed. That’s why I work in a calm, unobtrusive way – blending into the background when needed and gently guiding you when it matters most.
You won’t feel like you’re being photographed all day. You’ll feel present with your family, friends and the people you love most.
“Every bride needs a Kim. She anticipated everything — from styling details in the morning to adjusting my dress and gently guiding me throughout the day.” Nikita Pickles – Married at Blithfield Lakeside Barns
For couples who value family, connection and memories that last
I create relaxed, unobtrusive wedding photography that centres on real emotion and the people who matter most.
Moments captured thoughtfully, with clarity, warmth and intention.
These aren’t images made for today alone.
They’re photographs designed to stand the test of time and to mean more with every passing year.
Your wedding is documented with care and intention — blending gently guided portraits with natural, unobtrusive coverage throughout the day.
From meaningful family moments to the details and emotions that shape your story, your photographs come together as a thoughtful, cohesive record of how the day truly felt.
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Kim Shaw Photography
Finding love later in life
There’s something truly beautiful about weddings that happen a little later in life. They often have a warmth to them, a joy of choosing each other with intention. These celebrations bring together good friends, families, children and sometimes grandchildren and the photographs tend to become keepsakes for everyone involved. Many of the couples I work with are planning a day that reflects who they are now rather than who they were at twenty, as life experience has taught them what really matters and what really doesn't. Whether this is your second marriage, third or simply the moment life finally introduced you to the right person, you are warmly welcome here. Your story will be photographed with care, dignity, humour and heart, and treasured by the people who love you.
If you have found love later in life please click the link below to find out more on how I could be a part of your special day.
Photography with feeling
Capturing your precious moments for eternity
Choosing a wedding photographer is a very personal decision. It isn’t only about liking the photographs, it’s about feeling comfortable with the person who will be with you during some of the most meaningful moments of your day. Many of my couples tell me they were nervous about being photographed or unsure how they would feel in front of the camera, and they were so glad that they chose a photographer with many years experience of photographing nervous couples and relieved at how relaxed and easy the experience felt.
For many couples, especially those who don’t love being in front of a camera, it’s perfectly normal to want to make sure the connection feels right. You’re not just choosing a style, you’re choosing someone to document your relationships and the people who matter most.
Your wedding photographs are one of the few things that remain long after the day has passed. They become keepsakes for you and for the people you love, and they tend to grow in meaning as the years go by. If my work or approach has resonated with you, I’d love to hear about your plans. The first step is simply to click the link below to check my availability for your date, and if I have the date available we can have a friendly, no obligation chat to make sure everything feels like a comfortable fit.
Kim Shaw Photography
Award winning natural wedding photographer
Over the years I’ve been fortunate to receive several industry awards for my wedding photography, which is always lovely recognition. I’ve never photographed weddings with competitions in mind and I don’t tend to enter awards these days, but I appreciate that for some couples it’s reassuring to know that my work has been recognised beyond my website and portfolio.
For me, the real reward has always been the feedback that comes from my couples and their families when they tell me how they love their photographs and how meaningful they have become as time passes. Awards are nice, but it’s the reactions from couples and their families, the albums on coffee tables, the frames on mantelpieces and the photographs shared with future generations that matter to me the most.
Photography with feeling
Complimentary Wedding Planning Guide
Over the years I have worked with so many venues across Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire. Knowing a venue can be useful (however, not essential), but what makes each wedding individual is always the people and the relationships at the centre of it.
Wherever you are in your planning, whether you have just got engaged or already have your venue and a few suppliers in place, it is completely normal to feel a mixture of excitement and occasional overwhelm as there is so much choice. There are a lot of decisions to make and it takes time to bring everything together. Most couples do not have everything organised when they first enquire, and to help with this, I offer a complimentary planning guide for couples who enquire with me. It includes practical information and gentle suggestions drawn from years of experience on wedding days. Many couples have told me they found it surprisingly helpful in making the planning process feel calmer and more manageable.
If you feel my work and approach might suit your day, I would be happy to hear about your plans and check my availability for your date.
Testimonials
Here are just some of the lovely things my couples have said about me
“We have recently chosen our album and WOW!! Thank you so much Kim for capturing the most amazing collection of photographs we could ever have wished for! You not only captured our every emotion, but you have also captured every single moment of our magical day.”
“Throughout our day Kim played many different roles; she seamlessly organised people into positions for the group photos we wanted, played master of ceremonies when required and continuously perfected dresses, suits and hair for all of the bridal party to ensure they looked their best for their photos, I don’t know what I would have done without her .”
“We can’t recommend Kim highly enough, so talented… we made the right choice when we booked her for our wedding.”
“We could not be happier with all the beautiful memories that were captured. Kim went above and beyond for us and ensured that we got some extra special outstanding shots.”
“Kim was absolutely amazing on our wedding day. She captured all the beautiful moments perfectly and it was a pleasure to have her alongside us on our wedding day. She has such a warm personality and made us feel so relaxed throughout the day.”
