Contemporary Photography · Manchester, Greater Manchester
Mick Cookson Photography
Documentary wedding photographer based in Manchester, covering the North West and Lake District.
Mick Cookson is a wedding photographer based in north Manchester who covers weddings across the North West, Cheshire, Lancashire and the Lake District. His work is documentary in style, with almost all of the day photographed as it happens rather than posed.
Why he suits LGBTQ+ couples
Mick works quietly in the background and keeps posed shots to a minimum, so you are free to enjoy your day without being directed through it. Same-sex couples feature throughout his portfolio, and his relaxed, unposed approach suits couples who want photographs of the day as it really felt, not a set of staged traditions.
What he offers
- Full-day wedding coverage, from morning preparations to the first dance
- Elopement photography, including small Manchester ceremonies
- A pre-wedding consultation and venue visit
- A second photographer on request
- Wedding albums and prints
- A private online gallery and images on USB
How he works
Mick describes more than nine in ten of his photographs as taken live and unposed. He sets aside a few minutes for family groups and a short time for natural portraits of the two of you, then returns to recording the day as it unfolds. For small elopements in Manchester he has sometimes stepped in as a witness. He works alone as a one-person business, with a second shooter brought in when you need one, and carries back-up equipment.
Where he covers
Mick is based in Manchester and works throughout Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and the Lake District. He also travels further across the UK and has photographed weddings in Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
Will we spend a long time on group photographs?
No. Family groups are kept to a few minutes, and portraits of the two of you are natural rather than heavily posed.
Does he photograph elopements and small weddings?
Yes. Mick photographs elopements and small ceremonies as well as full-day weddings, including intimate ceremonies in Manchester.
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