Business Details
17 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photographer in Lancashire
Established in 2009, Bryan Farrell Photography has become synonymous with timeless wedding imagery across the UK. As a Lancashire-based photographer, I specialise in capturing authentic moments that reflect each couple's unique story. My approach combines technical precision with a relaxed, client-focused ethos, ensuring every wedding day is documented with both professionalism and personal care. With a portfolio spanning diverse venues from historic castles to intimate country houses, my work has earned consistent five-star recognition and organic referrals through satisfied clients. The 2022/23 Hitched.co.uk Wedding Awards acknowledged my commitment to excellence, though the true measure of success remains the heartfelt testimonials from couples who describe the experience as 'like having a friend photograph your day'. My process prioritises understanding each client's vision, from initial consultations to final delivery, ensuring seamless coordination with wedding vendors and venues. Whether photographing local Lancashire celebrations or destination weddings, I maintain the same dedication to capturing emotional authenticity and artistic composition. This balance of technical expertise and personal service has made word-of-mouth recommendations the primary source of new bookings, reinforcing the importance of client satisfaction in sustaining a business built on trust and artistic integrity.
Services
Wedding Photography
Destination Weddings
Mini Weddings
Seasonal Weddings
Venue-Specific Photography
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Photographer since 2009 with proven expertise in capturing emotional authenticity
- Personalised approach ensuring seamless coordination with wedding vendors and venues
- Consistently receives five-star client testimonials for professionalism and artistry
- Awarded Hitched.co.uk Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022/23
- Documented weddings across diverse UK venues from castles to country houses
What people say
AMAZING
Fantastic photographer
Stunning photos
Highly recommended
Pleasure to work with
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with artistic precision and emotional authenticity. Specialising in both traditional and candid styles to create lasting memories. Services include full-day coverage, high-resolution digital files, and customisable print options for UK and international clients.
Destination Weddings
Providing photography services for weddings held outside Lancashire. Experienced in navigating international venues and logistics while maintaining consistent artistic quality. Includes pre-wedding consultations and tailored packages for travel-related requirements across diverse cultural settings.
Mini Weddings
Specialised coverage for smaller-scale celebrations. Designed for couples with restricted guest lists, offering flexible hours and essential documentation of key moments. Maintains the same artistic standards while adapting to condensed timelines and venue-specific challenges.
Seasonal Weddings
Photography services optimised for weddings during specific seasons. Expertise in capturing seasonal aesthetics from winter snowscapes to summer garden ceremonies. Includes advice on seasonal lighting conditions and attire coordination to maximise visual impact across spring, summer, autumn, and winter events.
Venue-Specific Photography
Tailored approach for different wedding venues including castles, barns, and hotels. Leverages knowledge of architectural features and natural lighting conditions to enhance compositions. Includes pre-visit consultations to plan optimal shooting locations and timelines for each specific venue type.
Questions
What wedding photography services do you offer?
Full-day wedding coverage, destination weddings, mini wedding packages, seasonal event photography, and venue-specific shoots across the UK and internationally.
Which areas do you cover?
Primarily Lancashire, Cotswolds, Midlands, Somerset, Merseyside, and Cheshire, with international experience for destination weddings.
What's included in your standard package?
Wedding day coverage from preparation to first dance, high-resolution digital files, online gallery access, and print release rights starting from £2,000.
How do you handle client consultations?
Personalised pre-wedding meetings to discuss vision, timeline, and specific requirements, with optional venue visits to plan optimal photography opportunities.
What makes your photography unique?
Combines technical expertise with natural storytelling, focusing on emotional authenticity while adapting to each couple's personality and venue characteristics.
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Reviews (20)
Gemma Thomas
Sep 23, 2021
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Bryan is amazing. It didn't feel like we just had a photographer it felt like we had a friend doing our photos. He took time to understand us and what we wanted. He had loads of amazing advice and help, as well as giving us good ideas of things we did want but didn't know we wanted. He has helped make our wedding day live forever with his outstanding photos. We can't thank him enough.
Holly Blundell
Jun 28, 2021
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Absolutely fantastic. Lovey man, lovely photos. We couldn't have asked for more, would highly recommend.
Jerald Aidoo
May 12, 2021
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Hiring Bryan was, by far, one of the best decisions we made throughout the wedding planning. To say he is amazing is an understatement. It was so refreshing to meet someone so passionate about their job and his enthusiasm is infectious. Our wedding was such a special day and Bryan managed to keep it for us, captured in all the brilliant photos. So many of our guests commented on how lovely he was and since seeing the photographs, everyone sings his praises and has been booked by a few of them. He s the first person I think of when anyone asks for a wedding photographer. I cannot thank Bryan enough for capturing our day as beautifully as he did, but also for just being so awesome!
Slick Adams
May 11, 2021
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Fantasic! We're so glad we booked Bryan our wedding album is beautiful. Leading up to the wedding we had some questions, and he was always ready with answers. On the wedding day he made everybody feel at ease and mingled getting some beautiful pictures. I love looking at our Album and remembering the day.
Emma Thomas
Feb 20, 2021
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We first met Bryan when he was doing the photography at a friends wedding, as soon as we got engaged we contacted Bryan immediately to book him for our wedding. The photographs were amazing and Bryan put all of our guests at ease. I highly recommend Bryan.
Karim Amer
Sep 01, 2020
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Cannot recommend Bryan highly enough. He very kindly shot our wedding in the Cotswolds and did a wonderful job capturing the emotion of the day. Bryan was seamlessly always in the right place, at the right time, to capture the moment beautifully. Bryan is also professional and, simply, a very nice person.
Ray Mond
Aug 18, 2020
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So easy to work with! Bryan was amazing to work with. Our venue cancelled on us last minute and there was no issues talking everything out with him. He was so flexible and was happy to move our booking. Loved getting my photos. Bryan and his team did an amazing job capturing our wedding day!
Buttercup
Apr 16, 2020
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We have had the pleasure of working with Bryan for our kitchen party and wedding. Bryan is AMAZING, we cannot stress this enough. Bryan will blend in the background doing his best work and make you feel so comfortable behind the lens. Bryan is not only professional, he is generally caring and will always put his clients first. Bryan, we cannot thank you enough for your amazing work! Guaranteed we shall be seeing you again in the near future! Book Photography with Bryan Farrell and you will not be disappointed! We appreciate you! Thanks again! Ruth and John.
Lizzie Clayton
Jan 28, 2020
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Bryan is a fantastic photographer and has been a pleasure to work with before, during and after our wedding. Our wedding pictures were absolutely beautiful and they captured our day perfectly!
Crystal Bonetti
Jan 07, 2020
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Bryan was the first vendor we booked for our wedding. His photos were so breath taking we asked if he could fly out to San Diego, Ca to photograph our wedding. He communicated with all our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page and was very detailed in his work. The day of the wedding, in the hotel room, all of us girls were a little nervous trying to figure out the logistics of showering, getting hair done, etc. Bryan came in giving everyone hugs and was full of positive energy.
He really made our "getting ready" time so much fun. He truly is just as excited as everyone else to be part of your special day. We were blown away with every picture and all the emotion he captured. You can tell that Bryan has a love for his craft. TOP NOTCH photographer and a WONDERFUL person. As a bride, you need Bryan!
He really made our "getting ready" time so much fun. He truly is just as excited as everyone else to be part of your special day. We were blown away with every picture and all the emotion he captured. You can tell that Bryan has a love for his craft. TOP NOTCH photographer and a WONDERFUL person. As a bride, you need Bryan!
Kaya Wright
Dec 10, 2019
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Bryan is an amazing photographer me and my husband was amazed at how good the photos turned out and how smoothly the day went he even did a great video which all my friends and family loved including us. He puts you at eaze and really looks after you the whole day
Crystal & Gio Bonetti
Aug 04, 2019
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Bryan was the first vendor we booked for our wedding. His photos were so breath taking we asked if he could fly out to San Diego, Ca to photograph our wedding. He communicated with all our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page and was very detailed in his work. The day of the wedding, in the hotel room, all of us girls were a little nervous trying to figure out the logistics of showering, getting hair done, etc. Bryan came in giving everyone hugs and was full of positive energy.
He really made our "getting ready" time so much fun. He truly is just as excited as everyone else to be part of your special day. We were blown away with every picture and all the emotion he captured. You can tell that Bryan has a love for his craft.
TOP NOTCH photographer and a WONDERFUL person. As a bride, you need Bryan!
He really made our "getting ready" time so much fun. He truly is just as excited as everyone else to be part of your special day. We were blown away with every picture and all the emotion he captured. You can tell that Bryan has a love for his craft.
TOP NOTCH photographer and a WONDERFUL person. As a bride, you need Bryan!
Vanessa Xu
Nov 04, 2015
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Amazing photos and an absolute pleasure to work with! Thank you Bryan for producing photos that are not only of the highest technical quality but that really captured the emotion and atmosphere of our day. Bryan's stunning photos were matched with his easy going yet enthusiastic style, and his ability to relax all of our wedding guests. Bryan added a great deal to our day. He was unobtrusive, fun and so passionate about his craft. If you're looking for a perfect wedding photographer look no further than Bryan!
Holly Blundell
Feb 06, 2015
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Bryan was amazing at our wedding. We've not even seen all the pictures yet but what we have are beautiful were so excited for the rest. He made everyone feel 100% comfortable even the children and got some pictures to prove it. Would recommend to everyone
Nilarnti Vignarajah
Thank you again Bryan for all the amazing photos and coming down for the event.. you always manage to capture the very essence of the show effortlessly :) I hope you will be part of the show for many more years to come!
Ruth & John
We have had the pleasure of working with Bryan for our kitchen party and wedding. Bryan is AMAZING, we cannot stress this enough. Bryan will blend in the background doing his best work and make you feel so comfortable behind the lens. Bryan is not only professional, but he is also genuinely caring and will always put his clients first. Bryan, we cannot thank you enough for your amazing work! Guaranteed we shall be seeing you again in the near future! Book Photography with Bryan Farrell and you will not be disappointed!!! We appreciate you! Thanks again!
Duncan Reid
Exceptional quality, great photographer & some simply phenomenal - and unusual - printed photo albums available.
Rachel Hayward
Bryan did the photography for my daughters christening, He produced high quality formal and informal pictures, which have received high praise from both family and friends. I would not hesitate to use him again for any future event.
Vanessa
Amazing photos and an absolute pleasure to work with! Thank you Bryan for producing photos that are not only of the highest technical quality but that really captured the emotion and atmosphere of our day. Bryan's stunning photos were matched with his easy going yet enthusiastic style, and his ability to relax all of our wedding guests. Bryan added a great deal to our day. He was unobtrusive, fun and so passionate about his craft. If you're looking for a perfect wedding photographer look no further than Bryan!
Mahmuda Hill
I met Bryan a few years ago at a charity fashion show. His photography of my handmade jewellery was amazing and really bought out the sparkle of my crystals!! Thank you Bryan