Relaxed wedding photography in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Award-winning wedding photographer · Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Relaxed, Natural Wedding Photographer in Bromsgrove & Worcestershire

You can’t pose laughter.

I’m Craig, the award-winning wedding photographer behind Peapod Media. I’m based in Bromsgrove and I photograph relaxed, candid weddings across Worcestershire, Birmingham, the West Midlands and Warwickshire. You get on with enjoying your day, and I quietly capture it as it happens, from the nervous laughs in the morning to the last song on the dance floor.

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Award-winning, three years running

Hitched Wedding Awards winner, Worcestershire 2023, 2024 & 2025. Hitched’s awards are based on reviews from real couples, so these mean a lot to me.

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  • Central England Prestige Awards2025/26 winner
  • International Wedding Awards 2023 Local Rounds winnerInternational Wedding Awards 2023Local Rounds winner
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  • 10 yearsin the wedding industry

Winning three years running is down to great couples, brilliant venues and a lot of hard (and enjoyable) work. I keep learning every year rather than resting on past results.

You can’t pose laughter: my approach

Your wedding isn’t about spending hours posing for photographs. It’s about celebrating with the people you love and making memories that stay with you for ever.

My approach is simple. I photograph your day naturally, capturing genuine moments as they happen, while giving you just enough guidance to create beautiful portraits without taking you away from your guests.

My style sits between documentary photography and relaxed portraiture. For most of the day I’m watching rather than directing, looking for the moments you would otherwise miss: a quiet look between you during the vows, a grandparent laughing at the speeches, friends piling on to the dance floor.

If I’ve clocked up at least 12,000 steps by the end of the night, I know I’ve done my job: it means I’ve been out looking for pictures rather than waiting for them.

I work with natural light wherever I can and I edit for honest, timeless colour rather than whatever filter is popular this year, so your photos will still feel right in twenty years’ time.

There are a few moments I will gently guide: your family groups, a short couple portrait session and the fun set pieces such as confetti and sparklers. Even then I keep it quick and light, so you’re soon back with your guests. Every couple is different, so I plan every wedding individually.

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A relaxed approach. No hour-long line-ups, no shouting instructions. Just a friendly face who blends in with your guests.

Real moments, not awkward poses. Candid photos of what actually happened, and how it felt.

Photos while the excitement is still fresh. Your full gallery arrives in up to 6 weeks.

Hey, I’m Craig

I’ve spent 10 years in the wedding industry, and I came to wedding photography from portraits. Portrait work taught me the thing that still shapes every wedding I shoot: people look their best when they forget the camera is there.

I live and work in Bromsgrove, so the venues of north Worcestershire, south Birmingham and Warwickshire are on my doorstep.

A lot of the couples who book me say they hate having their photo taken. That’s absolutely fine. I’m not going to line you up and shout instructions at you for an hour. As Rachel wrote in her Hitched review: “Both of us are camera shy, but he made the whole experience comfortable.”

I also photograph events, sport and businesses, but weddings are the work I love most. Whatever the day brings, I genuinely enjoy being around you and your guests.

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Real weddings

Relaxed photography. Real emotion. Beautiful memories.

Barn weddings, manor houses, hotels, civil ceremonies and same-sex weddings across Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Birmingham: here’s a taste of how a day looks through my camera. All the tears, all the kisses, all the dancing and all the confetti.

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Wedding Dress Reveal

Swallows Nest Barn walking down the aisle

Swallows Nest Barn, Warwick

Bridesmaids kissing the bride on both cheeks as she smiles

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Bordesley Park, Redditch

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confetti shot

wedding photo in the rain

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Swallows Nest Barn, Warwick

Wedding guests laughing and dancing arm in arm across the lawn with the bride

Want to see more? Browse the full wedding gallery.

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What couples say

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“Some of my favourite photos are the ones I didn’t know were being taken.”

“Craig was amazing on the day and made us all feel very relaxed. He took all the photos we had asked for and more, some of my favourite photos are the ones I didn’t know were being taken.”

Ellie, Hitched review, September 2026

“Craig really listened.”

“We specified that we didn’t want too many ‘posed’ shots and preferred natural, candid photos… Craig really listened and followed our brief… and even took on the job of calling all guests for photos and making sure people got to where they needed to be.”

Katie, Hitched review, July 2025

“Candid, relaxed… and discreet at the church.”

“He captured our wedding in such a candid, relaxed way (as we had asked)… He shot discreetly at the church which was amazing, and then did a great job at coordinating confetti shots, sparkler shots etc.”

Clara, Hitched review, December 2024

“The patience of a saint.”

“If you’re looking for a photographer that has excellent communication, the patience of a saint, creative ideas, all around good vibes… look no further!!”

Taylor, Hitched review, November 2024

“He was one of us.”

“Craig turned up for the day making us all feel like he was one of us! We were relaxed, he was great fun and charismatic and it didn’t feel invasive when a camera was being shot towards us, capturing our natural smiles.”

Caroline, married August 2025

“The most stunning candid shots.”

“Craig was so friendly and took the most stunning candid shots which really captured the fun of the day!”

Kate, Hitched review, August 2026

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Wedding Photography Packages & Prices for 2027 and 2028

Three simple packages, each with natural, documentary-style coverage and an online gallery of high-resolution images. These prices apply to weddings in both 2027 and 2028, so I’ve held my 2026 prices for 2027.

Travel within 25 road miles of Bromsgrove is included in every package.

The Part Day

£999

Six hours, starting with the arrival of your guests. About 300 edited photos.

  • Guests arriving and natural photos during the ceremony
  • Family and friends group photos of your choice
  • Natural, creative couple portraits around the grounds
  • The reception and the speeches
  • Reportage-style coverage throughout
  • Online gallery with high-resolution downloads
  • Basic USB on request
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The Full Day

£1,299

Ten hours, starting early with the preparations. 600+ edited photos.

  • Everything in the Part Day, plus:
  • Getting ready
  • The first dance and the evening reception
  • Reportage-style coverage through the day and evening
  • Basic USB on request
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The Full Day Diamond

£1,699

The complete package for couples who want a finished heirloom.

  • Ten hours, starting early with the preparations
  • 600+ edited photos
  • Getting ready, the ceremony and natural couple portraits
  • Family and friends group photos of your choice
  • The speeches, the first dance and the evening reception
  • Reportage-style coverage through the day and evening
  • Online gallery with high-resolution downloads
  • An award-winning album
  • Basic USB on request
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The Micro Wedding

3 hours of photography, around 150 edited images, delivered in an online gallery. Relaxed, candid coverage for smaller celebrations, such as register office ceremonies and intimate weddings.

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Planning something different? Get in touch and I’ll put together a bespoke quote.

Add-ons for any package

  • Engagement shoot (1 hour)An easy way to get used to the camera before the big day£200
  • Second photographerBoth sets of preparations, more guest reactions and more angles£300
  • On-camera video highlightsRaw footage delivered in HD£250
  • Drone photosYour venue in all its glory from above£70
  • Instant thank-you printsPrinted on the night for your guestsfrom £200
  • Fun Booth£300
  • Prints and wall artOrdered through your online gallery

How it works

  1. Check your date. Tell me your date and venue using the form below. It takes a minute.
  2. Get my brochure and prices. I’ll check my diary and send you everything you need to know about my packages.
  3. Let’s have a chat. A relaxed call by phone or video, so you can ask anything and see if we get on.
  4. Secure your date. A signed contract and a £100 deposit, deducted from your package price, and the date is yours.

Before the day

Once you’ve booked, you’ll fill in an online planning questionnaire with your timings, key people and group-shot list. Closer to the date we’ll have a call to go through the order of the day. Rachael said that call “really helped break the ice as we were not meeting for any photos beforehand.” An engagement shoot is an easy way to get used to the camera first.

The balance is due 30 days before your wedding, so there’s nothing to think about in the final weeks.

On the day

Getting ready: on the Full Day packages I start early and, where I can, move between you both to catch the preparations.

The ceremony: quiet and discreet, working within the rules set by your registrar, celebrant or minister.

Group photos: I call out the names on your list and round people up, so you don’t have to.

Just the two of you: a short, relaxed wander around the grounds for natural couple portraits.

Reception and evening: the speeches, the first dance and the party (on the Full Day packages).

Whatever the weather and whatever the timings, I’ll keep things calm and keep watching for the moments that matter.

After the day

Your photos arrive in a private online gallery in up to 6 weeks, ready to download, share with family and friends, and order prints from.

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Wedding venues I’ve photographed

Here are some of the venues where I’ve photographed weddings. Where I’ve written a guide to the venue, the name links to it.

Bromsgrove and Redditch

  • Bordesley Park, Redditch: Tudor barn, marquee and a lake in the grounds.
  • Manor Hill House, Upton Warren: contemporary, family-run and exclusive use.
  • Grafton Manor, Bromsgrove: an Elizabethan manor house with a former chapel for ceremonies.
  • Redhouse Barn, Stoke Prior: a barn venue just south of Bromsgrove.
  • Gorcott Hall, Mappleborough Green: a Tudor country house with barns, just over the Warwickshire border from Redditch.

Around Worcester and Worcestershire

  • Curradine Barns, Shrawley: red-brick barns and open fields north of Worcester.
  • Bennetts Willow Barn, Lower Wick, Worcester: a relaxed, festival-style farm venue with a barn and yurt marquee.
  • Birtsmorton Court: a moated manor house with its own church and 350 acres of grounds.
  • The Mill Barns: barns on the Shropshire–Worcestershire border.
  • Brockencote Hall, Chaddesley Corbett, near Kidderminster: a grand Victorian country manor with parkland and a lake.

Warwickshire

  • Shustoke Barn, near Coleshill: an 18th-century red-brick barn around a private courtyard.
  • Swallows Nest Barn, Sherbourne near Warwick: an exclusive-use barn with ceremonies inside and out.
  • Warwick House, Southam: an elegant house and gardens in a compact town venue.
  • Ettington Park, Alderminster, near Stratford-upon-Avon: a turreted country house hotel with ornate interiors and historic gardens.
  • Mythe Barn, Sheepy Magna, near Atherstone: a contemporary oak-beamed barn where Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire meet.

Herefordshire

  • Bredenbury Court Barns, near Bromyard: an oak-beamed barn with glazed walls in the grounds of a manor house.
  • Homme House, Much Marcle: a Grade II* listed country house in 180 acres of gardens, parkland and woodland.

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Where I photograph weddings

Bromsgrove is home. Sitting between Birmingham and Worcester, it puts most Midlands venues within easy reach.

Redditch is right next door, and venues such as Bordesley Park are some of my closest weddings.

Worcester and the rest of Worcestershire, from the barns around Shrawley to the countryside towards the Malvern Hills, make up a large part of my diary.

Birmingham and the wider West Midlands are only a short drive up the road.

Warwickshire weddings, including barn venues such as Shustoke Barn, Warwick House and Ettington Park, are a regular part of my year too.

Travel within 25 road miles of Bromsgrove is included in every package. Getting married further afield? Get in touch for a travel quote.

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Wedding photography FAQs

How much does a wedding photographer cost?

My 2027 and 2028 packages start at £999 for the six-hour Part Day. The ten-hour Full Day is £1,299 and the Full Day Diamond, with an album, is £1,699. For smaller celebrations, the three-hour Micro Wedding is £349. Add-ons include a 1-hour engagement shoot (£200), a second photographer (£300), on-camera video highlights (£250), drone photos (£70), instant thank-you prints from £200 and the Fun Booth (£300). If you need something different, get in touch for a bespoke quote.

How far ahead should we book?

I’m now taking bookings for 2027 and 2028, and popular Saturdays go first, so ask early. Late dates are worth checking too: Taylor booked me about two months before their wedding.

Do you travel outside Worcestershire?

Yes. From Bromsgrove I regularly cover Worcester, Redditch, Birmingham, the West Midlands and Warwickshire, and I’ve photographed weddings in Herefordshire too. Travel within 25 road miles of Bromsgrove is included. Beyond that, get in touch for a travel quote.

How many photos will we receive?

About 300 edited photos for the six-hour Part Day, and 600+ for the ten-hour Full Day and Full Day Diamond.

How long until we get our photos?

Your full gallery will be ready in up to 6 weeks, while the excitement is still fresh.

How will our photos be delivered?

In a private online gallery, where you can download high-resolution images, share them with guests and order prints or wall art. A basic USB is available on request.

Can we have a second photographer?

Yes, a second photographer can be added to any package for £300.

How do we secure our date?

Your date is secured with a signed contract and a £100 deposit, which is deducted from your package price rather than added to it. The balance is due no later than 30 days before the wedding.

How do you handle the group photos?

You add your list to the planning questionnaire before the day. On the day I call people by name and gather them, so you can relax and enjoy it.

We’re camera shy. Is that a problem?

Not at all. Most of the day I photograph what happens naturally, and when I do guide you, it’s light and usually involves a laugh. Several of my reviews come from camera-shy couples.

Do you photograph same-sex and civil weddings?

Yes, absolutely. I photograph civil ceremonies, church weddings and same-sex weddings, from small and intimate days to big barn parties.

What if it rains?

The British weather can be unpredictable, but it rarely stops us creating beautiful photographs. Having photographed weddings in all conditions, I’ll make the most of your venue and find sheltered spots, so you still get photos you’ll love.

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Is your date still free?

If you want relaxed, natural photos of your wedding and a photographer you’ll actually enjoy having around, I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your date, your venue and a little about your plans, and I’ll check my diary and reply within 24 hours with my brochure and prices.

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“…the patience of a saint, creative ideas, all around good vibes… look no further!!” Taylor

Prefer to talk? Call me on 07730 577404 or email craig@peapodmedia.co.uk. You can also reach me through my contact page.