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- £300Price from
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Hi, I'm Lil 👋
Compassionate
Quiet
Kind
I'm a mother to 2 gorgeous children (and 2 cats that like to cause chaos around our house).
I love to read, sing, doodle on my iPad and then read some more.
I'm slightly obsessed with Hamilton and Drag Race and I'm a volunteer photographer for the fantastic charities Remember My Baby and the Butterfly Wishes Network.
Darling & Dusk Pricing & Costs
£300 - £1,300
My style is relaxed, natural and more documentary/reportage. All packages include a pre-wedding meeting to discuss your big day
Full day package
From
£1,300
From prep to partying and everything in between! My signature relaxed, natural documentary style coverage for the majority of your time with a few more traditional posed images included.
What's included
Up to 10 hours coverage
Pre-wedding meeting
Complimentary engraved USB with all your edited images
Colour & black and white copies of each image
Complimentary engagement session
Online gallery
Ceremony only package
From
£300
Up to two hours coverage - enough to cover your ceremony and group photographs after. My relaxed, natural documentary style with a few more traditional posed images included
Half day package
From
£700
Up to five hours coverage. My signature relaxed, natural documentary style coverage for the majority of your time with a few more traditional posed images included.
Darling & Dusk Details
Photography Style
Documentary
Alternative
Natural
Products and Services
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Personal Online Gallery
Videography Available
Bridal Prep Shots
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Darling & Dusk Full Description
At Darling & Dusk I specialize in capturing the beauty of alternative and quirky weddings with a natural, relaxed, documentary style. I’m passionate about photographing the genuine connections and heartfelt moments that often go unnoticed—those little interactions that make your day uniquely yours.
I focus on small, intimate weddings and elopements, creating a space where you can be yourselves and fully enjoy every moment. My approach is unobtrusive, allowing me to document the laughter, love, and details that tell your story. I pay special attention to the nuances that make your celebration special, from the intricate decor to the spontaneous joy shared between friends and family.
As an LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent-friendly photographer, I strive to create a comfortable environment for everyone. I celebrate love in all its forms, ensuring that each couple feels seen, valued, and cherished.
Let’s work together to create beautiful memories that reflect your unique journey and the moments that matter most.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Lil
Hi my name's Lil and I'm the human behind Darling & Dusk. Please feel free to drop me a message if you have any questions at all!!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2009
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Darling & Dusk Location & Contact Details
Travel Notes
I don't have a physical location but happy to cover Derbyshire, the Peak District, South Yorkshire and further afield!
Nearest Town
Chesterfield
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M1 29A
Nearest Train Station
Chesterfield
Nearest Airport
East Midlands Airport
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
What is your most memorable wedding?
The first time I did a small, intimate wedding and fell in love with the calm, close nature of it all. It was a registry office ceremony which then went onto a farmhouse in the countryside, they had booked for the whole wedding party to stay and catered with the most beautiful sit-down meal
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Alternative, natural, moody, experimental and inclusive
What about your business are you most proud of?
Inclusivity and staying true to my own style!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Try and relax and keep it fun and unique to you!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
The fun one - definitely temporary tattoo station! The sentimental one - a donation to a special charity in lieu of wedding favours
Describe your typical process with a couple.
We will initially discuss your day, if I'm available, what you are looking for in a photographer and if I am good fit for you. After you decide to book with me you'll sort out the boring admin bits like signing the contract and filling out my new client questionnaire. Closer to your big day we'll have a meeting where we go over all your musts and iron out all the details and then if it's included in your package we'll do your engagement session. Then all that's left is your big day!
What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?
I'm a sucker for any and every detail shot!!
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
One bride had bought a little veil for her daughter to have a photo together looking out the window and it ended up being one of my all time favourites
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Grab some umbrellas and dance in the rain!
Describe how you got into photography.
Taking pictures of cobwebs on lampposts and funny looking trees when I was 15 years old, this progressed to getting my friends to model for me and always being the one with the camera at parties and events which sparked my love for photographing humans. I later decided to study photography at university and I've been working part time as a photographer ever since.
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