Michael Calders Photography

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  • £1,000Price from
  • 50+Weddings shot
Hi, I'm Mike 👋
Natural
Adventurous
Unconventional
Hi, I'm Mike! The nut job behind Michael Calders Photography. I am the unconventional, laid back, adventurous and a “let’s just have fun” photographer who LOVES to break tradition!
I am more then just your regular wedding photographer. I am your unofficial best friend who will go above and beyond to make sure you are feeling comfortable, stress free and help your day run as smoothly as it can be. Keeping my work completely natural, relaxed and fun so that even the people who are the most camera shy will be busting out moves in the front of the lens!
Michael Calders Photography Pricing & Costs
£1,000 - £1,950
Wedding packages that will suit everyone's needs.
Full day package
From
£1,600
The 'Keep It Simple' Package. Ideal for people looking to have their full day captured from start to finish.
What's included
Full day coverage from the bridal preparations all the way through to the first dance.
An online album to view and share with your friends and family.
A pre-wedding shoot to give us a chance to work together before the big day.
Michael Calders Photography Details

Photography Style

Natural
Modern
Alternative

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Michael Calders Photography Full Description
I throw the forced unnatural posing you’d typically expect with wedding photography well and truly out the window, and instead work to spark real emotion and you just be you! At no point do things feel like a photoshoot, and you’ll never need to pull a fake smile. I make things as enjoyable as wedding photography can be.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(34)
Tilly & Joe
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Best day ever
Michael is an amazing photographer! He has a great way with people that brings even the shyest of persons out of there shell! From the pre-shoot to the wedding day, the experience we had with Michael was nothing short of exceptional. We chose Micheal because of his amazing portfolio of natural, fun and less candid moments! Which is just what we got moments captured in time. Memories. Lots of our guests loved Micheal saying "he was really nice and friendly and felt like a guest and you didn’t notice he was there that often! and when he did give suggestions they were open to interpretation so you could really have fun with it" - best Thank you Michael for capturing our special day and for putting huge smiles on our faces. We would 100% recommend Michael to anyone getting married his packages are well thought out and great value for money !
Aaron + Sian
Happy couple married in April
June 2023
He has been so helpful, friendly & professional
We booked Mike as our wedding photographer and we couldn’t be happier that we did! He has been so helpful, friendly & professional throughout the years of planning and our multiple postponements. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and blended in well with our guests to get the natural candid shots on the day too. He has a quick turnaround and we are over the moon with all of our photos and the presentation box they came in was a special touch.
Bethany + James
Happy couple married in May
June 2023
Michael is brilliant, made me feel so relaxed
Michael is brilliant, made me feel so relaxed, and went above and beyond for us all on our wedding day. Cannot recommend Michael enough. Thank you so much
Fiona + Kevin
Happy couple married in June
June 2023
He went above and beyond
I can’t put into words what an amazing experience I had with Michael, he went above and beyond, such a great photographer and person, when you hire Michael you will get more than just a photographer, he is chatty, friendly puts you completely at ease, even helped take up a pair of trousers with the help of fashion tape, lovely man.
Sarah + Andy
Happy couple married in September
June 2023
A contagious ball of fun and positive energy.
Due to illness, we didn't actually meet Mike until the morning of our wedding. Immediately he got in amongst it all and was just amazing. He brings a wealth of wedding hacks which could prove to be useful on your big day! He met us at the venue and was a contagious ball of fun and positive energy. He knew I was nervous and kept me calm during the ceremony too. Throughout the day Mike's attention to detail and thinking outside the box for unique shots was so wonderful to watch. We didn't feel at
Leeny + Mike
Happy couple married in July
June 2023
I couldn’t not have picked a better photographer
I couldn’t not have picked a better photographer for my day. I told Mike I was not comfortable having my photos done and I wanted him to catch me off guard and relaxed and he really did capture some amazing moments. All of my guests said how nice and easy going he was. If I could do it all over again I would pick him every time
Chloe + Craig
Happy couple married in August
June 2023
Immediately relaxing both us and our guests
Mike photographed our wedding day in the most incredible way - he is the most chilled out and friendly guy you could ever meet, immediately relaxing both us and our guests which shines through in the photos. Everyone who’s looked at our wedding photos comments on how beautifully every bit of emotion from the day is captured! We are so grateful that we will have these photos of our special day to look though for the rest of our lives!! We could not recommend Mike more highly if I tried!
Amy + Charlotte
Happy couple married in March
June 2023
He was amazing from start to finish
Cannot suggest Michael to be there on your wedding day enough! He was amazing from start to finish and super patient with us from pre wedding shoot to sending out amazing bespoke wedding box, his aftercare was second to none. Michael was professional, fun and welcoming, exactly what we needed and calmed both our nerves on the day. We are so happy with his work and have our beautiful pictures up on our wall now! Thank you so much Michael for capturing our day and making us both feel so special!
Katie Goodall
Happy couple married in September
October 2022
Excellent professional and a friend for life.
My best friend had Michael as her wedding photographer. She was kind enough to let me pinch him too! From the start he has been fantastic, he has so much patience and is super understanding and up for anything you may suggest to make your day different and inspiring. Our day isn’t until September 2023 but we have had our Engagement Shoot this year. He made us feel so relaxed on what is something that doesn’t come natural to us. He was full of banter which we love and just sealed the deal for us, he was 100% the best photographer for us. And i cant wait for him to capture our day next year!!
Beckie Wood
Wedding: October
October 2022
Best friends awesome wedding
Our best friends got married and Michael was the photographer, he was easy to get along with, made it easy when taking the photos and pretty much just went with the vibe of the day instead of forcing photos which was pretty good ! Half the time we didn't know he was even there until it was the posed photos. The photos we have seen so far look amazing so cant wait to see the rest. Would definitely recommend.
Michael Calders Photography Location & Contact Details

Address

Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

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FAQs
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Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Unique, Natural, Fun, Friendly, Professional.

What about your business are you most proud of?

The time I finally managed to become full time doing what I love!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Try not to stress! Stress can cause a lot of friction on you and your partner. Things may get a little hectic no matter how organised you are, but once you take that first step on the aisle and see you partner standing there, all your worries will disappear.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Before a couple books me I like to meet up with them first, have a good chat to get to know them more as a couple and to get a lot of detail on what they would like to be captured on their day. If they are happy and would like to book me, then we will arrange a free engagement shoot for them so they get a chance to work with me before their day to make them feel a lot more comfortable and familiar with how I work.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

To introduce my glass ball into my wedding photography. It has given an amazing effect and a great and creative new prospective on my images.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Wellies and colourful umbrellas! No one will see your wellies under your dress and it will keep your shoes clean for when you go inside. I say colourful umbrellas because no one wants to turn up at a wedding and see dark and dull umbrellas all over the place. Even if it rains, it can still be a colourful and magical experience for you both.

Describe how you got into photography.

I started photography when I was serving in the Army, trying out different styles until I finally found the one that I loved. During my downtime I managed to get a gig as a seconder shooter for a local wedding photographer and from that day I was hooked! I have dedicated over 8 years since then to my wedding photography and I can finally say, since the start of 2022, I have become full time in my trade and I love every minute of it!
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