Top 9 Fine Art Photographers in Manchester, UK

There’s something special about fine art photography – something you can’t always put your finger on. It encompasses a diversity of photographic genres, from weddings to landscapes and newborns, while simultaneously having that certain quality that makes it stand out from the rest.

Manchester is home to countless photographers who have made the craft their career. We have reviewed and compiled some of whom have made a name for their fine art imagery.

Ready to start your search for fine art photographers in Manchester? Check out this list of some of the city's top talent to find the best match for your next project.

Ian Bramham

Based in Cheshire, Ian Bramham is an award-winning fine art photographer who focuses on both natural landscapes and man-built environments. In particular, he is fascinated by the way in which the two often merge in the United Kingdom, reflecting the hundreds of years of human influence on the natural world.

Ian’s work has been exhibited at the National Theatre and the ExCeL London and is characterized by its simplicity and a stunning use of light.

Lizzie Henshaw

Lizzie Henshaw is one of Manchester’s leading fine art wedding and family photographers, with the artist based in Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District. After completing a degree in fine art and documentary photography, she continued to develop her own style, which is influenced by nature, folklore, and nostalgia.

Lizzie’s aim as a photographer is to capture images that document the “looks, gestures and nuances that make up the story of a family exactly as they are at that time.”

Elaina Daley

Elaina Daley is a portrait, wedding, and commercial photographer with a distinctly fine art edge. She holds a BA with honors from a London art school and has worked across a diversity of genres creating images that stand out from the rest.

Elaina's style is characterized by shallow depths of field and strong contrasts, with conceptual elements often incorporated to tell a story. She's traveled to more than 40 countries across five continents documenting what she sees; in her words: “there isn’t much that I can’t photograph.”

Craig Barker

Craig Barker likes to work at the edge of light and dark, at the extremes of lighting; we absolutely love the results. He graduated with an honors degree in photography and went on to work for several imaging companies before establishing his own photography business in 2004.

Craig says that his inspiration to become a photographer started much earlier in life while exploring the streets of Manchester with his dad who worked as a black cab driver. Today, his portfolios shine with dark, poetic beauty.

Paul Grogan

Paul Grogan’s photography journey began in 1993 when he purchased his first SLR camera and he went on to study design and art direction at Manchester Metropolitan University. After graduating, he established a career in the graphic design industry where his passion for photography was reignited. Paul began doing everything from fine art photos to wedding photography.

One of the reasons he loves being a Manchester-based photographer is the incredible diversity of landscapes that are right out of his doorstep.

Matthew Palmer

Matthew Palmer is the man behind Palmprints, an art printing and photography services company that’s based in Manchester. Born out of a desire to have better quality prints for his own work, he invested in the best equipment (and built up his knowledge) to do things properly.

Aside from capturing stunning landscape shots and fine art images that really draw you in, Matthew offers group classes and one-on-one lessons for aspiring photographers.

Emma Pilkington

Emma Pilkington is a fine art luxury wedding and editorial photographer who has a solid background in fashion photography and fine art. She’s passionate about “creating images full of natural light, simplicity and honest emotions.” From her gallery, expect a polished edge, pastel colors, and bright highlights.

In addition to stylized portraits, she loves to focus on all the gorgeous details of a wedding day. Emma’s images have been published in ELLE UK, Wonderland and ASOS Magazine. Wedding work has taken her all across the United Kingdom and Europe.

Oliver Wood

Oliver Wood is a creative photographer with an interest in fine art photography, documentary, and archival work. Many of his images explore historical themes in Cheshire and Derbyshire, and sometimes include a surrealist or magical realist approach.

One look through Oliver's portfolio and you can see how captivated he is by color, light, and artistic geometric forms. His work is full of compositions that are bold and engaging. Oliver likes to think that his photography reflects a fascination for “the curious effects of over-observation.”

Zanetta Pitt

Zanetta Pitt is a highly talented fine art photographer who is dedicated to the world of newborn babies. We love her minimalist style, with props and angles allowing you to really focus on the bundle of unique joy that is in front of you.

After studying photography at Liverpool John Moores University, Zanetta discovered her love of all things natural, including light, soft colors, and delicate textures. She now draws on these elements to create fine art images filled with emotion and expression.

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