Top 8 Lifestyle Photographers in Manchester, UK

Lifestyle photography has seen a huge surge in popularity in recent years as people ditch the overly-posed portrait session for something more natural. Modern portraiture can be employed in family, wedding, and maternity sessions, as well as for branding and product photography.

In Manchester, you’ll find some of the most talented lifestyle photographers working in England’s northwest, with the following portfolios being among our favorites.

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

Clare Robinson Photography

Clare Robinson has been shooting images since the age of 16 and later completed a photography degree in Farnham. Her lifestyle images center around weddings and families, with richly colored images that can be described as timeless, with a photojournalistic approach.

We love the natural feel of her lifestyle images, although she also does gorgeous posed portrait sessions with bridal couples. Clare has a knack for capturing authentic emotions, laughter, and joy – just what you want from a lifestyle photographer.

A W Photography

Andy and his wife Julie are the team behind A W Photography, which has been dedicated to lifestyle wedding and family photography since 2011. Their approach is relaxed and they love getting to know their subjects, who often go on to become good friends.

Andy says that one of the reasons he picked up a camera was to document his newborns, with those memories being treasured as they grow. Through his business, he offers the same for other families during sessions that are informal and natural.

Georgie Glass

While based in Manchester, Georgie Glass works with clients throughout the United Kingdom on editorial and commercial work. Her lifestyle images focus on food, portraiture, and locations, with influencers and business owners collaborating with her to convey storied brand messages to a wider audience.

Aside from having a B.A. degree in photography, Georgi has over six years of professional experience in the industry, which really shows in her beautifully composed imagery.

Kelly Clarke Photography

Kelly Clarke is a full-time wedding photographer who is based in Manchester but loves to travel throughout the United Kingdom (and abroad) to document couples in love. She’s all about capturing real moments and wants her clients to look back at the photos in years to come and remember all of the emotions they felt on their special day.

When she’s not shooting lifestyle wedding imagery, Kelly works with families and newborns during relaxed portrait sessions.

Taylar Jayde Photography

Originally from Texas, Taylar Jayde now calls the United Kingdom “home” where she owns and operates her own photography business. She specializes in weddings and editorial work, with intimately composed imagery and environmental portraits that put her work firmly in the lifestyle genre.

This Yorkshire-based photographer is a passionate storyteller who is all about evoking true emotions in her work. How does she achieve this? By creating a unique bond with each of the clients she works with, consistently connecting with them on a deeper level.

Onyi Moss

riginally from Nigeria, Onyi Moss is now based in Manchester where she works as a photographer, filmmaker, and singer-songwriter. While she initially pursued a career in finance on arrival in the UK, she decided to reignite her creative side after watching a show about women who told stories through imagery.

Since that time, she has worked with brands that include Gucci, Giorgio Armani, and Carolina Herrera. Most impressively, Onyi won Cosmopolitan’s Best Fashion Influencer Award in 2019.

Photography by Gwen

Working throughout England’s northwest, Gwen is a Manchester-based photographer who shoots newborns, children, and families. She holds a B.A. in photography and has more than eight years of professional experience in the industry, with a documentary style that is often described as “lifestyle.”

Gwen loves to shoot in family homes or at a favorite location where everyone feels relaxed, creating images that are naturally expressive, beautifully illuminated, and authentic to you.

Ayesha Photography

Ayesha is a Manchester-based wedding photographer who travels throughout the United Kingdom and abroad to shoot destination weddings. She describes her style as “colorful, fun, and stylish” and she loves to add “a bit of pizazz to your big day!”

Ayesha’s lifestyle imagery has been featured on numerous UK wedding blogs that include Boho Weddings, Festival Brides, and Love My Dress, and she has won several awards along the way. When she’s not photographing bridal couples, Ayesha is busy planning her next travel adventure.

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