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Cumbria & Lake District wedding photographer

natural, fun, relaxed and unobtrusive style to photographing weddings that will tell the story of your day

Lake District wedding photographer

Cumbria and Lake District Wedding Photographer

I'm Chris, based in the beautiful Lake District maket town of Cockermouth. I'm a professional Lake District wedding photographer with over 18 years experience and I offer a natural, fun, relaxed and unobtrusive style to photographing weddings.

I provide high quality wedding photography services with unique local knowledge throughout Cumbria and the Lake District.

I want to tell the story of your day, the real stuff that happens. The emotions, the fun, the quirks and craziness of you and your guests, the unplanned, unscripted parts I know you’ll look back on and love! I want the real connection between you two to shine through with fun, relaxed photography and not turn you into posed mannequins.

I have gained a wealth of experience over more than 18 years’ as a professional Lake District photographer. I have covered over 1300 weddings in all the varied, and sometimes exciting weather that the region has to offer. I truly love what I do and thrive on building upon the strong reputation of my photography business. As a focused and creative image maker I always strive to offer you a level of service that far exceeds your expectations with all of my wedding packages.

My natural, fun, relaxed and unobtrusive style to photography is well received and has aided me in continuing to build my excellent reputation as one of the top wedding photographers in the Lake District. But don't take my word for it, have a look on my Google review page to read what my past clients have thought about the way I work and the wedding photographs I have captured for them. I'm also incredibly fortunate to be recommended by some of the best wedding venues in the Lake District.

Whenever the weather and time will allow, capturing some dramatic wedding photographs with the landscape scenery is something I love. With my local knowledge, I can often suggest a suitable location that we can travel to or alternatively if you have a special place in mind then we can always look at the logistics of your special day to facilitate a visit to some of Cumbria’s finest views.

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winter wedding photography at Lodore Falls Hotel
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Lodore Falls wedding ceremony in the gazebo
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evening fun at Lodore Falls Hotel wedding
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wedding couple walking along Lodore Falls jetty
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happy bride and groom at their Lodore Falls Hotel wedding
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sunset wedding photography at surprise view during the Lodore Falls wedding
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wedding photograph of couple on Lodore Falls Hotel bridge in the rain
couple dancing on the Lodore bridge at night
couple dancing on the Lodore bridge at night
same sex wedding photography at Lodore Falls Hotel
same sex wedding photography at Lodore Falls Hotel
rashness jetty wedding photography Keswick
rashness jetty wedding photography Keswick
bride and groom enjoying the sunset at their Lodore Falls Hotel wedding
bride and groom enjoying the sunset at their Lodore Falls Hotel wedding
drone wedding photography at Lodore Falls hotel
drone wedding photography at Lodore Falls hotel
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sparkler fun in the evening at Lodore Falls
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relaxed wedding photography of couple during their Lodore wedding
stunning winter wedding photography at Lodore Falls Hotel Keswick
stunning winter wedding photography at Lodore Falls Hotel Keswick
waling away from their ceremony at Lodore Falls Hotel gazebo
waling away from their ceremony at Lodore Falls Hotel gazebo
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stunning sunset at surprise view Keswick
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In a majestic setting, Lodore Falls Hotel wedding venue is in one of the most loved valleys in Cumbria and the Lakes District. (Actually, it was in Borrowdale Valley that I proposed to my wife!) With fantastic lake and mountain views, and a gorgeous waterfall, it’s a place to create some beautiful wedding photography.

The Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa in Cumbria's Lake District offers stunning award-winning wedding venues like Derwent Water. Boasting breathtaking mountain views as well as lush forests, clear lake waters and waterfalls nearby - Lodore Falls Hotel makes an idyllic backdrop for any romantic ceremony!

Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa provides customized wedding packages designed to suit every taste and budget. From intimate ceremonies with just close family and friends to lavish celebrations for hundreds, the Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa's experienced wedding coordinators will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure that your big day exceeds all of your dreams!

Hotel wedding suites are stylishly decorated to provide the ideal setting for your photos on your big day. Beautiful furnishings, sparkling chandeliers and intricate details create a magical ambiance which will ensure it remains memorable long after.

At Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa, there's also an onsite spa to pamper yourself before or after your wedding. Relax with massage therapy, facial treatments or manicure/pedicure services before feeling revived for your big day!

Food and drinks at Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa's experienced chefs will be tailored to suit the tastes and preferences of you and your guests, from canapes to four-course dinner service - so they arrive satisfied and hungry! The Lodore Falls culinary team ensures they do so!

Lodore Falls Hotel can be found in one of the most breathtaking parts of Lake District: Borrowdale Valley. Boasting breathtaking mountain scenery and abundant nature trails, Borrowdale Valley makes an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature enthusiasts.

This valley is nestled into majestic mountains like Great Gable, Scafell Pike and Catbells which create an exquisite scenic horizon for its picturesque landscape. Additionally, Derwentwater Lake serves as a popular venue for boating, fishing and watersport activities in this picturesque location.

Borrowdale Valley offers more than its natural beauty; its history and culture are equally abundant. First inhabited by Vikings during their 10th-century occupation, and still boasting several Viking place names today; several important historic sites can also be found there including 17th-century Bowder Stone and Castlerigg Stone Circle.

Borrowdale Valley is renowned for being an ideal location for walking and hiking enthusiasts, offering well-marked footpaths through the valley to reach out into its mountainous environs. Additionally, this valley attracts climbers looking for challenging routes up its nearby peaks.

At its heart, Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa offers all you need for the ideal wedding celebration: its breathtaking setting, luxurious facilities and outstanding customer service are enough to ensure its recognition by multiple awards bodies. If you want your big day to be truly remarkable then look no further!

Lodore offers many photography opportunities at Lodore; these range from taking advantage of its stunning gardens and gazebo area to strolling down 5 minutes to their jetty to capture landscape shots, to hiking above their hotel for just 2min off road journey to reach stunning waterfalls with excellent shots awaiting.

I would often suggest making a bit of time in the evening to venture further afield for some slightly more dramatic landscape wedding photographs, with Ashness Jetty, Ashness Bridge and Surprise View being a very short drive away from the hotel.

For some of my latest examples of my work at Lodore then I would suggest taking a look on with my Instagram feed or my Facebook feed, both I keep updated and there are many examples from Lodore as i'm very privileged to be one of their recommend photographs and shoot quiet a number of weddings each year there.

If you would like to receive a free brochure then please complete the contact form on my website and I’ll get one in the post to you asap.

Jennie & Scott - 26th September 2021

"We hired Chris, following a recommendation from our wedding venue, Lodore Falls Hotel and couldn't be happier with his work from start to finish. He was super friendly when we enquired about dates and even in the busiest period, probably of his career ( thanks covid) he was still great at communication and letting us know what's going on. We choose Chris for his knowledge and experience of photographing In the lakes, happy to get out, off site for some amazing landscape pics. He fitted in superbly at our wedding, we didn't even notice he was there snapping away, capturing our day.

He made sure any group shots we really wanted were taken but I would pride him on his couple shots, off site and willingness to be adventurous with them.

Chris I can't thank you enough and if I know anyone who choose the lakes for a wedding I will be sure to point them in your direction."

Michelle & Paul - 15th December 2022

"Chris was our wedding photographer, on what was one of the coldest days of the year, just before Christmas.

Well... he was amazing, I don't particularly like having my photograph taken, and I am not great at posing, but Chris put me at ease and reassured us both he preferred natural shots. That's exactly what he achieved. We felt comfortable and we both really enjoyed our time outside by the lake with Chris, freezing it was but so worth it. He is a true professional, he gently guided us through and, with what seemed like minimal effort from us he captured the most beautiful shots.

We love all our photographs, the little video brought tears to my husband’s eyes. Our guests say they are the best wedding photographs they have ever seen.

Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions in arranging a wedding, the images are your memories. Chris created those memories for us, choosing him was the best decision we made.

Thank you, Chris, we feel privileged to have had you as our photographer". Michelle & Paul


Chris Freer Photography

Wedding Photography Details

 

Choosing a professional Lake District photographer to capture the images of one of the most memorable days of your life is one of the more important wedding decisions you will make.

It’s an honour for me to be involved and my aim is to make your day and your memories as special as they can be by providing you with an unobtrusive and professional photography service.

It's important for me to tell story of your special day, the unplanned, unscripted, the quirks and craziness, the emotions.... the real story of your day. 

I’ve spent 18 years of my professional life honing my skills and developing techniques to ensure the experience of having your photographs taken is, all being well, good fun!

As for being photogenic, everybody is, in their own unique and beautiful way. We just tend to look at ourselves, be way over critical, and somehow believe we are not. I’m on your side and will be doing my upmost to ensure you have a great day.

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Wedding Packages & Prices

Costs for an reputable, experienced, professional wedding photographer in the Lake District will range from £1300 to £2000 for a Digital Package, there is a range of albums the differant photographers may offer and these can really vary in cost.

 

I have tried to be as competitive as possible with my pricing, I’m always open to how much I charge and I’ve no doubt there will be some who are offering cheaper packages.

 What they may not be able to offer you is my calming and relaxing approach to taking your wedding photographs, my 18 years of experience, excellent reputation and a desire to supply you with the best wedding images I can every time.

 Everybody has a cost or wedding budget in mind but investing in the best wedding photographer in the Lake District that you can afford will not be something you will regret.

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Wedding photography packages and prices

Lake District elopement wedding photography

Elopement Wedding Photography

 

A secret wedding, often known as an elopement wedding, have become increasingly popular here in the Lake District.

Maybe it’s the romantic idea of running away to be married or taking that chance to escape pressures from others about your special day, or perhaps it’s simply to keep the costs down. Whatever the reasons, I am being asked to provide professional Elopement wedding photography at these small, intimate ceremonies more and more frequently - and I love them!

One of the huge advantages available to me from a photography point of view is the time I’m able to spend with the ‘two of you’ in creating some fantastic wedding portraits.

Almost all my elopement clients take the opportunity to travel with me, after their ceremony, into the more scenic areas of the Lake District where we can capture some of my signature landscape wedding photographs.

 

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About Me - Chris Freer

My name is Chris Freer and I live with my wife Rachel, our two young children and our Trail Hound called Jazz, in the Lake District town of Cockermouth. Since I got my first SLR camera at the age of 13 – and persuaded my parents to buy me countless rolls of film – I have been passionate about taking pictures.

My early working years taught me a lot about attention to detail and professionalism. These skills are important to me and my business and I will always try to apply them to whatever I do.

I’ve trained with some world-class photographers, including Chris Chambers, the internationally-renowned Edmond Terakopian, Brett Harkness, a truly brilliant and highly-acclaimed wedding photographer, Jeff Ascough, a Canon ambassador and also some Sony's Imagining Ambassadors including the multi-award-winning photographer, Terry Donnelly.

I have achieved my MPA Diploma and I’m also a registered member of the Guild of Photographers, a highly respected professional organisation in the UK.

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Lake District wedding photographer Chris Freer

Wedding Highlights Film

Wedding Highlights Video

Wedding Highlights Film

For a little while now I’ve been creating reels for social media while shooting weddings, and this means I’ve been capturing video clips throughout the wedding day to help create these.

I’m now taking this a stage further and offering an additional service, a wedding highlights Film. This film and service is not a replacement for a dedicated wedding videographer/ film maker who would be able to focus solely on filming the details of your whole day. This is for those who would like a short, snappy wedding highlight film creating from their special day.

My primary focus will always be photography but with this additional service I’ll be filming short clips throughout the day at my discretion and then using professional editing software to create a short wedding highlights film set to licensed music.

Drone Wedding Photography

drone wedding photography

Wedding Drone Photography in the Lake District

I'm also a registered CAA drone pilot and also fully insured for commercial use, so utilising the latest DJI drone technology, If the conditions and situation is suitable, we can launch the drone and capture some additional, dramatic and very unique aerial wedding photographs.

Where and when possible, I will arrive early to capture some venue shots with the drone to show it in the amazing landscape environment that the Lake District offers. It’ll also give me the opportunity to film some footage to be able to use in any reels or your highlight video should you choose to add that service to your photography.

It’ll defiantly be an additional wow element to your Lake District wedding photographs with a very unique view point.

My Style Of Photography

Ashness Jetty wedding photography from Lodore Falls Hotel
My Style of Wedding Photography

Naturally Posed, Relaxed, Fun, Enjoyable, just about sums up my wedding photography style.

 My style of wedding photography is simple. A minimal amount of naturally-posed images, done in such a way that your personalities shine through and you feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, then plenty of shots in a candid documentary style.

I want to tell the story of your day; the real stuff that happens. The emotions, the laughter, the fun, quirks and craziness of you and your guests, the unplanned, unscripted parts I know you’ll look back on and love! 

I want the real connection between the two of you to shine through with fun, relaxed photography, and not turn you into posed mannequins with stuffy, formal shots.

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Chris Freer Photography
The Parklands
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 0XJ

01900 827243
07811 049866

 

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