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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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Cragwood Country House

 

Lodore Falls Hotel gazebo wedding
Lodore Falls Hotel gazebo wedding
winter weddings at Armathwaite Hall, Lake District
winter weddings at Armathwaite Hall, Lake District
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excited bridesmaids seeing bride at inn on the lake
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winter wedding photography at Lodore Falls Hotel, Keswick
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rashness jetty sunset wedding photography, cumbria
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dirty dancing move, Lodore Falls Hotel evening party reception
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fun wedding photographs at Lodore Falls Hotel evening sparklers
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dancing in the rain at inn on the lake wedding
telling the story of you Lake District wedding with genuine photographs
telling the story of you Lake District wedding with genuine photographs
drone wedding photography at Lodore Falls
drone wedding photography at Lodore Falls
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sparklers at inn on the lake gazebo winter wedding
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groom portraits at inn on the lake reflections pool
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creative inn on the lake wedding photographs
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relaxed wedding photography at Lodore Falls
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rainy wedding brolly photograph at Lodore Falls
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ring exchange at inn on the lake indoor ceremony
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landscape wedding photography in the lake district
natural, relaxing wedding photography style for Lake District wedding
natural, relaxing wedding photography style for Lake District wedding
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selfie time for the bridesmaids at the Armathwaite Hall wedding
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groom preparation photographs prior to Armathwaite Hall wedding
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owl wedding ring delivery at new house farm
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Ullswater steamers, Lake District wedding photography
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Cragwood Country House on Lake Windermere's shores is an award-winning wedding venue in Cumbrian Lake District - and for good reason.

Boasting luxury, elegance and breathtaking natural views in all directions - jetties, hilltops, mountain passes waterfalls Langdale Valley make Cragwood an unforgettable location for creating timeless photographs!

Venue Description: A magnificent Victorian mansion has been meticulously renovated back to its former splendour for your special event, complete with elegant rooms that have been delicately decorated to impress your guests and luxurious accommodation for your stay. Surrounded by 20 acres of breathtaking gardens that create the ideal ambiance for ceremony and reception activities alike while the scenic Lake Windermere serves as the backdrop to your photographs of your big day!

Lake Windermere jetties offer the ideal place to capture romantic moments on your special day, offering stunning backdrops such as its calm waters and surrounding hills, making for stunning wedding photos that you will treasure for life. When weather permits, head up Kirkstone Pass for some unforgettable mountain views; just bring appropriate footwear! (Kirkstone Pass can take about 20 minutes by car to reach its summit.) Allow an hour for travel time as we aim to take as many shots possible along our travel route before reaching Kirkstone.

Waterfalls offer an enchanting backdrop for wedding photos; their cascading waters create a romantic and intimate setting - ideal for creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Langdale Valley is also an idyllic wedding photography location; nestled amidst some of Lake District's most majestic mountains such as Langdale Pikes. Offering panoramic vistas and an abundance of natural beauty, Langdale Valley makes an attractive backdrop for photography sessions in and around this stunning Lake District locale.

Cragwood Country House on Lake Windermere's shores is an unparalleled wedding venue in Cumbrian Lake District, featuring breathtaking beauty, luxurious amenities and unrivaled photo opportunites for creating magical and memorable images for any special day celebrations. If romance and elegance is what you seek then don't look any further - Cragwood Country House provides that and more.

Over 17-years experience as a Lake District wedding photographer at Cragwood Country House combined with living locally has given me invaluable knowledge that I love sharing - providing opportunities for some signature landscape shots!

If you would like to read a brief overview of my wedding photography services, then more details can be found on this website along with a comprehensive price list, examples of my photography and information about my Exclusive wedding packages.

If you would like to receive a free brochure which also contains a comprehensive wedding price list and details of all of the options available, then please either give me a call or complete the online contact form.

Joanne and Christopher (Cragwood Country House – 1st November)

Chris photographed our wedding on the 1st November at the Cragwood Country House Hotel on Windermere. We booked everything online as we were getting married at a distance from our home and it was a 'just us' wedding package. He turned up in good time to meet with us and the registrars and, having done weddings at the venue previously, he knew all the places to take us in the grounds for lovely pictures.

He was such a lovely person, really personable and friendly and took lovely pictures, that were so unobtrusive whilst we were getting married (when I've looked at the pics I've seen pics that I didn't realise he took!) and then did another hour of pictures in the grounds. The whole experience of the pictures being taken was lovely.

And then the pictures arrived. They look like us on a good day! We can also get them in black and white and the prices for ordering them from the website are very reasonable - we were thrilled with the pictures that we received, they were exactly what we wanted as they show the landscape and not just us!

Mr & Mrs Nuttall


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 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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