Claire Penn Photography

Name: Claire Penn Photography
Address: Faulkner Street, Hoole, Chester, CH23BQ, GB
Telephone: +447729282519

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Creative, natural wedding photography. Zero cheesy posing. I'm based in Cheshire UK and shoot anywhere in the world. Best wishes, warm regards. www.clairepenn.com

My style is relaxed, no formal, stiff photographs... just spontaneous, beautiful REAL shots. To find out more please visit my website or email: [email protected].

12/08/2026

A moment for Georgia’s shoes…

That’s it. That’s the post.

I love shoes and these absolutely deserve their own spot on the grid.

So many beautiful weddings to share, but August is my busiest month, so they are coming 🔜

London wedding photographer | Kensington wedding London | London bride | Wedding day details | Bridal fashion

Georgia Watt AMINA MUADDI 🧚🏽‍♀️

21/07/2026

Fifteen years of photographing weddings all over the world, and I had always dreamed of shooting in Chester Cathedral (on my doorstep).

Lydia & Josh made it happen.

I couldn’t have wished for a better couple to do it with. We clicked at our very first meeting and have had a WhatsApp group chat going ever since - by the time the wedding arrived, it was simply a day of celebrating with friends... who I occasionally pointed a camera at.

Lydia and Josh sent me the cutest video message after seeing their previews for the first time. Scroll to the end.

THAT is my ‘why!

Supplier dream team:
Venue: Chester Cathedral
Photographer: Claire Penn - digital & analogue wedding photographer
Second shooter:
Sarah Bruce Wedding Photographer
Content creator: Sarah Sadler Chester UK
Dress designer: Along Came Eve Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaid dresses: Six Stories
Hair & Make Up: Zamira Gill Bridal Hair & Makeup
Hair colourist: Hairdresser / Blonde Specialist Chester & North Wales
Groom Suit: Charles Tyrwhitt
Cake (& Welsh cakes): bon_gateau
Flowers: Angelica Rose Floral Design Manchester Wedding Florist 🌷
Band: The Spectrum
Stationery: the couple! Lydia Maw Josh Nicholson
Lamps: Polly Newman
Veil personalisation:
Katie malone embroidery
Rings: Powells Jewellery Chester clogau

Chester wedding photographer | Chester Cathedral wedding | Documentary wedding photography | Cheshire wedding
photographer | Film wedding photography |
UK wedding photographer

17/07/2026

If I’m ever in a church on a bright sunny day, you’ll always find me chasing light and colours dancing across the floor.

So this post is just that - no big carousel, no agenda. Just posting because I think it’s really beautiful.

There are far too many favourites from this wedding to squeeze into one post anyway, so I probably need to blog for the first time in about 6 months.

Chester Cathedral X Lydia & Josh ♥️

More to come.

01/07/2026

Laura Beth on 35mm film - my favourite muse ✨

Suppliers:
Photographer: Claire Penn - digital & analogue wedding photographer
Planner: Marry Me in France | Wedding Planners Megan and Claude | Event Stylists & Planners
Venue: Domaine de Cazenac : Lieu d’art & hébergements d’exception
Florist: Alan Coxon
Content: FlouriAlan Coxonal | Social Media Marketing
Dress: Stella York The Bridal BouStella YorkcThe Bridal Boutique | Crickhowellings: GeCharlotte Millswellery
MGemwaith Bowen JewelleryUA: Luxury Bridal Makeup ArtisLuxury Bridal Makeup Artist | Athens & Paris | Europeationweddingfrance

08/06/2026

36 hours on 35mm: Bangkok

Some of the many film photos I shot in Thailand – neon in the rain, flower carts, tuk-tuks, temples wrapped in gold against tower blocks.

I would love to go back with a lot more time (and a lot less heat).

27/05/2026

Today? Perfect.

Kirsty & Chris had their ceremony at Chester Town Hall surrounded by the people who matter most, then went for fizz at Paysan before taking the party to Commonhall Social.

Kirsty didn’t have a bouquet so she asked some of her family/friends to each choose a stem and create a bouquet for her with the help of at Chester Market. Such a lovely idea.

14 guests, zero fuss, and one of the most relaxed weddings I’ve ever photographed.

If you’ve been questioning whether you need a big wedding - you really, really don’t.

Intimate Chester weddings and elopements are 100% my jam. If this is giving you ideas, my details are in the bio.

Photos to come - I got this by mistake as I thought I was grabbing a photo on my phone and then I realised it was video - and then they kissed. A content creator I am not - leaving that to the amazing

19/05/2026

Curved serpentine tables filled with the most incredible flowers (created by our gorgeous workshop attendees!), layered candlelight and lamps, all set beneath the huge chandeliers at Domaine de Cazenac… such a dream of an evening!

Our blue linens, placemats, lamps and crystal glassware featured here are all available to hire through us. And if you love this style and would like us to help style your wedding or event, we’d absolutely love to hear from you 🤍

It’s becoming very busy wedding season for us, so replies may be a little slower while we’re out and about with our lovely couples - thank you for being patient with us ✨

Hosts:
Venue: with
Florist Tutor: .fl.o.london
Assisting Florists: and
Catering:
Photographer:
Furniture:

09/03/2026

I’ve been quiet on here lately - shoulder surgery will do that. Recovery is going well, but it’s also given me a lot of time to sit with the state of the world and wonder how to show up here without it feeling completely tone deaf.

Something I know a lot of creatives are struggling with.

I don’t have a neat answer to that. But I keep coming back to this: sharing beauty isn’t the same as looking away. The world needs art. It’s a reminder that creativity, connection, and the human capacity to make something extraordinary still exist - and always will.

Not escapism. Just evidence.

Part 2 of the recent editorial shoot at .

Photographer
Venue
Planning & concept
Design & styling
Florals
Stationery
Dresses
HMUA
Tableware
Cakes
Model

Shot on Kodak Gold, Kodak UltraMax & Ilford HP5

Analogue Photography
Kodak Gold
Kodak Ultramax
Wedding Editorial
Bristol Wedding Photographer
The Mount Without Weddin

24/02/2026

Crumbling walls, candlelight, and a love story that feels like it’s been waiting centuries to be told.

A chance for me to test some new (old) cameras and film - and honestly, I love how these came out.

If you’ve seen the new Wuthering Heights and felt something stir - this one’s for you.

A brilliant editorial with some seriously talented people, shot at the stunning - a venue that honestly feels like it exists somewhere between a dream and a Gothic novel.

Part 1 of 3 - way too many scans to fit in one post.

Photographer
Venue
Planning & concept
Design & styling
Florals
Stationery
Dresses
HMUA
Tableware
Cakes
Models

19/02/2026

Tonight I’m treating myself to a little ‘medicinal’ tipple on the sofa while watching the Winter Olympics.

(Anyone else obsessed with the curling?)

Gradually easing myself back into work after my shoulder surgery at the weekend - feeling good despite the expected soreness. I actually think the after effects of the anaesthetic is the worst part.

Physio is happening, emails and enquiries are being answered, and the shiny new CRM system is *gradually* being updated.

Couples - you’ll soon get an email with a link to your client portal. ✨

📷 Shot on 35mm outside the church at Millie & Tom’s beautiful winter wedding back in December 🤍

Address

Faulkner Street, Hoole
Chester
CH23BQ

Telephone

+447729282519

Website

https://www.clairepenn.com/

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