Photography By Michael Pardoe

16/10/2026

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Natural, relaxed, documentary wedding photography — with the real moments, genuine emotions and all the chaos and laughter that make your day yours.

15/10/2026

What can I say about this wedding day? Epic! So much energy & emotion. Thank you for booking me to cover this wonderful wedding day and allowing me to be a part of such a special day. A massive thank you for leaving this amazing review on Google for me. ❤️

" A huge thank you to our amazing photographer, Mick. 📸

Wow… where do we even begin? Every single moment of our special day was captured so beautifully, from the little details to all those precious moments we’ll treasure forever.

The pre-wedding shoots made us all feel so comfortable and completely at ease in front of the camera, which made such a difference on the day.
From start to finish, Mick captured the whole day perfectly — the smiles, the laughter, the emotions and all those moments we didn’t even realise were happening. Looking through our photos has allowed us to relive our wedding day all over again. 🥹

Thank you, Mick, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to capture our day. Absolutely incredible! "

Mr & Mrs Wilcock 🤍

Runcorn Town Hall Register Office

31/08/2026

⭐ Another 5-star review! ⭐

There’s nothing better than hearing that my approach to wedding photography is exactly what a couple hoped for.
Jack & Jonathan recently got in touch to say:

" Michael was outstanding! He made all of our guests feel relaxed and comfortable, making jokes and getting people to laugh to capture the perfect photos of them enjoying themselves. Michael was thorough and captured so many amazing moments that we weren’t even aware he was taking. The photographs are beautiful and nothing was too much trouble on the day. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer, thank you so much! Jack and Jonathan "

Thank you so much, Jack & Jonathan, for trusting me to capture your wedding. It was an absolute pleasure — and I’m genuinely delighted that you love your photographs. ❤️
Natural. Relaxed. Real.
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25/08/2026

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18/08/2026

📸 Ever wondered what’s actually in a wedding photographer’s camera bag?

Behind every relaxed, natural wedding photograph is a setup designed to help me react quickly to whatever happens during the day.

I’ve written a new blog taking you behind the scenes of my wedding photography setup — including:

📷 Nikon DSLR cameras
🔍 35mm f/1.8 & 85mm f/1.8 lenses
💡 Godox flash & triggers
⛪ Why I never use flash during ceremonies
✨ How I use on and off-camera flash for portraits, speeches, first dances and the reception
📸 How my equipment supports my natural, documentary approach

For me, it's not about having the latest or most expensive equipment. It's about knowing my kit inside out and knowing when to use it — and when not to.

Ultimately, the cameras are just tools. The real job is anticipating the moment and capturing it without interrupting your wedding day.

Natural. Relaxed. Documentary wedding photography across Cheshire & the North West.



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Discover how I photograph weddings using Nikon cameras, 35mm & 85mm f/1.8 lenses and Godox flash. A behind-the-scenes look at my natural, relaxed wedding photography approach.

13/08/2026

Getting it right in camera

One thing that has always been important to me as a wedding photographer is getting the photograph right in camera.

I don't want to photograph a wedding thinking, “I'll sort that out in Lightroom later.”

Of course, every photograph goes through my editing process. I adjust colour, contrast, exposure and all the little things that help create the finished image. But I don't want editing to be a rescue operation.

When I'm photographing a wedding, I'm constantly thinking about light, exposure, shutter speed, aperture and what's happening in front of me.

I tend to protect the highlights, often deliberately working around a half to 1 stop under exposure. Why? Because a slightly darker image can be lifted. A completely blown wedding dress, veil or white shirt can't magically have its detail put back.

The flash is there to complement the ambient light, not replace it.

I want you to look at your photographs years from now and still remember what the room actually felt like.

The lighting.
The atmosphere.
The laughter.
The people.
The little moments that happened without anyone asking them to happen.

For me, photography isn't about relying on software to make an image work.

It's about being prepared, understanding light, anticipating what's happening and making the photograph when the moment is there.

The editing comes afterwards.

Editing should enhance the photograph, not rescue it.

03/08/2026

A lovely morning with Rachel & Matt for their pre-wedding shoot 🌿☀️

With just a couple of weeks to go until they say “I do”, it was the perfect chance to spend some time together, have a laugh, and get them comfortable in front of the camera before the big day.

These relaxed sessions are never about stiff poses — they’re about capturing the connection between two people and creating natural photographs that feel like them.

The sunshine certainly showed off the beautiful greenery at Runcorn Town Hall grounds, even though their wedding celebrations will be taking place elsewhere. I’m already counting down the days and can’t wait to capture the next chapter of their story.

Rachel & Matt — thank you for such a fun and relaxed shoot. Not long now! 💍✨

01/08/2026

What a beautiful day celebrating John & Lacey’s wedding ❤️
From the lovely ceremony at St. Joseph’s Presbytery in Birkenhead to their relaxed post-wedding portraits at Runcorn Town Hall, it was a day filled with smiles, laughter and so much love.
It was also extra special for me personally, as I had the honour of photographing Lacey’s sister’s wedding a few years ago. Being asked back to capture another wedding for the same family is something I never take for granted, and it means the world to know my couples trust me with such important memories.
John & Lacey, thank you both for making me feel so welcome and for letting me tell the story of your day. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together 🥂✨

Blog post - https://www.michaelpardoe.co.uk/blog/john-laceys-wedding-in-birkenhead-runcorn-town-hall/



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30/07/2026

A little rain was never going to dampen the joy of this beautiful intimate wedding 💍☔
Dawn & Stephen, thank you for booking me and for trusting me to capture such a special chapter of your story. It was a genuine pleasure to document your day naturally and honestly, and I hope these photographs bring back all the emotions for many years to come ❤️

Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and happy adventures together.



Runcorn Town Hall Register Office

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20/06/2026

While everyone else was watching the bride and groom, I spotted this moment unfolding and knew it was one worth capturing. A little bit chaotic, completely unscripted, and full of personality.
These are the moments I love most. The ones nobody plans for, nobody poses, and nobody could recreate if they tried.
Years from now, this photograph won't just remind them of how their wedding looked.
It'll remind them exactly how it felt.
📸 Natural, relaxed wedding photography across Cheshire, Merseyside and beyond.