Natural, honest, emotive wedding & family photography in Derby and beyond
You deserve photos that feel like you — and an experience that does too.
Whether you're planning a wedding, booking a branding shoot, or hoping to finally capture your family just as they are (muddy knees, cheeky grins and all), you're in the right place. I’m a Derby wedding photographer - and family photographer - and have been in the industry for over 14 years.
Working with me isn’t about being held hostage from your own wedding for just-another-photo, and neither is it about ignoring your child’s cues that they’ve had enough during a family session. It’s not about “the photography comes first, and so what?”. I’d rather chose a different career.
What is it about? Well, it’s about you feeling comfortable, understood, and genuinely looked after. It’s about delivering you a gallery full of images that are beyond every expectation and leaving you feeling ‘how did she do that?!’.
Your kids? I’ll give them time to warm up before even lifting the camera. Your wedding guests? I’ll blend in like an old friend (fact: this is the one piece of feedback I’ve had the most in the 14 years I’ve been photographing weddings), never bossing anyone around. And your business? I’ll get to know where you're stuck and help your brand shine in a way that feels true, not staged.
Yes, you'll get stunning images that you genuinely want to have as your phone screensaver, or print on the wall. But more than that—you'll enjoy the whole process.
I'm Claudia: mum to two wild boys, lover of Jammy Dodgers, chicken fried rice, and the true bliss feeling of racing around a tropical island on a moped. I adore Anthony Bourdain, believe deeply in doing the mindset work (helped by the Rich Roll or Trevor Noah podcasts), and yes, I’ve got a Harry Potter tattoo.
If you're after a photographer who makes you feel seen, heard, and respected — one who gets the job done without the ego or the awkwardness — you’ve just found me.
Ready to say your “I Do’s”? You want Derby Wedding Photography.
Just birthed out a babe & want to celebrate it? Check out Derby Newborn Photography.
Want to capture your slightly dysfunctional (but deeply loving) squad? Go to Derby Family Photography.
… Or, just go right ahead and…
Top 5 Wedding & Family Photographer Achievements That I’m Proud Of:
Gaining over 50 5* reviews from happy couples & amazed parents on Google - search my name to read through all the reviews!
Having worked for clients such as Hans Zimmer and the Bond movie franchise producers - nerve wracking!
Being trusted my couples and families to document their love in Bali, the Seychelles, Copenhagen, France, Portugal, Norway, New Zealand, America, Egypt, Thailand, Spain, Italy… and of course all across the UK.
Having my work featured multiple times on wedding blogs such as Love My Dress, Rock n Roll Bride & Rock My Wedding.
Simply just having a job that I absolutely adore, as cringe as it may sound. Many don’t have that feeling, and I don’t take it for granted.
My Derby Wedding Photography Style
With nearly two decades behind the lens (from bands to babies!) and over 400 weddings captured, my approach in both wedding photography and family photography is all about capturing candid moments with a touch of editorial elegance — creating images that feel natural, timeless, and full of ‘you’.
I aim to be more than just your photographer; I want to be a calm, friendly presence who supports you effortlessly throughout your day. Whether it’s the joyful anticipation of bridal prep or the magic right after your first dance, I’m there to capture every genuine smile and quiet tear without ever being intrusive. Your wedding photos should feel like a reflection of who you are as a couple — honest, beautiful, and uniquely you.