A bride and groom embrace outdoors on a grassy path, with a lush green landscape and Kedleston Country House in the background during sunset.

RELAXED and HONEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

BASED IN DERBY, AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

A newlywed couple walking outside on a sunny day, surrounded by friends and family celebrating at a wedding reception.
A couple in traditional Indian wedding attire holding hands and looking at each other amidst green foliage.
A couple in wedding attire embracing outdoors near a metal gate, with green grass and trees in the background during daytime.
A couple kisses at a wedding reception standing behind a tall, multi-tiered naked wedding cake decorated with strawberries and flowers, on a round table covered with a pink cloth and ribbons.

CAPTURING THE DAY AS IT NATURALLY UNFOLDS

Joe Richardson with a medium format camera on a rocky shoreline, ocean in background.

Thanks for stopping by! I’m Joe, a wedding photographer based in Derby - but not originally from here. I moved from south London for a girl and luckily it worked out!

I love working with couples who value storytelling over stiff posing and want their wedding gallery to feel as real as the day itself. With a relaxed approach and an editorial touch, I’m here to capture the energy, emotion and all the beautiful in-between moments of your celebration.

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me making a coffee with my Aeropress or v60. I love a great film too and I’m endlessly inspired by filmmakers like Scorsese, Nolan and Kubrick - masters of storytelling.

MORE ABOUT ME
A smiling woman in a wedding dress holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, standing inside a church or historic building with stone walls.
A bride and groom walking outdoors near a brick building with a sign that reads 'The Kedleston Country House' and a weather vane on the roof. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress with a veil and holding a bouquet of flowers, while the groom is
Close-up of two women dressed in traditional attire holding hands, one in white with intricate embroidery and the other in a red and gold embroidered dress, showcasing jewelry and tattoos on their arms.
A group of diverse people dancing and celebrating at a lively party, wearing traditional Indian and contemporary clothing, with many smiling and engaging with each other.
Group of women dressed in colorful traditional Indian attire, smiling at each other during a celebration or wedding ceremony, outdoors.
People celebrating at a party, with a woman in a white dress holding a pink inflatable float, smiling, and others wearing sunglasses and formal attire.
A smiling man and woman looking out from behind a window with metal grid, in a brick building, holding glasses of wine.
A woman dressed in traditional Indian attire, wearing jewelry and a floral garland, laughing and celebrating at an event with others in the background.
People dancing at a party with a chandelier overhead and purple lighting, one person holding a glass of wine.
A couple is dancing closely at a celebration, surrounded by onlookers in formal attire, with some taking photos.
Man dancing at a celebration, wearing traditional Indian attire and jewelry, surrounded by women also dressed in traditional clothing, in a festive indoor setting.
Bride in a white wedding dress and veil holding a bouquet of roses stands outdoors with two men in formal suits, under a large tree.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand on a grassy field during sunset, with trees and hills in the background.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss in front of a large wooden door at St Werbugh's Derby, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers, outside stone pavement and greenery.
A woman in a white dress holding up the skirt while walking outdoors at sunset, with groom walking alongside her at Long Furlong Barn.