Wedding Photographer Milton Keynes
Hello, I’m Liam! I’m a wedding photographer based in Milton Keynes who loves capturing genuine moments between people and documenting the emotional journey of a wedding day. My work is candid and never staged—I don’t pose people or interfere with moments. I believe weddings are fun, and that’s what I aim to capture.
Weddings are an incredible journey, filled with a rollercoaster of emotions. I photograph candidly, documenting your day with integrity, preserving both the laughter and the tears. My goal is to deliver a version of events that you recognize and allows you to relive the day. It’s important to me that you see yourselves in my photographs. I don’t pose my pictures; everything you see on my site actually happened. None of my photographs are choreographed or re-enacted, so you can relive the events of your wedding knowing that all moments captured are a true representation of what occurred. Having lived in the area for so long, I know all the best locations for wedding photographs too.
My Recent Wedding Photography in Milton Keynes
Click on the galleries below to see my most recent real weddings.
J&E at Stowe
Epic fun on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. Epic Architecture and fun kinds of chaos
C&J at Furtho Manor Farm
Blessed with spring sunshine by the lake at this beautiful converted barn in Milton Keynes
I'm Liam, This Guy
I take my work incredibly seriously. Myself? Not so much…
I’ve studied photography and Art for the best part of twenty years, I teach it, I write about it, I live it. I love it as a form of creative expression and it’s a genuine honour and privilege to be able to share in a couples joy and tell their story through pictures.
On this page, explore my diverse portfolio to get a glimpse of the captivating wedding moments I’ve had the pleasure of capturing throughout Milton Keynes. My portfolio highlights my versatility in adapting to various wedding themes, cultures, and styles while maintaining the highest quality and artistic vision.
Wedding Venues I've Photographed in Milton Keynes
Choosing a wedding photographer in Milton Keynes can be a dauting task. Rest assured, I’ve shot a wide variety of weddings across the city, from hotels and mansions to barns and back gardens, I’ve seen it all. My extensive experience documenting weddings means that regardless of where to choose to have your ceremony, you know you’re going to get amazing photographs. Let’s make some memories!
Furtho Manor Farm
Chicheley Hall
Newton Park Farm
Flaxbourne Gardens
Horwood House
Plum Park
Endeavour Woodland Weddings
Kingfisher Hotel
The Woughton House Hotel
Tip Top Venues
I've won some awards!
Liam Smith loves writing about himself in third person. He is really great and has won awards for being ‘super duper’…as well as every major wedding photography award and being featured on every major UK wedding blog, say what!?
Top 10 Wedding Photographer in the UK
Winner: Masters of Wedding Photography Awards
Featured on Every Major UK Wedding Blog
Featured In:
"On the day of our wedding, Liam's presence was invaluable. He was discreet, unobtrusive, and his experience and calm nature put us at ease to the point we forgot he was there! Not only did he capture the most beautiful candid moments, but did it in a way that allowed us to enjoy our day to the fullest. If you're searching for a wedding photographer in Milton Keynes, Liam is your guy. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Liam as our wedding photographer and cannot thank him enough for preserving our memories so perfectly"
T&M
Furtho Manor Farm
Understanding Wedding Photography Styles
The art of documentary wedding photography and photojournalism, learn more about how I use composition and lighting to tell a story within a single frame.
Timeless elegance, contrast and emotion. Read more about why I love black and white wedding photography
In the moment. In the fun. In the thick of the dancing. Candid images capture your friends and family doing what they do. Find out more about my candid wedding photography.
Some moments are riotously funny, others are deeply emotive. My pictures are always natural, I never interfere with moments or restage them. Learn more about my natural wedding photography.
My work is certainly an alternative to the traditional. Here’s why I’m different.
Reportage is or Photojournalism as telling a story through a series of pictures. Typically associated with the news, Reportage photography is also hinged on capturing real moments, focussing on people, not things.
Weddings always have an element of beauty, learn how I employ my background as a fine artist to add another layer to my storytelling.
Here's Some Pictures From My Adventures in Milton Keynes
Wedding Photography in Milton Keynes is an eclectic mix, much like the city itself. The blending of the old and new; from Bradwell Abbey to The Hotel La Tour, Milton Keynes has a whole host of interesting spots to take photographs and to get married. Here are a few photographs from my Milton Keynes wedding photography portfolio.
"The final photographs exceeded all our expectations. Liam's documentary wedding photography style allowed us to relive our wedding day, moment by moment, and the emotions were palpable in every image. We could see the joy in our guests' eyes, the tender moments between family members, and the laughter shared among friends"
I&A
Chicheley Hall
…and this is how it’s done
How I Photograph Weddings. My Approach
As a documentary wedding photographer, my job is to not only pay attention, but to interact, to talk and to understand. By being a part of your day in the fullest sense is how I’m able to tell such rich and layered stories. I discreetly capture a wedding by being fully immersed in it. I’m quite tall, but you won’t know I’m there. I think my portfolio is testament to my ability to blend in. My height and loud voice definitely come into their own when it’s time to wrangle the crowd for a group photograph. My work combines a number of styles and techniques to create my own unique way of documenting weddings. Some moments call for humour, which is where photojournalism comes into play, other moments call for tenderness, which calls for a softer, fine art approach. Being an excellent photographer requires a broad skillset and the experience to know when to deploy each one. My pictures capture your personalities, your bond and the relationship you share with your family and friends. I tell your story without the need for posing or recreating moments, my approach results in a genuine, and heartfelt visual narrative of your special day.
Creative Wedding Photography in Milton Keynes
I feel extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to capture weddings in some truly remarkable locations. Milton Keynes offers stunning venues like Chicheley Hall, Furtho Manor Farm, Newton Park Farm and Horwood House, among others. However, what truly makes a wedding exceptional? The answer is simple: the people. Regardless of the incredible places I’ve witnessed, the most memorable celebrations always involve the presence of loved ones who come together in support. Some of my all-time favourite weddings have taken place in open fields. There’s no need to create an extravagant spectacle; just invite everyone you know and care for, and let the good times roll. With cherished people by your side, even the simplest of wedding venues in Milton Keynes can transform into magical, unforgettable experiences.
