Nottinghamshire Wedding Photographers
Below you will find 31 wedding photographers who cover Nottinghamshire, including photographers based in Nottingham and the county's market towns, and others who work across the wider Midlands. Their styles run from quiet documentary coverage to bold, editorial portraits, and some offer video as well. In this county, the setting you choose shapes the photography as much as the photographer does. A register office wedding in the centre of Nottingham followed by drinks in the Lace Market calls for a different approach from a country house wedding with deer parks and formal gardens. Look for complete galleries that match the kind of day you are planning, and read our guide below the listings for 2026 prices and practical advice on city and estate shoots.
City wedding or estate wedding
Most Nottinghamshire weddings fall into one of two broad types, and each asks something different of your photographer. In the city, the challenge is crowds, traffic and changing light between buildings. On an estate, it is distance, weather and, sometimes, permission to use the grounds. Some couples combine the two, with a ceremony in town and a reception in the countryside, which works well if the timings allow for it.
Photographing a city centre wedding
Nottingham City Council holds ceremonies at the Council House on Old Market Square, where rooms range from a small snug for six guests to a ballroom seating 120. The square outside is a public space and busy on Saturdays, so ask your photographer how they plan to handle confetti and group shots with shoppers passing by.
A short walk away, the Lace Market's Victorian warehouses, once the centre of the world's lace trade and a conservation area since 1969, give brick, iron and big windows for portraits. A photographer who knows the area will have quieter side streets in mind and will know which spots get good light at your time of day. In winter, city weddings have one advantage: when the sun sets early, lit shop windows and street lights make good evening portraits possible.
Photographing on an estate
The county's historic houses and parks give a very different look. Newstead Abbey, Lord Byron's ancestral home, now owned by Nottingham City Council, hosts weddings in its buildings and formal gardens. Wollaton Hall, set in its own deer park, only permits commercial photography, including wedding photography, when it is booked in advance. National Trust places such as Clumber Park require professional photographers to agree access and any fees with the property beforehand.
If you are marrying at one of these places, check whether photography in the wider grounds is included in your venue booking. If you just want portraits there, your photographer should arrange permission well ahead.
Planning a day that moves between the two
A city ceremony followed by a country reception can mean 30 to 45 minutes on the road, sometimes more in Saturday traffic. Your photographer will need to leave the ceremony before you to be ready for your arrival, which cuts into time for groups. Build the journey into your coverage hours, or consider a second photographer so one can stay with your guests.
Typical Nottinghamshire photographer prices for 2026
A 2026 UK wedding survey found the average UK spend on a photographer was around £1,484. Nottinghamshire prices sit around that mark, with experienced names charging well above it. Rough 2026 ranges by type of day:
| Type of day | Usual coverage | Typical 2026 range |
|---|---|---|
| Register office ceremony and city portraits | 2 to 3 hours | Roughly £400 to £800 |
| City ceremony, reception elsewhere | 6 to 8 hours | Roughly £1,000 to £1,800 |
| Full estate or country house wedding | 8 to 10 hours | Roughly £1,200 to £2,800 |
| Second photographer | Added to any package | Roughly £400 to £600 |
| Location permit for portraits | Where required | Varies by venue, ask for it in the quote |
To compare with the rest of the region, read our guide to East Midlands wedding photographer prices.
Questions to ask before you book
- Have you photographed at the Council House, or at our estate venue, before?
- Where would you take portraits if the square or the gardens are busy?
- Will you arrange any photography permits, and are they included?
- How much travel time between locations have you built into our hours?
- What will you do if it rains on a city shoot?
Still looking for a venue? Browse Nottinghamshire wedding venues. For more choice near the county borders, see photographers in Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
Do we need a permit for wedding photos in Nottingham parks?
At some sites, yes. Wollaton Hall only allows commercial photography when it is booked in advance, and National Trust properties such as Clumber Park require prior permission. Ask your photographer to check the rules for any location you have in mind.
How long should we allow for city portraits after a register office ceremony?
Around 45 minutes to an hour is usually enough for a few group shots and a short walk to nearby streets. Allow more if you want to visit several spots.
How far ahead should we book a Nottinghamshire photographer?
For a summer Saturday, 12 to 18 months is common. Weekday register office weddings can often be booked with a few months' notice.
Are Nottinghamshire photographers cheaper for short weddings?
Most offer shorter packages for small ceremonies, but the price per hour is usually higher than for a full day, because the photographer still needs time to travel and edit.