The Big Friendly Ginger:
The Lancashire Wedding Photographer for Couples Who Hate Posing
I’m Martyn, your relaxed Lancashire wedding photographer based in Great Harwood. I capture the real story: the nerves, laughter, the happy tears, and the unscripted moments. You just focus on enjoying your day.
Imagine looking back at your wedding photos and thinking “Ye…that’s us!”. Not the awkward poses, the fixed grins and the dated style, but the REAL laughter, the REAL moments and the day you actually had!
Relaxed. Natural. Calm.
From Crime Scenes to Confetti: Why I Notice What Others Miss…
I’m Martyn! I spent 17 years as a forensic scientist but now I’m capturing amazing weddings for my fantastic couples!
When I’m not capturing your special day you’ll find me out into the country with my Border Terrier Arthur (that’s when he’s not upside down asleep on his chair!), watching some football (I’m a united fan, don’t judge me) or having a cheeky spiced rum!
When you book me you don’t just get a random guy with a camera, you get someone who is going to make sure you’re happy, relaxed, comfortable and stress free for your entire day!
“Martyn is a genuinely unique and talented photographer and we are so glad that we had him to photograph our big day. He is an absolute expert at making you feel at ease and this really shows through in the photos.
The most important parts of the wedding day are the little moments that you might forget about soon afterwards, but Martyn has captured those moments brilliantly. He was there when needed, composing us in the shots that really mattered, and he blended into the crowd when it came to the all-important candid shots. He strikes a perfect balance between being relaxed and professional.
The photos themselves are absolutely beautiful. Martyn's editing style and keen eye for detail have made for some fantastic results. He is also just a thoroughly nice guy and we loved having him at our wedding regardless. Thank you so much again Martyn.”
Caitlin & John
Price & Packages
Your wedding photography shouldn't be a source of stress. Whether it's a laid-back barn wedding or a marquee in the garden, my pricing is designed to be completely transparent from day one. Full day coverage is just £1250. I’m here to make things easy, keeping the day calm and the focus on you.
Stress-Free Photography Starts Here!
Your wedding day isn’t a performance, it’s real life happening all at once.
Your wedding day isn’t a performance. It’s real life happening all at once.
My job is simply to catch those moments as they unfold. From the buzz in the morning when everyone is half awake but full of excitement to the big hugs after the ceremony. I’ll be there right through to the questionable Dad dancing once the DJ warms up. I’ll be there quietly documenting it all.
I work in a relaxed, documentary style. That basically means:
No stiff poses
No awkward instructions
Absolutely no “smile for the camera” vibes
You get to enjoy the day as it happens. I capture the natural stuff you’ll love looking back on. The nerves, the laughs, the relief and the dance floor chaos. It’s all part of the story.
I’m based in Great Harwood and cover weddings across Lancashire, Cumbria, the Lake District and the Ribble Valley. Wherever you are getting married, my aim is the same. I want to keep things calm, easy and enjoyable so you can focus on the good bits.
From the details you have spent months planning to the moments you didn't even notice at the time. You’ll end up with a set of photos that feel genuine, warm and true to your day.
Testimonials
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Robert & Issy
We cannot recommend Martyn highly enough, he was absolutely brilliant. Throughout the whole process, from organising before the wedding, to the pre-shoot, the day itself, and the turnaround time for the photos after the wedding, Martyn was informative, helpful and above all, friendly. He completely put us at ease, and was a natural person to be around - even our guests commented on how nice and friendly he was!
The pictures he took of our wedding have really captured the spirit of the day, they're absolutely gorgeous. Whether of us, the guests or the venue, his photos are timeless and of an incredibly high standard.
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Tammy & Andrew
“Martyn was absolutely amazing on our wedding day. He listened to all of our requests and nothing was too much. We had so many comments from guests and other suppliers saying how good he was as well.
If you are looking for a stress free relaxed photographer for your wedding, Martyn is perfect. He got involved with all aspects of our wedding including being in the center of the ceilidh.
Not to mention the actual photos which are stunning, and are great memories of our day. We wanted a mix of candid and formal photos and we got both.
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Marika & Michael
"On the wedding day, he was great, he went above and beyond with everything and stayed longer than normal. We had an instant rapport with him. The quality of the photos, the dedication, the professionalism shone through that day."
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Ian & Dzidra
"Martyn was simply fantastic, he worked closely with us from the first contact, the pre wedding shoot and what we wanted on the day, his style of non intrusive, documentary and candid shots was certainly to our taste and he captured not just the day but us as a couple perfectly."
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Martin & Sarah
"Nobody likes a camera shoved in their face but Martyn made it all natural. He was in the background at all times during our wedding but took some absolutely amazing photos to the point where I think he was at the Alter with us. He is a really easy to get on with and we wanted some complex photos which he made happen!"
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Adam & Laura
"As soon as we first spoke to Martyn before we knew we were in safe hands, we put some pretty unusual requests in for the day but Martyn took them all in his stride and the results speak for themselves."
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Tom & Josie
Martyn was a brilliant photographer.
From the pre wedding consultation through to the last photo he was excellent. He didn’t force the staged photos and was great at shooting to suit us as we didn’t want to spend too long posing. We would definitely recommend, he even sent a few pictures the day after our wedding so we didn’t have to wait for the full album.
Also, just a really nice guy that made us all comfortable throughout the wedding.
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Beth & James
Martyn is a wonderful photographer!
Very friendly and professional! He's really good at making you feel comfortable, especially if you are like me and very camera shy. He listens to your requests and in turn produces some absolutely magical photos! No need to look anywhere else for a friendly and affordable photographer.
