A bride and groom stand together, holding papers, inside a stone church during their wedding ceremony. Captured by a Creative Wedding Photographer, the bride wears a long lace gown and veil; guests stand behind them, watching attentively.
A bride and groom kiss outside a stone building adorned with flowers, captured perfectly by a creative wedding photographer. The bride’s white dress and bouquet and the groom’s black tuxedo glow under string lights and a sparkling chandelier.
A group of people dressed in semi-formal attire gather beside a pool at an outdoor event, smiling and watching two musicians perform, as a Creative Wedding Photographer captures the scene. White buildings and flowering greenery frame the clear sky backdrop.
A bride in an off-the-shoulder lace wedding dress and veil stands indoors near a window, looking down thoughtfully with her hands together. Captured in black and white by a creative wedding photographer.
An elegant outdoor dining table is set with white linens, plates, and floral centerpieces—perfectly styled for a creative wedding photographer—surrounded by wooden chairs on gravel, with string lights and manicured hedges in the background.
A couple holding hands crosses a street towards a lush, grand hotel. Captured by a creative wedding photographer, the woman in a white dress smiles back in sunglasses, while the man in a dark suit looks ahead. A red car and another person are visible behind them.
A yellow villa with tall windows and manicured gardens stands by a lake, with green mountains rising in the background—an idyllic setting perfect for a creative wedding photographer to capture unforgettable moments under a partly cloudy sky.
Elegant wedding table setting with pastel floral centerpiece and candles - Derbyshire wedding photographer.
A woman in a gold satin dress and a man in a light suit sit closely on a woven outdoor chair. Captured by a Creative Wedding Photographer, she leans in tenderly while he holds a drink, both appearing relaxed and affectionate.
Aerial view of a long outdoor dining table set for a gathering in a lush garden, captured by a creative wedding photographer, with people seated under white umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and trees beneath a cloudy sky.

DOCUMENTARY meets EDITORIAL; genuine and authentic moments, CREATIVELY CAPTURED.

Thanks for popping by, it’s ace to have you here. If we’ve not crossed paths before, I’m a wedding photographer and educator based out of Derby, it’s ok if you don’t know where that is, I’m not offended!! It’s a small to medium sized city somewhere in the middle of England, moving on….

So yeah, I’m Sam! I’m a full time people watcher – I observe and document people at weddings! I’ve been an international wedding photographer since 2013, having previously worked in Fashion, and with a background in Art and Design, I’ve carried those experiences through to my work as a wedding photographer, creating genuine and authentic images for my couples.

I operate from my own creative space in the heart of Derby; Brickwork Studio, and also run Another Idea, a podcast and YouTube channel that celebrates and discusses the creative industry.

  • A bride and groom stand at the altar in a small, warmly lit church, as a Creative Wedding Photographer captures the moment beneath a domed ceiling and a large golden religious symbol, surrounded by friends and family.
  • A group of people gather around and swim in a rectangular outdoor pool with a large swan float. Perfect for a Creative Wedding Photographer, the scene features tall trees, hedges, a rustic stone house, rolling hills, and a blue sky.
  • A Creative Wedding Photographer captures a bride in a white dress and veil, holding a bouquet as a woman in a dark green dress helps with her train. They walk toward a vintage blue car parked before a charming stone building.
  • A large group of people dressed in formal attire pose for a photo outside a stone building, with the bride and groom in the center, captured perfectly by a Creative Wedding Photographer surrounded by family and friends.
  • A smiling bride in a lace wedding dress stands as her Creative Wedding Photographer captures the moment a bridesmaid in a gray dress helps fasten her gown in a softly lit, elegant bedroom.
  • A bride and groom stand under a flower-adorned arch during an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests and lush greenery, as a Creative Wedding Photographer captures the moment against a backdrop of majestic mountains.
  • A bride in a wedding dress and veil embraces an older man, possibly her father, with an emotional expression. Captured by a creative wedding photographer, another woman in a hat stands nearby in this evocative black and white scene.
  • A woman in a flowing, layered pink gown and a man in a light suit walk hand-in-hand across a city street, with cars and trees visible in the background. Captured by a creative wedding photographer, the woman appears to be waving.
  • A large group of people in formal and semi-formal attire are gathered closely together, laughing, talking, and dancing at an indoor party or celebration seen from above—a lively, festive moment captured by a Creative Wedding Photographer.
  • A couple, dressed in white, kiss while sitting on friends’ shoulders at a lively party, captured by a creative wedding photographer amid dancing and celebration under warm lighting in an elegant room.
  • A bride and groom kiss at an outdoor wedding ceremony, standing under a small arch with a scenic countryside landscape. Guests look on as a Creative Wedding Photographer captures the romantic moment against a dramatic, cloudy sky.
  • A blurry, motion-filled photo by a creative wedding photographer captures two people embracing and dancing in formal attire, surrounded by other figures in a dimly lit indoor setting, evoking a joyful, energetic atmosphere.
  • A bride and groom laugh joyfully at a wedding reception, captured by a creative wedding photographer. They sit beside a smiling woman in lavender as two men speak behind them, with white flowers and drapes decorating the background.
  • A warmly lit indoor wedding reception captured by a creative wedding photographer, with guests seated at round tables beneath strings of fairy lights and hanging greenery. Reflections shimmer on a glass surface in the festive, romantic atmosphere.
  • A Creative Wedding Photographer captures a person in a tuxedo pouring champagne into a tower of coupe glasses, with sunlight highlighting the joyous, bubbly overflow and the celebratory atmosphere.
  • A couple dressed in formal attire, the man in a tuxedo and the woman in a white dress with sunglasses, smile and pose on a boat against a scenic lakeside and mountain backdrop under a partly cloudy sky, captured by a creative wedding photographer.
  • A bride and groom walk hand in hand toward an outdoor reception, where guests stand and applaud near a long, elegantly decorated table under string lights—a perfect scene for a Creative Wedding Photographer to capture in a garden setting.
  • A large group of people dine outdoors at round tables in a garden beside a stone building, surrounded by trees and mountains—a perfect scene for a Creative Wedding Photographer to capture unforgettable moments.
  • A group of well-dressed people stand closely together outdoors, smiling and clapping enthusiastically. Captured by a creative wedding photographer, the joyful, festive scene shows men and women celebrating together under a canopy.
  • A woman in a white off-the-shoulder lace wedding dress is reflected in a mirror, standing beside a chair and smiling softly in a softly lit room, captured beautifully by a Creative Wedding Photographer.

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Harpars Baz

Wedding photography that reflects YOU, and captures the ATMOSPHERE.

This journey for me began in 2012, it might have been 2011, I can’t quite remember now, but let’s go with 2012 for the sake of this story shall we?! I’d always had a real passion for photography, but I certainly wasn’t aware it could lead to a profession. Like most wedding photographers, I had some friends getting married, and I was that guy with a camera!!!!

“Hey Sam, you’ve got a camera, could you….”

I did, and it just so turns out that those images worked out pretty well, and then more people kept asking me to shoot their wedding, and before you know it I’m handing my notice in to the corporate design job!!

It sounds clichéd, but I genuinely haven’t looked back since. I’ve been fortunate to work all over the UK, Europe and Internationally as a wedding photographer during the past decade, and more recently educating and mentoring like-minded photographers in the industry, or those looking to start a new career within photography.

I still get that buzz and hit of adrenaline when I turn up at the start of the day. The unexpected, the not knowing what’s going to happen, what the images will look like, who I’ll meet, it’s that uncertainty that drives me to create the best work I possibly can, providing my couples with a visual story of their day, no matter what happens.

I hope that in my work, each and every wedding feels unique, and that people who view my images gain a sense of the atmosphere from that wedding, even if they weren’t there!

“Sam excels at what he does. The way he throws himself into his weddings is completely unique and the results speak for themselves. As a planner, it’s exciting and comforting to know that Sam is on your wedding team. He’s friendly, supportive, gets the best out of people and doesn’t get in the way! You will never regret hiring Sam as your photographer.”

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