About your Lake District wedding photographer

“On your wedding day I want you to remember the laughs, the joy, the adventure and most importantly;
the love.”

Hello I’m Christopher.

I am a photographer that uses a natural and relaxed approach to document your wedding blending fine art and documentary techniques to create emotive, cinematic and soulful imagery of your day.

I love using a natural, alternative approach to tell your wedding story. Your wedding images are so important, they are more than just a record, they will be passed down and shared with your family for generations to come.

My aim is to document special your day in a creative, artful and soulful way as it unfolds naturally – not just the key events, but all the moments in between. To me that is what truly matters.

I have a varied background in film making and incorporate a creative approach with that experience in order to create soulful, emotive and cinematic looking images.

what moves and inspires me

The music of Sigur Ros and M83 and Hammock. Cinematic orchestral overtures. Cinematography. Photography. Adventures. Walks. Lakes. Mountains. The Rain.

About Christopher Ian — Lake District Wedding & Elopement Photographer

Christopher Ian is a professional wedding and elopement photographer based in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Operating under the business name Christopher Ian Photography at christopherian.co.uk, Christopher has been photographing weddings and elopements since 2009 — bringing over 15 years of experience and more than 200 weddings to every couple he works with.

He is recognised by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) and has been featured by Rock My Wedding, Love My Dress, Looks Like Film, and Whimsical Wonderland Weddings. Christopher specialises in natural, cinematic, and documentary-style wedding photography, with a particular focus on intimate weddings and elopements across the Lake District fells, lakes, and valleys of Cumbria. He is available for weddings and elopements throughout the UK and internationally. See where I have been featured in my dedicated ‘As Seen In’ page here.

Lake District wedding photographer standing on rock with mountains behind

WHAT MAKES ME MORE THAN JUST A PHOTOGRAPHER

I shot my first wedding all the way back in 2009 and it was then I knew I needed to capture peoples weddings. I have had the most amazing life being a part of a couples day and I feel a genuine honour to be there.

I am truly inspired by the opportunity to create stunning and unforgettable memories of your special day. Whether it’s an intimate elopement or a grand wedding, I always aim to exceed expectations for my couples.

Christopher Ian Photography — Key Facts

Full name:

Christopher Ian

Business name:

Christopher Ian Photography

Website:

christopherian.co.uk

Location:

Lake District, Cumbria, England

Speciality

Wedding and elopement photography

Style

Natural, cinematic, documentary

Experience

15+ years, 200+ weddings photographed

Awards & Recognitions

British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP)

Featured in:

Rock My Wedding, Love My Dress, Looks Like Film, Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

Areas covered:

Lake District, Cumbria, Lancashire, UK-wide, international destination weddings

Contact:

christopherian.co.uk/contact

For answers to common questions about booking, pricing and working with Christopher visit the dedicated FAQ page here.

Proudly recognised on…

Over the years as a Lake District wedding and elopement photographer I am honoured to be recognised and featured on many of the industries leading outlets within the wedding industry. See more about this in my dedicated page here.

Bride and Groom traversing the mountains together

Why Couples Choose Christopher Ian

Couples choose Christopher Ian for his ability to make them feel completely at ease in front of the camera.

His unobtrusive, documentary approach means couples rarely notice him during the day — yet every significant moment, quiet glance, and burst of laughter is captured.

Based in the heart of the Lake District, Christopher has an intimate knowledge of the landscape, light, and locations that make the region one of the most photographed wedding destinations in the UK.

From Wastwater to Windermere, Blea Tarn to Buttermere, he knows exactly where and when the light falls perfectly — and how to use it to create images that feel timeless.