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Manor by the Lake wedding photographer.
Lakeside, laid-back.
Natural, documentary wedding photography at Manor by the Lake in Cheltenham. Real moments, easy group photos and golden hour by the water.
A Cotswold manor with
a lake at its heart.
Manor by the Lake sits on Hatherley Lane on the edge of Cheltenham, about twenty minutes from my door. The historic manor house is set in around seven acres of landscaped grounds, with an ornamental lake right at the centre of the estate.
Ceremonies can happen inside or out on the lawns, and guests drift down to the water with a drink. That leaves me free to catch the genuine, unplanned moments that make your gallery.
Visit Manor by the Lake's websiteWhat it's like to shoot here.
The lake
Reflections, the footbridge and the lawns around the water make a beautiful backdrop for portraits, just a short walk from your guests.
The house
Oak panelling, tall mullioned windows and chandeliers give the indoor ceremony and speeches real character.
The feel
Grand to look at, easy to relax in. Couples settle in quickly, which is exactly when the best candid photos happen.
Real weddings at Manor by the Lake.
Your day, not a photoshoot.
Most of your gallery will be real moments: the nerves, the laughs, the tears in the front row and the chaos on the dancefloor. I'll take you away for a short portrait session when the light is good, then hand you back to your guests.
- 01Packages from £550 for two hours, up to full-day photo and film
- 0210 to 20 sneak peeks on the day, ready to share
- 03Every photo fully edited, in an online gallery within 4 weeks
- 04No travel fees anywhere in England and Wales
Don't take my word for it.
“From our pre-wedding shoot to the wedding day itself, Chris was incredibly professional, friendly, and always went above and beyond.”Chloe M.
“He calmed nerves, directed family members, and made us (two pretty camera shy people) feel like a million bucks.”Kate & Dan
“Chris is the definition of talent! He was incredible on our wedding day.”Lauren & Tom
Manor by the Lake wedding questions.
Have you photographed weddings at Manor by the Lake?
Yes, including the Towers and Watkins-Wynn weddings on this page, so I already know where the light is best, where groups work well and how the day usually flows.
Do you charge travel to Manor by the Lake?
No. There are no travel fees anywhere in England and Wales, so the price on my website is the price you pay.
How far ahead should we book?
Most couples book 12 to 18 months out, and Saturdays from May to September go first. Midweek and winter dates are often available at shorter notice, so it's always worth asking.
Can you film our wedding as well?
Yes. The Storyteller package covers photos and a highlight film, or you can add a highlight film to shorter days. Same documentary style, just me working quietly with a couple of cameras.
Getting married
at Manor by the Lake?
Drop me your date and I'll get back to you within a couple of hours.
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Send me your details.
Pop your date and venue in below. It comes straight to me and I'll get back to you within a couple of hours.