About Dean Standring
Cheshire & North Wales Wedding Photographer
Let’s make every moment a memory you can treasure forever.
The inspiration for my wedding photography business began while planning my own wedding back in 2014. Photography was my domain — the one decision I was allowed to make entirely on my own — and through researching photographers and albums, I quickly realised just how important it is to preserve meaningful moments properly.
Even now, my wife Kate and I still take our wedding album off the shelf to relive those memories. That feeling — of being instantly transported back to the emotion of the day — is exactly what I want every couple to experience when they look back at their wedding photographs.
A Photographer You’ll Feel Comfortable With
Your wedding photographer is one of the very few suppliers who spends the entire day with you, from morning preparations to the dance floor in the evening. Because of that, it’s essential that you feel relaxed, comfortable and completely at ease with the person behind the camera.
That’s why I place so much importance on getting to know my couples before the wedding day. By the time your wedding arrives, I won’t feel like a stranger — just a calm, friendly presence who knows your plans and understands what matters most to you.
Meet Dean
I’ve had a passion for photography from a young age. Before becoming a full‑time professional wedding photographer, I was a fully qualified engineer and later a Sales Director, roles where photography was always part of my work and creative outlet.
Today, as a professional Cheshire and North Wales wedding photographer, my focus (forgive the pun!) always comes down to three key elements:
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Light
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Composition
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Moments
Bringing all three together is what creates timeless, story‑driven wedding photographs. You don’t need to worry about any of that though — that’s my job — allowing you to simply enjoy your day.
Why I Love What I Do
One of the most rewarding parts of my work is seeing the emotional reactions when couples view their wedding photographs for the first time. That first slideshow is often a real rollercoaster of emotions.
Couples regularly tell me they notice moments they never even realised were happening on the day — quiet glances, laughter in the background, emotional reactions from family and friends. That’s why my approach focuses on capturing as much of the story as possible, not just the obvious highlights.
Presenting couples with their handmade Italian wedding album is often just as emotional. Watching them fall in love with their photographs all over again never gets old.
A Little More About Me
Alongside photography, I’m an ex‑professional water polo player and still love all sports — mostly watching these days rather than taking part! I’m especially drawn to anything water‑based.
Getting outdoors in my favourite place, Anglesey, allows me to explore another passion of mine: landscape photography. Fresh air, open space and dramatic light are always good for the soul.
I also have a love of wine and enjoy learning from great sommeliers while travelling. I take pride in choosing the perfect wine to pair with my wife Kate’s excellent cooking — and after a long wedding day, a good brandy certainly doesn’t go amiss.
Learn More & Get in Touch
You can find out more about my approach and service by visiting the FAQs, or read real‑couple experiences in my Testimonials.
Follow my latest work on Instagram and Facebook.
If you’d like to chat about your wedding photography plans, I’d love to hear from you.
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📞 07745 130 707
Cheshire & North Wales Wedding Photographer | Natural, Relaxed & Story‑Led Wedding Photography
