My Story

I grew up on my family’s farm, surrounded by open fields, animals and wildflower meadows. One birthday my parents gave me a camera and I spent that summer capturing the landscape and those long golden evenings. That is where my love of photography began, quietly and naturally, as a simple curiosity that has stayed with me ever since.

As I got older I started photographing everything around me: the changing seasons, my friends skateboarding and all the small everyday details that caught my eye. What began as a hobby gradually evolved into a career. Over the past ten years I have worked as a commercial photographer for brands like Burberry, England Rugby, Hoka, Adidas, Manchester City F.C. and Whoop.

While I am grateful for everything that world gave me, it was photographing a friend’s wedding that sparked something deeper. Telling personal and emotional stories through images felt like a natural extension of everything I had learned and everything I love about photography.

My commercial work can be found here; www.james-starkey.com

  • I’m based in the Northwest of England and photograph weddings across the UK and beyond. Whether you’re planning a local celebration or a destination wedding, I’m happy to travel.

  • To book your date, simply get in touch via the contact form or email.

  • Most couples book 9–18 months in advance. Popular dates (especially Saturdays in peak seasons) go quickly, so the sooner, the better!

  • Yes! I'm available for destination weddings and love travelling to new places.

  • Your full gallery will be ready within 8–12 weeks. I always aim to deliver earlier if possible. Preview images are sent within a few days of your wedding.

  • A second photographer is available with certain packages or as an add-on. This ensures more coverage, especially during moments happening in two places at once.

  • Yes, I am fully insured, and many venues require proof of insurance, which I’m happy to provide upon request

  • Absolutely. I’m happy to share full wedding galleries so you can see how I capture the full story of a day, not just the highlights.