Lake District Wedding Photographer

natural, authentic & a little bit fun

Hi, Nice to meet you

I’m Jaye

If you want wedding photos that feel like you, without spending your day being posed, staged or told what to do, you’re in the right place.

I’m Jaye, a Lake District wedding photographer capturing weddings naturally, authentically and with a little bit of fun along the way.

Your wedding isn’t a photoshoot. It’s a day to spend with the people you love, laughing, celebrating and doing things your way. I’ll be there to capture all of it — the big moments, the little moments and all the brilliant stuff you didn’t even realise was happening.

So you can relax, enjoy your wedding and leave the photography to me.

lake district and cumbria wedding photographer jaye adams

Your Wedding.
Your Photos.
Your way.

Every photograph is unique, because every wedding is unique
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Your wedding isn’t about recreating somebody else’s photos or spending your day working through a list of poses from the latest social media trends. It’s about you, the people you’ve chosen to celebrate with and all the moments that happen along the way
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I’ll capture those moments naturally and authentically, while still stepping in when you need a little direction or helping to create something special when the opportunity presents itself
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The result is a collection of photographs that feels like your wedding: real, personal and a true reflection of your day. Photos that don’t just show you what it looked like, but remind you exactly what it felt like to be there.

Newlyweds dancing on the driveway at Low Hall The Lakes near Cockermouth
Two brides walking together at Broadoaks Country House in the Lake District

Real Moments. Real Emotions. Pure Joy.

You, your people and all the brilliant bits in between.

Your day

Your rules

Relax. Have fun. We’ve got this!

Like having another friend at your wedding

One of the best compliments my couples give me is that having me there feels like I’m just another guest at their wedding — particularly one who can be a calming presence when everything gets a bit hectic.

I’ll take control when you need me to, whether that’s getting everyone together for group photos or giving you a little direction during your couple photos. The rest of the time, I’ll be amongst your guests capturing the laughs, happy tears, questionable dance moves and everything else that’s going on.

Basically, I want you to forget about the photography and get on with having a brilliant wedding. Just think of me as the friend you never knew you needed.

Hannah and Sean by Windermere after their Merewood Country House wedding
two brides sharing a tender moment in a colourful garden

Being Inclusive

I’m all for diversity, so it’s a big fat yes from me for same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings. I love the coming together of families from all over the world too, bringing all of their wonderful cultures and traditions with them.

Maybe you’re both big nerds and you’re going all in for a Lord of the Rings or Star Wars themed wedding. Bring it on. Maybe you just want something laid back and low key. I’m all for that too.

No two weddings are ever the same, and that’s exactly how it should be. Fill your wedding with the people, traditions, weirdness and wonderful little touches that make it uniquely yours. That’s why I love it. That’s why your wedding will be special.

So do things your way. Your day, your rules.

Newlyweds walking by the boathouse at Cragwood Country House in the Lake District

quick FAQs >

I’m based in Cockermouth in West Cumbria, about a mile from the boundary of the Lake District National Park, which puts me within easy reach of weddings right across the Lakes and Cumbria.

I regularly photograph weddings throughout Cumbria and the Lake District, but I’m always happy to travel. I photograph weddings across the UK, so if you think I’m the right photographer for you, wherever you’re getting married, get in touch.

As soon as you’ve decided I’m the right photographer for you. That might be a couple of years before your wedding or only a few weeks. There’s no perfect time — if your date is available, you can book it.

Not at all. I want you to feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and for your photos to feel natural. I might give you a little direction — where to stand, where to walk or something to do — but I’m not going to spend your wedding day putting you into a series of poses. Everything stays relaxed and mindful of the wedding day you actually want to have.

I’ve answered loads more about how I work, what happens before and after your wedding and what you can expect from your photography.

Two grooms laughing together on a garden swing on their wedding day
Newlyweds walking together through a field in the Lake District at golden hour
Newlyweds celebrating with a champagne spray at their Lake District wedding

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Wedding Photography in the Lake District and beyond

The Lake District isn’t just somewhere I travel to for weddings — it’s home. I grew up in Cockermouth on the edge of the National Park and live here now. I’ve spent most of my life surrounded by the lakes, mountains, fells, wonderfully unpredictable weather and stunning wildlife that come with it.

I photograph weddings and elopements right across the Lake District and Cumbria, from intimate celebrations tucked away in the heart of the Lakes to brilliant big wedding days at some of the Lake District’s gorgeous wedding venues.

But you don’t have to be getting married in the Lakes to have me there. I travel throughout the UK for weddings, so if you love the way I photograph them, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.

Think I might be your kind of wedding photographer?

If you’re planning a wedding that feels like you and want photos that feel the same, I’d love to hear all about it.

Tell me what you’re planning, where you’re getting married and anything else you think I should know. The more weird, wonderful or completely-you details, the better.

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