Timeless wedding photographer in Manchester & SURROUNDING AREAS

Studio Williams is the work of Sean Williams, a professional wedding photographer based in Manchester with over 10 years of experience capturing natural, timeless moments. Sean works with couples across Manchester and surrounding areas including Stockport, Salford, Altrincham, Bolton, Cheshire, and further afield. If you're searching for a wedding photographer in Manchester who puts you at ease and focuses on real, emotive documentary style photography & storytelling, without awkward posing, you’re in the right place. With dozens of happy couples and glowing reviews, Sean brings a calm, unobtrusive approach that lets your wedding unfold while he quietly captures every genuine moment - that lasts a lifetime.

  • Jewish Bride & Groom, London

    Amanda & Aaron

    Sean was amazing! Absolutely helped save our wedding. Our coordinator was terrible and Sean helped jump in, take control of the situation and organise people for photos. He cheered us up when things seemed bad and mistakes were made and brought levity to our celebration.

  • wedding at Hodsock Priory

    Jack & Gemma

    Sean was incredible as our wedding photographer! He captured so many moments of the day and has truly solidified our memories.
    He was amazing on the day, going above and beyond, we couldn’t have asked for more!

  • Married couple on their wedding day

    Becky & Lukasz

    Sean photographed our wedding excellently. He made us feel at ease (as someone who doesn’t like having their photo taken!) and got all of the shots we wanted. His documentary style photography meant that we almost forgot he was there, whilst getting a natural feel to the shots.

  • Black and white photo of a newlywed couple holding hands and smiling as they walk away from their wedding celebration, surrounded by friends and family, with confetti falling around them outside a brick building.

    Sophie & Ryan

    Sean was our wedding photographer and he was absolutely amazing. He was punctual, made all of the guests feel comfortable and made me and my husband feel extra special on our day! He went above and beyond what we expected and I will be recommending him to others for sure!

  • A black and white photo of a couple kissing at a social event, with a man in a suit holding a drink in the background.

    Jack & Steph

    Absolutely fantastic photography! Sean was the utmost professional and you’d never know he was there unless you looked for him! The finished product Sean has produced is just incredible! Would highly recommend!

top down shot of the father of the bride walking the bride down the stairs

AN ELEGANT BLEND OF Wedding REPORTAGE photography & editorial photography

When it comes to capturing your wedding day, my approach is rooted in a blend of reportage wedding photography and editorial photography. This means I document real, unscripted moments as they unfold - often called documentary-style wedding photography - while also creating beautifully composed images with an artistic, magazine-inspired finish.

Whether you're drawn to the raw emotion of reportage wedding photos or the refined look of wedding editorial photography, my aim is to deliver a timeless collection that tells your story honestly and elegantly.

Hodsock Priory Wedding
Helsingborg, Sweden
A black and white photo of a smiling woman and a man wearing glasses, leaning close under a sheer fabric, possibly a wedding veil, sharing an intimate moment.
A bride and groom share a kiss outdoors on a sunny day, with a church and trees in the background.
A bride in a wedding gown holding a bouquet, two women behind her smiling, and a man in a suit holding a water bottle, all walking outdoors with a hedge and columns in the background.
A bride holding a bouquet of orange and yellow flowers walking up a staircase with a man, seen from above.
A bride in a wedding dress bending down to put on her high heels in a room with ornate furniture and wallpaper.
A wedding scene outside a stone building with a large window. The bride is being dipped and kissed by the groom, while the wedding party stands nearby. Bridesmaids hold bouquets and smile; groomsmen, dressed in suits, celebrate with thumbs up as a wo
A newly married couple walking hand-in-hand through their wedding guests, with confetti falling around them, in front of a brick archway.
A newlywed couple shares a kiss outdoors, with the groom holding the bride as she leans back, holding a bouquet of flowers. They are under a large tree on a sunny day.
Group of four women in dresses holding bouquets of flowers, standing outdoors on a sunny day, with a woman in a white dress and veil in the foreground holding a bouquet, likely at a wedding.
A pair of black shoes, a small glass vase with white flowers, a beige jewelry box with rings, and a piece of patterned cloth are arranged on a surface.