• An elegant couple portrait captured at a grand historic estate, photographed in a refined editorial style inspired by luxury wedding venues in Cheshire.
  • Black and white wedding photograph of a bride and groom walking together through the grounds of Soughton Hall, captured in a timeless editorial style
  • Editorial wedding photography in the Lake District featuring a bride and groom dancing in soft natural light, captured in a refined, timeless style
  • Editorial wedding photograph of a couple walking hand in hand at Iscoyd Park, captured in black and white with a fashion-led, timeless aesthetic by Cleo Stella Photography.
  • Editorial wedding tablescape inspired by Garthmyl Hall, featuring sculptural florals, soft candlelight and refined styling, photographed with a romantic, fashion-led aesthetic by Cleo Stella Photography. 
wedding + engagement photography

Hi, I’m Cleo — an editorial wedding photographer Based in North Wales, photographing weddings across the North West, including Cheshire and Shropshire and the UK.

Elegant couple stepping from a grand historic venue, photographed in a calm, editorial style inspired by luxury wedding venues such as Hawkstone Hall in Cheshire. 
I work with style-led couples who value editorial storytelling, thoughtful design, and a calm, considered experience. Drawn to beautiful venues, manor houses, estates, and destination settings. my approach blends documentary storytelling with a fashion-inspired editorial eye, creating imagery that feels natural, timeless, and deeply personal.
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Black and white portrait of a luxury documentary wedding photographer seated by a window, specialising in editorial wedding photography across North Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.

Connection, documented

I’m drawn to the quiet connections between couples. the way hands find each other, the glances exchanged, the moments that unfold naturally in between.

I work with a calm, intuitive approach, guiding gently when needed and stepping back as the story of your wedding day unfolds. Photographing modern, style-led weddings across the North West, Cheshire and North Wales, I create imagery that feels considered, fashion-forward and emotionally grounded.
Alongside digital photography, I also offer 35mm film and Super 8 motion film for couples who value texture, nostalgia, and a more cinematic way of documenting their day. These elements are woven in gently, adding depth and character without interrupting the natural flow of the day.

About Cleo
Fashion-inspired editorial bridal portrait in black and white, highlighting lace and tulle textures in a couture wedding gown, with inspiration drawn from venues such as Hawkstone Hall, Merrydale Manor and Iscoyd Park.

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Editorial wedding photograph of a bride and groom sharing a romantic dip kiss beside a stone fountain at Soughton Hall, captured in a natural, fashion-led documentary style.

Weddings

The Wedding Experience

love stories

Bride and groom sharing a joyful outdoor moment at Iscoyd Park, photographed in an editorial wedding style

An Editorial Wedding at Iscoyd Park

Inside Iscoyd Park
Bride and groom walking together by the fountain at Soughton Hall, captured in a relaxed, editorial wedding photography style.

HOW TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA

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The historic exterior of Soughton Hall in Cheshire, photographed as part of an editorial wedding photography feature.

SOUGHTON HALL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Natural documentary wedding photography capturing an intimate, joyful moment between a newly married couple
Editorial documentary wedding photography capturing a couple walking hand in hand in natural light

Quietly editorial. Deeply documentary

I photograph weddings as they unfold, led by light, connection and emotion rather than instruction. Moments observed, not staged.

The result is imagery that feels effortless yet elevated, preserving the atmosphere you’ve created and the feeling you’ll want to return to.

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Editorial wedding photograph of a bride and groom at The Coach House wedding venue in the UK, captured with a relaxed, documentary approach. 
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