About local photographer Cris Lowis

Hey, I’m Cris – the guy with the camera

I’m Cris and I take story-telling pictures at weddings

This is me

A wedding photographer for people who don’t particularly like being photographed.

I’m Cris, a Staffordshire wedding photographer, and I’ve been photographing weddings since 2010. Over 650 of them, in fact. Which means I’ve seen just about everything a wedding day can throw at you.

One thing I’ve learned is that most couples don’t want to spend their wedding day being told where to stand, how to smile or what to do with their hands. They want to enjoy themselves, spend time with their favourite people and have some brilliant photographs to remember it all by.

That’s exactly how I approach things.

I’m pretty laid-back, I don’t take myself too seriously, and I’m not interested in turning your wedding into an all-day photoshoot. I’ll step in when you need a bit of direction, keep the group photographs moving and find time for some lovely portraits without dragging you away from your guests for ages.

The rest of the time, I’ll be watching for the moments you might not even notice happening. The laughter, the nerves, the ridiculous things people do after a few drinks and all those little interactions that make your wedding yours.

Away from weddings, I’m a husband, dad of two and a lifelong music obsessive. I still make electronic music when I get the chance, although these days I’m more likely to be found behind a camera than a DJ booth.

So if you’re worried about feeling awkward in front of the camera, we’ll probably get along rather well.

My approach to weddings

I want you to remember your wedding day, not the photographer constantly telling you what to do.

My approach is pretty simple. I’ll get to know you, have a laugh with your guests and make myself part of the day without taking it over. I’m not going to spend ten hours barking instructions at people, but I’m not going to hide in a corner either.

When something needs organising, I’ll organise it. When you need a bit of guidance, I’ll give it. And when everyone’s having a brilliant time, I’ll leave them to it and photograph what’s happening.

Having photographed more than 650 weddings, I’m used to the unexpected. Timings change, nerves kick in, the weather does its own thing and occasionally somebody decides to make a twenty-minute speech that was supposed to last five.

None of that needs to become your problem.

I want you to feel like you’ve got another friendly face around who knows exactly what they’re doing. Someone who’ll keep things relaxed, help where needed and make sure you get some fantastic photographs without missing half your own wedding.

One bride once told me I had “such a calming energy.” My wife and kids might disagree, but I’ll happily take the compliment.

You can read what other couples have said on my client feedback page.

But we’re terrible at having our photo taken!

Good. You’ll be in excellent company.

Honestly, it’s one of the things I hear most often from couples. They tell me they’re awkward in front of the camera, they don’t know how to pose or they’re worried their photographs will look unnatural.

You don’t need to practise smiling, learn poses or suddenly become somebody who loves having their photograph taken.

Most of the day, you’ll barely need to think about me. I’ll be photographing things as they happen, without constantly interrupting.

And when we do head off for a few photographs of the two of you, I’ll give you enough direction to make things easy without making it feel like an awkward photoshoot.

No complicated poses. No pretending to laugh at absolutely nothing. And definitely no disappearing for an hour while your guests enjoy the drinks reception without you.

Just a little time together, some lovely photographs and then back to the party.

Sound more like your kind of thing?