My name is Chris and I have the best job in the world!

Welcome to the world of Carpe Diem Photography – Where passion meets creativity! Meet the man behind the camera, Chris – a former burger flipper turned owner and lead photographer. His journey to success may have been unconventional, but his love for capturing moments has brought him here. When he’s not chasing the perfect shot, you can find Chris at home in Middlewich, surrounded by his lovely family and furry friends. Join him on his photography journey and let him help you seize the day!

Where it all Began

From slinging burgers to saving lives, my career path has been anything but ordinary. After completing my degree in Business Management, I bounced around various industries – banking, real estate, and even law enforcement. Working as a Control Room Operator for the Cheshire Police was a wild ride, filled with hilarious and absurd calls from the public. But nothing compares to the pride I feel in owning and operating my own photography business, Carpe Diem Photography. It’s been a journey full of unexpected twists and turns, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

About the business

The journey of Carpe Diem Photography started back in 2009. I had no idea back then the level of success, enjoyment and fulfilment I was going to acquire from starting a business from scratch with little funding and pretty basic equipment. Today, some 11 years later a lot has changed. It’s crazy to write here that I have shot over 700 weddings in all corners of the UK. It’s beyond belief that I am the proud recipient of some of the most prestigious local, national and international wedding photography awards. What a journey! It is one that I am certainly very proud of and I am incredibly thankful to each and every one of my couples who have entrusted me with the honour of photographing their wedding day.

These days I live, sleep and breathe photography. Any time where I am not shooting or editing a wedding or meeting my amazing couples, I am either training with the world’s leading photographers or passing on my knowledge and experience to others through workshops and mentoring. It really is such an honour to help other photographers at different stages of their career take their skills to the next level and watch them thrive.