Weddings By Rowena
Radcliffe, Manchester, Greater Manchester

From Enquire Now

Award-winning wedding photographer Rowena captures your day naturally, beautifully and without awkward posing—so you can relax, enjoy every moment and treasure how your wedding truly felt.

About Quick Details Awards Key Person Location

About Weddings By Rowena

Award-winning wedding photographer Rowena captures your day naturally, beautifully and without awkward posing—so you can relax, enjoy every moment and treasure how your wedding truly felt.

Your wedding day should be about being completely present with the person you love, surrounded by the people who mean the most to you—not spending hours feeling awkward in front of a camera. That’s exactly where Weddings by Rowena comes in.


Rowena is a multi-award-winning wedding photographer who brings a fun, relaxed and genuinely personal approach to every wedding she photographs. With more than 15 years of experience, she knows how to capture the big, beautiful moments as well as the little ones you may not even notice happening at the time. From the nervous excitement of getting ready and the emotion of walking down the aisle to the laughter, happy tears, hugs, dancing and unforgettable moments with your family and friends, Rowena tells the complete story of your day through natural, vibrant and emotionally honest photography.


What makes Weddings by Rowena different is that you won’t feel like you’re spending your wedding day constantly being told where to stand or how to pose. Her documentary-style approach allows you to relax, enjoy yourselves and simply be yourselves, while she quietly captures the genuine moments as they naturally unfold. When you do need a little direction, Rowena is there to guide you in a relaxed and effortless way, creating beautiful couple portraits without the awkwardness of traditional posing.


And Rowena offers far more than simply taking photographs. She becomes a reassuring presence throughout the day, helping couples feel comfortable, confident and completely at ease. Her brides have described her as feeling more like a friend or bridesmaid than a photographer, praising not only her beautiful images but also the care, energy and support she provides throughout the wedding.


The result is a collection of photographs that does more than show you what your wedding looked like. They take you back to how it felt—the butterflies, the laughter, the happy tears, the excitement and the overwhelming feeling of being surrounded by the people you love.


If you’re looking for a wedding photographer across Manchester, Lancashire, the North West and beyond who will make you feel relaxed, genuinely cared for and free to enjoy every second of your wedding, Weddings by Rowena could be the perfect choice. Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime story, and Rowena’s passion is to capture it naturally, beautifully and authentically so you can relive those precious moments for years to come.


Because your wedding photographs shouldn’t just remind you of your day. They should make you feel like you’re right back there.

Weddings By Rowena Details

  • 15+ years of wedding photography experience – Rowena has been helping couples capture their wedding days for over 15 years, bringing experience, confidence and calm to what can be a very emotional day.
  • Natural, candid photography – Forget spending hours posing for the camera. Rowena focuses on genuine laughter, happy tears, hugs and those little moments that happen naturally, creating photographs that capture how your wedding felt.
  • She feels more like a friend than your photographer – Her relaxed, friendly personality helps couples and guests feel completely comfortable. Recent brides describe her as feeling like “another bridesmaid” and praise how she helps keep everyone calm.
  • You can actually enjoy your wedding day – Rowena blends into the celebrations when needed and gently guides you when necessary, meaning you can spend more time with the people you love rather than constantly worrying about photographs.
  • A complete storytelling experience – From bridal preparations and the ceremony to confetti, speeches, first dances and all those spontaneous moments in between, her packages are designed to tell the complete story of your day.
  • Beautiful memories you can relive for years – Alongside vibrant, emotional imagery, her packages can include fine-art prints, a luxury lay-flat wedding album and a private online gallery, giving you beautiful ways to revisit your wedding long after the da

Weddings By Rowena Awards & Accreditations

Image for 2026 brides nomination
2026 brides nomination
Image for 2024 Brides nominee
2024 Brides nominee
Image for 2023 Brides Nominee award
2023 Brides Nominee award
Image for owen barn -  romantic wedding bride and groom
owen barn - romantic wedding bride and groom
Image for Swinging in love on their wedding day!
Swinging in love on their wedding day!
Image for weddison award ring fun photo with the lovely bride and groom
weddison award ring fun photo with the lovely bride and groom
Image for Feeling the nature silhouette style for the bride and groom set with the moody dramatic sky
Feeling the nature silhouette style for the bride and groom set with the moody dramatic sky
Image for FUN Moment with all the grooms men! ready steady jump!!
FUN Moment with all the grooms men! ready steady jump!!
Image for colour gel mad on the bar! Lets get colourful
colour gel mad on the bar! Lets get colourful
Image for Global Guild award - Family unit celebrating as one!
Global Guild award - Family unit celebrating as one!
Image for Global guild award - are you feeling adventurous gel colour lights and tin foil look how this turned out!
Global guild award - are you feeling adventurous gel colour lights and tin foil look how this turned out!
Image for Rydal Hall - Lakes district - Love a waterfall capture so romantic
Rydal Hall - Lakes district - Love a waterfall capture so romantic
Image for Surrounded with beautiful nature having time as husband and wife under the big tree
Surrounded with beautiful nature having time as husband and wife under the big tree
Image for Are you gain - lets do it - its time to have some fun!
Are you gain - lets do it - its time to have some fun!
Image for WEDWAR Award - A fun moment of fire man sam
WEDWAR Award - A fun moment of fire man sam

Meet the Key Person

Image of Key Person Rowena Livsey
Rowena Livsey

Hi, I’m Rowena, and when I’m not behind the camera capturing weddings, you’ll usually find me doing what I love most: being around people, having a good laugh and getting involved in the action rather than sitting quietly on the sidelines! I’ve been photographing weddings for over 15 years, but I’m definitely not the kind of photographer who arrives, clicks a few buttons and disappears. I’m a people person through and through, and I genuinely love getting to know the couples I photograph. Many couples tell me by the end of their wedding day that I felt more like a friend than their photographer, and honestly, I couldn’t ask for a better compliment. I’m all about good energy, big laughs and making people feel completely comfortable. If you normally freeze the second a camera appears, don’t worry, I’ve got you! My approach is relaxed and natural, with gentle direction when you need it and plenty of freedom to simply be yourselves. I’m also not afraid to get stuck in. I’ve fixed veils, held bouquets, calmed pre-wedding nerves and generally lent a hand wherever I’m needed. Think photographer, unofficial bridesmaid, hype woman and occasional problem solver, all rolled into one! I love the real stuff: the belly laughs, happy tears, ridiculous dance moves, massive hugs and those little in-between moments that nobody else notices. That’s the good stuff. So, if you want someone who will blend into the celebrations, make you laugh, keep you calm and capture your day as it genuinely felt, I think we’re going to get along just fine. Because behind the camera, I’m still just Rowena: a lover of people, proper moments, plenty of laughter and weddings that feel like you. ❤️📸

Map

Get in touch with Weddings By Rowena

Address

8 Tintagel Court, Radcliffe Manchester, Radcliffe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M26 3TY

Download the free wedding planning app

Plan your dream wedding with Wedx, the free wedding planning app that makes organising your big day a breeze. With a countdown clock and intuitive planning tools, you'll stay on top of every detail. Discover amazing suppliers, explore their services, and view stunning photos and videos, all in one place. Wedx helps you connect with the perfect professionals to bring your wedding vision to life.

Free App Right Arrow
Wedx Icon

Claim your free wedding magazine

Claim your free copy of Confetti Magazine, one of the UK's premier wedding publications. Inside its beautifully curated pages, you'll find expert tips, checklists, and inspiring real-life stories to spark your imagination and plan your dream day with confidence, ensuring your wedding is just the way you envision it, down to the last detail.

Free Magazine Right Arrow
Confetti Magazine

Find Wedding Ideas, Inspiration, Venues and Services