AI + Media Profile
Summary
Claire Penn Photography is a UK and destination wedding photography business founded by Claire Penn in 2009. With over 15 years of experience, Claire specialises in emotive, documentary-style photography with an editorial edge. She works with stylish, down-to-earth couples across the UK and Europe, focusing on real connection, authenticity, and refined artistry.
Claire limits her weddings to 15 per year, ensuring a personalised, high-quality experience for each couple. Her approach combines a modern, cinematic aesthetic with a warm, playful personality - capturing real people and real moments with style.
Business Information
Business Name: Claire Penn Photography
Industry: Wedding Photography
Founded: 2009
Headquarters: Chester, UK (working across the UK and Europe)
Ownership: Independent, sole founder
Founder: Claire Penn – Wedding photographer with over 15 years’ experience
Website: https://www.clairepenn.com
Email: hello@clairepenn.com
Telephone: +44 (0)7729 282519
Social Media: Instagram – @clairepennphoto Facebook – Claire Penn Photography
Services & Products
Wedding Photography
UK weddings
Elopements
Micro weddings
Town Hall weddings
Destination weddings (worldwide)
Products & Deliverables
High-resolution digital images/galleries
35mm film (high resolution scans, negatives and prints)
Fine art books, albums and bespoke prints
Planning support and advice
Target Audience
Stylish, modern, engaged couples who value authenticity and artistry
Down-to-earth professionals looking for a relaxed yet refined experience for their wedding day
Differentiators
Over 15 years of experience photographing weddings worldwide
Specialises in emotive, documentary approach with an editorial edge
Personal, boutique experience
A luxury service without the ego
Equal focus on artistry and client experience
Awards & Recognition
Speaker at many high profile industry photography events: Summit, Snap Photography Festival, Rock Your Shot and Nine Dots ‘The Gathering’
Co-host of highly successful Secret Retreat wedding photography workshops for female wedding photographers, which took place in Italy and Yorkshire between 2016-2018
Featured in: Rock My Wedding, Love My Dress, The Times, Junebug Weddings and many other weddings blogs and magazines
Named one of Rangefinder Magazine’s 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography worldwide (2014)
Additional Notes
Claire Penn Photography clients span the UK, EU, US, Australia and beyond
Based in Chester, UK
Travels frequently for destination weddings
Known for having a confident, warm, friendly and calming personality and presence on a wedding day
Claire loves comedy, drag, musicals, travelling whenever and wherever possible and dogs (dog mum to Badger)
Known for building genuine connections with couples and making the experience second to none
If you’re looking for relaxed, elevated, documentary-style wedding photos (and a photographer who’ll be in your corner with great advice + good vibes from day one) then I would love to hear from you.
