Editorial & fine art photography
hi. im esme
wedding photographer
cat lover
bottle ginger (dont tell anyone)
i grew up by the sea in sunny lytham st annes, but made my way back to my parents hometown of manchester. i live here, and love every inch of this northern powerhouse city, with my partner rebecca and my three cats - effie, luna and beanie. im a lesbian so of course im vegan and into astrology (scorpio sun, gemini rising and cancer moon). i love pilates and im newly a runner, waiting to see if that'll stick. i love going to drag shows and being in gay bars, but also love visiting art galleries and long walks on rainy days with hot coffee in the lakes or scotland - the duality of humans!
My first love was Fine Art, I originally studied painting and drawing as a medium during my degree. Constantly inspired by the renaissance and Dutch Masters, I realised my love of light, and delved into the world of photography to capture that. Much of my work is still inspired by the art world, especially the renaissance period, in the tones and use of light, but I now strive for that contemporary and editorial edge. Blending the beauty of the old with the modernity of the new. I love what I do, the permanence and the importance of the photograph as a concept is paramount to me. I want everything I shoot to be authentic, to make you FEEL something, every image to have a purpose and intent.
Image by Sean Bell Photography
testimonials
bethan + matt
Esme is not only incredibly talented but also effortlessly charming, with a natural ease that makes even the most camera-shy people feel completely relaxed. Esme captured the most romantic, relaxed, and genuine moments.
Esme’s presence actually added to the magic of the day. I’d always worried that taking photos would mean missing out on our wedding but Esme made it feel like a peaceful pocket of time just my new husband and I!
Esme has an amazing eye for the in-between moments, the glances, laughter and little gestures that say more than any staged photo ever could. Honestly, don’t even bother sending her a mood board. Esme’s instinct and artistry are far better than anything you could plan.
july 2025
alice + nav
Esme is more than a photographer, she’s a skilled story teller and she knows exactly where to stand to be able to snap those special memories. Her eye for detail is incredible, never settling for anything less than perfect.
More than this, Esme made us feel safe and comfortable to be authentically “us” throughout our day. Carving out time to take us out of the chaos and encouraging moments of intimacy - it’s like having a best friend with a camera (albeit a very talented friend!)
For the most beautiful editorial-style photos - Esme is undoubtedly the best of the best - we will forever be grateful to you for everything!
april 2025
natalie + asim
We absolutely loved working with Esme! She’s an absolute gem—so easy to get on with and brought such positive energy to the day, making everything feel smooth and enjoyable. She was incredibly helpful on the day, going above and beyond to keep things stress-free.
The photos were absolutely stunning! We were blown away. Getting our preview shots the very next day was such a lovely touch—it let us relive the magic all over again. Can’t recommend her enough!