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  1. Photography Service
  2. Wedding Photographer

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Chris is the owner of Crankphoto, a Photographic and Journalistic business that covers Event work, live Sports and Extreme Sports - especially Cycle Sports, live Dance and Burlesque, Studio and Still Life, Model work, Food and Restaurant photography, Weddings and Pre-Wedding shoots, Concert photography and many other disciplines. Chris has worked and been published internationally, both photographically and in the written word. He also has a background in product testing within Cycling, both in technology and cycling product. Please see my website at www.crankphoto.co.uk or get in touch at contact@crankphoto.co.uk to discuss your needs


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4.3

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

7 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service!

I am the coach of a rugby league team and needed a photographer to cover our final game together.
I contacted Chris who immediately came across as friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He attended on the day taking photos before, during and after the game. He was unobtrusive and put everyone at ease. It’s no mean feat controlling 18 teenage lads and Chris achieved this admirably. I can honestly say Chris played a big part in making the day as special as it turned out to be.
Everybody has been blown away with the exceptional quality of the photographs. The photos will definitely provide the lads with memories that will last a lifetime.
If you are after a friendly, highly professional photographer who produces really exceptional quality images please give Chris a call.
I can’t recommend him highly enough.

2 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best photographer with best quality

I am so happy that we found Chris. Can’t explain how good he is as a photographer. I had completely different image before I met him. So flexible and totally reliable. I have used him again for another function too. And again same top notch quality, All nice photos. Highly recommended, I will be using him again and again.

7 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wedding 16/07/2023

Chris and Jane were our wedding photographers last year, they were fantastic. The photos absolutely blew us away. They were professional and friendly with all of our guests. I really don’t like having my photo taken but they made us both feel comfortable and for non posed pictures I didn’t feel like they were obtrusive. Thank you both so much. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

15 July 2024
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Reply from Crankphoto

We have a particular style as photographers, we blend in and act as guests with great camera equipment. We don't commandeer the wedding event and turn it into a photo shoot, we plan some parts but are flexible enough and have enough experience to go with the flow of the day. We absolutely loved the wedding and capturing the event for posterity, and getting to know friends and guests. We prefer no pressure for the B&G, they have enough stress, and that can show negatively in the images. This was a pleasure to work on, the right events don't feel like work !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star service

Chris has photographed my burlesque and cabaret shows numerous times over the years. He is always professional and a joy to work with and goes above and beyond to capture the performers and events perfectly. I can highly recommend him for any live photography, photoshoots or weddings.

15 November 2024
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Reply from Crankphoto

Photographing live events such as Burlesque and Cabaret need a particular sensitivity to the event space, the audience and above all, the performers. You can't be in the way, yet the images need to look like you are there. Cherie is a beautiful performer (you have to check her out !) as well as creating very entertains events. It's a pleasure to supply images to her and the other performers she curates, and I love the challenge of this type of low key, low light photography.

Thank you for the lovely review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great photos

The photographs far exceeded expectations. The weather was appalling for an outdoor shoot, however the photos they produced were exceptional

20 July 2024
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Reply from Crankphoto

Thanks for your review Neil, we photographed 22 different bands at this festival and gave the same attention to images for new bands as well as the headliners, in as you say, appalling weather conditions. Having the right equipment and clothing makes these events doable, and it was a pleasure to support you and the festival.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personable, professional and reliable

What can I say! Chris and Janie have captured many of our special moments over the years from sporting highs and lows to our engagement, doggies and finally our beautiful wedding day. Chris and Janie captured our occasions perfectly whilst blending into the day seamlessly.

If you are looking for a super friendly, reliable and professional photographer than look no further.

1 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Chris has been taking photos for our charitable events for several years.

Great work, always reliable and a great fella to work with. Can't recommend him enough!

1 November 2024
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Reply from Crankphoto

Thanks Tony, working on this valuable and community minded Charitable Project since 2017 has been a great experience, supporting the riders, the charities and the team of volunteers with image content. Appreciate the positive feedback.

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