Cambridge Wedding Photographer

Cambridge wedding photographer - a couple pass King's College on a punt

Thanks for finding my photos. My name is Chris Boland and I’m a Cambridge wedding photographer. I thought I’d share some of my favourite Cambridge wedding pictures — small moments from over ten years of photographing weddings in the city.

I hope you enjoy looking through them and that they give you a sense of how weddings in Cambridge can feel, how I photograph them, along with a few ideas and inspiration.

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Cambridge Wedding Gallery

  • Cambridge wedding photographer - Bride standing in morning light beneath the arches at St John’s College, Cambridge
    Morning light at St John’s College, Cambridge.
  • Summer wedding reception on the lawn at Jesus College, Cambridge, photographed on 35mm film
    A summer reception at Jesus College on 35mm film.
  • Bride and groom walking together across the Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge
    Walking over the Bridge of Sighs.
  • Couple dancing and laughing at The Backs with King’s College Chapel behind them, Cambridge wedding photography
    Dancing at The Backs for some pre-wedding pictures in Cambridge.
  • Bride and groom posing with a borrowed bicycle outside Downing College, Cambridge, in black and white
    With a borrowed bicycle at Downing.
  • Bride getting ready at Robinson College, reflected in a mirror, Cambridge wedding morning
    Getting ready at Robinson.
  • Bride and bridesmaids walking along King’s Parade in Cambridge, black and white wedding photograph
    King’s Parade.
  • Bridesmaids in pastel dresses outside King’s College
    Bridesmaids at King’s.
  • Bride getting ready at the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge
    Getting ready at The University Arms Hotel.
  • Natural portrait of a bride photographed on film at Jesus College, Cambridge
    A portrait on film at Jesus.
  • Bride and groom together in the rose garden at Longstowe Hall near Cambridge
    In the rose garden at Longstowe Hall.
  • Bride celebrating with arms outstretched in the cloisters at Magdalene College, Cambridge
    At Magdalene.
  • Bride and groom sharing their first dance at Queens’ College, Cambridge
    A first dance at Queens’.
  • A couple embrace during a surprise proposal on a punt in Cambridge.
    A very Cambridge proposal. I was waiting for them in another punt across the river.
  • Bride and groom walking back from the ceremony at Sidney Sussex College, surrounded by wedding guests
    Walking back from the ceremony at Sidney Sussex.
  • Bride and groom standing together on Silver Street with the Mathematical Bridge behind them, Cambridge
    On Silver Street with the Mathematical Bridge in the background.
  • First dance at Longstowe Hall, captured in a quiet, intimate moment
    First dance to Leonard Cohen at Longstowe Hall.
  • Bride and groom walking through wildflowers in the grounds of King’s College, Cambridge
    Walking through wild flowers at King’s College.
  • Close detail of a bride’s hands decorated with henna during a wedding at Cambridge Central Mosque
    At Cambridge Central Mosque.
  • Candid portrait of a bride outdoors at Sidney Sussex College
    A candid portrait at Sidney Sussex.
  • Emotional moment between a groom and his mother during the wedding celebrations
    Groom and his mother.
  • Wedding ceremony taking place in the courtyard at Magdalene College, Cambridge
    Ceremony at Magdalene College.
  • Bride standing by the River Cam at winter sunset, holding her bouquet
    Winter sunset by the River Cam.
  • Pre-wedding couple portrait on black and white film with Cambridge college buildings in the background
    Pre-wedding pictures on black and white film.
  • Bride and groom walking hand in hand through Cambridge Botanic Garden
    At Cambridge Botanic Garden.
  • Bride getting ready, softly out of focus, with a rowing scene in a framed picture
    Getting ready.
  • Wedding ceremony taking place outdoors at Longstowe Hall, with guests watching from the lawn
    Ceremony at Longstowe Hall.
  • Nikah ceremony at Cambridge Central Mosque, photographed in black and white
    Nikkah at Cambridge Central Mosque.
  • Simple, relaxed portrait of the bride and groom outside Gonville and Caius College
    A simple portrait at Gonville and Caius.
  • Bride being helped into her dress by a window at Downing College, Cambridge
    Morning at Downing.
  • Bride holding her bouquet in a quiet portrait on film at Gonville and Caius College
    A portrait on film at Gonville and Caius.
  • Bride and groom standing together just after the ceremony at Emmanuel College, Cambridge
    After the ceremony at Emmanuel College.
  • Bride framed in silhouette beneath the arches at Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church
    At Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church.
  • Bride standing by the river watching punts pass near Trinity Hall, Cambridge
    Watching the punts from Trinity Hall.
  • Couple resting together on a bench during their pre-wedding shoot photographed in black and white
    I forget which college – we might have snuck in.
  • Bride dancing on a party boat during an evening celebration on the River Cam
    Aboard a party boat on the Cam.
  • Bride and groom walking through confetti at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
    Confetti at Sidney Sussex.
  • Bride leaning by the river at Trinity Hall, with the bridge and punts in the background
    An engagement shoot in Fitzbillies.
  • Bride and groom standing together during a civil ceremony at the Cambridge registry office
    At the registry office.
  • Guests boarding punts along the River Cam on a busy summer day
    Boarding the punts.
  • Flower girls sitting on the steps at Trinity College, Cambridge
    Flowergirls at Trinity.
  • Bride and groom punting together in the rain on the River Cam
    Punting in the rain.
  • Wedding ceremony inside Queens’ College chapel, Cambridge
    Ceremony at Queens’ College.
  • Bride and groom standing together beneath the cloisters at St John’s College
    Amongst the cloisters at St John’s.
  • View through the doorway just outside the chapel at Emmanuel College, Cambridge
    Just outside the chapel at Emmanuel.
  • Bride and groom smiling during the ceremony, photographed inside a Cambridge college chapel
    Inside.
  • Bride and father walking down the aisle at King’s College chapel, Cambridge
    Walking down the aisle at King’s.
  • Pre-wedding couple celebrating in sunlight during an outdoor shoot near Cambridge
    A pre-wedding shoot in the sun.
  • Bride and groom seated together during the ceremony at Sidney Sussex College
    During the ceremony at Sidney Sussex.
  • Bride and groom sharing a quiet embrace in the cloisters at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
    An embrace in the cloisters at Sidney Sussex.
  • A man proposes to his girlfriend on one knee in the beautiful gardens of Clare College. Clare Bridge can be seen in the background.
    A proposal at the gardens of Clare College.
  • A bride holding flowers looks out over the River Cam from Trinity Hall.
    Jasmine at Trinity Hall with Clare Bridge in the background.

Cambridge Wedding Photography and Video Collections

I work as both a Cambridge wedding photographer and videographer. I am available for commissions of either of these services or, working alongside a colleague, I can offer both of these together. Watch a film from Sidney Sussex College below.

Wedding Testimonials

“Chris is a fantastic wedding photographer – he was extremely kind, patient and responsive in the leading up to our wedding, which took place in Cambridge. On the day, he was a wonderful, chilled and attentive presence, capturing the essence of the day in stunning natural shots, with just the right amount of kind guidance for group photos. We were blown away by his pictures – he captured the joy, sunshine and love of the day so perfectly, and we know we’ll cherish those photos for years and decades to come. Thank you a million times Chris!”
Ariane and Ed.
★★★★★

“One of the best decisions we made concerning our wedding day was booking Chris. He was utterly delightful to have around. He quickly noticed what was important to us as a couple to capture throughout the day. His eye for detail is outstanding, from artistic establishing moments to the incidental shots – he is noticing everything when all the ‘action’ may be going on elsewhere. We are a very relaxed couple and were unsure how much of a romantic vibe Chris would be able to muster from us. He captured the spirit of the day so perfectly. He is absolutely excellent at his craft and will keep your wedding memories alive forever.”
Anna and Eden.
★★★★★

“Chris photographed and filmed our wedding just outside Cambridge in July. He and his team were absolutely superb. On the day, he struck an excellent balance between not being too obtrusive but also not afraid to provide direction where he thought it would get the best results. We love the end product – the photos are excellent, and videos absolutely fantastic, shot from a number of different angles and skilfully edited. Our highlights video is something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We decided at the last minute to also have the videographer, and it was the best money we spent on our wedding. I cannot recommend doing that highly enough, and we also have nothing but the highest praise for Chris.”
Francis and Erica.
★★★★★

Groom kisses the bride's hand.

About Me

The first good photograph I took was of Bob Dylan. It was with a simple 35mm film camera at a music festival many years ago. The picture was just a snapshot, but it captured the spirit of the day – which is what it’s all about.

I spent many years photographing concerts and musicians for a newspaper. All through this time, I was learning how to use a camera and how to photograph people, and it was a wonderful way to learn.

Today I’m a wedding photographer and videographer and could not be happier. It would be a pleasure to join you on your wedding adventure and to document your celebrations.

Chris Boland - Wedding Photographer
Bride and groom smile with beautiful green Cambridgeshire trees in the background.

My Style

My style is honest, meaningful documentary photography with beautiful light and composition. Candid and carefree, but also elegant and stylish.

I cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and London, and also photograph destination weddings worldwide. I would be happy to give you a custom quote for your wedding and talk to you more about your wedding day.

Bride and groom smile as the make their entrance into their wedding reception

Covering Top Cambridge Wedding Venues

I have been working as a photographer in the city for over ten years and have experience of photographing weddings at so many of the colleges.

Black and white portrait of a bride

Let’s Talk About Your Wedding

Feel free to reach out and tell me about your wedding. I’ll respond quickly to let you know if I’m available on your chosen date and provide my pricing details.