Charlotte and James’s engagement shoot at Formby Beach was a brilliantly creative coastal pre-wedding shoot — sunset, sea and fun-romantic images ahead of their August wedding. As your Manchester wedding photographer, Formby Beach is one of my favourite engagement-shoot locations (my brother and his family have lived there 18 years).
Highlight images from Charlotte and James’s wedding day
About Formby Beach — a beautiful North West coastal engagement shoot location near Liverpool
Formby Beach sits on the Liverpool coast in Merseyside — broad sandy beach, distinctive dunes and brilliant sunset light. One of the best North West coastal pre-wedding shoot locations.
- Broad sandy beach with sunset west-facing aspect
- Sand dunes and pine woods for variety
- About an hour from Manchester
- Easy reach from Liverpool and Merseyside
Charlotte and James’s wedding day at Formby Beach
Formby family connection
I’ve been going to Formby Beach for years — my brother Andy and his family have lived there for 18 years.
Fun, romantic, sunset coastal shoot
Charlotte and James wanted fun, romantic images and a chance to practise in front of the camera before their August wedding. The sunset over the Irish Sea gave us cinematic light.
Into the sea (up to my knees)
To get the best angles I went into the sea myself (up to my knees) — that’s the level of commitment Formby Beach earns from any photographer.
“Rick I cannot tell you how happy we are with the pictures, they are just perfect. You are a very talented photographer and we are so happy we have picked you as our wedding photographer thank you.”
— Charlotte and James, 5★ Google review
More of Charlotte and James’s wedding photographs
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Frequently asked questions about Formby Beach weddings
Where is Formby Beach?
Formby Beach is on the Merseyside coast near Liverpool — about an hour from Manchester.
Is Formby Beach a good engagement-shoot location?
Yes — broad sandy beach, west-facing aspect for sunset, dunes and pine woods give you huge variety. One of the best North West coastal pre-wedding shoot locations.
Should we plan an engagement shoot for sunset?
Sunset is genuinely the best light for engagement photography — softer, more romantic and cinematic. Charlotte and James’s sunset Formby shoot is a great example.
How much does Rick Dell Photography cost?
Wedding photography packages start from £970 for 2027 weddings and £1,050 for 2028 depending on your date, with second photographer and album options on top. See current packages and album options on the packages page, or get in touch for a no-obligation quote.
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About Rick Dell — Manchester & Cheshire wedding photographer for over 25 years
I’m Rick Dell — an award-winning Manchester and Cheshire wedding photographer based in Heald Green. I’ve been photographing weddings for over 25 years and have worked at most of the leading wedding venues across Cheshire, Manchester, Stockport, Staffordshire and the North West — including being a long-standing recommended photographer at venues like Mere Court Hotel, Mottram Hall and Heaton House Farm.
My approach is natural and documentary — capturing real moments as they happen, with creative posing only where it adds something. You can browse my recent wedding gallery, see my packages and albums, read verified Google reviews, or get in touch to check availability for your wedding date.
Planning your own Cheshire, Manchester or Stockport wedding?
If you’re searching for a Cheshire or Manchester wedding photographer, here’s where to start:
- Award-winning wedding photography portfolio
- Recent wedding gallery
- Wedding photography packages and albums
- Customer reviews (5★ on Google)
- About Rick Dell — Manchester wedding photographer
- Check availability for your wedding date
A few more favourite images from Charlotte and James’s day
