Heather and Luke’s Castlefield Shoot.

Heather and Luke’s pre-wedding shoot at Castlefield, Manchester was a fun silhouette-and-sunset urban engagement shoot ahead of their wedding day at Mere Court. As your Manchester wedding photographer, Castlefield is one of the most photogenic urban engagement-shoot locations in the city.

Highlight images from Heather and Luke’s wedding day

About Castlefield, Manchester — Manchester’s historic Castlefield basin — pre-wedding shoot location

Castlefield sits in central Manchester — Roman ruins, Victorian railway arches, canals, footbridges. With the Beetham Tower (Manchester’s tallest building) prominent in the skyline, Castlefield gives you contemporary urban Manchester paired with industrial heritage.

Industrial-heritage backdrop: railway arches, canal locks, footbridges
Beetham Tower (tallest in Manchester) prominent in the skyline
Dusk and low-light photography excellent here
Easy access via Deansgate / Castlefield tram stop

Heather and Luke’s wedding day at Castlefield

Silhouettes, sunset and the Beetham Tower

Heather and Luke live near Castlefield so the location made sense. Images on and below the many bridges, with the Beetham Tower (Manchester’s tallest) featuring in the skyline.

Low-sun silhouettes

Low evening sun gave us fun silhouette images and beautiful colour in the sky.

About an hour of urban exploration

About an hour together, lots of laughs and conversation about their wedding day at Mere Court Hotel coming soon.

More of Heather and Luke’s wedding photographs

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Photographer: Rick Dell Photography
Booked wedding venue: Mere Court Hotel

Frequently asked questions about Castlefield weddings

Where is Castlefield?

Castlefield is in central Manchester — Roman ruins, Victorian railway arches, canals and bridges. Easy access via Deansgate / Castlefield tram stop.

What time of day is best for a Castlefield engagement shoot?

Late afternoon into dusk — about 90 minutes before sunset. You get warm golden-hour light, then low-sun silhouettes, then the Beetham Tower and city lights coming on.

Is a pre-wedding shoot included in your packages?

Yes — every Rick Dell Photography wedding package includes a pre-wedding shoot. See current packages.

How much does Rick Dell Photography cost?

Wedding photography packages start from around £850 and run up to £1,950 depending on coverage length, second-shooter options and album choices. The typical package booked is around £1,400. 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.