Katie and Asa’s fun engagement shoot at Crosby Beach ahead of their Statham Lodge wedding was one of my favourite engagement shoots — Antony Gormley’s Another Place sculptures, sunset silhouettes, and Katie and Asa running into the sea. As your North West wedding photographer, Crosby Beach engagement shoots are genuinely cinematic.
Highlight images from Katie and Asa’s wedding day
About Crosby Beach — an iconic North West coastal engagement shoot location with Antony Gormley’s sculptures
Crosby Beach on the Merseyside coast is home to Antony Gormley’s Another Place — 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread along three kilometres of foreshore. Brilliant North West coastal engagement-shoot location with sunset west-facing aspect.
- Antony Gormley’s Another Place sculptures (100 figures over 3km)
- West-facing aspect — brilliant sunset light
- About an hour from Manchester
- Easy reach from Liverpool and Merseyside
Katie and Asa’s wedding day at Crosby Beach
An hour walking up and down Crosby Beach
One of my favourite engagement shoots. Over an hour walking Crosby Beach with Katie and Asa — talking about their wedding at Statham Lodge.
Fun in the sea with Another Place
Sun dropping over the horizon, statues dotted everywhere on the beach. Blue sky, no rain and temperatures warm enough for Katie and Asa to run into the sea — fun, romantic images.
Getting to know the couple
Engagement sittings like this one help me get to know couples quickly. I learned about Asa’s love of certain cars (which featured in their wedding day blog).
More of Katie and Asa’s wedding photographs
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- Photographer: Rick Dell Photography
- Booked wedding venue: Statham Lodge
Frequently asked questions about Crosby Beach weddings
Where is Crosby Beach?
Crosby Beach is on the Merseyside coast near Liverpool — about an hour from Manchester.
Why is Crosby Beach a brilliant engagement shoot location?
Antony Gormley’s 100 cast-iron figures spread along three kilometres of foreshore give you completely unique backdrops you can’t get anywhere else. Pair them with sunset west-facing light and you have cinematic engagement portraits.
Is a pre-wedding shoot included in your wedding packages?
Yes — every Rick Dell Photography wedding package includes a pre-wedding shoot. See current packages and album options.
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.
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A few more favourite images from Katie and Asa’s day
