Rebecca and David’s sunset pre-wedding shoot at The Cloud was a dramatic Cheshire/Staffordshire-border location with sunset, silhouettes, red sky and views to Jodrell Bank. As your Cheshire wedding photographer, sunset shoots like this give couples genuinely distinctive engagement images.
Highlight images from Rebecca and David’s wedding day
About The Cloud, Cheshire / Staffordshire — a dramatic sunset pre-wedding shoot location on the Cheshire / Staffordshire border
The Cloud is a hill on the Cheshire / Staffordshire border — dramatic 360-degree views including Jodrell Bank Observatory and Fiddlers Ferry. A brilliant pre-wedding shoot location for couples wanting cinematic sunset images.
- Dramatic hill with 360-degree Cheshire views
- Sunset silhouettes and red-sky photography
- Views to Jodrell Bank Observatory
- Easy reach from Congleton, Macclesfield and Stoke
Rebecca and David’s wedding day at The Cloud
Sunset, silhouettes, red sky
The sun setting over Cheshire, a dramatic sky, silhouettes, red sky and views including Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Fiddlers Ferry towers.
About 40 minutes of dramatic light
The shoot lasted about 40 minutes — these are some of my favourite images captured at any pre-wedding shoot. Sunset light moves fast at The Cloud and you have to work quickly.
Use the images in a guest book or signature picture board
Sunset engagement images can be used in wedding-day guest books or signature picture boards as an add-on to your photography package.
More of Rebecca and David’s wedding photographs
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- Photographer: Rick Dell Photography
Frequently asked questions about The Cloud weddings
Where is The Cloud?
The Cloud is a hill on the Cheshire / Staffordshire border near Congleton. About 35-40 minutes from Manchester.
Why do a sunset pre-wedding shoot?
Sunset light is the most dramatic of any time of day. A 30-40 minute shoot at golden hour gives you cinematic engagement images you can use in guest books, signature boards or as standalone art prints.
Is a pre-wedding shoot included in your wedding packages?
Yes — every Rick Dell 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.
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 Rebecca and David’s day
