
Cinematic aerial shot of bride and groom walking down the beach

Professional woman branding photography outdoor in Manchester

first birthday photographed in Manchester studio

Cinematic aerial shot of bride and groom walking down the beach
Candid, documentary approach
to capture the magical moments and emotions
Natural beautiful photos
A real laugh, real tears, catching real you...

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Welcome. I'm so glad you are here. I'm a Manchester Wedding Photographer and Family Portrait Photographer with over 13 years of experience photographing people and places. I've had an interest in the arts and photography since I was a child, and by age 16 I was developing my B&W films in the darkroom – a passion that has never stopped growing.
Today I offer weddingphotography stockport, as well as bespoke maternity photoshoots and newborn baby photography in my Manchester studio and outdoors. Over the years, I've honed my skills with incredible mentors, workshops and self-discovery so that every couple and family receives natural, heartfelt images they can treasure for a lifetime.
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What My Clients are Saying
Going beyond the call of duty
You are a wonderful person to have met with a great character & nature, did I not mention an AMAZING Wedding Photographer.
Holly & Wes
A real joy and a blessing.
We love your photographic style and manner - very relaxed, calm, gentle and easy-going. She knows just how to capture the light, and we were so pleased to discover so many natural, impulsive and surprising moments.
Alicia & Dom
Monika is amazing!
She takes great pictures and does so effortlessly and without being overbearing. Her eye for detail is exactly what works for her and you will definitely see it in her work.
Mona & Adam
My Work
BE IN LOVE & LOVED
IT'S ALL ABOUT THIS WORLD IS...
I believe in love because for me it ALWAYS STARTS WITH LOVE.
I believe wedding photography and family portrait photography are an investment. And I also believe your story is worth investing in. Because some things were made to last a lifetime, just like you and your family. And when it needs to last that long, you just want to make sure it will always stay beautiful.
Feel all the emotions, cry all the tears, slow it down and take all these moments.
You make the memories, and I can promise to give you something you can hold on to for a lifetime.
MONIKA SZMIDT PHOTOGRAPHY CREATE THINGS that are MADE TO LAST.
Timeless and emotional Wedding Photography in Manchester
&
real, authentic, beautiful family portraits, and newborn baby photography in Manchester.






