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Hello my lovelies

Wedding films & photography that feel like the day itself

The big moments, the quiet ones, and all the laughs in between, captured naturally, across the North East and beyond.

Hi, I'm Stacey

I tell the story of your day exactly as it felt, the big moments, the quiet ones, and all the laughs in between. I’m a cake lover, an adventure seeker and a hopeless romantic who gets far too excited about the tiny details.

I’ve been known to hide in a bush or get lifted into a digger bucket for the right shot, whatever it takes. I’ll guide you when you need it, blend in when it matters, and make sure you feel completely at ease.

Stacey Merchant, Sunderland wedding photographer, seated in her studio

A glimpse of recent weddings

In Motion

See the day in motion

Photographs hold the moment. Film lets you feel it again — the laughter, the speeches, the first dance. Here's a recent wedding, told in full.

Your wedding, as a film

Discreet, natural, and focused on the real emotion of the day. Every couple gets a teaser reel to share, plus the full highlight film you’ll watch on every anniversary.

Three reasons couples book me

01

Real & candid

No awkward posing, no ‘look here, smile’, just real moments, quietly captured (unless you want the big group shots, of course).

02

Photo & film, one roof

My small team means cohesive coverage, not two crews fighting for angles. One consistent, joyful style throughout.

03

100+ weddings

Rain, sun, digger buckets and surprise sparkler exits, since 2017 I’ve seen it all. Whatever your day brings, we’ve got you.

Stacey, wedding photographer and videographer in Sunderland and the North East

A little more about me

Relaxed, natural, and all about the real moments

I'm a wedding photographer and videographer in Sunderland, a regular face at Sunderland City Hall and The Ropery, shooting across Tyne & Wear, Durham, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Yorkshire and Cumbria. My style is candid and story-led, never stiff, the kind of photos and films you relive again and again.

Read my full story →

Something a little different

Photos that come to life

Book photo and video together and I can turn your favourite prints into interactive video prints. Hold your phone over a photo and watch the moment play, sound and all. It's kind of magic, and couples are obsessed, just ask me to show you one.

Ask me about interactive prints →
Interactive video prints by The Lovely Photo Company

Lovely words from real couples

“It honestly felt like we had our best friends doing our video and photography. The attention to detail and the moments captured are truly spectacular.”

Carly & Ryan

“They understood our vibe and were very easy to work with, capturing our special day with high quality natural shots.”

Adam & Roisin

“Stacey captured our day beyond our wildest imaginations, her gift will last generations.”

Prudence S.

Free · The 2026 Brochure

Your free wedding brochure

Everything I’ve learned from 100+ weddings — packages & pricing, my style, the film & engagement options, and the questions couples ask most, all in one beautiful PDF to save and share with your other half. Pop your details in and it’ll land straight in your inbox.

Think we might be a match?

Let’s chat dates and details, I’d love to hear what you’re planning. Prefer a quick call before you book? Just ask and we’ll arrange one.