Welcome

Hi there, welcome to my website, I hope you like what you see.

If you just got engaged, congratulations! These are exciting times and I hope you enjoy every part of your wedding planning.

I am a Derby based photographer who specializes in wedding photography. Being a photojournalist at heart my approach is best described as lifestyle meets journalism. I believe in letting the moments unfold naturally and use available light, creative compositions and perspectives whenever possible. To capture your wedding story in the most honest and natural way, I work around you and take great care in capturing the genuine emotions, the love, laughter and real stories.

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Weddings one

Weddings two

Weddings three

Engagements

Families

Personal work

A few words on how I work.....

My main priority is to make you all feel relaxed, natural and at ease, which is why I work in a discrete and subtle way, leaving the atmosphere of your wedding undisturbed while telling your story with love, respect and care.

I am passionate about telling the complete story of your wedding day and this is why I do not restrict myself to only shooting during set hours. I love to capture all those defining moments that mean so much, as well as the out-of-the-ordinary and unplanned, from the excitement of getting ready until the hazy hours on the dance floor.

The hours of detailed planning before your wedding is equally unrestricted as is the time spend hand editing and retouching your photographs, one at a time, after your big day.

Taking on a limited number of weddings ensures each and every wedding is truly special and it allows me to feel completely fresh and full of creative motivation. I can genuinely share the excitement and emotion while giving you personalised attention every step of the way.

My Philosophy

“Great photographs start with a great connection. The most beautiful wedding photographs show genuine love and emotion and are free from unnatural posing. Wedding photographs should tell the whole story, capturing and preserving the unique and meaningful memories so you can some back to them in years to come and remember those feelings.”

Thank You....

Testimonials 
Chloe and Jon
June 19, 2017 by Karina Cipikoff 


We realized quite early on in planning our wedding that photography simply isn't something that you can cut corners...


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Lucy and Paul
June 19, 2017 by Karina Cipikoff 


You've justified all the trust we placed in you...I really can't say enough how delighted we are with...


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Katie and Tom
June 19, 2017 by Karina Cipikoff 


Your professionalism and passion blew us away...we were astonished that you cared so much about us and our special...


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Natalie and Ben
June 19, 2017 by Karina Cipikoff 


WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! I'm struggling to put words together to describe the emotion and pure joy we felt looking...


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Lesley Smith – Director Curator Tutbury Castle
June 19, 2017 by Karina Cipikoff 


Lovely Karina, thank you so much. Your work is utterly arresting and I have seen thousands of shots from...


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Jenny and Paul
June 19, 2017 by Karina Cipikoff 


You created the perfect memories for a perfect day - we are thrilled with the results.


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Blog

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Annette and Kenny
February 5, 2019 by Karina Cipikoff 


Annette and Kenny’s wonderful winter wedding at Blackbrook House


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Vanessa and Wayne’s wedding at Blackbrook House
June 4, 2018 by Karina Cipikoff 


Despite the rain a beautiful and unforgettable day.  


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Janet and Tim’s wedding at Blackbrook House
May 21, 2018 by Karina Cipikoff 


  You were amazing Karina, many of the guests commented on how professional, friendly, kind and lovely...


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Matty in the bluebells 2017
June 26, 2017 by Karina Cipikoff 


Photographing Matty in the bluebells has become an annual tradition that started when he was a bouncy...


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Lucy and Ross’ Wedding
June 6, 2017 by Karina Cipikoff 


We couldn’t have been luckier on the 8th of April. It was the first warm and sunny day of spring....


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website under construction
May 20, 2017 by Karina Cipikoff 


Please bear with me, we are still working on the new website and more content will be added as we go along.


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