M5, Salford
Hello, I'm Breige. I'm a freelance photographer based in Salford and Manchester and originally from Northern Ireland.
I photograph weddings, events and portraits and like to take time to get to know you and the kind of images you like before a shutter is ever clicked.
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44 customer reviews
Karl Hamilton
Breige is not only a fantastically skilled photographer, she has a natural, genuine and friendly approach that creates the magic - she knows how to read people and put them at ease. This was just what I needed for my headshot session. Breige took the time to discuss and understand what I was looking for but also brought creativity to the shoot to give me a range of different shots to use professionally. I couldn't recommend Breige more highly - look no further! More...
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Sophie K
Great photographs! My little one felt completely comfortable, would definitely recommend! X
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Saifullah Bello Habeebullah
I couldn't be happier with the wonderful family photos we received from Breige Cobane Photography. She beautifully captured the essence of our family, and we'll cherish these memories forever. The entire experience was a pleasure, from the nice chat, warm and professional approach to the stunning final results. We highly recommend Breige for anyone looking for a talented and friendly photographer! More...
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Lee Daintry
Breige is a rare find. The work she puts into not just the shoot, but her ability to collaborate and listen, made for an enjoyable experience. The venue we were to use had to cancel days before, but Briege came the rescue. During the shoot, she made us feel comfortable and treated us like we were royalty. No lie. The photos came out exactly how we wanted, which is exactly why we will use her again. More...
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Siobhan O'Grady
Breige was an amazing support on our wedding day with her thoughtful approach, ideas and wonderful photography. She went above and beyond helping to capture moments from our special day and brilliant interacting with our guests - would 100% highly recommend!
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Sadia Zahid
Breige has been absolutely incredible and I cant thank her enough for capturing one of the most special moments of my life. After being let down by 2 photographers last minute, Breige accepted my session with hardly any notice and was just as excited as I was about the shoot. She even researched into my socials to see what types of pictures I post so she had an idea of what I wanted. I would a million percent recommend her services and will be booking her in future! Thanks again Breige ❤️ More...
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Kathryn Kelly
Briege was just perfect, exactly the style of photography we wanted! Briege was calm and so professional. The pictures are natural and I get goosebumps every time I look at them. I don’t like having my photograph taken but I never noticed or felt uncomfortable. I would (and have) highly recommend Briege to anyone for they’re special day. More...
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Rishitha S
It was amazing working with Breige. This was my first photoshoot and she made me feel at ease. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a wonderful photoshoot.
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Paradise Works
Fantastic photographer! Breige was lovely and professional. We now have some great images we can use as an organisation. Thanks!
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Linh Hoang
Breige is amazing at what she does. She captured beautiful candid moments and portraits at my engagement party. From the traditional Vietnamese ceremony, to the dancing. She seemed to be at the right place, at the right time. Her photography style and editing was exactly what I wanted - natural, bright, and not overly edited. If you’re unsure about black and white photos, just trust Breige. She chooses the right photos to be black and white - most of them turning out to be my favourite portraits. My partner and I are beyond happy with the memories she’s photographed. I have received so many compliments from guests of all ages that the photographs by Breige are stunning. Breige as a person is an absolute delight. Everyone loved her, she’s so positive, smiley and fun. I cannot recommend her highly enough. More...
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Anastasha Herman
It was the best decision to have Breige as our professional photographer at our national surgical training conference (AOT) at Bridgewater Hall and the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester! She was very responsive from the start, flexible and accommodating to our limited budget as a non profit trainee organisation. She arrived early and started working around the venue straightaway. She even sent a few teaser photos on the day to make sure that we like her chosen photos and edits, before sending the rest only a few days after the event! It was such a pleasure working with her and we will absolutely recommend her to all of our friends and colleagues. Thank you again. More...
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Issra ahmed
Briege was fantastic throughout the whole process. She arranged a consultation ahead of the wedding. She made a real effort to capture all moments on the day of our wedding and the pictures turned out great. She was very quick with editing and getting the pictures back to us which we were very pleased with. Communication throughout the process was good - would definitely recommend hiring Breige for any occasion! Issra & Hamzah More...
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Alec McCrindle
We hired Breige for an event. Her communication was great throughout and she delivered excellent work - her photos really showing the joy from our event. A professional and a pleasure to work with. More...
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Tim Page
Portrait Photographers
Breige was excellent! Very good photos, very accommodating and super friendly to work with :)
Liz Atkinson
I had a fabulous photo shoot with Breige! I don't enjoy having my photo taken but she made me feel very relaxed, and the results are brilliant!
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Corinne Firth-Surkitt
Breige was the videographer for our wedding and we couldn't be happier with the results. our approach was quite quirky and the results sum that up exactly
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Philip Harden
Briege arrived on time and very quickly took friendly and professional charge of us, necessary with 8 adults, 5 small children and a baby all wondering what to do! She put us all at ease, played up to the kids and we all enjoyed our time with her. The pictures were great and felt very natural; a lovely mix of groups and candid shots, colour and black and white and ready within days of the shoot. A pleasant time with a lovely and talented person, no up selling and gorgeous photos. I recommend her wholeheartedly. More...
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David King
Thank you Breige. Brilliant service, professional and a really nice person, would highly recommend.
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Busola Scarlett
Breige was very warm, reassuring, friendly and professional she took the time to talk with us to discuss our needs for our family portrait and helped all of us to really enjoy the experience. We ended up with a gallery of beautiful photos a permanent reminder of that snapshot of time. More...
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Michael Clark
Excellent portraiture and easy to work with. Recommended for corporate headshots!
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Sarah Holland
Breige is so talented! After she did a photoshoot for me where for the first time in my life I actually liked the beautiful photos, I approached her to film an introduction video for my YouTube channel. I was amazed at the quality and professionalism! Breige has a gift at drawing out the real essence of what you're all about and trying to achieve from the product. Will always come back and could not recommend more highly. Would give infinite stars if I could. More...
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Louise McCourt
Breige photographed our wedding in July 2022 and, my oh my, did she do more than just take photographs! From early in the morning - spending time with both families while they were getting ready - to the last dance, snapping the whole gang belting out Bryan Adams, she somehow managed to be everywhere at once. So many of our guests made a point of telling me how wonderful Breige was at the wedding and it’s easy to know why: blending effortlessly into the happenings, she can put anyone at ease, with her calm approach and gentle humour. Added to this personal touch, her professionalism and organisation gave us complete confidence in her work. And how right we were: the photographs are superb, absolutely smashing our already high expectations! She has made the day even better than it was because now I have memories of the things I missed when I was busy being a mum I would recommend Breige for your wedding or anything you want to treasure forever. More...
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Katie Walton
General Photography
Breige was very accommodating, and the photos she took were beautiful!
Reply from Breige Cobane Photography
Thank you Katie! It was great to work with you : )
Ella Atkinson
We couldn't be more thankful to Breige for a wonderful family photoshoot. Breige was so considerate of what we were looking for in the photos and we wanted something natural and not forced or overly directed. We took a walk around a local beauty spot and hardly knew she was there. The moments she has captured are truly stunning and I can't wait to get them on our walls at home. Such a talented lady . Would recommend her to anyone. Thanks Breige . 👌🙏 More...
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R James
Had our first family photography session with Breige this weekend. Despite the blistering heatwave she made friends with our children and clambered over a very rocky beach to get the perfect shot - risking her ankles on the way. We are extremely pleased with how our photos turned out. She captured the spirit of our 2 boys wonderfully. Highly recommend booking Breige if you want a relaxed, friendly and professional service. More...
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cara macklin
Breige is not only a phenomenal photographer. The proof is in the pudding as they say, when you look at her photos. She is so different from other photographers I've worked with. She makes you feel so relaxed. I don't know about you, but I hate my photo being taken. She also added additional services which I've never had anyone else do. She helped me style my clothes and look so I would portray exactly the image and style that would suit me. I can't recommend her highly enough. 5***** More...
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Emilie Lierre
If you're thinking to hire a photographer then look no further! You have found her. Breige is amazing. She is super talented and professional, but what I love best is how she gets the perfect picture. Natural pictures. Pictures with a soul! I really hate my photo being taken and I'm so funny about every detail. Breige looked right past that and made the whole experience just lovely. I felt relaxed in her presence. I still thought I would look wooden though and that when I got the pictures back I would learn how to hold myself better for next time but no! Breige sent me the pictures from the shoot and no lie I loved them all. I still can't choose my favourite(s). I had and still do have a big cheesy smile on my face as I can't believe what Breige has captured! Just stunning. I'm in awe of her work and you will be too! I will be using Breige and her photography skills time and time again in the future. You definitely should too, whatever your needs Breige will capture the moment for you with love, compassion and just darn right true awesomeness!! Thank you Breige!! More...
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Lux Renovations Manchester LTD
I run a small renovation company. Breige took professional pictures of one of my bathroom refurbs. The service was quick and she knew how to light and decorate the room. She even suggested shelving to improve the picture and make the bathroom more comfortable. I highly recommend her. She is a very talented lady with a passion for photography. I look forward to using her services again. Thanks Breige More...
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Maya Rigby
Fabulous! We are so pleased to have been recommended to Breige. She was able to put us both right at ease and truly achieved what we feared was unachievable. After a casual consultation she totally got us and what we wanted to put across as business owners. Rest assured we have already booked in for a food based photoshoot as well as a family photo with our dogs! We would absolutely recommend Breige Cobane Photography for any occasion. Many thanks Breige, Maya & Tris. More...
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Sam Pratt
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Matthew Metcalf
I met Breige at a local business event. We chatted about photography, and she gave me some great pointers to improve my landscape shots. When the time came to update my social media profile pictures, I asked Breige if she would try and work her magic. Although I enjoy landscape photography, I wouldn't say I like taking pictures of myself. Luckily Breige loves taking shots of people who don't feel comfortable in front of the camera. During the photoshoot, it was like we were having a conversation. Breige got me to relax and release the tension of having my picture taken. The wait for the images was suspenseful, but it was well worth it. I'm super happy with the results. I cannot recommend Breige enough and will always recommend her to anybody who requires professional photographs taken in a relaxing way by a true artist. More...
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John Kelsey
Breige is easy to work with and puts you at your ease as a subject. She took some excellent headshots for me to use within my LinkedIn profile. I would have no hesitation in using her again. More...
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Jill McGarrigle
Where do I start?! We asked Breige to come along to do a family photoshoot, now as family of 6 this is no mean feat! We have had various different photoshoots over the years and with children of different age brackets who hate getting their picture taken, this was never an enjoyable experience! We certainly can’t say this about Breige’s photoshoot! To be honest, it just felt like Breige was hanging out with us, everyone felt so relaxed and there were none of the usual staged forced shots that we all dreaded. We had fun and it definitely shows in our pictures and she captured us truly as a family. Breige took the time to get to know everyone individually so she was able to get the perfect shot to bring out each character. She has a rare quality that allows her to connect at ease with people of ages and background which in turn puts you at ease. We received a top class service from our consultation right through to receiving our pictures. Now we have a tough decision of choosing which ones we are going to display in our home! Thank you Breige, you truly are a ‘human tripod’ and gave us a lot of fun! We will cherish our pictures always x More...
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Siân Roberts
Breige has a wonderful ability to capture those special fleeting moments on camera- a shared joke, a connection, surprise. She's also absolutely professional and well organised in her job, a joy to work with! More...
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Roisin Houghton
Breige was an absolutely brilliant wedding photographer. She was professional, calm, friendly, communicative and organised. She put so much effort into personalising everything to reflect us, and did a lot of research in the run up to the day. Everyone commented on how relaxed and approachable she was at the wedding and the photos are gorgeous! We will treasure them forever. We would not hesitate to recommend Breige and use her again for other life events! Thank you, Breige! More...
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Sue Moss
What can I say? We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding than Breige Cobane Photography. Breige arrived early and stayed all day and we didn’t even notice that she was there most of the time. This meant the photographs were so natural and she captured the day perfectly. When the photos arrived we were absolutely thrilled - it was just like reliving our special day all over again! I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Breige for making such wonderful memories for us that will last a lifetime More...
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Jill McGarrigle
Where do I start?! We asked Breige to come along to do a family photoshoot, now as family of 6 this is no mean feat! We have had various different photoshoots over the years and with children of different age brackets who hate getting their picture taken, this was never an enjoyable experience!
We certainly can’t say this about Breige’s photoshoot! To be honest, it just felt like Breige was hanging out with us, everyone felt so relaxed and there were none of the usual staged forced shots that we all dreaded. We had fun and it definitely shows in our pictures and she captured us truly as a family. Breige took the time to get to know everyone individually so she was able to get the perfect shot to bring out each character. She has a rare quality that allows her to connect at ease with people of ages and background which in turn puts you at ease.
We received a top class service from our consultation right through to receiving our pictures. Now we have a tough decision of choosing which ones we are going to display in our home! Thank you Breige, you truly are a ‘human tripod’ and gave us a lot of fun! We will cherish our pictures always x
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Stanislaw Maksimilian Sokolowski
I run a small renovation company. Breige took professional pictures of one of my bathroom refurbs. The service was quick and she knew how to light and decorate the room. She even suggested shelving to improve the picture and make the bathroom more comfortable. I highly recommend her. She is a very talented lady with a passion for photography. I look forward to using her services again. Thanks Breige More...
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Cara Macklin
Breige is not only a phenomenal photographer. The proof is in the pudding as they say, when you look at her photos. She is so different from other photographers I've worked with. She makes you feel so relaxed. I don't know about you, but I hate my photo being taken. She also added additional services which I've never had anyone else do. She helped me style my clothes and look so I would portray exactly the image that would suit me. I can't recommend her highly enough 5***** More...
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Nicola Moseley
Breige took some beautiful photos of my family for my son's holy communion. She put us all at ease quickly which meant that the shoot was fun and informal which is reflected in the photographs. Would definitely recommend her services. More...
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Deirdre Brown
Breige recently took some family photos for my son’s holy communion and I am so pleased with her work. She was great at putting everyone at ease resulting in beautiful natural shots. I would highly recommend and will definitely use her again. More...
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Róisín O'Keeffe
Breige was an absolutely brilliant wedding photographer. She was professional, calm, friendly, communicative and organised.
She put so much effort into personalising everything to reflect us, and did a lot of research in the run up to the day.
Everyone commented on how relaxed and approachable she was at the wedding and the photos are gorgeous! We will treasure them forever.
We would not hesitate to recommend Breige and use her again for other life events!
Thank you, Breige!
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Annabel Kyle
Breige is a brilliant photographer in every way. She puts you completely at ease, making you feel relaxed and unselfconscious and capturing moments perfectly.
Her attention to detail is fantastic and she’s a really good eye for finding the perfect locations for each type of photo.
Breige takes the time to get to know you, your business and listens carefully to what you want to achieve. She also has great ideas to support your vision.
I’m so pleased with all the photos from our afternoon together and my website has been transformed by them. I’ve lots of options for both my website and social media pages so have plenty of material to switch things up when I want/need to. I feel like the photos Breige took represent who I am perfectly and have helped me start to really build my brand. Thank you so much!
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Rachel Morris
Time with Breige is always good. She's a skilled photographer who puts people at ease naturally, which means she gets the best shots. She made me feel great and while I did my thing, she took some photos that I love, and will be able to use and enjoy for my business plenty in the future. I really enjoyed the shoot! More...
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
'A picture is a poem without words' and that's what I aim for in every photograph. Being good with people and knowing exactly when to click that shutter helps : )
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What kind of photography do you like? What will you do with the photographs? Do you like black and white photographs? I love black and white photography and could talk about it for days...
What do you love most about your job?
Every wedding or event is different and I love delivering unique work to lovely people.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I wanted to encourage, empower and uplift people and enjoy a spontaneous life more than the old 9-5 life allowed
Why should our clients choose you?
People who book me love the relaxed way I work and if they didn't like having their photograph taken before, they end up enjoying it and having photographs of themselves they really love. That is very important to me.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Online consultations are available, but we do need to be in the same place for the photos : )
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Regular testing and following guidance, plans in place to manage cancellations if required.
Photography
Wedding photography (relaxed, candid, unposed style, portraits and family/ group photographs taken quickly), Family photography and Portraits, Music and Gig photography,Event photography, Commercial photography (usually for small businesses), Videography (usually short promo and music videos).