There’s something quite nostalgic about looking back at old work.
These are my top 10 favourite wedding photography images from my career before early 2022 — the years that shaped me, stretched me, and quietly built the documentary style I’m known for now.
They’re not necessarily my “best” photos technically.
They’re not styled shoots.
They’re not curated for trends.
They’re moments.
Real weddings. Real people. Real chaos.
And if you’re currently looking for wedding photography inspiration or searching for a documentary wedding photographer in North Yorkshire, this will give you a glimpse into the foundations of how I see a wedding day.
1. A Lockdown Wedding in York
Tiny guest list. Big emotion.
This was one of those weddings where restrictions stripped everything back to what mattered. No fluff. No filler. Just two people, fully present.
These kinds of weddings taught me that wedding photography isn’t about scale — it’s about feeling.
You can read the full blog of Hannah and Dan’s wedding here.
2. A grandparent hug
This one always gets me.
Weddings aren’t just about the couple — they’re about generations. About people who won’t always be there.
That’s why documentary wedding photography matters.
3. The unexpected weather moment
Rain. Wind. A dress doing whatever it wanted.
And yet — magic.
As a North Yorkshire wedding photographer, you learn quickly that weather is part of the story. Lean into it.
4. The most joyful confetti shot
Pure chaos.
Absolute commitment.
Zero holding back.
This is the kind of wedding photography image that reminds me why I love documentary work — because you cannot pose this kind of energy.
It’s movement. It’s laughter. It’s slightly out of control in the best way.
5. The “No one is watching” look
That split second when a couple forgets the world is there.
No posing. No instruction. Just connection.
Those are the frames I chase.
Rock My Wedding loved this couple so much they popped it on their instagram grid too.
6. A Quiet Moment No One Else Saw
In the middle of a loud, full-on wedding — this.
A breath. A pause. A squeeze of the hand.
Documentary wedding photography in North Yorkshire (and beyond) has always been about noticing what other people miss.You can read their full blog here.
7. The Groom’s reaction
An emotional end-of-aisle moment as the groom covers his eyes in overwhelm while the bride wipes away tears, both visibly moved during their North Yorkshire wedding ceremony. A raw, unfiltered reaction that perfectly captures why documentary wedding photography matters — it’s about real feeling, not perfect posing.veryone else’s facial expressions too. Just perfect.
This turned into a great party at New Craven Hall – you can read the full blog here
8. The One That Changed Everything
Every photographer has a photo where they think,
“Oh. This is what I want to do.”
This was mine.
It wasn’t perfect. But it felt honest.
And that’s what built everything that came after.
9. Pure joy
The expressions, and the LIGHT. You’d never have thought this was on a chilly February day, would you?
I don’t know what Sam was whispering into Becca’s ear here – but whatever it was really made her smile. This was my first taste of a Boho Wedding at The Giraffe Shed in North Wales. Birdie Campervan was the name of this gorgeous pink vintage VW photo booth and the STUNNING fresh and dried flower bouquet was by Sass Flower.
10. The Wild Dancefloor
Pre-2022 me loved a chaotic dancefloor almost as much as current me does.
Sweaty. Jumping. Questionable shapes. Absolute scenes.
These are the images couples come back to when they want to remember what it actually felt like.
Why I’m sharing pre-2022 work
Because growth matters.
These wedding photography images were created before early 2022 — before I refined my editing, before my confidence levelled up, before I really stepped into my “I photograph weddings for people who care more about how it FELT than how it looked” era.
They’re part of my story.
And if you’re choosing a wedding photographer in North Yorkshire, it’s important to see the journey — not just the highlight reel.
If you’d like to see my more recent work, you can head here → [weddings]
Or if you’re planning your wedding and want natural, honest, documentary wedding photography, you can get in touch here → [contact me]
