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My style of wedding photography

Relaxed wedding photography with heart If you’re looking for wedding photos that feel natural, emotional and properly you — not stiff, awkward or overly posed — you’re in the right place. I’m a documentary wedding photographer, which means I focus...

My First This is Reportage Story Award

(And why it means so much to me) I'm absolutely chuffed to bits to be able to say that I've just won my first This is Reportage Story Award. The award was given for Jess & Martyn's incredible wedding at Wharfedale Grange, and while any award is...

Rebecca & Stu’s Winter Wedding at Allerton Castle

If you’re wondering whether a winter wedding is actually a good idea, let Rebecca & Stu be your answer. Because their December wedding at Allerton Castle was the perfect example of why winter weddings can feel incredibly special. Cosy...

Small & Mighty: Micro Wedding Photography in Yorkshire

Some of my favourite weddings to photograph are the quiet ones. The ones where the guest list fits on a post it note. The ones where you can hear your nan laughing from across the garden. The ones where every face in the room is a person you...
5 Fun Ways to Incorporate Your Dogs at Weddings

5 Fun Ways to Incorporate Your Dogs at Weddings

Are you a dog lover who can't imagine getting married without your furry best friend by your side? Well, you're in luck! More and more couples are choosing to include their dogs in their wedding celebrations, making their special day even more memorable. In this blog...

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Get married in nature at Camp Katur Weddings

Get married in nature at Camp Katur Weddings

Camp Katur weddings is the ultimate spot to connect with nature and escape from the every day. The air feels cleaner, the smell of the pine forest is divine, and it's so quiet and peaceful. You might feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, but it's actually...

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Storytelling wedding photography: how I capture your day

Storytelling wedding photography: how I capture your day

I always say that 90% of what I capture on a wedding day is completely unposed and unscripted. The other 10% is where I'll give very gentle guidance to ensure you have beautiful photographs that you want to frame! Either way, I'm all about capturing the emotion, joy...

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5 things you’ll need to run a photography business

5 things you’ll need to run a photography business

When I made the decision to leave my day job and become a fully self-employed photographer, there were a few things I didn't know, until I didn't know. So I've put together my top 5 guide for photography business essentials. It's not kit, though you can read about...

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5 Colourful Wedding Ideas to Showcase Your Personality

5 Colourful Wedding Ideas to Showcase Your Personality

Are you dreaming of a wedding that bursts with colour and showcases your unique personality? As a North Yorkshire wedding photographer specialising in documentary-style wedding photography, I have 5 colourful wedding ideas to showcase your personality that will make...

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Natural Wedding Photography For The Camera-Shy

Natural Wedding Photography For The Camera-Shy

Are you feeling a little camera-shy when it comes to your wedding day? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many couples find themselves feeling a bit nervous about being the centre of attention and posing for hours on end. But you don’t need to worry, there is a solution...

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Beachside Wedding at Barn on the Bay

Beachside Wedding at Barn on the Bay

Attention all you beachy and sea fans, this is the wedding venue is for you! Barn on the Bay is situated on Druridge Bay in beautiful Northumberland, and it's the perfect spot for an elegant-yet-rustic beachside wedding. Barn on the Bay: The venue with it all! This...

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My Favourite Wedding Venues in North Yorkshire

My Favourite Wedding Venues in North Yorkshire

When it comes to choosing the perfect wedding venue, North Yorkshire offers a plethora of stunning options for couples looking to tie the knot in a picturesque setting. As a wedding photographer in North Yorkshire who has had the privilege of capturing many beautiful...

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Howsham Hall Weddings: Luxury North Yorkshire Wedding venue

Howsham Hall Weddings: Luxury North Yorkshire Wedding venue

Howsham Hall is a real hidden gem. If you're looking for a stunning, exclusive use luxury wedding venue in North Yorkshire, then keep reading! Howsham Hall Location Situated close to Malton, North Yorkshire, and just 20 minutes from York. Howsham Hall is a favourite...

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Things I Love Photographing at Weddings in North Yorkshire

Things I Love Photographing at Weddings in North Yorkshire

When it comes to capturing the magic of weddings, there are certain moments that stand out as a wedding photographer in North Yorkshire. From the joy of canine guests to the colourful burst of confetti moments, the raw emotions at the end of the aisle, the expressions...

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What if it rains on my wedding day?

What if it rains on my wedding day?

Well it might, we do live in the UK after all! So what on earth do we do if the forecast suggests rain on your wedding day? "But seriously, what if it rains on my wedding day" This question is honestly one of the things my couples seem to worry about the most. And the...

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Wedding Photography for the camera shy: Grays Court, York

Wedding Photography for the camera shy: Grays Court, York

Wow, wow, wow, where to being with the beautiful and unique place that is Grays Court, wedding venue in the heart of York. If you're looking for an intimate wedding in a beautiful boutique hotel, this venue is a belter! And if you're a camera shy couple, then you've...

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