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My style of wedding photography

I get asked ALL the time how I’d describe my style of wedding photography. So here goes and I'm afraid it's not a one word answer! First things first, I've always said that 50% of the work I do is taking the photo, and 50% is how I edit it. Which...

5 Outdoor Wedding Ideas For Fun-Loving Couples

In this blog post, as a documentary wedding photographer in North Yorkshire, I'll be sharing 5 outdoor wedding ideas for fun-loving couples who are full of adventure and want to say 'I Do' in style. From woodland wonders to rustic farms, there's...

East Keswick Village Hall: The perfect laid back wedding venue

Becky and Will’s August wedding at East Keswick Village Hall was a true celebration of love, family, and fun. Their day was full of vibrant colours, personal touches, and an atmosphere that felt like one big joyful gathering of their nearest and...

A fun and colourful fusion wedding

Anjuli & Ed’s Colourful September Celebration at The Wedding Barn at Old Hall HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY When Anjuli and Ed invited their loved ones to The Wedding Barn at Old Hall in Steeple Bumpstead, they knew they wanted a day that...

Body Positivity: What it means to me and why I won’t digitally enhance or alter your bodies.

As a photographer I jokingly get asked to "just photoshop three stone off", "remove my chins" and "make me look 25 again" ALL THE TIME! It's usually said in jest, but in reality it breaks my heart a little bit every time because I've had my own lifelong battle with my...

Luke & Amy at Harrogate Registry Office

All the heart eyes for these guys and their intimate wedding at Harrogate Registry Office back in April! This gorgeous wedding recently featured over on the English Wedding Blog, and I thought it was high time I shared it here too. Back story: Luke and Amy were due to...

How to get the best Groom Preparation photos!

Groom Preparation Photos are often overlooked in the wedding world, and overshadowed by the Bridal prep photos .....and if you're wondering what most Groom Prep photos look like, see below. HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY As a seasoned Wedding Photographer, most Grooms I've...

How to get stunning bridal prep photos

Bridal prep photos Picture the scene. It's the morning of your wedding and you are JUBILANT with excitement, nerves and emotion about the day ahead. You've got all your best girls with you and you want your bridal prep photos to be picture perfect. BUT the reality is...

A York City Wedding

The city of York is beautiful, fact. So I was over the moon when Hannah & Dan contacted me about being their York city wedding photographer! Their wedding took place in April 2021 so their were still lots of covid restrictions in place. However, it was absolutely...

Thicket Priory weddings: A beautiful wedding venue in the heart of Yorkshire

HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY A breathtaking venue I visited Thicket Priory for the first time in the summer of 2020 for a styled shoot workshop with My Prettiest Workshops. I’d seen it online, and knew it was a beautiful wedding venue and that I wanted to shoot...

Going self-employed during a global crisis.

When I tell people I took the giant leap of faith into self employment on the 1st May 2020….during a global pandemic, they wince, sharply inhale and make an “oooooof” sound. And I’ll admit that for a time I was kicking myself for resigning when I did. Of course, I’d...