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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...

How to Choose the Right Yorkshire Wedding Band

If you’ve started thinking about music for your Yorkshire wedding, you’ve probably already clocked one thing…there are a LOT of wedding bands out there. Indie bands. Funk bands. Soul bands. Acoustic duos. Sax-and-DJ combos. Full-on party...

Why Candid Wedding Photos Matter

Why Candid Wedding Photos Matter (and why they're the Heart of How I Work) When you look back on your wedding day, what do you want to remember? The big moments, sure – walking down the aisle, the vows, the confetti throw. But it's the little...

Best Of 2025 | Documentary Wedding Photography

Documentary wedding photography full of real moments, joy and connection This blog post is a collection of my favourite images from 27 weddings and 1 engagement session shot throughout 2025. That’s hundreds of moments, thousands of frames, and a...
Love is love: A city elopement

Love is love: A city elopement

Celebrating pride month with these images from this city elopement shoot in Manchester with the lovely Soph and Gabs. HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY Why city elopements are ace! I absolutely love a city elopement. And I've been lucky enough to photograph them in Leeds,...

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A DIY Marquee wedding.

A DIY Marquee wedding.

As a North Yorkshire Wedding Photographer, I get the opportunity to photograph many DIY marquee weddings and they are one of my absolute favourite things. But this was super special and I left a piece of my heart in that garden. Because Bride Jenny was one of my best...

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What happens at the pre-wedding photoshoot?

What happens at the pre-wedding photoshoot?

What's a pre-wedding shoot? Also known as an engagement shoot, your pre-wedding photoshoot is exactly what it says on the tin! A relaxed photo shoot ahead of your wedding day. Just like this one.... Nothing fancy or wild, just the two of you, and me hanging out...

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A gorgeous spring Newton Hall Wedding

A gorgeous spring Newton Hall Wedding

Whilst much of my work is in Yorkshire, I love a little trip up the A1 to beautiful Northumberland and photograph quite a few weddings up there. This was my first ever Northumberland wedding at Newton Hall. HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY This quirky and unique...

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Why you should choose a celebrant wedding!

Why you should choose a celebrant wedding!

HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY As a wedding photographer, I've seen all sorts of different ceremonies and my absolute favourite type is a celebrant wedding. I love the fact that a celebrant will plan a completely unique ceremony for you and make all your guests cry or...

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Bubblegum pinks, 90’s vibes and fun wedding photograohy.

Bubblegum pinks, 90’s vibes and fun wedding photograohy.

HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY Fun Wedding Photography. What's that all about then? There are SO many styles of wedding photography. And often couples ask me what my style is, fully expecting me to say "documentary" (because that's what most photographers do say!) How I'd...

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Finding your perfect wedding dress!

Finding your perfect wedding dress!

Back when I got engaged in 2011 (gosh does that make me feel old), I always assumed I'd have the perfect wedding dress shopping experience. I imagined relaxing a beautiful boutique, sipping champagne with my bestie and us both crying as I tried on different wedding...

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A fun Engine Shed Wedding for Faye & Paul

A fun Engine Shed Wedding for Faye & Paul

Being a Wetherby Wedding Photographer, the Engine Shed is right on my doorstep. It's a funky event space in a listed building and it can hold a lot of people! With one of the friendliest team's around, it's a corker of a unique wedding venue! HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY...

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How to get amazing confetti shots

How to get amazing confetti shots

HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY If this is not the first time you've seen my work, you'll know that I'm a big fan of taking amazing confetti shots! And as a seasoned Yorkshire wedding photographer, it's one of the things I'm asked about most often. So I thought I'd share my...

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An intimate wedding at Goldsborough Hall

An intimate wedding at Goldsborough Hall

Goldsborough Hall Weddings is a simply stunning venue. Built in the 16th Century, this private and exclusive use country house is the perfect spot for a luxury and elegant wedding. HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY I had the pleasure of photographing my first Goldsborough...

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Wood Hall Wedding Photography / Hannah & Matt

Wood Hall Wedding Photography / Hannah & Matt

Hannah and Matt married on a beautiful, crisp Spring Day at Wood Hall, Wetherby. As a Wetherby based wedding photographer, I was delighted to be asked to capture it for them. HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY So, what's Wood Hall Weddings like as a venue? Pretty lovely! Set...

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How I became a full time Yorkshire Wedding Photographer

I had zero experience, a complete lack of ability and I didn't even own a camera! Becoming a Yorkshire wedding photographer definitely hasn't been easy, it's taken hard graft, determination and a lot of sacrafice. And it's all been 100% worth it. Here's how I did it....

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