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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...

The Priests House, Barden Tower – why intimate weddings work here

If you’re thinking about getting married at The Priests House, you’ve made a good choice! It’s a 15th-century house and chapel sitting right beside the ruins of Barden Tower, just up the valley from Bolton Abbey. Small. Characterful. And completely yours for the day.

Less posing, more time with your people

Booked your wedding photography with me? Here’s what to expect on the day, what’s useful to plan beforehand and what you can happily stop worrying about.

Nat & Martin’s laid-back Spofforth Castle Inn wedding

Nat and Martin’s May wedding at the Castle Inn in Spofforth came with beer garden vibes, a five-minute portrait challenge and a milestone for me: my 100th wedding.

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. Why city elopements are ace! I absolutely love a city elopement. And I've been lucky enough to photograph them in Leeds, York, Doncaster and...

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A DIY Marquee wedding in Otley, Yorkshire.

A DIY Marquee wedding in Otley, Yorkshire.

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. This quirky and unique Northumberland wedding venue is...

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Why you should choose a celebrant wedding!

Why you should choose a celebrant wedding!

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 laugh! It gives us so much...

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

Bubblegum pinks, 90’s vibes and fun wedding 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 actually describe my style...

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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! Booking their Wetherby...

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How to get amazing confetti shots

How to get amazing confetti shots

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 top tips with you! Buy...

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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. I had the pleasure of photographing my first Goldsborough Hall Wedding in August 2021...

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