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When Carly & Chris planned their wedding date for Bonfire night in 2020 little did they know that the dreaded coronavirus would cause the country to head into lockdown again on the day of their wedding! With that in mind they managed at the last minute to bring their wedding forward to before the lockdown…

Spring was nearly upon us for our last wedding before the country was locked down! Hannah & Chris had a stressful time worrying about whether their big day would go ahead as planned due to coronavirus pandemic. However, there wedding fell just before restrictions were fully put into place so they managed to have their…

We have photographed a few weddings for couples with the same name so it was fun to photograph Alex & Alex’s big day in the early spring. I met Alex coming down the corridors of the Mercure Dunkenhalgh hotel in Blackburn in her amazing gown nervously waiting for the ceremony to start. The ceremony was…

For the first time this year the sun was actually shining on the morning of Katie & Mark’s wedding day! I met Katie and her family at home where they were excitedly getting their glad rags on and making final arrangements. After a bit of dress and hoop wrestling Katie was ready to make her…

I love an intimate elopement wedding, so special for just the both of you. Imagine taking a trip to the beautiful Lake District and getting married while you are there! Rachel & Gareth decided to make the trip to Grasmere to the Daffodil Hotel in February for their “just the two of us” wedding, they…

Storm Dennis was in full force on Natalie & Simon’s wedding day but that didn’t stop the excitement in the getting ready room of Mosborough Hall with adorable bridesmaids getting their hair done and I absolutely loved Natalie’s gown and her designer wedding trainers – great idea! It was a quick breezy walk across to…

The Villa Levens is a beautiful old 140 year old Victorian house on the outskirts of Kendal in the lovely Lake District with beautiful grounds. Kerri & Phil have actually already married in a simple ceremony and wanted to have a personalised humanist ceremony with the wider family and friends to celebrate. I met Kerri…

We love to photograph weddings all over Yorkshire. For Katie & Scott’s wedding we headed to Snaith in East Yorkshire where Katie grew up. She was happily getting ready in the family house – the smell of hairspray and excitement was in the air! We had time to grab a photo of Katie in the…

What better way to pick us up from our post Christmas slump with a beautiful happy wedding day! Christina and Ian were married between Christmas and New Year and it was such a lovely day. They were married on the edge of the Lake District in Grange-over-Sands and the grand old Grange Hotel. Christina and…

We love a good Christmassy wedding and a week before the big day last year we headed down to Losehill House in the heart of the Peak District for Rose & Carl’s big day. Despite the rainy weather it was a fantastic day. Rose looked amazing in her wedding dress – so stunning! And those…

I love a good winter wedding and having spoken to Abby & Tom a few weeks before their big day on their engagement shoot I was excited to see how their ideas would come to life. Abby’s dress was made by her clever sister in law, just perfect and Abby spent so much time making…

I love a good theme for a wedding and Kirstie and Justin went for a Peaky Blinders style look which suits them so well! How dapper does Justin look in his suit with a flat cap! Kirstie and her bridesmaid squad were getting ready at Shaw Hill Hotel in Chorley. Kirstie looks amazing and I…

Greens at Gretna is a fantastic hotel in the heart of Gretna Green. I love the water gardens outside – it has a beautiful pagoda which is great for the wedding ceremony and the gardens look amazing in the Autumn. Amber and Paul travelled up to elope to Gretna with just both of them and…

With just a few days to go until their winter wedding it was time for us to head up into the hills above Staveley near Kendal for Abby & Tom’s pre-wedding portraits. We probably experienced all the different weather this weekend, hail, rain, sun and even a rainbow popped out! Tom grew up in Staveley…

I love a good Sheffield wedding, we love to head back to Sheffield for weddings and especially at Ringwood Hall near Chesterfield. Having photographed weddings there for several years we know all the best nooks and crannies for photos! We met Ben and his groomsmen in the morning as they were watching the rugby and…

Laura and Dean had the perfect country, relaxed, outdoor wedding in the heart of the countryside near York. Skipbridge Country weddings is a fantastic location with a beautiful pagoda to get married under, cottages to stay in and an amazing tipi for the reception. There are even llamas to say hello to as well! It…

Sarah and Joshua fell in love with Inn on the Lake at Glenridding on the banks of Ullswater in the heart of the Lake District having visited there before – so what a perfect place to get married. They had a small intimate family wedding which took place outdoors – look at the stunning views…

Caroline & David had an intimate family wedding service at their church in Rotherham. I love Caroline’s gown – stunning. Outside after the service there was probably the most confetti I have ever seen! After a few portraits with friends and family the guests headed to the reception at Van Dyk Hotel near Chesterfield. The…

Sam and Ashley had a late summer wedding at Waterton Park Hotel in Wakefield. The fantastic hotel has a grand house set on a lake – very fitting for a wedding ceremony. I met Sam and her bridesmaid crew in the holiday cottages in the grounds, everyone looked amazing, I love Sam’s princess gown and…

I love an intimate elopement wedding in the Lake District and that is just what Alex and Ashley had in Carlisle registry office – Lady Gillford’s House. I love the old building and the ceremony room. With little Milo as their pageboy taking centre stage and walking his Mum down the aisle it was so…

Despite being based in the Lake District we photograph weddings all over the UK. Rachel & Daniel were married in her home town in Lancashire. Getting ready in her parents house with the cats watching closely and her adorable niece and nephew as pageboy and flower girl was pretty special. How cute are they?!! The…

Not far from us is Sedbergh – a little village nestled in the Yorkshire Dales on the border of the Lake District. Steve & Bec had a nice small intimate wedding ceremony at Howgills Accomodation. I love Bec’s dress and Steve looks very smart in his kilt. They had a lovely ceremony before heading outside…

Ringwood Hall on the outskirts of Sheffield is a fantastic wedding venue with grounds that go on for miles! Sahra and Alastair had a bit of a rainy start to their wedding day but that didn’t deter the excitement in the bridal suite where prep was well underway when I arrived! How amazing does Sahra…

I love photographing elopement weddings, what could be better than sneaking off to the Lake District to get married – such a fantastic setting. Liane and Daniel came from Bristol for their big day to the Lakeside Hotel on the shores of Windermere in the Lake District. Just the two of them, no children, in…

It was a lovely summer’s Saturday for Kimberley & Richard’s wedding at Castle Inn Hotel near Bassenthwaite in the Lake District. How cute is their little flower girl?! The ceremony was lovely and Kimberley looked amazing in her gown. Afterwards we took advantage of a break in the rain for photos outside in the grounds…

Leah & Adam were married a short time ago in the bright lights of Vegas! A little bit different to Barnsley! I joined them on a sunny Saturday afternoon for their blessing in St Peter’s Church in Barnsley. There were lots of cute pageboys and flower girls jumping around and Leah looked amazing in her…

A perfect English country garden wedding for Camilla and Damian – having recently come back from Australia it was a fantastic summer’s day for their wedding. Camilla grew up around Overwater Hall and her grandma lives in a cottage nearby so it was fantastic to relive her childhood memories on the day. I love her…

I love to photograph weddings around Windermere and small intimate weddings like Shaun & Judith had are just perfect. Windermere is a fantastic place for a wedding day and Merewood Country House Hotel is stunning – the view from the bridal suite of the Lake took my breath away! Judith looked amazing in her gown…

Shirley and Kate wanted a small intimate wedding ceremony at Carlisle Register Office so my mini wedding photography packages suited them best – see more details here. The register office ceremony room is lovely and grand with pretty chandeliers and the happy couple looked amazing, loving Kate’s gown and Shirley’s suit and the smiles and…

After a rainy start the sun was shining for Alex & Ben’s wedding day on a spring Sunday. Sheffield wedding photographers We met Ben and his groomsmen in Sheffield at the pub where the nerves were kicking in! Alex had arranged a surprise vintage Sheffield bus to pick them up which Ben loved! They all…

As a wedding photographer based in the Lake District its fantastic to photograph a wedding nearby. Lingholm Estate is set on the banks of Derwentwater and is an absolutely amazing place for a wedding! Gill & Monty booked one of our mini wedding photography packages, perfect for just a few hours for an intimate wedding…

We prefer to work in a relaxed informal style. However, we are aware that its incredibly important to you and your families to have some formal group portraits. These are the photos your grandparents want on the wall and they are a fantastic record of the family who have made the effort to come to…

Summertime is always fantastic and Emma & Nick’s wedding day didn’t disappoint with blue skies and sunny smiles a plenty! Emma was chilling out at home with her bridesmaids – it was all very relaxed and fun – she looked amazing in her princess gown and it was then time to head off to the…

Its just two weeks now until Alex & Ben get married at Ye Olde Bell in Barnby Moor and they are very excited! They opted to have their pre-wedding portraits done in the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield. Springtime is great for portraits there with the blossom trees and daffodils. Hopefully after a little jaunt around…

Wow – I love to photograph weddings in Kendal, being based in Cumbria it is ideal and we absolutely love the Lakes. Ella & Gerry decided to hold their wedding day at Kendal Unitarian Chapel in the heart of the city centre. It was lovely to be inside a place of workship where everyone knew…

It was fantastic to photograph my first wedding at Gretna Green. The sun was shining for Stevie & Greg’s big day at Greens at Gretna. I met Stevie and her bridesmaid getting ready and her adorable flower girl stole everyone’s heart throwing her petals into the pond outside! The wedding was held in the water…

We love to photograph weddings in Sheffield. Whitley Hall is tucked away on the outskirts with the most amazing grounds and cosy interiors. I met Kathryn at home excitedly getting ready before heading off to the hotel in style in the wedding car. James was waiting patiently in the hotel with their proud page boys.…

I love the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield – its got so many lovely flowers, walks and even a greenhouse to keep you dry if its raining! Lucy & Matt chose there for their engagement portraits before their winter wedding at Whirlowbrook Hall. Despite a bit of rain the Autumnal colours looked amazing in the gardens…

I love a good old Sheffield wedding day. Unfortunately it was raining heavily as Katie arrived at Sheffield Town Hall for the ceremony, thank goodness for Dads and giant umbrellas! The Town Hall ceremony was lovely and the cutest little flower girls were very excited! Afterwards there was just time for a good dusting of…

Having known Rosie from her friend Laura’s wedding several years ago it was lovely to be asked to photograph her wedding to Chris. Summery weddings are fantastic to do and one of our favourite venues is the Maynard in Grindleford – set on the border of Sheffield and the Peak District. Rosie looked amazing in…

A good away of getting used to the camera before your wedding is to have a pre-wedding or “engagement” portrait photo session with us. Elise & David were a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera but after an hour wandering around getting some natural photos at sunset they felt much more at ease. We…

I love a good old summery wedding day. Beth & Adriano had a late summer wedding planned on the outskirts of Sheffield at Wentworth Castle Gardens. I love Beth’s tea length gown and fascinator, so pretty and the massive gaggle of bridesmaids and pageboys was adorable. Of course their own boys took centre stage! The…

Late Summer can be a great time for a wedding and it was lovely to see Anne-Marie and her family getting ready in the morning – especially as we photographed her sister Helen’s wedding a few years before then! I love Anne-Marie’s dress and her flower hair slide – a fab alternative to a veil.…

Lauren & Scott’s late summer wedding was filled with joy and happiness. Wentworth Castle Gardens on the outskirts of Barnsley is a fantastic venue for a wedding with a beautiful greenhouse for the ceremony and the immense grounds for the reception. Lauren looked stunning in her lace gown from Jenny Packham accessorised by her beautiful…

I love doing pre-wedding portraits, its a chance to get to know you better and for you to feel more comfortable in front of the camera if you are feeling a little shy. Lauren & Scott headed into Grenoside Woods for their portraits, they often go walking there and bringing their dog along too was…

Janet & Stan are an amazing couple and they are massive fans of all things Sheffield so wanted to make the most of the sights of the city on their big day. Stan started off with a surprise trip in a sports car past Brammall Lane into the city centre for the ceremony in the…

We love to photograph weddings in Sheffield. With Lucy & Oliver’s wedding day reception taking place in city centre venue the Chimney House we headed out into the beautiful picturesque Peak District for their pre-wedding portraits. Surprise View is one of our favourite places to go. We love the views from the rocks and the…

Sheffield is such a fantastic city to get married in, the hills, the proximity of the Peaks and not to be missed is the fabulous industrial heritage of the city. Kelham Island museum in the Industrial Quarter of the city is a real hidden gem on the banks of the Don. The museum can host…

Rachel & Craig live at Tynemouth now but were married in Doncaster. It was lovely to head up North to Tynemouth for some beach portraits before their wedding day. Tynemouth Longsands is beautiful and Craig & Rachel are naturals in front of the camera! I do love a good photo session on the beach –…

I love photographing weddings in Sheffield in the Autumn – its a great time of year, the colours are amazing and if the sun shines its beautiful. Jess & Daniel’s wedding took place in October with the ceremony taking place at St James Church in Sheffield and the reception in the Maynard in Grindleford. Jess…

I always think that a pre-wedding portrait photo shoot is a great way to feel more comfortable in front of the camera and get to know us as photographers. Becca and Tom are the perfect example of a couple who were not exactly fans of the camera but look so natural on these photos. Most…

I love photographing weddings in Sheffield, just up the road from the city is Chesterfield and in the middle is the beautiful boutique Casa Hotel, its lovely modern and sparkly inside. Perfect for a spring wedding. Kate looked amazing in her beautiful lace gown and there was lots of excited bridesmaids getting ready in her…

We love photographing weddings in Sheffield. When Ruqing and Xue contacted me to say they were coming over from China for an elopement wedding in Sheffield I was only to happy to photograph their big day. With a few friends gathered at the Dam House in Crookes Valley Park the ceremony took place outdoors with…

As Sheffield wedding photographers we love to photograph pre-wedding photo sessions in the Peak District surrounding Sheffield. Surprise View is one of our favourite places to go, it has stunning views over the valleys, beautiful heather and silver birch trees and pretty much always an ice cream van in the car park! Louisa and Max’s…

As a wedding photographer in Sheffield we love to work at some of our favourite venues Whirlowbrook Hall being one of our favourites. No matter what the season the grounds look amazing and the staff are fantastic! Harriett and Graeme were married in the summer and the sun was actually shining – hooray! Harriett had…

An engagement photo session is always a good idea if you are feeling a little nervous about your wedding photography. It gives you a chance to get to know us a little better and feel more comfortable in front of the camera. We literally never meet anyone who loves having their photographs taken, so its…

Recently I wanted to let you all know that our packages on the website that say start from Bridal Preparation do also include groom preparation coverage too. This is because, uniquely there are two of us photographing your big day – both myself and Paul. While I cover the bridal preparation Paul can travel to…

I love a good Rock the Dress photo shoot. If you are unfamiliar with what that is – its basically a chance for you to wear your wedding dress again – your groom could even hire out a suit! Its fun to do the sessions somewhere different to where you got married and get some…

We love to photograph weddings in Sheffield. Summer weddings are always great, especially when the sun is shining and you have a reception venue as fantastic as Smallshaw farm. With the amazing views and space to put up a teepee its a fantastic wedding venue – they even have a spa there now! I love…

Louisa & Max’s big day was filled with lots of love and plenty of laughter – the recipe for a fab day! Louisa was getting ready at home with her bridesmaid gang and her watchful cats! I absolutely love the little green details of her shoes and earrings even her eye makeup – so stunning!…

Whirlowbrook Hall is one of our favourite wedding venues in Sheffield – the perfect place for a wedding or even just a walk around the grounds – its amazing all year round especially in Autumn with the changing colours on the trees. Rochelle & Oliver had an upcoming Christmas wedding so Autumn was a great…

I love photographing weddings in Sheffield and Rotherham and one of my favourite times of year is Christmas – there is something very special about a Christmas wedding and Amanda & Tim’s didn’t disappoint. In fact the sun shone all day! They were married at St John the Baptist Church in Wales, Rotherham with the…

We love working at Whirlowbrook Hall – its one of our favourite places to photograph weddings in Sheffield – the staff are fab and the grounds look lovely all year round. Christmas weddings always feel extra special and James & Nikki’s didn’t disappoint. It was a lovely crisp winters day – none of that drizzle…

Photographing weddings in Sheffield is a real privilege in the summer, I especially love Wortley Hall on the outskirts of Sheffield. Its tucked away in a little village and has the most amazing grounds. It was a hot and sunny wedding day for Rachel & Seth. Rachel and her bridesmaids and the cutest flower girls…

I do LOVE (so much so I had to write it in capitals!) photographing a good Autumn wedding in Sheffield. Hannah & Richard were married in Sheffield in the fantastic Kelham Island Museum. Given that the surrounding areas are very industrial they wanted to head out after their wedding for some photos in the Peak…

We love photographing weddings in city centres – the atmosphere is always great and the Town Hall is such a grand venue for weddings! Carmen & Chris arrived together for their intimate ceremony in Sheffield Town Hall – even having time beforehand for a few photos on the grand staircase together. How amazing does Carmen…

Helen & Tom were married in the height of summer and their wedding was full of things that made them happy – a dog as a pageboy, Disney themed tables, a dove release and even an appearance by a unicorn! I met Helen and her bride gang in Kenwood Hall in the centre of Sheffield.…

We are Sheffield wedding photographers and always keen on visiting new wedding venues. Hazel Gap Barn is a new wedding venue on the outskirts of Sheffield near Nottinghamshire. Its a beautiful converted barn with amazing high ceilings and large windows looking out onto the grounds. Joelle and Scott were getting ready nearby in separate holiday…

I loved returning to one of our favourite wedding venues in Sheffield, Halifax Hall, for Helen & Steve’s big day in October. Halifax Hall is an ideal place for the happy to couple to get married as they met as students yards away from the Hall so it holds special memories for them both. Helen…

Working as a Sheffield wedding photographer is fantastic as the Peak District is on the doorstep so heading out there to photograph a wedding is fabulous. Emily & Elliott were married in the height of summer on a sunny Saturday – Emily was getting ready with her bridesmaids in a cottage in the farm where…

Having already photographed Joy’s sister’s wedding it was lovely to see the family again for Joy’s wedding. Unfortunately poor Joy was suffering from a stomach bug so it was a slow start to the day – she looked amazing in her gown – love the fresh flowers in her hair. The ceremony was held at…

I love photographing weddings at Whirlowbook Hall – one of our favourite wedding venues in Sheffield. Autumnal weddings are fantastic – the light, the colours and amazing couples like Rob & Scott make it worthwhile! I met them both getting ready upstairs at Whirlowbrook – they had fantastic suits with cute cufflinks and it was…

I love photographing weddings in Sheffield and its always great to find a new venue we haven’t been to before. The Old Vicarage in Ridgeway is tucked out of the way up a long drive with beautiful grounds – the ideal place for an intimate wedding ceremony. Sandra arrived in style in her wedding car…

The Old Rectory in Handsworth is a fantastic venue. Claire and her gang of bridesmaids were excitedly getting ready at home in the sunshine – it was a nice drive in the open topped car to the venue where the guests were waiting. The ceremony was lovely and there were plenty of tears when their…

Photographing weddings in Sheffield in the middle of the summer is glorious – Joelle & Scott had a fab sunny day for their wedding. Joelle looked amazing in her dress which was great as thery were running late in the morning so I had to dress her – all in a days work! I love…