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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…

This wedding was special as it was Paul’s younger brother Jon getting married and at the tiny village church in Dean where I grew up. I spent the morning with Emma in the family home where her proud Dad Geoff had polished up his JCB for some photos – the kids loved it! Their adorable…

As Sheffield wedding photographers we love photographing weddings at Whitley Hall in Sheffield, especially in the Autumn when it feels at its cosiest. Gemma & Jim had a sunny (in parts) wedding day! Gemma looks amazing in her dress flanked by her bridesmaids – I love her bouquet with the succulents. Downstairs Jim was keeping…

I love a good wedding in Sheffield and as a Mum of two boys Halloween is one of our favourite times of the year so a themed halloween wedding was always going to be fun to photograph! Naomi looked amazing in her dress with her respective bridesmaids in black. They all carried a broomstick instead…

Another beautiful Autumnal sunshiny day for Hannah & Craig’s wedding! Hannah was excitedly getting ready at her family home before heading to All Saints Church in Ecclesall for the ceremony surrounded by friends and family. In between the ceremony and reception we headed to Kenwood Hall for some photographs in the lovely grounds with the…

Sheffield wedding photographers Helen & Paul headed to Ranmoor for Nicola & Duncan’s wedding in the summer sunshine. Nicola was at home where it was all systems go setting up the marquee in the garden for the reception later – such a beautifully decorated marquee with flowers and details. Including a tempting looking bar! Nicola…

As Sheffield & Lake District wedding photographers we love to photograph weddings in all changing seasons. Autumn is one of my favourite times to photograph weddings. Whitley Hall in Sheffield has some amazing grounds and the sun was shining for Carol & Matt’s wedding day in October. Carol looked absolutely stunning in her wedding dress,…

Photographing weddings in Sheffield and the Peak District in the Autumn is brilliant – I love the colours and the light. Beth & Dave were married at Hotel Van Dyk on the outskirts of Chesterfield in the Peak District. Their two sons were the most adorable page boys nearly upstaging everyone! The ceremony was lovely…

Paul and I are primarily Lake District wedding photographers. We do photograph weddings in Sheffield throughout the year though as well as photographing weddings in Yorkshire and the rest of Cumbria. Alaina and Ashley were married in midst of the beautiful Autumn weather last year. Alaina looked amazing in her wedding gown – absolutely stunning!…

We headed to Mosborough Hall in Sheffield for Alex & Gary’s big day, it was a beautiful sunny Saturday for their wedding. As childhood sweethearts who met as toddlers this wedding was clearly meant to be! Alex looked amazing in her gown – all the bridesmaids were so excited to see her all dressed up…

We are now Lake District wedding photographers but still love photographing weddings in Sheffield & Autumn is my favourite time ever – even photographing weddings on my birthday is fun and Alex & Lindsey had a fantastic wedding day at the stunning The Maynard in Grindleford. While Alex was downstairs having a nice brew Lindsey…

What’s not to love about an Autumnal wedding? – I LOVE photographing weddings in the Autumn – the colours, the light and our favourite venue Whirlowbrook Hall! Rob & Scott are quite frankly one of the loveliest couples I have ever met – I love their cufflinks and their suits and their ceremony itself drew…

Lucy & Matthew had a beautiful winter wedding in Sheffield. Lucy looked amazing in her dress and the bridesmaids excitedly gathered around before heading off to their local church in Crookes where Matt was nervously waiting. After a lovely ceremony there was plenty of enthusiastic confetti throwing and the happy couple headed off to Whirlowbrook…

Photographing weddings in Sheffield as well as being a Lake District wedding photographer is always fun. We love to head back down South especially to our favourite venue Whirlowbrook Hall for weddings. Kay was looking stunning in her gown and had a lovely sunny day for her wedding to Ian. After some awesome bridesmaid posing…

Despite the February chill Jenny & Dan had a lovely sunny wedding day in Sheffield. Jenny and her bridesmaids were excitedly getting ready at Whirlowbrook Hall with the church just up the road. The ceremony was amazing with lots of uplifting hymns. The guests headed back to Whirlowbrook Hall for drinks and photos. After a…

Whirlowbrook Hall is one of our favourite venues. Rachel & Sam were excitedly getting ready in two separate rooms there. Rachel looked amazing in her dress, just time for some quick champagne before the walk down the aisle where she was very nearly upstaged by her adorable page boys! The ceremony was lovely and afterwards…

Joanne & Paul won a competition set by Whirlowbrook Hall where they get married in December this year. The weather for their pre-wedding session was beautiful. They braved the rocks of Surprise View in the amazing Peak District for some photos and then we headed to the spectacular heather for some more photos. Good luck…

Loved Isaac & Emma’s laid back countryside wedding in the heart of the Peak District, as wedding photographers based in the Lake District we love to head back to the Peak District for weddings too. Emma was excitedly getting ready in Hathersage whilst Isaac and the men waited for the village pub to open! Emma…

It was a lovely warm day in Sheffield for Claire & Paul’s wedding at Aston Hall Hotel. The bridesmaids were melting in the heat of the hotel room but still managed to all look amazing as they accompanied Claire down the aisle in the grounds to the pergoda where Paul was patiently waiting! Claire looked…

The sun was shining brightly for Bethany & Laurie’s wedding in Sheffield. Bethany looked amazing in her wedding dress and her something borrowed veil – there were lots of tears from the family! her beautiful bouquet was by Monica Hewitt. The excited bridal party headed off to Sacred Heart Catholic Church nearby in Hillsborough where…

Being Lake District wedding photographers we love nothing more than exploring the Lakes and fells with our two energetic boys; Stanley & Albert. Stanley recently walked up Binsey Fell with his school in Bothel so we wanted to head up there to see our little village from up high on the fell. Stanley is fantastic…

Danielle & Matthew had a fabulously sunny wedding day in Yorkshire. Her dress was a beautiful blush pink – a lovely surprise for all the family – there were tears! Everyone headed off to the local church in Burley for the wedding ceremony in style in an open top vintage car! The ceremony was lovely…

Such a lovely couple – what a fantastic wedding day for Kirsty & Tom. Kirsty and her bridesmaid gang were excitedly getting ready at home while Tom and the boys headed to Ringwood Hall in Chesterfield for the wedding to meet their beloved dog Bear who loved the ceremony! The ceremony took place outdoors in…

Such a beautiful warm bank holiday wedding day for Deanna & Davey. I met Deanna in the morning with her excited bridesmaids and adorable daughter. Deanna looked amazing in her gown – there were several tears before she headed off to the church where a nervous Davey was waiting. The ceremony was beautiful with personal…