YORKSHIRE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Documentary wedding photography — sometimes called reportage or photojournalism — means photographing most of your day as it unfolds rather than directing everything for the camera.

I'll still organise the family groups you've asked for and give you a little guidance during your couple portraits, but I don't stage the rest of the day or ask people to repeat moments. You get real laughter, real tears and the occasional bit of chaos, with photographs that feel like memories rather than a catalogue.

Yes — while I'm based on the Yorkshire–Nottinghamshire border and shoot across Yorkshire regularly, I cover the whole of the UK. I've photographed weddings in London, the Lake District, the Cotswolds, and beyond. Travel is included, so there will be no nasty surprises in the quote! The only exception is for destination weddings abroad.

I photograph weddings right across Yorkshire — from Leeds, York and Harrogate to Sheffield, Doncaster and the countryside in between.

Whether you're getting married in a city-centre venue, a village church or a country house, travel anywhere in Yorkshire is included. If your wedding is further afield in the UK or overseas, tell me your plans, and I'll give you a clear quote with no surprises.

Although I live near Sherwood Forest now, I was born and raised in Doncaster, and Yorkshire has been at the heart of my business since my first wedding in 2004.

I photograph weddings across Yorkshire every year and know many of its venues inside out, from where the best light falls to the quieter places for natural portraits. For my couples, the county border has never really meant anything. It's home turf.

Most couples book me 12–18 months ahead, and popular summer Saturdays fill up earliest. If your date is under 12 months away, it's still worth getting in touch — I do take late bookings when the date is available. The honest answer: as soon as you know you like my work, don't wait.

Honestly, very little changes.

After more than 600 weddings, I've learned that Yorkshire weather has a habit of doing its own thing, so I always turn up with a wet-weather plan in mind. Some of my favourite photographs have come from under umbrellas, from just after a shower, or against the dramatic skies that appear when the rain clears.

If the weather affects the timing of your portraits, we work around it — wait for a dry spell, use a sheltered part of the venue, or head outside for a few minutes when the light is at its best. Rain changes the photographs. It rarely ruins them.

I specialise in photography; however, every package includes Video Content Creation as standard — no extra cost, no film crew, no faff!

While I’m shooting your stills, I’m grabbing short natural clips at the same time: The laughter. The confetti going everywhere. Perfect for reels and your socials!

If you're looking for a full wedding videographer experience, I'm happy to recommend people whose work I rate highly and who I've worked alongside on numerous occasions.

For formal family groups, yes — a short list of must-have combinations is really helpful, and I'll work through it efficiently. For the rest of the day, I'd gently talk you out of it. Shot lists pull me out of the documentary flow and mean I'm watching a piece of paper instead of watching your dad's face when you walk down the aisle. Trust me on this one.

Yes — for larger weddings or venues with multiple simultaneous moments (ceremony in one room, getting ready in another), a second photographer can be added. I work with a small group of trusted photographers whose style matches mine. It's something worth discussing at the enquiry stage so we can quote accordingly.

n 20+ years and 600+ weddings it hasn't happened, but I take it seriously. I maintain a trusted network of professional photographers I'd call on in an emergency — people whose work I know and whose style complements mine. You'd hear from me the moment I knew there was a problem, and I'd do everything possible to ensure you had a photographer you could trust.

My editing style is clean, timeless, and film-influenced — natural skin tones, slightly lifted shadows, and a palette that won't look dated in 20 years. I stay well away from heavy filters or the kind of processing that makes everyone look orange. The goal is that your photos look like your wedding, not a preset pack.

Drop me a message via the contact page, and we'll have a chat — either on a call or over email, whatever suits you. To secure your date, I ask for a booking fee (typically 25% of the total), with the balance due a few weeks before the wedding. Everything is covered by a plain-English contract, so there are no surprises.

Each wedding is different! As a guestimate for a full wedding day, I typically deliver 650-1000+ fully edited images, depending on the length of coverage. Every photo is colour-graded and exported at full resolution, ready to print. You'll receive them via a private online gallery within 4–6 weeks of your wedding day.