

Woodlands Hotel weddings are the best!
Located close to Leeds City Centre, but also within easy access from the motorways, Woodlands is a luxury boutique hotel in a stunning Yorkshire country house with the atmosphere of a romantic retreat!
Nestled in stunning woodlands (hence the name!), it is the perfect venue for all seasons and the ideal fairytale country house weddings and civil partnerships!

As a father of two lovely children, my photography is not just about great images; itโs about stories, family connections, fleeting moments that make you and your day unique. My style is unobtrusive, candid, and all about capturing love and laughter in you and your guests.
My journey in photography, enriched by a degree in Psychology, has culminated in a modern, crisp, natural story-telling style. I like to leave you with lasting timeless memories, mixed with a sense of humour, emotion and full of sentiment.
My approach? Itโs simple really! I seek to capture the essence of your special day in a way that feels natural, relaxed and fun. From the grand public โI doโsโ and explosions of confetti, to the quiet little glances and smiles, my photography is a testament to all your relationshipsโฆ

Choosing the right photographer for your wedding starts with understanding your own style and vision. Whether youโre dreaming of a lavish event at a historic venue or a quaint ceremony in the Yorkshire countryside, the style of your wedding should resonate with the photographerโs approach. Here’s my advice to couples before making such an important decision:
Remember that while budget is an important factor, the value of timeless memories captured beautifully shouldnโt be underestimated.ย As much as selecting an amazing venue, amazing wedding photography is an investment in preserving your memories of your special day for years to come…

It’s so important to me that my couples have a fab experience with me, and these reviews from real couples on Google and Facebook are great to read, straight from the horseโs mouth:
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katie pennock9 September 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We cannot recommend Barnaby enough, we thought that the pre wedding photo shoot was great but the photos we've had back on the wedding blog have not only captured every detail of our day but the whole vibe and emotions. We cannot believe how we never even saw you taking most of these. There are so many wonderful natural shots. As a couple who don't normally like to be photographed you put us at ease and captured us having a brilliant day, as well as getting all the formal shots we asked for. With photos ready for us to show friends and family within a few days.Posted on Google![]()
Sophie England11 August 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
5 stars simply isnโt enough! โญ๏ธ From start to finish, the whole process with Barnaby was completely seamless. Our pre-wedding shoot was such a lovely experience and really helped put us at ease in front of the camera. Barnaby was so welcoming and accommodating, even when it came to our beloved spaniel joining us for the photos! ๐ถ On the wedding day itself, Barnaby was incredible. He captured every moment so perfectly โ from the big, emotional moments to all the little details and candid memories that weโll treasure forever. He made everything feel so natural and effortless, and we barely noticed the camera was there. We were also blown away by how quickly we received our teaser photos. Being able to relive some of the day so soon afterwards was absolutely amazing. We genuinely couldnโt recommend Barnaby enough. If youโre looking for a photographer who is talented, professional, friendly and makes you feel completely at ease, look no further. Weโre so grateful to have had him capture our special day! โค๏ธPosted on Google![]()
Heidi Richards3 August 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My daughter chose Barnaby as he came highly recommended and we were definitely not disappointed. He was everywhere!! He took so many photos, especially of things we would never have thought of and put them together in a digital album, that was fantastic. He put my daughter and everyone else at ease, we didnโt know he was there half the time. The photos were beyond our expectations. They initially did a pre wedding photo shoot and they knew from there that they had chosen the right guy for the job!! I cannot recommend him highly enough.Posted on Google![]()
Kevin Zhang27 July 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Barnaby is an absolute genius when it comes to photography, and you can see it in the shots he manages to produce effortlessly. He's such a warm and friendly personality, and was an absolute pleasure to have at our wedding. We're not usually big on posing, but Barnaby gets us acting natural and relaxed while still managing to make sure we look great for the camera! He's also fantastic at crowd control while all still being friendly and not at all bossy. Barnaby, thanks again for everything! We would recommend you to all of our friends, and we can't wait to see you in 10 years time when we renew our vows ๐Posted on Google![]()
Somaya Schneider21 July 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I can't recommend Barnaby highly enough. He photographed my graduation at the end of my medical school journey, and he made such a special day even more memorable. From start to finish, he was professional, friendly, and made me feel completely at ease in front of the camera. Before the shoot, I sent him several inspiration photos that I wanted to recreate, and he replicated every single one perfectly while adding his own creative touch. What impressed me most was his ability to capture the moments you don't even realise are happening. Some of my favourite photos are the candid shots of my family's reactions and the genuine emotions throughout the day. Those are the memories that mean the most to me, and I'm so grateful he was able to preserve them. The whole experience felt relaxed and enjoyable, and the final photos exceeded all my expectations. Thank you, Barnaby, for helping preserve memories from one of the biggest milestones of my life. If you're looking for a talented photographer who truly cares about capturing both the posed shots and the unforgettable moments in between, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.Posted on Facebook![]()
Philly Dalby11 January 2026recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
Barnaby captured our recent wedding perfectly and we would 100% recommend him to any couples looking for a wedding photographer. Throughout the whole process Barnaby was professional but also fun and made us feel at ease. Barnaby took the time before our wedding to get to know us and to understand the finer details of the day to ensure that nothing was missed. He was great with our guests and captured all the best moments!Posted on Facebook![]()
Katie Watts(2023.11.30)recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
Barnaby shot our wedding 9 years ago now but I can honestly recommend him with no hesitation. Not only is he professional, he is one of the friendliest people you could ever meet. His photos are stunning and were everything I wanted. I would give him a million stars - highly recommend.Posted on Facebook![]()
Brian McHugh29 September 2024recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
Absolutely fantastic through the whole event, from pre wedding photos to help us get used to the camera to final big day shots! Completely invisible on the day. Incredible final photos. Wonderful to have someone like this to record and capture all the moments. Would absolutely recommend!Posted on Facebook![]()
Vicky Heasman13 September 2024recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ 'Beautiful photos' 'Omg they are amazing ๐คฉ heโs brilliant' 'These are absolutely beautiful' Just some of the compliments we've had about our wedding pictures. Barnaby really put us at ease from the outset and made it easy to select him as our photographer. On the big day he got the best out of all our guests, even getting multiple smiles from the groom (quite the feat, they are hard to come by!) and capturing a life sized teddy bear on the dancefloor! Thank you Barnaby! 100% recommendPosted on Facebook![]()
Joel Kerry-Sage23 January 2024recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
Barnaby is a fantastic photographer and a true gentleman! He took time to get to know us before our big day, arranged a pre-wedding shoot to get us used to posing and made sure to capture all the best parts of our wedding on the day. Barnaby was kind, patient, has a brilliant sense of humour and even the dark rain clouds couldn't stop him from getting the best photos of our day! Thanks for capturing our day! J&J

In my career as a Yorkshire Wedding photographer, I’ve shot at Woodlands many times, and below you’ll find a few recent galleries of real-life weddings I’ve shot here – and hopefully you’ll find loads of ideas and inspiration if you’re getting married at this great venue.
Below is a grid linking to all the weddings I’ve photographed here. Feel free to look through some full blogs for ideas and inspiration!
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I’m a relaxedย Yorkshire wedding photographerย based in Leeds in West Yorkshire, UK
Yorkshire wedding venues I love shooting at include:
Bowcliffe Hall wedding photos in Bramhamย |ย Denton Reserve wedding photography in Ilkleyย | East Riddlesden Hall wedding photographer |ย Goldsborough Hall wedding photos near Knaresborough | Hornington Manor wedding photographer near Tadcasterย | Newburgh Priory Yorkshire Wedding Photos | Middleton Lodge wedding photographer near Richmond |ย Priory Cottages wedding photographer near Wetherbyย | Rudding Park wedding photos near Harrogate | Saltmarshe Hall Wedding Photos in East Yorkshire | The Mansion Wedding Photography in Leeds | The Pheasant wedding photography in Harome | The Star Inn wedding photos near Helmsley | Tithe Barn wedding photos at Bolton Abbey | Wharfedale Grange Wedding photography in Harrogate | Wood Hall wedding photos in Wetherby
All images and text ยฉ Barnaby Aldrick Photography 2025