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Duncan's Birthday Walk // Round the Butchers Arms, Hepworth [by Barnaby Aldrick Photography]

In our family, birthday meals generally revolve around going for a short walk and a long lunch at a nice gastropub in the countryside. My mum has an encyclopaedic knowledge of great pubs in the most obscure corners of Yorkshire, generally called The ‘Something’ at ‘Somewhere’. For my older brother Duncan’s 34th Birthday recently, we […]

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On the 4th day of Christmas my true love (photogra On the 4th day of Christmas my true love (photography!) gave to me… MORNING PREPARATIONS!

The morning of a wedding day is super special to me. It allows me to get to know the key characters in the wedding party and for them to get to know (and to get used to) me as the photographer who'll be around them all day!

I find it one of the most creative parts of the day because there's no script! Unlike the unwritten rules of where you're allowed to be in the ceremony / for the speeches / first dance, every preparation space is different and a little bit electric! The wedding is afoot, and best laid plans are in place!

I try not to dominate, and dip in and out of the bride and grooms spaces with a bit of helpful organisation (almost like a secret bridesmaid), grabbing moments between people with good humour, then nipping off when I feel a break is needed, to capture details or a dress shot.

It's important for me for the players not to feel I'm somehow intruding, and yet I'm able to stretch those creative muscles. Instead of just capturing a dress hanging up like a ghost, I might wait till I see bridesmaids showing it to the flower girl and make something more of it. Or draw focus on a bride's hand holding tight to her mum's hand while getting into the dress.

It's not only a wonderful opportunity to capture all those magic relationship details, but also to go somewhere different, such as on the park run with the groomsmen, or see a bride show off the surprise ponies to team bride.

Those 3-ish hours I put into setting the scene and documenting the preparations, are like a virtual caffeine hit to get me charged and set for the wedding ahead!
Following on from 2025's daily themed highlights f Following on from 2025's daily themed highlights for the 12 days of Christmas... On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love (photography!) gave to me… THE PORTRAITS!

Whether it's night or day, sunny or rainy, I love that there's always portrait treasure to be found! These are a few of my faves from across the weddings I've photographed in 2025. 

I try to get this section of the day done in 15-20mins, and it helps speed things along by having been trained at the pre-wedding practice shoot I do with every couple (see slide 2 for a wedding and 'pre-wedding' portrait from Harneet + Sid's lovely wedding).

I've always found a pre-wedding practice squirm (I mean "shoot") invaluable. It serves so many useful purposes; to get to know the couple better and get on the same page about the big day logistics/group shots and to get the couple used to being papped. But not only do they go into the wedding day having seen their pics but it makes the wedding portraits quicker so they're quickly back at the party with their guests!

ps. If you're looking for a 'tog and you like the vibes of my portraits, remember you can check my live availability on my website [link in bio] and use my calendarly scheduler to book in for a no pressure video chat in the new year.
I've been going through 2025's wonderful weddings I've been going through 2025's wonderful weddings for my end of year round-up highlights blog and thought I'd post daily themed highlights for the 12 days of Christmas!

So on the 2nd day of Christmas my true love (photography!) gave to me… WEDDING MOMENTS!

By all accounts, I'm a moment hunter! Between hitting the big beats of a wedding - the kiss, confetti, family groups, portraits, speeches, first dance etc - there's a whole world of moments to capture.

Whether it's a flower girl reaching up for a gowning up bride's hand in support, or a guest having a disco nap after overdoing it on the limoncello... a groomsman appearing mid reception with a wheelbarrow full of crisps, a guest bottle feeding his 6 week old baby while he drinks a bottle of beer or ... it's all gold!

These are moments I believe newlyweds both miss in the wedding whirlwind and cherish in the aftermath! And it's my magic job to chase these big and little moments down.

What a job! 🤟😄 📷

ps. If you're looking for a 'tog and you like my vibes, remember you can check my live availability on my website [link in bio] and use my calendarly scheduler to book in for a no pressure video chat in the new year.
On the first day of Christmas ... SANTA CAME TO ME On the first day of Christmas ... SANTA CAME TO MEEEEE!

🎁 Happy Christmas one and all! 🎄 

During December I did a wonderful photoshoot with Santa himself (@santavmstudio) at The Mansion in Roundhay Park (@themansionleeds) to help him promote his

Father Christmas experience there and at Rise Hall (@risehall)!

I thought these were too good not to share, and he told me it put me onto his Nice List, which is nice! (I got him to check twice, to be sure)

Remember if you're starting to ponder your wedding in 2026/27, you can check my availability for your wedding date and book a no pressure

video call on the 'make contact' page on my website [link in bio].

I hope you all have a restful Christmas x
It’s the Bowcliffe Hall Open Day this Sunday (23 It’s the Bowcliffe Hall Open Day this Sunday (23rd Nov 2025) if any of you fine folk might like to pop by and say Hey! Its the most wonderful wedding venue near Bramham, a stones throw from Leeds (LS23 6LP)

I love that it doesn’t take itself too seriously (look out for amusing Alice in Wonderland details and stylish automotive nods literally everywhere!) but takes running a classy, cool wedding VERY seriously! Brooke, Molly Rebecca and the team are always a joy to work alongside and it’s a real honour to be recommended by them! 

If you’re at a loose end between 11-2pm, pop by, be inspired and come snaffle my tangfastic haribo!  It’s free and you can possibly still book your free place via their @bowcliffehall insta links or send them a DM. 

Here are a few of my fave pics there to show you just how awesome it is… 📷
I’ve just updated my website with a page to show I’ve just updated my website with a page to showcase my family photoshoot portfolio. 

I’ve always loved reuniting with wedding couples to document new additions to their clan! I love capturing a mix of creative natural moments as well as smart team pics. It’s been so nice going through and picking my faves for this page!

Why not book in now for your 2025 family photo, before the year ends?! Or drop me a line for a photo shoot voucher to give as a gift this Xmas.

Just fire me a DM for more info or visit my site for live availability and pricing (link in bio)
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I’m a relaxed Yorkshire wedding photographer based in Leeds in West Yorkshire, UK

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  • Telephone: +44 (0)7929 087 982

Yorkshire wedding venues I love shooting at include:

Bowcliffe Hall wedding photos in Bramham | Denton Reserve wedding photography in Ilkley | East Riddlesden Hall wedding photographer | Goldsborough Hall wedding photos near Knaresborough | Hornington Manor wedding photographer near Tadcaster | Newburgh Priory Yorkshire Wedding Photos | Middleton Lodge wedding photographer near Richmond | Priory Cottages wedding photographer near Wetherby | 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

I am an LGBTQ+ & Gay affirming Yorkshire Wedding Photographer! 🏳️‍🌈

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