I had a great time working with Lucy and Paul, a lovely couple who became husband and wife at Middleton Lodge, it's easy to see why Brides and Grooms fall in love with this beautiful place on the edge of Middleton Tyas in North Yorkshire, with manicured lawns surrounding a stunning house and marquee.

As soon as I met Lucy and Paul it was easy to tell that their upcoming wedding would be a sophisticated and stylish affair, I instantly wanted to be a part of their celebrations and was so pleased when they decided to book. 

When I arrived for bridal preparations, there was an air of excitement in the Bridal suite as the girls readied themselves for a huge day ahead, while the boys were also fine tuning their outfits and making last minute adjustments to their speeches! 

It's always great working with a couple who have worked so hard to create their dream wedding. Lucy and Paul's wedding day came together perfectly, their hard work paid off beautifully. 

A heartfelt and emotional outdoor ceremony set the scene for the remainder of the day, with guests in high spirits enjoying the event with gusto! There was a party atmosphere throughout the entire day that remained well into the evening. 

The guys wanted a relaxed feel to their photographs while still retaining some of the more traditional wedding pictures, capturing the spontaneous moments together with stress free portraits of the family and guests. 

The style of the following photographs represent what our photography is all about.... a fusion of reportage, candid moments along with classic group shots..... all done in a relaxed way. It was a great day to be behind my camera, with the happy couple and their family offering me plenty of candid opportunities for great moments. 

I'd like to extend a huge congratulations to Mr and Mrs Snowden and wish them a very happy future together, they're a lovely couple with a great group of family and friends, who crossed counties to come together in celebration of their marriage. It was a real pleasure to be a part of a wonderful occasion.

Congratulations guys, thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to shoot for you!  xx 

Nicola and Carl married at a beautiful church ceremony in Kirklevington, followed by a reception at Gisborough Hall, with guests enjoying relaxing drinks in the glass conservatory.

The venue proved to be a brilliant choice for Nicola and Carl, who wanted a relaxed, fun filled day without feeling too formal. The "Al-Fresco" speeches on the terrace only helped to emphasise that this was a laid back occasion . 

This was a day filled with candid moments, authentic emotions and plenty of laughter (particularly during the speeches)! 

I was asked to capture plenty of natural images along with a selection of family portraits in a relaxed style that suited Nicola and Carl as a couple. 

We had to dodge the persistent rain throughout the day (when I arrived at the cottage on the morning it was absolutely lashing down), but we managed to shoot plenty of outdoor portraits, making the most of the beautiful grounds at Gisborough Hall. 
 

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Riley, it was wonderful to be a part of your day and I wish you all the happiness in your future xx

On a warm day in July, Helen and Leon married at The Stables, just outside of Whitby in beautiful North Yorkshire. It's a fabulous venue, with panoramic countryside views, a huge marquee for entertaining guests and self contained cottages, perfect for morning preparations. 

Helen and her two daughters, along with her parents and bridesmaids prepared for the wedding ceremony in a stunning wooden lodge, just a stones throw away from the reception venue, that proved to be a fabulous space for photographs. We shot candid moments along with a handful of posed portraits, making the best out of the natural light streaming through the windows and doors. 

The ceremony took place within the walls of the venue, in a beautifully converted space with rustic brick walls and wooden beams. A heartfelt wedding service ensued, culminating in Helen and Leon leading their guests out into the sunshine, showered in confetti and to a rapturous applause. 

We used the grounds of The Stables to shoot photographs of Helen and Leon immediately after the ceremony, capturing those first moments together as husband and wife. The remainder of the day (aside from a handful of group shots) was photographed in a reportage style, with particular highlights being the highly entertaining speeches. Magician Luke Howells was also on hand to dazzle the wedding party with his wonderful magic! With the temperature being so warm, guests enjoyed drinks on the lawn with light music in the background, before a DJ arrived to bring the party atmosphere indoors. 

I left the party a little while after Helen and Leon's first dance, feeling confident that I had captured the love and laughter of a wonderful occasion for a lovely couple. 

It was a pleasure to shoot for Helen and Leon, and a pleasure as always to be back at The Stables. 

Congratulations! xx