Newton Hall Wedding Photos | Karen & Phil

Karen & Phil’s Newton Hall wedding photos included a trip to a nearby beach for champagne celebrations. I knew in the morning this was going to be a special day.  Karen and her bridesmaids chose to get ready at a lovely little holiday cottage close to Newton Hall named Driftwood Cottage. The weather wasn't bad considering it was early April. The sky looked pretty menacing but it was dry, and for the North East coast this is considered a bonus.

This isn't the first time I've photographed a wedding at Newton Hall, but what I like about this venue is that no two weddings are the same. The options for wedding photography are amazing. Being  a documentary wedding photographer I tend to focus on the wider story. If I can tell multiple stories within one picture then my couples get to enjoy more of their day. That said, I also find myself photographing a lot more details at Newton Hall weddings because there’s so many to capture.

The beach near Newton Hall is a perfect mid wedding escape!

One thing Newton Hall couples have in common is that most of them (weather permitting) take a trip to the beach for some photographs. It's a truly gorgeous stretch of coastline and always a nice opportunity to take some time away from guests and relax albeit for a short while only. Phil being the romantic doctor effortlessly whisked Karen up in his arms and walked her down to the beach! Phil took a wrong turn and in the heat of the moment, I followed!

As a result, we ended up at the top of a sand dune looking onto the beach. We took the opportunity to catch a few portraits with that threatening sky. Phil almost dropped his new bride down a sand dune. I have the photograph to prove this!  Selfishly, I carried on photographing rather than reaching out to catch her. Don't think bad of me as I knew deep down Phil had full control.

Looking for a photographer for your own Newton Hall wedding?

If you're looking for Newton Hall wedding photos of your own, then it’s always good to look at a few sets of wedding photographs taken at the venue to get a good idea of styles of photographers. You may even pick up a few ideas for your own wedding whilst browsing through. One of the great things about Newton Hall is that you can opt for an outdoor wedding Newton Hall too. I’ve included this link to show you what an outdoor ceremony looks like.

Lastly, I always recommend speaking with a few photographers and not just one. Take into account you’ll be spending the day with him or her so it helps if you get on. If you’d like to have a catch up or check your date is free with me, then I’d love for you to get in touch.

Dirleton Castle Wedding Photography - Becky & Roy

We'd like you to do our Dirleton Castle Wedding Photography and by the way, we'll be heading down to the coast afterwards and we'd like you to capture some of our wedding photos at Yellowcraigs beach. "It was an easy decision for me, a no brainer.  I'd decided not to stay the night before despite the 2 hour drive north on the morning of the wedding. Having lived in East Lothian some years ago the thought of cruising up that coastline early morning en route to photographing a castle/beach wedding was just too good to miss.

Becky and Roy are one of the most laid back couples I've had the pleasure to work alongside. The wedding itself was one of the most intimate I've captured, only 23 guests, mainly family and very close friends. What made it even more special was that Becky's mum conducted the ceremony, so as if getting married in a 400 year old fortress wasn't romantic enough, her mum being the one to marry her was a memory she'll never forget.

Dirleton Castle wedding photos are pretty unique!

After what was a truly beautiful ceremony, true to their word they organised two mini buses to ferry everyone down to Yellowcraigs beach. If you're wondering why the show of hands in the castle ramparts, I believe that was for the sake of gathering numbers for who was game for the beach! After an hour on the beach the same two mini buses that had collected everyone, failed to return!

If I can be trusted to shoot their Dirleton Castle Wedding Photography then I can be trusted to drop off a few guests. So with my white estate car, I made several trips back and forth until all the guests were safely back. I simply love weddings like this, they organised the day the way they wanted things to run, and at their own speed.

Instead of the traditional first dance and band/DJ, they opted for a few drinks and a game of "Truth." I hope you enjoy their little wedding story as much as I enjoyed capturing it.. For those on the search for their very own Dirleton Castle wedding photography or any other venue and you like what you see then why not get in touch?

Mount Grace Priory Wedding Photography - Frances & Mike

When Frances & Mike got in touch and asked me to cover their Mount Grace Priory wedding photography I was only too happy to accept the invitation.

Having never photographed at Mount Grace Priory before I was excited at the prospect of documenting a wedding at such a beautiful venue. Located in North Yorkshire and owned by the English Heritage, the Priory is steeped in history, and is a popular visitor attraction with tourists. The day started off at the beautiful St. Georges church in Middleton St. George just outside Darlington. After a most lovely service, it was a pleasant drive through countryside and down to Mount Grace Priory.

English Heritage site in North Yorkshire

The weather was beautiful, cloudy but sunny. However, shortly after we arrived and not long after I had just finished photographing the family formals, the sky turned black in the most spectacular fashion, and the heavens opened. Selfishly, I thought the contrast in weather conditions made for some amazing Mount Grace Priory wedding photography. From gorgeous light, to the moodiest of skies, to the guests fleeing for cover to get out of the driving rain storm. I love a good wedding story!

There was one slight disappointment however, Frances & Mike had prayed for a dramatic sunset so I could shoot a few frames of the newly weds stood under the ruins of the Priory. What made the matter worse was the huge spotlights that help to illuminate the Priory weren't on at that particular time, so with a little bit of planning and some cheeky positioning of an off camera flash gun, we created our own sunset..

North Yorkshire wedding photographers

Here's the tale of Frances & Mike's amazing wedding day.. If you're currently looking for a wedding photographer I'd love to hear from you. I'm a North Yorkshire wedding photographer offering my couples creative images but without too much in the way of posed and contrived photographs. Please feel free to get in touch.

Kirknewton House Stables Wedding Photography | Sara & Marcus

Sara & Marcus's Kirknewton House Stables wedding photography was possibly the hottest I'm ever likely to photograph there! Sara and Marcus, their friends and family flew in from New Zealand for what turned out to be a pretty epic day. They got in touch with me last year and asked me to photograph their Kirknewton House Stables wedding.

Since I'd photographed Sara's cousin's wedding a few years previous I felt blessed to be invited north again. To be able to spend another fun packed wedding with their family meant the world to me. I stayed  close to Peebles in the Scottish Borders. That way, I was reasonably close for the drive north the next morning. The morning drive took approximately 40 minutes and through beautiful Scottish countryside, I headed towards the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club. 

Sara and most of the wedding party chose to stay here the night before as this was where her bridal preparations would take place. I can't ever recall the weather being so warm in Scotland. The temperature read thirty degrees in the car. The weather forecast reported 28 degrees. Based on these figures I settled on twenty nine degrees for the purpose of my story! By 11am my shirt was sticking to me it was so hot!

I'd previously met Sara & Marcus to photograph their eshoot on Blyth Beach in Northumberland. Through this and the times I'd met them previous it was obvious that we made a great team.

The atmosphere at a Kirknewton House Stables wedding is incredibly relaxed.

On the day, it felt like being with old friends. The atmosphere was incredibly laid back, but was executed down to every last detail without a hitch. Rain almost threatened play right before the outdoor ceremony, but Sara was determined to proceed outdoors, and her judgement call was spot on.

From a wedding photographer's point of view, I can only describe the day as a visual feast amongst friends. Are you a couple looking for Kirknewton House Stables photography of your own? Whether you're planning your wedding here or anywhere else within the UK feel free to reach out to me. If you like my photography style and think I may be a good fit then I'd love to hear from you.

If you're looking for a documentary Edinburgh wedding photographer for your Kirknewton House Stables wedding photography or anywhere else throughout Scotland and the UK then why not get in touch to find out if I’m available.

Farm Wedding Photographer Northumberland | Jen & Andy

What a day to be a farm wedding photographer in Northumberland for Jen & Andy’s fabulous wedding overlooking the River Tweed.

Since a high number of their guests were farmers that are used to a bit of rain, that didn't stop this party one little bit. I appear to be the official farm wedding photographer for this amazing group of friends and I'm so grateful to them all that they've continued to support and recommend me.

Jen was a bridesmaid for Clare, who's amazing wedding I photographed last year at Lennoxlove House near Edinburgh. So, this time it was Clare's turn to play bridesmaid and Jen's turn to play the beautiful bride, not that she had to try very hard as you'll see from her wedding images..  

The setting was Jen's childhood home and parent's farm just outside Berwick upon Tweed, set high on the banks of the very famous River Tweed. The river is a popular one with fly fishermen, (check out the table plan image down the page). As farm as farms go, the place was immaculate, credit to Jen's parents for all the effort they put into the preparations.

The house was surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and at the bottom of the garden stood a huge marquee overlooking the River Tweed.Once I'd covered the girls' preparations it was a short drive to the church at Ladykirk, from where the ceremony took place.

Farm Wedding overlooking The River Tweed near Berwick upon Tweed

The church was pretty much bursting at the seems and the ceremony went without a hitch, Jen looked absolutely beautiful and immediately after their ceremony we enjoyed the only dry and sunny spell of the entire day. En route back to the farm Jen & Andy wanted a few portraits down by the river so we went off piste to a lovely spot literally right on the river bank.

So, with my new title as farm wedding photographer Northumberland I thought it only right that we included a few of the local livestock as well. Andy being a consultant for a farm management company, was a natural at rounding up the sheep for the photograph. Back on the farm we managed a few family photos before the heavens opened but by that time we'd taken care of all of the formals.

The speeches were fantastic, Andy's was one of the most moving of speeches I've heard in all of my career, luckily I had 2 big cameras to hide my eyes behind..

The party, well the party...Standard procedure for a farm wedding, when I say standard procedure, I mean just wild from the first dance and onward. Congratulations guys, and thanks for letting me be your farm wedding photographer.

Looking for a Farm wedding photographer in Northumberland? Phil Nunez has photographed countless farm weddings for this tight knit group of friends over the years. Get in touch.

Whitworth Hall Wedding Photography | Rachel & Rick

Whitworth Hall Wedding Photography with Rachel & Rick is the last of a two part write up in my journal and considering the significance of where they actually tied the knot I felt it was completely justified!

Before we get started and if you haven’t already, go check out their Durham Cathedral wedding photography.

From Durham Cathedral, the newly weds sped off at high speed in a VW Campervan and I jumped aboard the guest coach to make my way back to Whitworth Hall to catch up with the rest of the day.

Whitworth Estate is also home to its very own picturesque deer park

The sun was shining, the guests were getting thirsty and within no time we arrived back at Whitworth Hall. Drinks and canopes on the lawn go down a treat especially since we got lucky with the weather. As per most weddings, I get through half a dozen formal photographs in pretty quick time and a couple of quirky portraits at the bride's request. Unfortunately, the deer in the park were miles away so no chance they could photo bomb the portraits which was a shame! Check out Rachel & Rick looking like gangsters a bit further down the page.

Everyone heads inside for the meal and when it was time for the speeches, the guests (and myself!) were in for a treat like no other. Unknown to me, turns out Rachel is a stand up comedian. She delivered the most amazing speech/sketch/song, basically a full half hour of pure entertainment and a pretty tough act to follow, it was awesome!

The guests were singing, the bridal party played their part, out popped a few "Rick" masks and the place pretty much went crazy for a short while. All good. Enough of me rambling. I give you Whitworth Hall Wedding Photography with the incredible Rachel & Rick.

Oh and yes, right there at the end of the night the band were all guests and friends of Rachel & Rick who also gig together.

Guess who the lead singer was...

Enjoy!

Planning your own luxurious wedding at Whitworth Hall?

Taken over by the Apartment Group quite recently, Whitworth Hall has been transformed into a truly luxurious wedding venue for couples looking for something a little bit special. The venue itself boasts a unique deer park which is a huge attraction in itself. Whitworth Hall is an intimate Grade II listed country house boasting 29 sumptuous bedrooms. The beautiful city of Durham is only a short 30 minute drive away so an ideal trip for your to do list.

As for my availability for photographing your Whitworth Hall wedding, I’m based just over 30 minutes away so ideally located nearby. Inquire about your very own Whitworth Hall Wedding Photography

Durham Cathedral Wedding Photography | Rachel & Rick

Durham Cathedral wedding photography doesn't come about very often so when Rachel & Rick got in touch it was such an honour to capture their special day. 

After confirming my availability in an email and discussing a few details the date was firmly stamped in my diary. More often than not these days the first opportunity I get to meet the couple is at their eshoot. So wisely, Rachel opted for Durham city to meet, drink coffee and talk over the finer details of their wedding.

I have to admit to being pretty nervous prior to meeting them. Not everyone is granted the rights to be married at Durham Cathedral, and so me being me, I had to ask her the question how their wedding came about taking place at Durham Cathedral. "I'm a Princess" was her reply. My jaw dropped, almost hitting the table. She quickly realised that she'd got me hook, line and sinker so quickly went on to explain. Turns out her mum is a reverend in the local community and with that came the opportunity for Rachel to be married there.

A little history on Durham Cathedral

Located in the city of Durham, England, Durham Cathedral is a magnificent example of Norman architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral was founded in 1093 by William of St. Calais, the Bishop of Durham, following the canonization of St. Cuthbert.

Construction of the cathedral took place over several decades, with the final touches completed in the early 12th century. The cathedral's design is characterized by its massive pillars, rounded arches, and ribbed vaults, which are typical of Norman Romanesque architecture. One of the most notable features of Durham Cathedral is its stunning facade, adorned with intricate stone carvings depicting biblical scenes and figures. The cathedral also houses the shrine of St. Cuthbert, a revered 7th-century saint, which has made Durham a significant pilgrimage site throughout the centuries.

Over the years, Durham Cathedral has faced various challenges, including fires, attacks, and periods of neglect. However, thanks to numerous restoration efforts, the cathedral retains much of its original grandeur and continues to be a place of worship, pilgrimage, and cultural significance. Today, Durham Cathedral stands as a testament to the skill and vision of its medieval builders and remains a symbol of faith and heritage for the people of Durham and visitors from around the world.

Wedding Photography at Durham Cathedral

On the morning of the wedding I met Rachel at Whitworth Hall - Estate and Deer Park to photograph her bridal preparations with her family. From there we made the journey to Durham in an old retro VW camper van which would drop us behind the Cathedral and away from the busy main entrance. I was lucky enough to be up front with the driver to document the journey!

Since the Cathedral is open to the public the wedding remained a fairly low key affair. We arrived at the rear entrance and walked through The Cloister, a beautiful structure in it’s own right. It wasn’t until we walked through into the main Cathedral itself that the general public were alerted to the fact a wedding was about to take place. Sadly due to the very strict protocols surrounding photography I was unable to get too close to the ceremony itself so I photographed what I could from a distance. The reverend conducting the service was extremely helpful and allowed me to photograph the register signing followed by 5 minutes or so of portraits with Rachel & Rick. Once the ceremony was complete it was back to Whitworth Hall for their reception. The whole day was so enjoyable and especially so as it was topped off with some lovely speeches, some stand up comedy and a few songs from Rachel throughout the evening which was a lovely surprise for Rick.

For enquiries about your own wedding photography, feel free to get in touch.

Brinkburn Priory Wedding Photography | Elizabeth & Andy

Brinkburn Priory Wedding Photography

Check out Elizabeth & Andy's Brinkburn Priory Wedding Photography by North East wedding photographer Phil Nunez.I'd never photographed a wedding at Brinkburn Priory so I was really happy at the prospect of working there. As it happened, Elizabeth & Andy are two of the most gorgeous humans I've ever had the pleasure of photographing.My very first meeting with Elizabeth and Andy was at their eshoot and wedding planning meeting. We decided that it would be good to meet at Brinkburn Priory a few months prior to their wedding. Talking to her over the phone I knew Elizabeth was going to be a bubbly character, and she was. I clicked with her and Andy immediately.They were both so funny, laid back and easy going. What really struck a chord with me was how into each other they were. It was obvious they were madly in love and I was looking forward to their wedding day even more..

The best wedding venue in Northumberland?

On the day of the wedding I found myself taking more photographs than usual.  There's  just so much to photograph at Brinkburn Priory, it's a real hidden gem of a Northumberland wedding venue. Located in the Coquet Valley in the heart of Northumberland, it comes with a Priory, an old manor house,  luxurious open plan accommodation and it's own Tipi.I have to give a special mention at this point the staff at Brinkburn Priory. A beautiful venue is only as good as the staff who operate within it and I was blown away at how friendly, helpful and attentive they were towards not only the wedding party, but also to me. I don't say this lightly when I say that Brinkburn is quite possible the best wedding venue in Northumberland.The wedding was up there with one of the most beautiful of wedding days. Elizabeth looking absolutely stunning, I don't have words in my vocabulary to describe how much so. Andy was a hoot from the start with his awesome display of robotics before I'd even shook his hand. During the speeches I have to admit to shedding a few tears. Luckily for me I was able to hide them by covering my face with my camera. Elizabeth's Dad spoke such loving words of his daughter and her adventures growing up and being a father of two beautiful daughters myself he tugged at my heart strings with his words on a number of occasions.I make no apologies for the number of images I have selected to write this blog post about Elizabeth & Andy and their Brinkburn Priory wedding photography.Beautiful stories simply need telling..

Need a photographer for your own Brinkburn Priory wedding photography?

If you have a beautiful story that needs telling, and you're looking for your wedding photographer, feel free to get in touch.

Brinkburn Priory Wedding | Elizabeth & Andy

Looking for a Brinkburn Priory wedding photographer?

Here you can see Elizabeth and Andy's eshoot and Brinkburn Priory wedding photographs. Brinkburn Priory was a medieval monastery built next to the River Coquet, almost at the tip of a hairpin bend in the river so practically surrounded in water from three sides. I've driven past the English Heritage sign on numerous occasions but never actually ventured down the track to the site itself. From a car park you basically walk approx 400 metres down to the Priory itself through the most delightful woodland.The day of the shoot was gorgeous. There was a blue sky and puffy white clouds with no wind. We sat in the church and went over the timings for their wedding day. The church is stunning, huge stained glass windows with beautiful light streaming in from all angles, it was all rather exciting!We then set off within the grounds to capture some natural portraits by the ruins at the back of the church. After that we went inside the old manor house. Here we did some environmental portraits using nothing but window light and a little imagination. We're certainly not going to be stuck if it's a rainy day that's for sure.

I'm rather blessed to be a Northumberland wedding photographer..

Elizabeth & Andy are both in the medical profession. Andy's a Physio and Elizabeth's training to become a doctor. As a result, if I pass out with excitement on their wedding day or twist my ankle then I'm in good hands.  I'm rather blessed to be a Northumberland wedding photographer. Here's a flavour of the eshoot. The one bit of advice I give to all my clients at the eshoot is to forget I'm there and lose yourselves in that moment. If you can do that I promise you'll get beautiful and natural images. UPDATE! Feel free to browse their eshoot photographs first then follow the link to see their ACTUAL Brinkburn Priory wedding photography. Elizabeth & Andy didn't disappoint..

Newton Hall Weddings | Gemma & Ivan

Newton Hall Weddings are up there with some of my favourite experiences!! They never let me down, ever. It's simply the coolest of venues and it's bold romantic & fantastical! There's a certain type of client that books Newton Hall Weddings and I'm lucky to get to connect with them. Meet Skip & Ginger.. They booked me online, like a lot of my clients these days they're from out of town, about a stones throw from Stansted Airport to be precise. We first met for their pre wedding shoot in Jesmond Dene earlier this year. You can checkout their Jesmond Dene Pre Wedding Photography by clicking on that link. After chatting about their wedding day in my regular Cafe Bar One it was love at first sight, an awesome couple.

"I'm sure it's the same weather at all of my Newton Hall Weddings.."

...The wedding started off on a very cool and slightly overcast day with a helping of sea mist for good measure. I'm sure it's the same weather at all of my Newton Hall Weddings as this wasn't the first time for me that I've started a wedding off here in exactly these conditions. Sure enough though as the day went on the cloud broke and the sun shone.

We'd planned on a trip to the beach and the only thing that was looking to stop that plan was the wind but after about 2 seconds of debate it was game on. I'm so glad they went ahead with it, I think it was worth it! Their wedding day was monumental. Literally every guest had flown, driven or caught the train up from down south and they were the most amazing and epic compendium of personalities.

I can't thank them all enough for their warm and welcoming ways,  it makes the job (if you can call what I do a job) so much more enjoyable. I'll warn you now, this isn't the shortest of Newton Hall Weddings. This story is 175 images long, so get the kettle on, make  yourself a brew then sit back and enjoy...  

Still hungry for more then check out an outdoor wedding at Newton Hall or if you've got time to hang around, try more Newton Hall wedding photos. 

Linden Hall Wedding Photography | Kathryn & John

Linden Hall Wedding Photography with Kathryn & John..

Kathryn and John’s Linden Hall wedding photography gives a lovely insight into a wedding at this lovely Northumberland wedding venue. It's amazing that some of my clients hire me up to 2 years in advance yet the pre wedding planning meeting seems to come around so quick! Kathryn was keen to have their pre wedding photography by the pier and beach at South Shields. It was February at the time so the weather was always going to be against us be it wind, cold or rain. I guess we were lucky in that it was only wind and cold but fair play they were happy to walk, talk and have their photographs made in pretty naff conditions.

As a wedding Photographer in Northumberland..

As a wedding photographer in Northumberland this was actually the first time I've been hired for Linden Hall Wedding Photography. I always mention time and time again though, I love shooting new venues.

Nestled in the heart of Northumberland immediately off the A697 and just a stone's throw from Newcastle. The venue is one of the hotels in the prestigious Macdonald chain, so all in all not too shabby a venue. I think there's always one or two clients upon hearing that I've never photographed at their venue before, get a little nervous.

You ask a hundred full time North East wedding photographers if they'd be happy to shoot a new venue and the answer will be 100% YES!! Taking the venue to one side, the single most important ingredient of any wedding celebration has to be the people. Let's face it without the people we don't have a wedding! So, for me the day is about capturing the essence of the personalities in attendance. Unposed, unplanned, tears, laughter, joy, sadness and real spontaneous moments for documentary wedding photography.

The venue, at least in my view comes a very distant second. Kathryn and John are warm, friendly, fun, totally in love. Kathryn has an infectious giggle, John can talk for Great Britain (the speeches lasted over an hour and a half.. John mainly!)

I think the Manager was panicking at one point since the wedding breakfast had been due to start an hour before the speeches ended. The stories were entertaining though and I couldn't help but giggle out loud myself on more than one occasion. Here's a few images I captured of their very special day.. Get in touch to enquire about your very own Linden Hall wedding photography.

Jesmond Dene Pre Wedding | Karen & Phil

Jesmond Dene Pre Wedding Photography with Karen & Phil...

...I met Karen and Phil at Cafe Bar One to finalise their wedding day plans before heading off to take some Jesmond Dene Pre Wedding photos. The weather was dry, the sky overcast but with the occasional burst of sunlight which is always a bonus in early March.Karen & Phil are getting married soon at the magical Newton Hall which is just a stones throw away from the majestic Northumberland coast. It's one of those wedding venues that really says a lot about the couple. Newton Hall describe it on their website as quirky & groovy, a fantasy destination and one that is most talked about throughout the UK right now. I've photographed several weddings there and to be honest, the place is a joy to photograph. Just add one loved up couple, then add friends and family, then party!As we headed off to shoot some portraits I discovered that Karen & Phil run through the Dene. Previously I've had couples tell me they got engaged on the bridge, by the waterfall or old mill but no, they went on to explain the hills surrounding the Dene are great for training. Having just signed up to a ridiculous fitness challenge myself this year I listened to their running tales with great interest.Here's a few images from our short time together.. 

Lennoxlove House Wedding Photography | Clare & Chris

Beautiful Lennoxlove House Wedding Photography with Clare & Chris..

This blog, Lennoxlove House wedding photography with Clare & Chris took me to an area of Scotland very close to my heart. Having lived and worked in East Lothian some 15 years previous, it was lovely to be back in the area. Lennoxlove House, a fine Scottish wedding venue. It's owned by the Duke of Hamilton and it's steeped in history. Set within the heart of this region, it's only a stone's throw away from Edinburgh.Clare & Chris had got in touch through a recommendation from  a couple whose wedding I'd photographed previous to theirs. I first met them in a coffee house in Bamburgh, on the Northumberland coast. We discussed their wedding arrangements over a cup of tea then headed off for some photographs on Bamburgh beach. I'll get those images on the blog soon..On the morning of their big day, I'd never felt so relaxed prior to shooting someone's wedding. I'd stayed close by near a village called Gifford. Basically, I woke up to birds singing and bright sunshine in the middle of East Lothian's countryside, it was truly bliss.When I arrived to document their Lennoxlove House Wedding Photography I had a quick walk around the grounds to capture a few images. I bumped into Clare's parents who'd decided to do the same since it was such a lovely morning. We chatted some then off I dashed to catch the girls getting ready. Clare & Chris are just lovely people to know. I've met them since at her friend's wedding who I also photographed, and I'll be meeting them again this summer at another wedding I'm covering. Winding back a little to the Bamburgh beach pre wedding photography, Chris had mentioned a photo bombing frog. We laughed about it, and pretty much confirmed he had a cheeky chappy edge to him. I'd all but forgotten about the frog, that is, until their wedding day..EDIT: Lennoxlove House is no longer a wedding venue.Are looking for someone to photograph your own wedding. If so, I'm pleased to report that I am still a wedding photographer.You can check my availability by getting in touch here.

Pre Wedding Photography Jesmond Dene | Maria & Michael

Yesterday I met Maria & Michael to shoot some pre wedding photography Jesmond Dene.  Before that we met for hot drinks and went over the plans for their Wallsend Hall wedding, an up and coming Newcastle wedding venue that is fast making a name for itself as a sought after venue in the heart of Newcastle.A little shout out to Cafe Bar One in Jesmond, who's fast becoming a favourite meeting place. From there, we headed out into Jesmond Dene. The weather was cold but the sun was happy to show it's face enough to give us some different options. We slowly worked our way around a short walk, stopping along the way. It turns out Maria works in the hospital where my youngest daughter was delivered, small world! I happened to mention Mountain Biking in a conversation and so it was Michael's turn since he used to ride at all the same spots as I do. The shoot itself was little under an hour and we were back to the cars. It really is difficult to call that work, but there you have it.I got an email from a chap recently who saw some pre wedding photography on my website and wondered if I'd do this for him and his wife. Although I specialise in weddings, I would invite anyone that is thinking of this type of shoot to get in touch, even if you're married already. You can call me direct on 07825 367431, or through my contact form on the website.Here's a few from their shoot. 

Wynyard Hall Wedding Photography | Chelsea & Robert

Wynyard Hall Wedding Photography with Chelsea & Robert..

Chelsea & Robert’s Wynyard Hall wedding photography is a lovely example of a beautiful wedding day at this iconic North East wedding venue which is steeped in history. The wedding venue itself is most prestigious and is set within beautifully landscaped parkland in the Tees Valley.

I met Chelsea and Robert through a recommendation made by one of my past grooms who's wedding at Rushpool Hall I'd shot about 4 years ago. The day started off in Stockton where I caught up with the girls for the bridal preparations. Working in my usual way I was soon picking out some lovely moments. From Stockton it was a ten minute drive to Wynyard Hall.

When I was driving through the grounds I felt nervous, the whole scale of the place took my breath away. I always assure myself that nerves are good. They're a sign that you genuinely care about you job, and that you want to do it well. Let's face it, the day I stop being nervous will be the day I'll look for another job. I digress!!

Chelsea and Robert are a young, fun couple with a wicked sense of humour. I'd also met Chelsea's Dad before the wedding at the time when I first met Chelsea and Robert so I knew then by their personalities that they were going to celebrate in style. Best wishes guys, to a long, happy and healthy future together.

Looking for your own Wynyard Hall wedding photographer?

Being approximately 30 minutes away from my base, Wynyard Hall is a popular local wedding venue for me. For those looking for a storytelling approach to their wedding photos then feel free to get in touch. To check your date and request a quote you can get in touch HERE. 

I'm a North East wedding photographer covering weddings throughout the UK and abroad. My style is documentary wedding photography, my clients prefer natural spontaneous moments without the need for me to stop, start and interrupt the day.  Working this way can allow for some really magical and priceless moments which are then yours to treasure for years to come.

Newcastle Wedding Photographer | Documentary Wedding Photography

Newcastle Wedding Photographer

I'm a Newcastle Wedding photographer covering the North East, the rest of the UK and abroad.My style is documentary storytelling, preferring to capture the day as it happens and without any interruptions from me. I find working this way allows me to capture real moments, of a more spontaneous nature, which is the main reason my clients hire me.  That aside, I still set time aside for couple portraits, where we spend 20 minutes or so in and around your chosen venue capturing some lovely natural moments with you and your partner.

Jesmond Dene Pre Wedding Photography | Gemma & Ivan

Gemma & Ivan’s Jesmond Dene pre wedding photography was a belly laugh and a half! These guys drove up from Essex the night before to execute a military style operation involving wedding meetings, tasting sessions, make up and a photoshoot in Jesmond Dene.

Having never met them it's always nice to hook up for the first time. We chose Cafe Bar One in Jesmond to meet for a cuppa first and summarize the wedding day plans. You get an idea of someone's personality just in the manner in which they email you, so when I met Gemma she was exactly how I expected. Very bright, bubbly and full of energy!

We discussed the wedding day and headed out onto the Armstrong Bridge to do our shoot. Gemma explained to me how handsome Ivan looked in black and white photographs, and so Ivan and I spent the next few minutes discussing how we looked like German U Boat Captains, what with our weather beaten faces and rough beards. It's fair to say I liked them both from the off..

The wedding itself takes place at Newton Hall in Northumberland, and I'm excited to be back there again. A stunning venue and judging by their fun and a bit quirky outlook on life, I know they're going to have a ball. Fingers crossed for the weather, Gemma has hinted on some beach wedding portraits too! Here's a few from their shoot. EDIT - Head this way to check out the most epic of Newton Hall Weddings.

Couple Shoots - Not as scary as you might think!

Couple shoots are fun, relaxed and give you an opportunity to get some professional photographs that you can both cherish forever. Choose a location close to your heart that has some personal meaning that tells the story of your relationship outside of a wedding day. Couples can book a shoot at any point and I must stress, you don’t have to be getting married, or have booked me as your wedding photographer. Inquire here.

Documentary Wedding Photography Newcastle | Kay & Alex

Close House near Newcastle was the setting for my last but by no means least documentary wedding photography adventure of 2013. It is this style of wedding photography which allows me to seek out spontaneous and completely unplanned moments without the need to interrupt or stop proceedings during the wedding day, and this day delivered in abundance.I met Kay & Alex at Jesmond Dene House to confirm the timings for their wedding day and do their pre wedding photo shoot shortly afterwards in the dene itself. Hats off to Alex, it's rare that the bloke takes such an active role in the planning of his own wedding but due to the nature of Kay's job it was Alex who took the lead. Kay is stunning, lovely dark skin, hair and eyes and I just knew, as shy as she was, that she'd look great in her pictures and she didn't disappoint! Due to distance, time and logistics, the pre wedding photo shoot is sometimes the first time I get to meet my clients, even though they may have booked my services some 18 months previous, so I always enjoy these bonding sessions, it helps everyone to relax and put their trust in me, and when that happens, that's when you get the best from people where the photography's concerned.The wedding day itself started for me with the lads, and a rare image of a man ironing! When I moved onto Close House although Autumn was coming to an end we were still blessed with some lovely golden browns and a rich blue sky. Not too shabby a day to get married. Kay looked stunning, even more so than during their pre wedding shoot. Love to both of you, I wish you both the best in life xxxPS. It was at Kay & Alex's wedding I took my favourite wedding image of last year. Alex, I loved your mating call to Kay, not  30 minutes after the ceremony. Yes, you know the moment, the one I captured that sits proudly on my virtual mantelpiece. Thank you brother.Onto the images, enjoy their little story..   

Paxton House Wedding Photography | Joanna & James

I had the pleasure of covering Paxton House wedding photography for Joanna & James followed by a beautiful marquee reception on their farm in Northumberland.

Deja vu - the phenomenon of having the strong sensation that an event or experience currently being experienced has been experienced in the past, whether it has happened or not. So, how can this be? I give you Joanna and James.

Joanna being the younger sister of Katherine who's wedding to Craig I photographed on the farm back in 2011. I love this family, and felt really honoured to be invited back to document the wedding of Joanna and James. Barry & Ann, Joanna & Katherine’s parents, are the salt of the earth. Warm, welcoming, generous, fun, hard working - the list goes on. The amount of work they put in to both weddings is phenomenal, hats off to them. As for the rest of their friends and family, a lot of farmers in there who know how to party.

A wedding ceremony in The Picture Gallery at Paxton House - Home of Romance

Paxton House is one of the most beautiful unaltered Georgian houses in Britain today. Passing through those gates and you’ll find yourself in a very secluded, private and extremely picturesque setting, perfect for a wedding! The venue is nestled above the world famous River Tweed, known for it’s salmon and fly fishing. The border town of Berwick upon Tweed is only a short drive away so coming to Paxton House by car, bus or train is very easy.

Joanna & James chose the magnificent Picture Gallery as the setting for their wedding ceremony. The room is simply stunning and certainly a space I won’t forget in a hurry. Capable of holding 120 guests it’s an ideal room for ceremonies, drinks receptions, dining and the evening party. The sun shone for us and after their ceremony, drinks were served outside on the steps overlooking the lawn. We did a few photographs of the entire wedding party before Joanna & James were whisked off to her parent’s farm for the rest of the day.

Once back at the farm, there was a marquee at the side of the farmhouse, complete with a huge pond and water feature, surrounded by an array of colourful flowers. It was certainly a most impressive setting. Joanna’s parents had been working tirelessly to ensure the grounds were looking beautiful, much like they’d done previously for Katherine & Craig’s wedding previously.

Get in touch to book your own Paxton House Wedding Photography

If you are looking for a wedding photographer to cover your own wedding at Paxton House or beyond then feel free to get in touch. I cover the length and breadth of the UK, though tend to work mostly in the North East of England and Scotland.

Joanna & James, I wish you a happy, healthy and long life together. Thank you both for putting your faith in me. 

Jesmond Dene House Wedding Photography | Vicki & Marc

Vicki & Marc’s Jesmond Dene House wedding photography gives an insightful view of a wedding day at this sought after venue in Newcastle upon Tyne.

As it happens Marc is from Glasgow, and was working at the time so was unable to make it. I must have made a suitable impression I guess or I wouldn't be writing about their wedding story! The first time I met with Marc was at their Pre Wedding Photo Shoot in Jesmond Dene, a sound bloke I could see how well they worked together.

Kudos to both of them for what was at the time a "long distance relationship."The wedding day started at Vicki's Mum's house for bridal preparations where the amazingly talented girls from ND Makeup Artists were working their magic, not that it must have taken much as Vicki as you'll gather from her photos is already pretty stunning.

From there we headed to the church in Cramlington where Marc's father who's a serving pastor over in the US, conducted part of their ceremony. Due to the rules set by the vicar of that particular church, I wasn't given permission to photograph their ceremony which was a shame.

From the church we made the short journey into Newcastle and to Jesmond Dene House. I enjoy Jesmond Dene House wedding photography very much. It's a stunning wedding venue, and the staff and overall atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. From a photographer's perspective Jesmond Dene House is a joy to photograph. Especially so when you family and friends such as Vicki and Marc's.

Are you looking for your own Jesmond Dene House Wedding Photography?

If you're looking for a Newcastle wedding photographer to cover your own wedding either here or anywhere else in the UK then feel free to get in touch.

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