ABOUT YOU9 reasons to book me as your wedding photographer
Here are a few things I aim for when I'm photographing a wedding. If any of them resonate with you then please do get in touch to tell me more about what you have planned. I could talk weddings all day!
You want someone discreet but approachable. Someone who can blend in with your guests, who knows when to join in and when to step back and watch things unfold.
You want some beautiful shots of just you two that reflect who you are, and not just a series of posed shots.
You want to look back on your wedding photos in years to come and be transported back to the day; to feel how you felt at the time.
You want loads of candid shots of the important parts of the day and the important people in your lives.
You like soft, light, warm & colourful photos; not overly saturated but not dark and moody either. You want photos that are beautifully edited so that everyone looks their best, but not photoshopped to within an inch of their life! You want your photos to be timeless.
You want to feel like your photographer is another friend sharing your big day with you all. An honorary bridesmaid who can help do up your dress if everyone else is flapping, who can firmly but politely refuse yet another posed photo request from a well-meaning aunt, who can give your guests tips on the best way to throw confetti (itβs an art!), and who can provide a sneaky tissue to an emotional groom in the nick of time.
You want all the little details of your day photographed beautifully too. Youβve spent hours choosing the right dress, flowers, cake and you want these capturing in all their glory, but without it taking too much time away from the real action!
You want some group photos with the important people in your lives to look back on in years to come, but donβt want this to take all afternoon!
You want to see parts of the day that you didnβt get to see at the time.
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A whole week ago today β¨ Hannah & Daniel tied the knot at the gorgeous Fig House at Middleton Lodge β with their little boy Finn right by their side π₯Ήπ
The day started with Hannah getting ready at the Farmhouse, before heading over to the bridal suite at the Fig House to step into the dress. Weβd hoped for an outdoor ceremony, but with August serving up chilly + damp vibes, the Boiler Room became the perfect plan B (and honestly, what a backdrop π).
After the βI doβsβ we finally got outside β confetti flying, Finn running around, and the gardens showing off in full colour. I love this time of year when summer flowers are still hanging on, but you can just feel autumn creeping in ππΈ. Hannah & Daniel wanted colour in their photos, so we hunted down the brightest blooms for portraits, and wowβ¦ they did not disappoint.
The Fig House looked incredible (as always) for the wedding breakfast β long trestle tables, natural light pouring in, and a very emotional speech from Daniel before dinner was served. We snuck back out into the gardens again later before heading in for that all-important first dance ππΊ
Such a beautiful day for such a lovely little family π«Ά Thanks for having me Mr & Mrs T!
Venue: @middletonlodge
Florist: @bels_flowers
Hair & make up: @labellevous
Dress: @wed2b
Cake: @theflamingobakery
Musician: Joey Patrick
String quartet: @theyorkshirestringquartet
Middleton Lodge Wedding | Middleton Lodge Wedding Photographer | Fig House Middleton Lodge
Big laughs, bright pinks, and a band that had the whole marquee bouncing π»π€
Katie & Timβs day was full of energy from start to finish β and Hyde Family Jam absolutely smashed it on the dance floor!
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Venue:
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Second photographer: @lissaalexandraphoto
Coordinator: @bridal.p.a
Make up: @faces_makeup_
Hair: @robynjadehair
Florist: @leafy_couture_craven
Dress: @theaislebridal
Suits: @charlescampbellbespoke
Caterer: @goodfoodstoryuk
Marquee: @englishmarqueecompany
Band: @hyde_family_jam
DJ: @beccalindley_
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Home Farm Weddings Beamsley | Bolton Abbey Wedding | Marquee Wedding Yorkshire
A long, sunny drinks reception with live music and all their favourite people β what more do you need? Rudding Park really turned it on for Lauren & Lewis.
Venue: @ruddingparkhotel
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @coletteflorist
Make up: @emilybunkermakeupartist @shellytatemakeupartist
Hair: @bridal_hairby_kayleigh_
Videographer: @adamdoesweddings
Dress: @bluebowbridalcompany
Cake: @hg1cakecouture
Music: @adamlynch87
Venue styling: @chairandtablehireyorkshire @the_whole_schbang
Rudding Park Wedding | Harrogate Wedding Photographer | Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
Barn wedding goals π From working barn to dreamy wedding venue in under a month!
Venue: @millingtonsmagicalbarn
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Second photographer: @lissaalexandraphoto
Florist: @lavenderandbee_flowers
Venue styling & stationery: @urura.moments
Caterer: @babaganoushyorkshire
Make up: @georgiafryer_mua @katrionakongialis_makeupartist
Hair: @hairbykimberley_x @hairbygracemills_
Content creator: @firstmomentcontent
Cake: @kindcakeco
Dress: @jennyyoonyc from @alexandraannebridal
Suits: @johnhenric
Music: @becca_cello @themajorminorsband
Farm Wedding | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer | Vegan Wedding UK
Tiffany & Joe, married in York on the hottest day of the year β but nothing could melt this level of joy (except maybe the cake π°).
Such a gorgeous, love-filled day with two absolute gems.
Venue: @hotelduvin @yorkregisteroffice
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @dutchnurseries
Make up: @clareflintmakeupyork
Hair: @bridal_hair_by_lauren
Cake: @patisserievalerie
Hotel Du Vin York Wedding | York City Centre Wedding | York Wedding Photographer
Recent WORK
Beautiful, timeless wedding photography across Leeds, York, Harrogate, Ilkley. I have experience at some of Yorkshire's top wedding venues including The Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey, Denton Hall, Goldsborough Hall, Allerton Castle, Carlton Towers, Rudding Park, Crab & Lobster, Sun Pavilion, East Riddlesden Hall, The Hawkhills, Sandburn Hall, Swinton Park, Bolton Abbey, and The Coniston Hotel to name a few!