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 (it’s 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. You’ve 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 don’t want this to take all afternoon!
You want to see parts of the day that you didn’t get to see at the time.
A black tie dress code, white roses, a beautiful Orangery, and two people who claimed they were awkward in front of the camera... The photos suggest otherwise! 📸✨
Venue: @hotelwoodlands
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Content creator: @toldbytiah
Make up: @jessicaleymakeup
Hair: Beth @bowandblush
Florist: @houseofbloomfloral
Dress: @confettiandlaceleeds
Cake: @julieparrishtopclasscakes
Pianist: @yorkshireweddingpianist
Stationery: @bruskiandbunnsweddings
Suits: @slatermenswear
Illustrator: @harleysindall
Woodlands Hotel Wedding | Leeds Wedding Photographer | Black tie wedding Yorkshire
Lara & Jack ✨
Back to the Tithe Barn for this one, where Lara and Jack brought all their favourite people together for a brilliant day.
The rain made a few appearances, but we got our chance to head down to the abbey for photos, and the rest of the day was full of those little moments that make every wedding its own. A ceremony with a personal touch, an impressive seven speeches and a first dance with an outfit change thrown in for good measure.
A few more from this lovely day. 🤍
Venue: @thetithebarn @crippsandco
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @heatherandmossflowers
Hair: @westrowilkley
Dress: @avarosehamilton and @cinderellas.skipton
Suit: @charlestyrwhitt
Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey | Tithe Barn Wedding Photographer | Barn Wedding Yorkshire
LOTTIE & TOM // I think it`s fair to say Storm Boele wasn`t on the guest list for Saturday, but it turned up anyway 😂 From confetti onwards, the rain barely let up, although we did manage to get outside for sparklers later that evening.
Lottie got ready at her family home just outside Harrogate, which has the most amazing views. Their 3 family dogs kept everyone company, with Louise Lunn on make-up duties, and Lottie`s uncle doing her hair. A pretty lovely way to start the day.
After a ceremony at the local church, where their vicar (a family friend) was amazing and so accommodating with us taking photos, Lottie and Tom headed off in her dad`s VW Beetle convertible. The drizzle started just as we left the church for confetti, and pretty much didn`t stop for the rest of the day.
Thankfully, the Tithe Barn feels extra cosy in the rain, especially in autumn with all the fairy lights. Their bridal party were so much fun, there were some great speeches, plus Marc & Abi did their usual thing of keeping the dance floor busy all night. We even managed to get outside for sparklers after dark, which felt like a small miracle by that point! Also, always a pleasure working alongside Oliver Mitchell on video. He`s brilliant at what he does and just so lovely to work with.
Lottie and Tom, thank you for having me along to capture it all. Rain and all, it was a brilliant day! 🤍
Venue: @thetithebarn @crippsandco
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Videographer @olivermitchellvideography
Florist: @leafy_couture_craven
Make up: @louiselunnmakeup
Bridesmaids hair: @synergy_hair_harrogate
Band: @marcandabiband
Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey | Tithe Barn Wedding Photographer | Barn Wedding Yorkshire
JESS & JO // I spent last Friday in beautiful York celebrating Jess and Jo, who tied the knot at the registry office before heading to No 1 by Guesthouse for drinks with their favourite people. They finished their day with pizza at Rudy’s - a pretty good way to spend a Friday if you ask me!
York is full of brilliant spots for photos, and this time of year makes it even better. The autumn leaves were showing off in all their reds, oranges and yellows, and we had a lovely wander around the Museum Gardens with Jess and Jo for some photos of the two of them.
Autumn is hands down my favourite time of year, and York might just be one of the best places to enjoy it. Add in two lovely people and a very good amount of pizza, and you’ve got a pretty perfect Friday. 🍂
Congratulations Mrs & Mrs M!
Venues: @yorkregisteroffice @guesthousehotels @wearerudyspizza York
Florist: @kiddal_quarry_farm
York Wedding Photographer | York City Centre Wedding | Autumn Wedding Yorkshire
Back to the end of August for this one at Camp Katur.
We spent most of the morning expecting a washout, but the weather actually behaved itself for their woodland ceremony. Always a bonus when you`re photographing an outdoor wedding!
The rest of the day had a bit of everything, and the evening was particularly good fun. Fire dancers, burlesque dancers and one seriously good band. The dancefloor was still going strong all night.
Thanks again, Claire & Ben. What a day!
Venue: @campkatur @noroco_events
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @brackenandfleur
Celebrant: @celebrant_suzi
Event planner & video: @zirstarcorporateexperiences
Cake: @bettys
Make up: @just_stina92
Hair: lissietbee
Violinist: @biancablezardviolin
Band: @kerrashed
Camp Katur Wedding | Woodland Wedding Ceremony | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer
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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!