Reviews
Tap on a photo below to read some lovely words from couples and families I've photographed recently. Reviews like these mean the world to me and remind me why I do what I do!
We cannot recommend Laura highly enough after booking her as the photographer for our wedding in October. We did an initial Zoom chat with her and she immediately made us feel at ease and was so patient with all our questions. On the day she captured all the key moments, but also managed to catch so many wonderful candid shots of our guests and the special bits that we missed in the chaos of the day. Laura is super friendly and fit in so well with all our guests - helping the entire day go off without a hitch. A photographer is such an integral part of the day, and Laura was such a calming presence, taking time to put everyone at ease when she spent time with both the groom and bridal parties during those special moments as everyone was getting ready before the wedding. Within a few days of the wedding, Laura had already sent us the initial photos, which were stunning and it was very special to have so many beautiful photos back so quickly.
We are absolutely delighted and would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer to capture their special day!BEX + JOHNPriory Cottages
Right from our initial meeting we knew Laura was the photographer
for us! She was absolutely fantastic
and we are thrilled with our
photos (which were sent to us SO quickly!).
She also took some amazing images
of our little niece and nephew which
we are so grateful for!
Thank you Laura! XANNA + TOMGoldsborough Hall
"We can't thank you enough for your amazing work.
The editing is divine, and
your use of natural light is
just incredible. We couldn't
have asked for a more
friendly, talented and
professional photographer!"Lauren + KieranGoldsborough Hall
Laura was just amazing at our wedding. So lovely and
easy to get along with which
is always an added bonus but
more importantly the photos
which she captured are just
stunning. She brought an air
of calm to our wedding morning
which was perfect. How she
managed to get every single person
looking at the camera (including
kids!) in the family shorts is some
work of wizardry! Many of our
guests commented on how
friendly and warm she was too.
I would highly recommend Laura
for anyone looking for a wedding
photographer.JESS + MICHAELTithe Barn Bolton Abbey
We were so happy with our wedding gallery. Laura understood
my vision for our wedding photos
immediately and captured the day
just perfectly. She made us feel
comfortable in front of the camera
and we are so grateful for that! We will
treasure our wedding gallery forever.
I would recommend Laura to anybody
and already have!Megan + krisTithe Barn Bolton Abbey
We've done a maternity and newborn shoot so far with Laura,and the photographs are unbelievable. She has a brilliant eye for
every little detail, and takes natural, beautiful shots which perfectly
reflect our little family.
She's warm and easy to work with, clearly loves her job
and takes great pleasure in capturing happy moments. We can't wait
for our next shoot when our daughter is a year old!S FamilyMaternity + Newborn Shoot
We are so glad we went with Laura for our wedding photography as she captured so many special memories beautifully. We spoke
to several photographers but knew Laura was the one pretty soon
after starting to chat. We booked an engagement shoot and very happy
we did, it was great to get to know Laura, and her get to know us, before
the big day. It made us much more relaxed knowing what to expect and it
felt lovely having a familiar face taking photos on the day.
She noted what we liked from this shoot on the day which we
wouldn’t have remembered with everything else going on. On the
big day Laura was amazing, managing to get shots of literally
everything we wanted - even my 2 year old niece smiling several times!
The next day we received a beautiful selection of preview photos,
and within a month the whole collection of photos. She went above
and beyond and her communication made the whole process effortless.
We would highly recommend Laura and would book her again in a
heartbeat. Finally, and importantly, she posts some hilarious
non photography content on instagram so worth following her for that!RACHEL + LEESUN PAVILION
Laura is absolutely amazing!!!! She really was the perfect choice for our wedding photographs. Laura came to meet us at our home and we knew from that first meeting that we wanted her. She showed us her amazing work and got to know us as people.Laura's style on the day is exactly how it should be from a wedding photographer! I have been to some weddings where the photographer commanded the whole day. This was not Laura! So many of guests commented on how discrete she was yet also how friendly and kind she was. She really does capture all the perfect moments that need to be captured, ones that you as the bride and groom don't get to see.
Then you get the pictures and ... WOW! We've had so many lovely comments and I can't stop looking at them. The presentation box is perfect and such a lovely gift at the end.
Laura is worth every penny and you would be mad not to choose her!! We will definitely be using her for all future photography.
Thanks again Laura, you are a superstar!Sarah + SamConiston Hotel
Laura was all and more we couldhope from our wedding
photographer. She made the
whole process so easy and
enjoyable - from our engagement
photoshoot to the big day!
She captured our day absolutely perfectly -
the photos came out stunning
and were a perfect balance between candid
moments and more formal
group photos - exactly what we wanted!RACHEL + JACKRIPLEY CASTLE
We are so glad we chose Laura as ourwedding photographer. Right from our
first meeting on zoom with her, she was so
focussed on it being what we wanted but
also giving amazing professional advice.
She was easily contactable throughout
the process, answering any questions we had
quickly.
On our wedding day she was
a pleasure to have around and
the photos she took captured our day
perfectly. We would absolutely recommend
Laura to anyone needing a photographer!
We will treasure our photographs
which perfectly captured the
best day of our lives.Beth + TomThirsk Lodge Barns
Laura is not just your average photographer, she is amazing! She got really stuck in and involved with our day without being intrusive or demanding. The images she has captured will stay with us forever and I cannot thank her enough for the quality photos she has provided.Paul and I are not big posers and we didn't want lots of formal shots. Laura listened to that and captured some phenomenal images which I believe truly encapsulate our wedding day. She caught some really precious moments which we will treasure for the rest of our lives.
Thank you Laura....those two small words don't really cover itEMMA + PAULYorkshire Wedding Barn
Laura took some photos of my newborn and older children in our home. She was very professional
and patient with our baby who wouldn't settle to sleep.
Laura took some beautiful photographs for us that
we will treasure for years to come. I would definitely
recommend Laura for newborn/ family photo shoots.T FamilyNewborn Shoot at Home
Recent WORK
Wedding day for these two at Thicket Priory! ✨
Here are some of my faves from their engagement shoot last month when we really lucked out with the weather 👌
Can`t wait! Keeping fingers crossed that the wisteria will still be blooming...
Yorkshire Wedding Photographer | Thicket Priory Wedding | Engagement Shoot Yorkshire
Back at the gorgeous Thicket Priory tomorrow so thought I`d share some black & white faves from E&T`s wedding there back in March 🖤
Venue: @thicketpriory
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Hair: @as_hairandmakeupartist
Florist: @laura.mintandmoose
Dress: @beebridaloutlet
Cake: @wheretheribbonends
Caterer: @homegrownhospitality
DJ & Saxophone: @jonnyrossmusic
Grooms suit: @hawesandcurtisglobal
Stationery: @utterly_printable
Thicket Priory Wedding | Yorshire Wedding Photographer | Luxury Wedding Venue York
R&Z // Back at The Tithe Barn for a wedding day full of good people, belly laughs, sunshine and absolute scenes on the dance floor.
My morning started at the Devonshire Arms with Ruby and her bridal party getting ready before heading over to the Tithe Barn, where the whites and greens in the flowers looked ridiculously good against all the aged wood and fairly lights. Zach fully committed to the look too — brown suit, green tie with lions on. 10/10 for them both 👌
We got the dream weather for terrace drinks overlooking the abbey, and I loved that they ditched the usual round tables for the wedding breakfast and went for two long trestle tables instead. It made everything feel so relaxed and together.
There were FIVE speeches split across before and after dinner (bold behaviour) and every single one was a huge hit!
Then the evening turned into absolute chaos in the best way thanks to the ceilidh band. No traditional first dance — instead everyone got dragged into one giant swirling chain of people charging around the barn and it worked SO well! Instantly got everyone involved and set the tone for the whole night.
WHAT a day! Expect to see more of these two...
Venue: @thetithebarn
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Hair & make up: @londoner.makeup
Florist: @ivyfloristleeds
Dress: @confettiandlaceleeds
Cake: @sophscakesleeds
Suits: @1956fdb
Ceilidh band: @captainbullhead
These guys have made their way to the top of the editing queue; cannot wait to get stuck into this one!
Kilts, bagpipes, spring flowers everywhere, the warmest April Saturday imaginable, a ceilidh that absolutely went off and two people who are somehow very good at being photographed whilst insisting they aren’t.
This wedding’s got all the good stuff 💛
Venue: @goldsboroughweddings
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Videographer: @studio_lester
Florist: @riverandroseuk
Make up: @cj_makeupartist_bridal
Hair: @lottiehaighhair
Dress: @theharrogateweddinglounge with alterations by @the_bobbin_bridal
Strings & ceilidh band: @eventmusicco
Cake: @hg1cakecouture
Chairs: @harrogate_celebration_hire
Bagpipes: @edgar.cameron
Goldsborough Hall Wedding Photos | Harrogate Wedding Photographer | Luxury Wedding Venue Yorkshire
SALLY & JACK // A perfect May wedding day from start to finish!
Sally & Jack were married at Woodlands Hotel outside Leeds this Bank Holiday weekend and it was a dream! The ceremony and wedding breakfast took place in the orangery, which was filled with light, and it all felt relaxed from the very beginning — their little boy exploring the room and periodically coming back to join them for a quick hand hold or to play with Sally`s veil 😆
At the end of the ceremony, Jack’s mum had arranged a surprise recording of their son singing Can You Feel the Love Tonight to be played. It completely caught them off guard, and there wasn’t much chance of keeping it together after that — not for them, not for their guests, and DEFINITELY not for me (or Christian from Ainsley Wedding Films - always a pleasure to work with!).
After we all recovered ourselves Sally & Jack walked back out together through a shower of confetti, before taking a bit of time for themselves whilst everyone spilled out onto the terrace for drinks in the sunshine. The newlyweds soon joined us to huge cheers and it was on with the rest of the day — that lovely just-married feeling settling in properly.
And then later into the evening there was a packed dance floor, with Limp Bizkit playing early doors (their little boy’s favourite track!), and that was it… the tone set for the rest of the night.
Thank you for having me there Mr & Mrs H! 🤍
Venue: @hotelwoodlands
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Videographer: @ainsleyweddingfilms
Florist: @flower_power_rothwell
Make up: @makeupbyamyboole
Hair: @natalijahair
Dress: @hoopsadaisybridal
DJ: @primeeventhire.co.uk
Woodlands Hotel Wedding | Leeds Wedding Photographer | Best Wedding Venues Leeds
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!