authentic WEDDING, NEWBORN, BABY & FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY across Yorkshire FOR LAID-BACK PEOPLE IN LOVE
Real moments,
captured beautifully...
Hey hey! I'm Laura - a Yorkshire wedding photographer, baby photographer and family photographer. I live near Ilkley but cover Leeds, York, Harrogate and well, just about anywhere. Basically I get to people-watch for a living, how lucky a I?!
I'm mostly powered by tea, Gin and cake. When I'm not working I love to head to the coast, get lost in the woods, catch up with my favourite people, or enjoy a mammoth Netflix binge. Oh and eat, I count eating amongst my hobbies.
I'm fluent in sarcasm, love a dirty joke, and quote too much from Friends...
Genuine YORKSHIRE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHy THAT'S AUTHENTICALLY YOU.
My style doesn't really fit into one box. I'm a documentary photographer and spend most of the wedding day people-watching, but I also love to create some gorgeous portraits with a bride and groom as well. I look for the wide shots but focus on the little details too. I mostly use natural light but also some selective flash (mostly on that packed dance floor!). I like to blend in but also get to know you and your guests, so it feels like a friend is taking your photos. Every wedding is unique and I love to work with my couples to make sure that they get a set of photos that truly reflect their day. It's a huge privilege which I never take for granted. I’m so lucky that my job allows me to step into the lives of so many people and families, if only for a short time. I love hearing their stories and helping them to tell a new one. And I'm not ashamed to admit I love the stuff too - from flowers to cake to dress, you spend hours choosing these details and they deserve to be documented!
"THAT'S ALL VERY NICE LAURA, BUT WHAT CAN WE ACTUALLY EXPECT FROM YOU AS OUR PHOTOGRAPHER?"
Wedding photography.
For weddings, it's all about the story. I want to share the whole day with you; from the nervous excitement of the bridal preparations, through the wobbling voices and "I must not cry on camera" faces of the ceremony and speeches, to the crazy dance floor action (and let me tell you, I have seen some MOVES). I also love to capture all the little details and special touches that make your wedding, yours. The flowers, the dress, the cake, the stationery, the shoes, the flowers (my fave!). And of course I want to spend some time with just the two of you, creating some beautiful portraits. Now I know that will make some of you nervous, but don't worry, you will love this bit! Together we'll pick out some great locations, I'll stand you together, and then I'll step back and just let you two be you two. I want to make sure that your photos are personal and meaningful to you. So if you're the kind of couple who automatically wrap their arms around each other and get super close then great, that's what I'll capture. Or if you prefer to wander around and laugh at how daft you feel then great, I'll capture that too!
I have photographed weddings all over Yorkshire and further afield, and I'm very honoured to even be recommended by some of my favourites, including The Tithe Barn at Bolton Abbey, East Riddlesden Hall, Carlton Towers, Goldsborough Hall, Rudding Park, The Hawkhills York and The Sun Pavilion Harrogate.
WHAT NEXT?
If you're looking for a Yorkshire wedding photographer (or further afield!) then follow the links below to see my portfolio with LOADS of images from the amazing weddings I've photographed so far. You can visit my weddings info page to give you more of an idea of what to expect if you book me as your wedding photographer, or take a look at my wedding photography prices to see if I suit your budget.
MICHELLE + ADAM"Oh WOW! Seriously, these photos are absolutely beautiful. We don't know what to say, we adore them.Thank you so so much for being so lovely and capturing our day perfectly"
LAUREN + KIERAN"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!"
NICOLE + JAMES"We’ve just woken up on our honeymoon and spent the last half an hour laughing and crying at the preview photos; they’re just perfect and so beautiful. Thank you so much!"babies + families
Recent WORK
TITHE BARN BOLTON ABBEY //
Excited to be at my favourite wedding venue for their open day THIS SUNDAY!
If you’re on the hunt for a luxury barn wedding venue in Yorkshire then this is your place 👌
Don’t forget to book your ticket and come and say hi 👋
Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey Wedding | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer | Barn Wedding Venue Yorkshire
The daffodils are starting to pop up and they always remind me of this beautiful Spring wedding at @weddingsconiston from a few years ago ✨
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Coniston Hotel Wedding | Yorkshire Wedding Photographer | Spring wedding Ideas
CALLAM & PETE // Congratulations to these guys who were married at @engineshedwetherbyweddings this weekend! Still can`t believe we were treated to the most beautiful spring weather all day long ✨
It was an absolute pleasure to witness Callam & Pete tie the knot and to capture it all for them. Thank you so much for having me Mr & Mr J!
(And to The Engine Shed - thanks for the amazing food!)
Suppliers:
@engineshedwetherbyweddings
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@tracy_williamson_designs
@instantvibeband @stereojackmusic
@spotlightevententertainment
Some wedding ceremony moments from 2024 👌
Barns, churches, dogs, stately homes, mid aisle confetti, dogs, tears, laughs, DOGS!
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Hi I’m Laura, I’m a wedding photographer in Yorkshire which partly means I get paid to people watch and LOVE IT 😍😂
These are some of my favourite candid shots from last year’s weddings. Can’t wait to add to this year’s pile!
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I'm so proud & humbled to have been recognised by some amazing wedding blogs, awards and magazines:
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!