Wedding Photographers The Coniston Hotel, Skipton | Elizabeth and Martin

We were delighted when Elizabeth and Martin very kindly booked us to be their Coniston Hotel, Skipton wedding photographers for a June day on which the weather looked less than promising in the morning, but transformed into a beautiful sunny day, enabling us to make the most of the gorgeous backdrop which this lovely venue in Coniston Cold has on its doorstep.

Having chatted at length with the couple ahead of their wedding, we knew that it was important to them that their day was a relaxed and happy celebration, in the company of their family and friends, and that they wanted relaxed wedding photography to reflect this. So, although we love creating images which can be best described as arty and having a fashion feel to them, we left this firmly behind and worked in a more relaxed and informal style.

We started with coverage of Elizabeth's preparations upstairs in one of the bedrooms at the Coniston Hotel, before we headed downstairs to meet up with the men, including best man Andy, Elizabeth's dad, her two sons and three generations of Whiteley boys. 

The day was filmed by Andrew and Gail from A & G Video Productions and having worked with many videographers in the past, we thought these guys were just brilliant. For most of the day we hardly knew they were there as they let us get on with the photography whilst they documented the things which were happening from a distance.  It was obvious why Elizabeth and Martin chose them as their approach to capturing the day was perfect.   

After the ceremony and with the weather playing ball, everyone stayed outside to enjoy the surroundings, have a few drinks, chat and soak up the sunshine before the wedding breakfast. 

We took Elizabeth and Martin away for a while in the early evening for their relaxed couple photo session down by the lakeside and we were joined by a flock of sheep which really impressed Elizabeth, but then we were treated to a Red Arrows fly past of which there was no warning and which took lightning reactions on Alex's part to capture.  A loud roar overhead signalled their arrival as we all jumped out of our skins and they were gone in a couple of seconds.  It's nice to think that they planned it to say congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Whiteley and Elizabeth was even more impressed when Alex showed her the image on the back of the camera!  We had a few giggles as we photographed the couple with the lake in the background as Elizabeth particularly wanted swans in the photographs but these birds are extremely un-cooperative and as one raised its head out of the water, the other one's head disappeared!

We returned for the last part of the couple's wedding photography at the Coniston Hotel, which was capturing their first dance as husband and wife, but it was also important to get some great images of the band which will make a perfect closing chapter of what will be a fabulous Italian storybook album.

Thank you Elizabeth and Martin and your lovely family and friends.  Being there with you all was an an absolute pleasure and we were very flattered by your kind comments, especially Martin's when he said that they couldn't have asked for better photographers. Now that's a very nice compliment!

If you are getting married and looking for a Coniston Hotel wedding photographer, we'd love to hear from you.  If you were a guest at Elizabeth and Martin's wedding, you are very welcome to leave a comment and if you like our work, we'd really appreciate a Like on our Facebook page.

Wedding Photographer Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel | Claire and Craig

Claire and Craig chose to tie the knot on a Thursday, ensuring that their reception venue, which sometimes hosts two weddings on the same day, was exclusively theirs.

Although we almost always capture the bride getting ready as part of our coverage, Claire had decided against us being there for bridal preparations, so we started with the arrival of Craig and his attendants for their photographs at St Nicholas Church in Thorne, near Doncaster.

When we work at a new venue, we always introduce ourselves to the vicar, not just out of courtesy but to find out what his or her "rules" are regarding capturing the wedding ceremony.  The vicar announced that he was pretty laid back and didn't mind photographs being taken as long as they were without flash and without intrusion. Perfect!   

It wasn't the best of starts weather wise with rain forecast on and off all day.  But sometimes the forecasters get it wrong and although it was drizzling when we arrived at the church, men don't tend to mind about this too much and we did manage to keep Craig dry under the arch of the church doorway.  It stopped raining in time for Claire's arrival and stayed dry for the rest of the day, enabling everyone to make the most of the beautiful grounds at Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel.  

As Rogerthorpe Manor wedding photographers, we never get bored of working at this lovely venue and we are always made extremely welcome by the staff.  The grounds are immaculately maintained and there are several lovely spots for wedding photography which are very close to each other, so you don't spend much time walking from one place to another.  The red roses around the arbour were in full bloom and made a perfect location for some photographs of the couple and some bridal portraits of Claire. 

An early ceremony meant plenty of time for photographs and for Claire, Craig and their guests to relax and make the most of the surroundings.  A wedding breakfast at 2 pm meant plenty of daylight hours left after dinner and as Claire and Craig had organised some great outside entertainment for the little kids and big kids alike, it was lovely that the rain stayed away and allowed everyone to enjoy themselves to the full.

Thank you Mr and Mrs Gutteridge for inviting us to share your special day.

If you have booked your wedding at Rogerthorpe Manor and are looking for a husband and wife team of professional wedding photographers who know the venue very well, please call us on 01977 730159.

You can find more information on our website and we would be delighted if you would Like us on Facebook.  Thank you.

Wedding Photographers Branston Hall, Lincoln | Rachel and Robert

Although we are Yorkshire wedding photographers, it's well known that we are happy to travel anywhere and this often means that we get to work at new venues, sometimes a long way from our base in Castleford, West Yorkshire.  So a couple of weeks ago we were privileged to be Lincoln wedding photographers for Rachel and Robert and we were very excited at the prospect of capturing their celebrations at St Katherine's Church and Branston Hall. 

Rachel and her bridesmaids, including her sister, Sarah, got ready at her mum, Angela's beautiful home just a short walk from the church.  Rachel made sure that none of her girls, except Sarah, saw her gorgeous Ian Stuart dress before she was in it and we were able to capture Sarah lacing it before we had to leave to meet the boys.

The weather wasn't great with intermittent bright sunshine and then rain which decided to appear just as we were taking Rob's photographs.  However it did blow over and we managed to continue outside with Rob and his attendants who were a good laugh and who have a crazy sense of humour! 

St Katherine's is very special to Rachel and her family and Rachel had spent time putting some beautiful finishing touches to the interior of the church.  The vintage style she had chosen was evident throughout the wedding. We were restricted to taking photographs of the ceremony from the balcony only but this is always better than none at all.  Thank goodness for long lenses!  

The couple had asked for a few photographs inside the church after the ceremony and once these were done, they came out into the sunshine to a spectacular shower of confetti, before travelling to Branston Hall on a vintage bus.

After we had completed the important group photos including a few fun ones with the bridal party which Rachel especially wanted, we had to break to photograph the wedding breakfast room and all the details which our bride had lovingly put so much time into. Rainbows were very much in evidence because a romantic Rob had proposed to Rachel under one.  The speeches were hilarious, the highlight of which was a fantastic presentation which had been put together by Rob's best men, resulting in wall to wall laughter and a few tears.   

After the speeches had ended, Rachel joined us for a short bridal portrait session before her and Rob's romantic couple shoot including a walk down to the lake.  The light had faded when we arrived back at Branston Hall and it was time for the evening party.  

Thank you Mr and Mrs Nicholson for inviting us to be your Branston Hall wedding photographers. If you were lucky enough to be a guest and Rachel and Rob's wedding, please feel free to leave a comment.

If you are looking for a Lincoln wedding photographer, we love having the opportunity of working at new venues.  Please call us on 01977 730159, visit our website or Like us on Facebook. 

All images are copyright Alex and Janet Durasow.