Wedding Photography Portfolio — Candid, Documentary Stories
This portfolio is a collection of candid, documentary wedding moments — photographed quietly as they unfold. I focus on what’s real rather than what’s staged, letting each day move at its own pace.
The images here span city ceremonies, village halls, grand venues and small, weather-changed plans. Some are made close to home in Yorkshire, others further afield, but all are photographed with the same calm approach and attention to feeling.
Couple Portraits
Couple portraits are about capturing who you are together. Not a version of yourselves for the camera, but the way you naturally move, laugh, pause, and connect when there’s no pressure to perform.
I work calmly and without expectation, giving couples space to feel comfortable rather than directed. Some moments are gently guided, others unfold entirely on their own, in the pauses where people stop thinking about the camera.
The result is a mix of relaxed portraits and quiet, candid moments. Images shaped by personality and presence.
Keeping to the Plan — Rain at Barley Village Hall and Pendle Hilll
After the church ceremony, rain rolled across Pendle Hill as we arrived at Barley Village Hall. The plan had always been to step out for portraits, but the weather made the couple pause. We slowed things down, talked it through, and decided to stick with it. With a groomsman holding umbrellas and plenty of laughter in between, the photographs became about the experience as much as the view. The rain stayed — and so did the moments that mattered.
Leeds Civic Hall & Millennium Square — city portraits, unplanned moments
Gemma and Danny’s portraits unfolded naturally around Leeds Civic Hall and Millennium Square. There was no set route and no sense of performance — just a short walk, shifting light, and the city moving quietly around them.
These moments were unplanned and unhurried. The space allowed the photographs to breathe, and the connection between them did the rest.
Leeds & Yorkshire Wedding Photography — A Candid Adventure
From cheeky little pageboys to shy flower girls twirling at the edge of the room, these moments appear when kids feel welcome and relaxed. I like to blend in gently so they forget the camera is even there — and that’s when the real magic happens.
It’s never just about photographing children being cute; it’s about capturing the spirit of your day through everyone who matters — big and small.
Here’s a gallery filled with joy, mischief and those unscripted memories you’ll treasure for years to come.
Candid Preparation Moments
The quiet chaos of preparation is one of my favourite places to begin. There’s a natural rhythm to these moments — laughter, nerves, calm and connection all happening at once. I don’t step in to change anything; I simply fit in, gently and naturally, so the real moments can unfold as they’re meant to.
These are the memories that often go unseen on the day, and that’s why I love photographing them. Being welcomed into such a personal space is something I never take for granted, and it allows me to capture preparation in a calm, honest and unobtrusive way.
This gallery shows how I approach this part of the story in my own quiet, documentary style.
The Arrival & Wedding Ceremony — Documentary Style
From gentle sunshine to windswept arches, these arrival and ceremony moments were photographed in every kind of weather. Across Leeds, West Yorkshire & beyond, each wedding day has its own rhythm and personality.
Rainy embraces, golden-hour vows, confetti under umbrellas — all of it is part of the story. Whatever the forecast, I photograph these moments calmly, respectfully and without direction, letting the real emotion shine through.
This gallery is a reminder that love doesn’t wait for perfect skies, and honest, unposed images always carry the most meaning.
Details & Colour
Weddings arent only shaped by the big moments — theyre built from the little ones too. The flowers hand-tied in the morning light. A chocolate cake topped with fresh berries. Menus written with care, candles flickering nearby. I love photographing these quiet details exactly as they are — because they help tell the full story of your day.
This section celebrates colour, texture, and all those thoughtful touches that make your wedding feel uniquely yours.
The Evening Reception
When the lights drop and the room comes alive, I photograph the evening exactly as it feels — using available light to keep the ambience true. Ceilidh bands, jazz trios, heavy metal riffs, Elvis impersonators — Ive seen just about everything, and every celebration has its own energy.
Ill continue developing this gallery section to include more examples from across Leeds and West Yorkshire, and maybe offer a little inspiration along the way.
Every wedding moves differently. Some unfold exactly as planned, others shift with weather, people, or time. What matters is staying present — and letting the story reveal itself.