Why I Photograph the Way I Do

“I do what I do for the smiles – and occasionally the tears – that my photographs bring to people’s faces.”

Photography, for me, is all about heart.
I’m deeply passionate about capturing life as it truly happens — the raw, unplanned, honest moments that often pass by in a blur but mean the most when you look back.

It’s the quiet glance between a couple when they think no one’s watching.
The laughter that erupts unexpectedly.
The tear a parent wipes away during vows.

These are the moments that make your story unique — and they’re the ones I live to capture.

I don’t believe in forced smiles or stiff poses. They never feel real.
Instead, I look for the connection — between families, between friends, between two people in love. That’s where the magic is. That’s where the emotion lives.

Trends in photography will always come and go, but true, honest moments are timeless. Those are the memories I want you to hold on to forever.

How I Work

• I blend quietly into your day so you can relax and enjoy every moment.

• No stiff poses or forced smiles — just natural, honest moments as they happen.

• I give gentle guidance when needed, but never take over your wedding.

• I focus on real emotion — the laughter, the glances, the unexpected bits.

• I work calmly and unobtrusively, so you barely notice the camera.

• I deliver a full set of natural, storytelling images that feel true to you.

• I stay flexible and easy-going, adapting to whatever your day brings.

Where It All Started

My love for photography began when I was just six years old.
I still remember the magic of holding my very first camera, the thrill of pressing the shutter, and then heading up to the loft with my dad — our little makeshift darkroom.

We’d develop prints together, hanging them over the bath, and I’d stand there in awe as the images slowly revealed themselves.
It felt like pure magic, and even then I knew I’d found something special.

That spark never left me.

For the past 17 years, photography has grown from a childhood passion into my life’s work. It’s no longer just something I do — it’s who I am. Every wedding I capture is another chance to tell a story, to preserve emotions, and to create something that lasts far beyond the day.

Today, I’m proud to call myself a documentary wedding photographer — capturing love, laughter and life as it naturally unfolds.

No posing. No pretence. Just real, honest moments that you’ll treasure forever.

Some photographers update their websites in fancy studios. I prefer toast, coffee, and questionable Wi-Fi

Where I Work

I’m based in Brotton (TS12) and photograph weddings across North Yorkshire and the North East.
Some of the places I regularly cover include:

• Saltburn

• Guisborough

• Whitby

• Scarborough

• Middlesbrough

• Redcar

• Darlington

• Teesside

• North Yorkshire

• The North East

If your wedding’s a little further out, that’s no problem at all — I’m always happy to travel.
Just let me know where your day is happening and we’ll make it work.

If you want your wedding photographed naturally — real moments, real emotion, nothing forced — then let’s talk.
Tell me a bit about your day, and I’ll let you know if I’m free and how I can help.

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