Wyresdale Park Wedding Photographer


This week, the lovely team at Lancashire wedding venue, Wyresdale Park, invited me down to the venue to capture a seasonal editorial. Brought together by an incredible team, elevated barn venue Wyresdale Park was transformed into a moody, sumptuous, festive styled space. With lots of dark, wiry foliage, leaning into dark greens and browns, they reimagined their ceremony space into a wintery, slightly festive, forest. It was so lovely to work with my friends Soph + Gabs as the couple for this, I've worked with them a few times prior and it's always amazing to create some real LGBTQ+ representation for the wedding industry.


Wyresdale Park, set in the Scorton countryside, is a sprawling estate complete with forest and boating lake, with a gorgeous barn space for you to get married in. Whilst this wintery day was set mostly inside, you can also get married outside at Wyresdale Park, on a warmer day obviously! Even inside, there's so much potential in this venue for gorgeous imagery, and this editorial shows that with a little bit of vision, just how gorgeous it truly is! An amazing team brought this styling to life, for any couples wanting a darker, moodier, winter/christmas wedding.

A cheerful wedding party celebrates on the grounds of a historic stone manor house in muted sepia tones.

Manchester Wedding Photographer


Winter weddings are always some of my favourites, I think in winter, whilst there's less daylight hours, you get some of the nicest, softest light. I love winter style too, the moodier feel with the twinkly lights and the darker colours, I always feel my work lends itself perfectly to this time of year, so the opportunity to get creative on a festive but moody styled shoot is exactly my type of day! One of my favourite spaces at Wyresdale is actually the North Wing, typically used as the prep space. The windows are huge and the perfect spot for some moody and atmospheric couple portraits - a moment to step away from the main spaces of the wedding and have a private moment just for the two of you, and really have some space to create some beautiful, quiet imagery. I loved working with Soph + Gabs to create these, for some moody, intimate portraits together.

Editorial & Fine Art Photography
A vintage black and white wedding photograph showing a couple in white attire standing outside a stone building.

for the other half of this editorial, with deep reds, purples in the wedding breakfast space, click below.

Wyresdale Park Editorial
Artistic series of moody portraits in a dark room with dramatic shadows and white clothing.

35mm is so nostalgic, timeless and atmospheric. I love the variety it brings to a gallery and slowing down my photographic process to focus

Two people in formal attire share a joyful dance moment together in front of a white curtain backdrop with Christmas lights.
A rustic indoor wedding ceremony setup with wooden chairs and natural greenery vines decorating the intimate chapel space.

35mm Film Wedding Photographer - Manchester


Photographing this day on 35mm film felt like a must - for this I did about half and half on film and digital, making use of the natural light for the film, and opting for digital for the darker indoors spaces. I loved Soph's bridal suit by Clement and Church, and Gabs had two different outfits from THTH Bridesmaids, two piece long dress, with a blazer over the top, for that really relaxed, chich look. Followed by a sparkly mini for that after party winter feel!


Venue - Wyresdale Park

Draping - Mae Dae Events

Florals - Bells and Daisies

HMUA - Loft Beauty

Bridal Dresses - THTH Bridesmaids

Suit - Clement and Church

Signage + Stationery - Lucy McSpirit Design

People dancing in a circle at what appears to be a rustic indoor venue with warm lighting and casual atmosphere.
A dreamy triptych composition shows a figure in white by a window creating an ethereal, romantic mood.
A moody collection of dark window scenes with glowing lights and silhouettes creating an atmospheric composition.
A dreamy silhouette of a bride in white dress looking out large windows with twinkling lights in the background.
A romantic vintage-style wedding photo shows a couple sitting intimately by a window with wooden paneling.
A romantic couple embraces during sunset in a wooded outdoor setting, creating a dreamy silhouette effect.
A romantic couple in white wedding attire embraces during golden hour in a wooded outdoor setting.
A couple in matching white outfits poses together on the grounds of a historic stone building at sunset.
Two people in elegant white attire stand together on a gravel path beside a stone building.
A romantic wedding scene at sunset outside a rustic stone building with figures in white attire.
Rustic indoor wedding venue decorated with twinkle lights and greenery featuring wooden cross-back chairs and white decor.
Two people in white outfits share an intimate moment surrounded by candlelight and greenery at an outdoor event.
A romantic black and white wedding photoshoot sequence showing a couple in white attire embracing outdoors.
Two people in white outfits share an intimate dance moment surrounded by candlelight and greenery at an evening celebration.
Two people in elegant white outfits pose together against a vine-covered wall with glowing candles at dusk.
Romantic couple in neutral tones share intimate moments in a rustic setting with soft lighting and natural decor.

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