MOUNT WITHOUT Wedding Photographer


The Mount Without wedding venue in Bristol is a wedding venue like other. An 800 year old deconsecrated church, set right in the centre of Bristol and now renovated for weddings and events, it is absolutely awe inspiring and there is truly no other wedding venue like this in the UK. It is perfect for couples wanting a wedding venue that is jaw dropping, historic, and has that moody, dark academia feel. A very timely shoot due to the release of the recent Wuthering Heights film, I feel dark, gothic romance is in it's renaissance period, and couples are leaning into that moodier, darker feel for their wedding aesthetic. This shoot was put together by the incredible Sarah, the brain behind the styling company, Stories of Events, and the whole feel and aesthetic of the shoot was immaculate.

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

Manchester Wedding Photographer


As it's early season, getting creative at styled editorials is the perfect way to ease into the year, and dust off the cameras after the long dark months, and make sure I'm on top form again for my spring couples. Anything gothic romance really speaks to my heart, and this shoot felt like it came from my own dreams. It was so beautiful, with an abundance of high fashion and also gothic florals by Emma Cox Floristry, beautiful, dramatic sweeping gowns curated by Beck at Jean Jackson Couture, and stunning, fresh, editorial hair and makeup by Daniella Hair and Makeup. All the couples looked incredible, and the venue was a gothic dream, with details like stationery by Lucy McSpirit Design and cakes by Jo at The Orchid Kitchen providing the finishing touches. I wanted to photograph this on 35mm and digital, to create that really timeless and vintage feel with the film, and capturing every in between moment with digital.

Editorial & Fine Art Photography
A bride in a white ballgown stands in a rustic church interior with stained glass windows and flowing drapes.

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A dramatic wedding scene inside a gothic church with soft natural light streaming through arched windows.

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

Elegant wedding reception table settings with dark floral centerpieces and chiavari chairs in a banquet hall.
Wedding invitation and decorative elements arranged on dark velvet fabric with pearls and roses.

35mm Film Wedding Photographer - The Mount Without


I wanted this shoot to feel really romantic, really intimate and always really moody. The whole feel of the shoot really was leaning into that anyway, and the styling with the dramatic gothic dresses and historic setting really made sense for something darker and more sensual. Our beautiful models, Kitty and Rene, Michaela and Joe and solo bride Isabelle, all looked like absolute art and could feel the vision straight away. I wanted not only the dramatic romantic moments, but the moments in between, to capture little moments of connection and images that highlighted the fashion and details in a way that felt really real and atmospheric. The Mount Without is a seriously beautiful venue, but the work of the whole team really brought together the vision in its entirety.


I feel like that's exactly what I got in this gallery, and all the elements of the shoot came together to create something incredibly beautiful, gallery below with more frames!


Team: venue - The Mount Without. Styling - Stories of Events. Florals - Emma Cox Floristry. Hair and Makeup - Daniella Makeup Hair. Dresses - Jean Jackson Couture. Cake - The Orchid Kitchen. 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 figure in a vintage-style white lace dress poses against a moody dark background in a series of artistic portraits.
A series of ethereal bridal portraits showing a woman wearing a delicate veil in soft, moody lighting.
A couple in formal attire embraces intimately in a vintage-style setting with warm lighting and wooden decor.
Romantic bridal photos featuring a flowing white veil and soft, natural lighting in a vintage-inspired setting.
A couple in formal wedding attire shares a romantic dip pose on a tiled floor during their wedding celebration.
A wedding ceremony in a historic church with stained glass windows and elegant white drapery.
A romantic wedding scene in a grand cathedral with stained glass windows and elegant cream-colored drapes.
A romantic wedding scene showing a couple in formal attire with a beautiful pink bouquet in an elegant venue.
A series of wedding photos showing elegant white gowns and decor inside a historic church with stained glass windows.
A romantic wedding couple shares an intimate moment in a grand cathedral with stained glass windows and ornate architecture.
Elegant wedding invitation suite with dark brown cards, white envelopes, and dried flowers on a textured surface.
Elegant table setting with draped fabric, grapes, and flowers creating a romantic dining atmosphere.
Elegant church interior with draped cream fabric, floral arrangements, and stained glass windows creating a romantic atmosphere.
Elegant wedding table setting with crystal candelabras, lace tablecloth, and autumn floral arrangements in warm tones.
A series of vintage wedding cake photos showing elegant white tiers with candlesticks in moody lighting.

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