Yorkshire
Wedding Photographer

A little about me

My approach is all about storytelling in a relaxed documentary style, focusing on the real emotions, and creative yet natural portraits. Wherever you look at Andy Wade Photography, you’ll see exactly how I can capture your story.

Originally from South East London, I’ve become an honorary northerner after living in this area for over twenty five years. I live in Todmorden with my wife, children, and two dogs. I have a love of our great British landscape so I’m blessed to have The Yorkshire Dales in easy reach.

Yorkshire is one of my favourite places to photograph weddings. It has everything. Dramatic countryside, historic estates, charming towns, and some of the best wedding venues in the country. From the Yorkshire Dales to elegant venues around Harrogate and the historic streets of York, the county offers an incredible range of settings for couples planning their wedding.

When I am not photographing weddings, you will usually find me out walking with the dogs somewhere in the Dales, discovering a new pub, or enjoying a quiet evening with family. Yorkshire has a calm, grounded character that suits weddings beautifully, and I always enjoy returning to photograph celebrations across the county.

THE BEGINNING OF YOUR STORY

Getting Married in Yorkshire?

My approach to wedding photography in Yorkshire focuses on capturing the real atmosphere of your day. Every wedding has its own rhythm, and my goal is to document it naturally without interrupting the moments that make it special.

Rather than staging events or directing every movement, I focus on what happens naturally. The excitement in the morning, the laughter between friends, the nerves before the ceremony, and the celebrations that follow later in the evening.

Yorkshire offers an incredible variety of wedding settings. Couples can choose from historic country houses, relaxed barn venues, elegant hotels, or characterful venues in cities like York and Leeds. Each venue brings its own personality and atmosphere, which becomes part of the story of the day.

Whether you are planning a countryside wedding in North Yorkshire, a historic venue in York, or a modern celebration near Leeds, the aim remains the same. Capture genuine moments while allowing you to enjoy the day with the people who matter most.

MY PORTFOLIO

My Favourite Yorkshire Wedding Venues

Iconic Spots to TIE THE KNOT

As a wedding photographer working across Yorkshire, I have had the pleasure of documenting weddings at some fantastic venues across the county. Each one offers something different, from historic estates and countryside hotels to characterful venues surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Here are a few venues that couples often fall in love with when planning their Yorkshire wedding.

Wedding preparation in rustic stone venue

Coniston Hotel

Skipton, North Yorkshire

The Coniston Hotel is a stunning countryside wedding venue set within the Yorkshire Dales. Surrounded by rolling landscapes and beautiful gardens, it offers a relaxed setting while still feeling elegant and refined. The venue works brilliantly for documentary photography, with plenty of outdoor space and natural backdrops throughout the day.

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Bride celebrating in front of historic manor.

Falcon Manor

Settle, North Yorkshire

Falcon Manor is one of the most charming wedding venues in the Yorkshire Dales. Set high above the market town of Settle, it offers spectacular views across the countryside. The building itself is full of character, with beautiful interiors and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes it a favourite for couples looking for a relaxed but memorable wedding day.

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Joyful wedding celebration with family and friends.

Sandburn Hall

York, North Yorkshire

Sandburn Hall sits just outside York and offers a peaceful countryside setting while remaining easily accessible for guests. With lakes, woodland, and open countryside surrounding the venue, it provides plenty of beautiful locations for photographs throughout the day.

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Large wedding group outside a historic building.

Ripley Castle

Ripley, North Yorkshire

Ripley Castle is one of Yorkshire’s most historic wedding venues. Located just outside Harrogate, this beautiful castle has been home to the Ingilby family for centuries. The combination of historic architecture, beautiful gardens, and charming village surroundings creates a truly memorable setting for a wedding celebration.

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Bride and groom dancing in garden

Holdsworth House

Halifax, West Yorkshire

Holdsworth House is a stunning Jacobean manor house full of character and charm. Its historic interiors and beautiful gardens create a warm and intimate atmosphere, making it a fantastic choice for couples who want a venue with personality and history.

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Couple in wedding attire under archway

The Fleece Countryside Inn

Ripponden, West Yorkshire

Perched on the hillside above Ripponden, The Fleece Countryside Inn offers sweeping views across the Calder Valley. It is a relaxed and welcoming venue that works beautifully for couples looking for a countryside wedding with incredible views and a laid back atmosphere.

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Bride and groom in forest with fairy lights.

Bunny Hill Weddings

York, East Yorkshire

Bunny Hill is a modern barn wedding venue located just outside York. The venue blends contemporary design with countryside surroundings, offering couples a stylish and flexible space for their wedding day.

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Beautiful Wedding Venues in Yorkshire

Yorkshire offers an incredible range of wedding venues, from historic castles and elegant country houses to modern barns and countryside hotels. Each venue brings its own atmosphere, landscape, and character to your wedding day. As a Yorkshire wedding photographer, I focus on capturing the real moments that unfold within these spaces, allowing the venue and surroundings to enhance the story rather than dominate it.

Moments That Last a Lifetime

Award Winning Wedding Photography

Welcome to Andy Wade Photography, where the story of your wedding day is captured through natural, documentary style photography. I am Andy Wade, and my work focuses on genuine moments, authentic emotion, and photographs that reflect how the day truly felt.

Serving Yorkshire

As a wedding photographer covering Yorkshire, I regularly photograph weddings across North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and the East Riding, as well as venues in York, Leeds, and the surrounding countryside.

Yorkshire is home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in the UK, and I feel incredibly lucky to document weddings in such varied and inspiring locations.

Best Yorkshire Wedding Photographer for You

Couples often tell me they chose my work because the photographs feel natural and relaxed. My aim is always to document the day honestly while making sure you still have beautiful portraits and moments captured throughout the celebration.

Documentary Style Wedding Photography

Documentary wedding photography is about capturing moments as they happen. The laughter between friends, emotional reactions during the ceremony, and celebrations on the dance floor are all part of the story.

These real moments are often the photographs couples value the most years later.

Choosing the Right Wedding Photographer

Choosing a wedding photographer is about more than liking the images. It is about feeling comfortable with the person who will be there throughout the day.

My approach is calm, relaxed, and unobtrusive, helping couples enjoy their wedding while I quietly capture the moments that make the day meaningful.

Get In Touch

If you are planning your wedding and looking for a Yorkshire wedding photographer who specialises in natural, documentary style photography, I would love to hear from you.

Whether you are getting married in the Yorkshire Dales, a countryside venue near Harrogate, or a historic setting in York, I would be delighted to capture your story.

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

Check out my FAQs

Here are some of the frequently asked questions I get about my wedding photography, written from the perspective of Andy Wade, designed to provide helpful information to potential clients:

No. 90% of any day I shoot is completely candid. I can photograph all day without a single ‘posed’ photo. The portraits of you both, if you’d like some, are kept simple and as natural as possible; nothing cheesy and nothing awkward. Usually the portraits of you are created during a relaxing wander together for twenty minutes or so with me capturing shots as we go along – so not really posing. We may stop in a certain spot but most of that time you’ll forget I’m there and the portraits will feel and look perfectly natural. Just think of this as a bit of ‘you time’! There is the option create a specific photo with flashes which I set up – but only if you want that. Even if I do it will be set up before we do it so that you can spend the maximum time with you guests. Otherwise I’ll just photograph the day as it happens.

Firstly I have to be available on your day but after that just say “Let’s do It!”. Just fill out the email form on my contact page or just send me a text, a message on Instagram or just give me a call. A small deposit then secures the day. That deposit is refundable up to one month after the agreement to go ahead. In the meantime, I will send you some paperwork and that will include a contract which has all the T&C’s in which we both sign when you’re 100% happy. You’ll also receive a summary of what is in your package.

Your photos will be delivered in a beautiful gallery that will work on any device. You can control the sharing of your photos from your gallery for family and friends or to social media. You can download your photos in full, high resolution or in a smaller version should you wish to share them. There are no watermarks on your photos and are free for your personal use. There is also the option to buy prints and wall art and you can create and order albums from the ‘Shop’ area of your gallery. If you have a slideshow made then it can be viewed from your gallery as well.

For a 9 hour wedding you get an edit of about 500+ photos. If it is a 12 hour day then around 700+. I work on your photos intensely after the wedding, lovingly crafting them so that they are perfectly colour balanced with a bright, fresh look. There’s probably a ratio of a third black and white and two thirds colour.

Everything is moving to digital transfer, now, so you can simply download the full high resolution photos from your gallery. You can have them on a USB if you wish but these are gradually being made obsolete. Whatever the means you get your edited photos in full size/resolution and with no watermarks. The images are free for your personal use.

Yes. I think it’s good to meet as you can ask all the questions you need to. I’ll be around you for almost all of your wedding day so meeting up before the day a great way of getting to know each other. I’m a nice chap and very comfortable with people I’ve just met, so it’s not a problem if we don’t. A video call is a really good way of talking things through if we can’t arrange a meeting.

Yes. Most people like a few photos of mum, dad and their close family as well as the bridesmaids and groomsmen. I get that it is important and can be good fun, too. It takes about 10 minutes to organise a photo of everyone, for example, and then about 2-3 minutes for each one after that providing everyone is available. You decide what those photos are if you want them – I don’t have a ‘list’ of my own. If there is 1.5 – 2 hours between your ceremony and wedding breakfast then I’d suggest to have something like 20 mins with you portraits and then 20 mins of group photos dotted about, so between 6-10 group shots max. This way you spend more time just being with your guests, which I will capture naturally. I hear many stories of people who have been to weddings and were really bored and made to stand around for hours while the photographer goes through a repertoire of their own group photos. That’s not me!

Yes. There is an amazing choice of albums and wall art that will be available from your gallery and that I can send you information on. There is so much choice that I do not put albums in my packages unless on specific request. I do have three album packages that broadly cover the options so if you would like to include one I would be happy to chat and look at putting an album in your package.

Yes, but you can have another photographer if you wish – called a ‘2nd shooter’. If, for instance, you’d like the groomsmen preparation photos covered fully as well and they are over 15 mins away, I can employ a second photographer to cover that for £350/day and they will stay until the speeches – so about 6 hours. A second photographer is great to cover a specific span of time but does not necessarily mean a ‘better’ set of photos. I can be in and amongst a whole wedding party quite easily and capture the essence of the day without a 2nd shooter but it does enable us to do more portraits together – if that is what you’d like – and we can have more angles covered in the ceremony. If you would like a 2nd shooter then we’d book them about 3 months before the day. They are always 1st class, professional photographers like me and shoot in my style.

Guest Wishes! is a contemporary alternative to the wedding guest book. At the wedding breakfast I collect hand written message from your guests, take a quick snap of them and put it all together in a polaroid style. They can have a personal design and even go into you album. For more info, click here.

Yes. They are for half a day or less and can be done in a location of your choice or a fab location that I know of. You’ll get a set of online photos, usually an edited set of around 50-100 in the same gallery style that your wedding photos are. For more information about pre-shoots, click here.

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