James & Lucy | The Oakwood at Ryther wedding

The Oakwood at Ryther wedding photography

The Oakwood at Ryther wedding photography.

New venues always offer fresh creativity, that’s why I love them. James and Lucy chose The Oakwood at Ryther, near Leeds, a newly converted series of barns gave a fantastic and homely backdrop to their wedding.

The Oakwood at Ryther wedding photography

The Oakwood at Ryther, North Yorkshire.

It was one of the largest weddings I’d worked since the Covid Pandemic, so it felt a little daunting at first addressing the guests during the guest shots. I soon returned to the pre-Covid me and got on with the job. That out of the way, It was lovely just to be able to snap and document the day in such a beautiful venue, although the temperature was a little fluctuant, it was nice to have some sunshine.

The Oakwood at Ryther, North Yorkshire

The Oakwood at Ryther, North Yorkshire.

As a documentary wedding photography, I love the natural images and the main aim of my job is to capture emotion, this is something that can’t be forced and needs capturing naturally. I usually see brides and sometimes grooms looking very nervous and anxious, but with Lucy it was tears of joy with a broad, shining smile it seemed a perfect time to press the shutter capturing an emotional memory.

The Oakwood at Ryther, North Yorkshire

My day ended with the speeches, when I left the evenings frivolities were getting ready to start. The bright sunshine from earlier had morphed into night, beaconing me to drive home.

To discuss how I can capture your wedding day then, just drop me a line.

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