I love Crathorne Hall Weddings, especially this time of year. It was a lovely crisp winters morning, the snow was freshly laid. The bitterly icey wind blew around the court yard at Crathorne Hall. But that didn't put Sarah off when she arrived in style and stepped out on to the snow. Sam already looked very dapper awaiting the arrival of his beautiful bride inside Crathorne Hall.

Crathorne Hall Hotel is tucked away near the beautiful town of Yarm. It's a venue I've worked at for some time and know it well. The Bride and the bridesmaids looked out of this world from the moment I arrived and I knew it was going to be a beautiful wedding. And let's not leave out Rob. When I met him down stairs awaiting his beautiful bride he was as stunning as her.

Middlesbrough Registry office is new venue to me, having only worked there a few times before. But I soon felt at home when Laura arrived and i was in the swing of things.

In 2018 I covered 35 weddings, It's been hard work. With a couple like Robert and Laura it made me realise why I do what I do. They are so deeply in love and this meant they were brilliant to work with from a photography point of view. The venue made for the perfect photos to go along with the winter season. Especial when you're supported by the usual suspects.

I couldn't of asked for a more model bride and groom. They certain picked the venues perfectly too, St Mary's Church in Norton for the wedding ceremony then on to Grinkle park Hotel for the reception. St Mary's church been nestled just off the green in Norton provides a beautiful backdrop to any wedding.

It's not often I get booked to capture just a wedding reception. However in Kyle and Claudia's case that was just right. They had been married earlier in the week in a very intimate ceremony at the beautiful Gretna Green. Hence their wedding reception was held at the Golf club in Saltburn.

Chris and Linda Birkbeck originally converted the old Stables to guest accommodation to house the Guest back in the 90's. Today its an up and coming wedding venue, fast becoming one of my favourites. Chris, Linda and their managers Jen and Sharon are such accommodating people. Nothing seems too much for them. The Arches Country House Hotel offers a family and intimate feel to any event, especially a wedding.

Its been too long since I worked at Walworth Castle Hotel. But I couldn't have been picked to capture such a beautiful wedding. The weather held off so the ceremony was held outside. That seemed to suit everyone very well.

I don't very often get to work in Loftus. The Market town holds a lot of memories for me as a child, but it's not a place I get to as an adult. Gary and Lisa's wedding was a lovely event to capture. The guests where very fun loving and gave plenty of opportunity to grab some fun shots.

For those of you who know me I don't like using my own children as examples in my portfolio, studio windows, website or on the walls of the studio. This isn't because they are ugly or not pleasing on the eye, Neither am I one of those parents with consent issues when publishing pictures to the internet.

WOW! first time I've worked at Acklam Hall and suitably impressed. Anna, the lovely young lady that was looking after the wedding. She was beyond words. I really felt part of the team and part of the day. Not to say the meal was lovely too

It's been a while since I've worked at Danby Castle, although I have known Carolyn since she started the venue back in the day. Danby Castle as a wedding venue has really moved forward over the year. With the opening of the new barn conversion I was really impressed. The new barn gave a very warm, friendly and rustic feel to the reception.

The Arches country house was booked for the reception, but first St Nicholas Church in guisborough.

I love working at St Nicholas Church in Guisborough.

It was lovely to work at Rushpool hall Hotel again. It's such a beautiful venue and for such a lovely couple, family for that matter. Mark and Monica had such a relaxed and smooth running day. That gave way to some really relaxed wedding photographs. Just the way I like them. I don't like posing couples too much.

I love capturing precious family portraits in the studio, or on location for that matter. What can I say I'm passionate about photography. I've captured Graham and Vicky's family moments for a while now. I've captured their wedding, (one year ago today actually - Happy anniversary), I've had them in for previous family shoots. I have also done some boudoir shoots with Vicky. So When little Wyatt came along it was a true honour to have them, back in the studio.

The arches country house, one of my favourite venues and local to the studio too.  Situated on the North East coast it really is beautiful.

Mark and Bev booked one the most unique venues I've worked at in many a year. The HMS Trincomalee, based in Hartlepool. It gave some very different wedding photographs, both on and off the deck. An intimate wedding, and the venue suited that, the guest all ate in the captains cabin, the first dance was on the lower deck and it gave a really friendly and close feel to the day. Here's just a few images for you to enjoy.

It's always perfect working at local venues and it helps to have knowledge of the area, that way you know what to expect. Niall and Penelope had their wonderful day at Hunley Hall Golf Club in Brotton. I know that with every wedding I'm looking to capture emotion and fun.

Grinkle Park Hotel has been one of my favourite venues for sometime, I've had the pleasure of working there for the past ten years, I see it as a privilege to work there. It's so friendly and inviting. Bryan and Katie's wedding was no different, when they asked me to capture their wedding at Grinkle Park I couldn't wait.