“He was kind, humorous, understanding and incredibly flexible, putting everyone completely at ease in front of the camera, even those of us who usually dislike being photographed!”
award-winning West Yorkshire wedding photographer
natural moments,
relaxed portraits
Your wedding day goes by in a flash, and I want you to be able to live it all again every time you open your gallery. Not just the big moments, but the laughs, the happy tears and everyone you love together in one place.
I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings across West Yorkshire and beyond, from grand country house days to small, laid-back ones. Wherever you’re getting married, I’ll keep things relaxed from getting ready to the evening do, so you can actually enjoy your day. Have a look through my portfolio to see what that looks like.
Hi, I’m Dave…
I’m a West Yorkshire wedding photographer, based around Wakefield, Leeds and Huddersfield, and I shoot weddings all over the UK. If you’re planning a big creative day or something a bit more chilled, you’re probably in the right place. I photograph weddings in a natural, documentary way. No awkward posing. No forcing moments that don’t feel like you. I’m there to tell the story as it unfolds. The quiet bits, the chaos, the laughs, the tiny details you didn’t even notice at the time. The stuff that actually matters when you look back.
I’m not there to run your day or turn it into a photoshoot. I’ll blend in, keep things easy, and let you actually enjoy yourselves. Most of the time you won’t even notice I’m there. Until later, when you see the photos and think, oh yeah… that moment.
I don’t do stiff posing or fake smiles. If something feels awkward, we won’t do it. If something feels like you, we’ll lean into it. A bit of gentle guidance when you need it, space when you don’t. That balance matters, I think.
My couples usually tell me they felt relaxed, like I was just part of the day. Someone calm in the background, quietly paying attention. That’s the aim. Honest photos, real energy, and a story that looks the way it felt.
“On the day his manner was fun and friendly and we felt so at ease with him capturing our day… The photos are amazing, what we asked for and more.”
My Promise to you.
“you were an absolute dream and both myself and Amy are extremely grateful for how calm, relaxed and authentic you made the day!!!”
Your wedding only happens once, so you want a story you’ll love looking back on for years to come.
All of my wedding photography packages include a stunning Exclusive Wedding Photography Photo Album, so you can keep your wedding day alive through the years.
“We honestly could not recommend dave enough”
It’s the little moments you’ll treasure
Everyone remembers the big moments: walking down the aisle, the first kiss, the speeches. What surprises couples when they get their pictures back is everything else. Your dad wiping his eyes before you’d even turned round. Your nan on the dance floor. The two of you sneaking a quiet minute together while everyone else was at the bar.
I’ll catch those moments as they happen, along with relaxed portraits you’ll want on your wall and in your wedding photography album.
My Style
a little more about how i work
I’m a documentary wedding photographer based near Leeds in West Yorkshire. Most of what I do is natural, unposed photography, with some relaxed portraits of the two of you mixed in. I don’t stage things or interrupt your day. I quietly capture what happens, and give you a bit of gentle direction when it helps.
I honestly think I’ve found my perfect job. I get to be part of so many happy days, and I never get tired of it. Have a look at some of my recent weddings to see what I mean.
“Our guests on the day and after were forever complimenting how good the photographer was and we 100% agree.”
Megan & Adam | Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey Wedding
Megan and Adam’s July wedding at the Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey, with handmade decor, priory ruin portraits and a glitter ball party.Megan & Mason | Aston Hall Wedding
Megan and Mason’s green-panelled Aston Hall wedding near Sheffield, with blossom trees, a Disney twist and portraits by the bandstand.
