10 Best North East Wedding Photographers Rated by Real Couples
Discover the best wedding photographers in the North East, based on reviews from real couples!
Looking for a North East wedding photographer? You’re in luck! Here at Hitched we have plenty of wedding photographers in the North East to choose from.
We’ve rounded up the 10 best wedding photographers in the North East who all won in the 2023 Hitched Wedding Awards, as decided by the glowing reviews from real couples who used them to capture their big days.
Read on to discover who Hitched couples think are the best wedding photographers in the North East.
10 Award-Winning North East Wedding Photographers
1. Dash Photography - Durham
Based in Durham, Dash Photography cater to couples who want their wedding photography to feel comfortable and relaxed.
They can work to a range of styles for you, whether you want natural, posed or traditional wedding photography. Dash Photography also offers a range of wedding packages that are put together with most wedding budgets in mind, so you’re sure to find something to suit your needs.
They cover weddings in County Durham, North Yorkshire, Darlington, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, and have recently expanded to cover weddings in Cumbria too.
When you book Dash Photography, you’ll receive the talented services of a father-daughter duo, who work together to capture the best day of your life, exactly how you imagined it.
Dash Photography has 15 glowing reviews on Hitched, with one thrilled bride writing: “Dash and his daughter Katie are both so lovely! They were both very attentive and friendly towards both the bridal and groom party.
“Dash would inform me what ideas and photos he wanted to get, all amazing, and he would talk everyone through each set up (even getting us girls to jump over a sofa haha).”
2. Kane Young Photography - Durham
With over 10 years’ experience in the wedding industry, Kane Young Photography loves working with couples to capture all the special moments that make their wedding truly unique.
Kane is based in Durham (in Hartlepool to be specific), but loves to travel and is happy to cover weddings across the UK and abroad. He only works on one wedding a day, so you’re guaranteed his undivided attention, and will also provide additional hours should you need them.
His specialist style is documentary style photography, and due to his easy-going and friendly nature, he is able to effortlessly move through your wedding capturing all those special moments between you and your loved ones candidly and discreetly.
All of Kane’s packages include a consultation, 12 hours of wedding coverage and 500 high resolution images supplied via CD or USB. He has 42 five star reviews on Hitched, with one delighted bride describing him as ‘more than a wedding photographer.’
Her review reads: “As the title says Kane is much more than just a photographer. His professionalism and experience is worth its weight in gold, and he fits seamlessly into your day. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.”
3. Graham Hunt Photography - Durham
Graham of Graham Hunt Photography has over 18 years of photography experience, with eight of those as a professional wedding photographer.
Graham is based in the North East, but photographs weddings across the UK. He aims to provide you with a range of natural and creative pictures that focus on the emotive moments on your special day.
You can take advantage of a pre-wedding consultation with Graham to establish your wants and needs, and to understand more about his documentary style of photography. He describes his style as contemporary and creative, and his approach as natural and unobtrusive.
He understands that it’s your wedding, not a photo shoot, so you will want relaxed and natural memories of your day captured on film.
Graham Hunt Photography has six five star reviews on Hitched, with one happy bride commenting: “I've got to be the most unorganised bride ever and Graham took control and helped us make the most amazing photos with all of our friends and family, 100% recommend Graham, our photos are all amazing and nothing was missed! Once again thank you to Graham!!”
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4. Heather and Hawthorn Photography - Durham
Nathan and Darcie, the duo behind Heather and Hawthorn Photography, pride themselves on their timeless wedding photography.
They strive to provide couples with a ‘time capsule’ of their wedding day, allowing you to relive the joy, the warmth and the love through their photos.
They are North East wedding photographers but they cover the whole of the UK, and describe it as their ‘honour’ to capture different people and their celebrations. Their inclusive service caters for all religions, cultures, lifestyles, beliefs and ways of celebrating.
They will pull out all the stops to ensure they deliver on your wedding day, and invite couples to chat with them to see if they fit with their budget and needs. They have five glowing reviews on Hitched, with one happy bride writing: “Cannot recommend Nathan and Darcie enough, they were amazing from start to finish.
“Nathan went over and above to capture our photos on the day. He was so patient even when the wedding crowd was a bit rowdy!”
5. Neil Denham Photographer - Northumberland
Based in Hexham, Neil Denham Photographer is a professional wedding photographer who covers weddings across the whole of the UK and Europe.
He specialises in natural style wedding photography with a creative edge and has plenty of experience capturing these images in a variety of settings and locations.
He prefers a candid and relaxed approach to weddings, and aims to harness the essence of your wedding through his photos - focusing on those special moments between you and your loved ones.
Neil’s biggest priority is leaving you to enjoy your wedding day, so he works quickly and calmly in the background to get the best possible photographs. He offers a range of packages, with additional options for elopements, and is happy to have discussion about the details ahead of the big day.
His services include pre- and post-wedding coverage, photos edited to suit your style, high resolution photos hosted in a personal online gallery and no watermarking so you’re able to easily print and share your images.
He has nine glowing reviews on Hitched, with one review from a happy couple reading: “Neil was the perfect photographer for our day. So approachable and open to our ideas beforehand and on the day, as well as coming up with great ideas for photos as the day went along.
“He took so many wonderful photos that we found it very hard to narrow them down to fit in an album. He was incredibly professional and discreet throughout the long day and many of our guests commented so too. We sincerely recommend him to everyone.”
6. Adrian Jackson Photography - Tyne & Wear
This award winning wedding photographer is based in South Shields in the North East.
Adrian Jackson Photography has been capturing weddings since 2010, meaning he has over a decade of experience when it comes to wedding photography.
His preferred style is documentary, designed to capture natural, candid moments, rather than manufactured poses.
Adrian wants your wedding photos to remind you of your feelings on the day, so it’s important for him to capture the true emotions.
He covers the whole of the UK as well as abroad too, and will work with you on bespoke wedding packages, including features such as pre-wedding consultations, venue visits, various coverage options and a USB of images.
Adrian has 26 five star reviews on Hitched, with one thrilled former couple writing: “Adrian’s work is of the highest standard. His manner, creativity and attention to detail is superb. I would have no hesitation in recommending Adrian for your big day.”
7. Erika Tanith Photography - Tyne & Wear
Erika Tanith Photography is a wedding photography business operating out of North East England.
She specialises in weddings and other special celebrations, working in the industry for over 10 years. Erika’s style and skillset is reportage photography, allowing her to capture natural moments from your day as they unfold.
She will blend these candid captures with relaxed portraits that help to remind you of the true emotions of your wedding day.
There’s a full range of services you can take advantage of, and Erika also offers additional services such as engagement sessions, canvases, signature boards, wall art and more. You can discuss your needs with Erika - whether it’s full or half-day coverage - and work together to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.
Erika has 30 five star reviews on Hitched, with one happy bride commenting: “Erika was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! My husband and I couldn't be happier with our pictures.
“We didn't want lots of posed and unnatural photos so Erika walked around and took snaps of our guests laughing, joking, dancing and just generally being relaxed and enjoying the day. She is a warm and friendly lady with an amazing eye for the perfect picture… very talented and professional and my guests loved her.”
8. Waterfall Weddings - Tyne & Wear
Award-winning wedding photography business Waterfall Weddings are based in the North East but cover the whole of the UK.
Waterfall Weddings is made up of a team of five, and they offer both photography and videography services, so they can cater easily to your needs - whatever shape or size your wedding is!
They have 18 five star reviews on Hitched, with one delighted couple writing: “Having a videographer at our wedding was always on my priority list but my husband was apprehensive: ‘Why have a video when we’ve got pictures too?’
“His opinion massively changed when we met Lewis and he was so kind, thoughtful, not at all intrusive & super relaxed. His vibe really puts others at ease. It was also very clear from how he operated on the day that he was experienced and skilled in what he does.
“We knew the video was going to be excellent and had total faith in Lewis but it still totally blew our minds & I have to say was the best money we spent on the wedding. I would highly recommend Lewis to everyone I know & wish him all the best in what I know is going to be a very successful career.”
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9. The 1704 Photography - Tyne & Wear
The 1704 Photography is run by a husband and wife team, based in Tyne & Wear, but covering weddings in Newcastle, Northumberland, the Lake District, North Yorkshire, Scotland and beyond.
Their style is contemporary and suited to creative couples who want emotive wedding photographs that have a fun and stylish feel. They’ll capture all the magical moments of your wedding - the laughter, the tears, the love and everything in between.
There are plenty of wedding packages to choose from, whether you’re eloping or having a full-day, elaborate celebration. Coverage starts from one hour and goes up to 10 or more, depending on your specific needs.
You can also discuss a variety of add-ons, such as engagement shoots, second shooters, albums, prints and even a post-wedding photo session!
Shaun and Zoe at 1704 Photography have seven five star reviews on Hitched, with one happy bride stating: “Very kind, professional photographer. We’re very grateful that you shared the experience with us. Zoe kept us updated with everything the whole way through. Shaun made us feel very relaxed, being calm and kind with us.
“The photos are amazing, I was so grateful to be able to include our baby son, and we’ll be able to cherish them forever. Thank you so much for a great day!”
10. Brenden Ward Photography - Tyne & Wear
Brenden Ward Photography has won the Hitched Wedding Awards for two years in a row now!
Based in Sunderland, Brenden has been photographing weddings for more than 25 years - and is still just as passionate about it as he was when he first started out.
He loves meeting with new couples and learning about what makes each love story stand out. Brenden believes that quality wedding photography shouldn’t cost a fortune, and offers flexible and affordable services to make sure his work is accessible.
He offers a range of packages to suit a variety of wedding budgets and needs, including up to five hours of event coverage, an online gallery, and the option to choose from a selection of prints, canvases, albums and framed photos.
Brenden also offers discounts for NHS workers, carers, emergency service staff and the armed services. He has 17 five star reviews on Hitched, with one groom writing: “Brendan is a fantastic professional photographer, he goes above and beyond the normal to ensure that the perfect moment is captured.
“We had no hesitation choosing Brendan after meeting him at a friend's wedding. I would 100% recommend Brenden and guarantee you won’t be disappointed.”
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