Award-Winning Wedding Photography at One of My Favourite Local Venues

If you're planning your wedding at The Manor House in West Auckland, you've chosen a venue I know particularly well.

Being based locally and having photographed weddings at The Manor House, I'm familiar with the venue, its beautiful interiors, grounds and the locations that work particularly well for wedding photography.

With 35 years of wedding photography experience, three North East Wedding Photographer of the Year awards and a Licentiate qualification from the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers, I bring experience, preparation and a relaxed approach to every wedding I photograph.

My style combines natural, emotional storytelling with beautifully crafted portraits, giving you photographs that genuinely reflect your wedding day.

Local Knowledge Makes a Difference

There's a genuine advantage to choosing a photographer who already knows your wedding venue.

I know where the light works beautifully, the locations that make fantastic backdrops and how to work efficiently without keeping you away from your guests for ages.

And if the North East weather decides not to cooperate, knowing the venue means I already have alternatives in mind.

My aim is simple: beautiful photographs while allowing you to enjoy your wedding.

Natural Moments. Beautiful Portraits.

The Manor House provides a wonderful setting for both relaxed, natural photography and beautifully crafted wedding portraits.

But some of my favourite photographs will be the moments nobody planned — the nerves, laughter, reactions and little interactions happening throughout your day.

After 35 years of photographing weddings, I've learned when to offer direction and when simply to step back and let the moment happen.

The result is a wedding collection that feels natural, personal and unmistakably yours.

Real Weddings at The Manor House

I've had the pleasure of photographing wonderful weddings at The Manor House, each completely different from the last.

Take a look at some real weddings I've photographed here and see how I capture the venue, the people and the story of the day.

Steph and James

Josh & Riese

Chrissie & John

Wedding Photography at The Manor House

Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony or a complete day of celebrations, my Wedding Photography Collections can be tailored around your plans.

From preparations and your ceremony through to portraits, speeches, cake cutting, first dance and evening celebrations, we'll create coverage around the parts of your wedding that matter most to you.