A sharply dressed man stands beneath towering columns, bathed in striking light and shadow. The dramatic composition evokes elegance and introspection.
Lartington Hall Wedding Photographer // Claire & Chris
Lartington Hall wedding
March 11, 2014
A sharply dressed man stands beneath towering columns, bathed in striking light and shadow. The dramatic composition evokes elegance and introspection.
A quiet moment as the bride prepares for her big day. A loved one helps fasten her elegant lace gown.
A bride makes her way down the aisle, surrounded by loved ones. The warm church setting adds an intimate touch to the ceremony.
Three women compare photos on their digital cameras while sitting together indoors. A quiet moment of curiosity and shared memories.
A quiet moment captured in smoke and shadow. The glowing cigar tip contrasts against the dark, moody backdrop.
Newlyweds step out of a charming stone church into golden sunlight. A joyful start to their next chapter together.
A joyful moment unfolds as a man points toward a smiling child. Two women on the couch share in the laughter.
A joyful moment shared between newlyweds during their ceremony. Their smiles capture the happiness of the day.
A joyful couple shares a laugh while cutting their wedding cake. A sweet moment captured during their celebration.
A warm welcome at the church door. Loved ones gather in golden light before the ceremony begins.
A classic red double-decker bus celebrates a wedding in style. The festive sign announces a joyful occasion on board.
A joyful moment captured through a car window. Laughter and celebration fill the air as friends share the excitement.
A sharply dressed man stands in dramatic light and shadow. The contrast creates a cinematic, contemplative mood.
A heartfelt embrace during a beautiful outdoor wedding. The couple shares a quiet, intimate moment amid the celebration.
A quiet moment captured in profile. Soft lighting highlights her thoughtful expression and elegant style.
A joyful moment shared between newlyweds on their wedding day. Their smiles capture the warmth of the celebration.
Newlyweds step off a classic red bus as confetti fills the air. A joyful start to their celebration surrounded by friends and laughter.
A joyful ride to remember. A well-dressed passenger shares a lighthearted moment on the bus.
A joyful moment shared among groomsmen before the big celebration. Laughter fills the room as they enjoy each other’s company.
A shy moment captured at a lively gathering. A child finds comfort hiding beneath an adult’s dress.
A well-dressed man holds up a playful, dictionary-style sign. The humorous definition adds a lighthearted twist to the formal setting.
A joyful couple shares a quiet, intimate moment. Their smiles glow in the soft evening light.
A joyful moment shared between the newlyweds during their ceremony. Their laughter captures the happiness of the day.
A joyful moment shared among friends on a lively night out. Laughter fills the room as everyone celebrates together.
A quiet holiday moment captured in soft light. She smiles gently as festive lights glow behind her.
The bride and groom share a joyful dance surrounded by family and friends. Soft, colorful lighting adds a magical touch to the celebration.
A tender moment shared on the dance floor. Love and celebration captured in a quiet embrace.
A heartfelt moment during a wedding speech. The bride reacts with emotion as a message is read aloud.
Friends celebrate loudly on the dance floor during a lively reception. The energy and excitement fill the room.
The bride and groom share a romantic first dance surrounded by loved ones. Guests watch as the newlyweds celebrate their special night.
A joyful bride and groom celebrate with a burst of green confetti. Their laughter captures the magic of the moment.
LARTINGTON HALL WEDDING | COUNTY DURHAM
“Let me start by start by saying how stunning your work is. You seem to have natural ability to make even the smallest moments significant, and use available light wonderfully to give the most ordinary wedding scenes a timeless beauty. I was most impressed to the see in each of your testimonials that the quality isn’t confined to a few images but is evident across the whole series.”
This was the first email from Claire and Chris and we already knew we were going to love shooting their big day at Lartington Hall near Barnard Castle, it had all the elements of a wedding that we adore; a couple that loved and appreciated photography and art and understood the stories we told through our images.
The wedding did not disappoint.
This is just a small selection of the wonderful day that unfolded (more from the Lartington Hall wedding coming soon!) but the highlights included the moment Chris first saw Claire, the bus ride with the whole of the bridal party, the hilarious cigar party with the lads, the crazy dancing at the end of the night and all that green sparkle which three months later we are still finding in our bags! Huge thanks to our amazing couple for allowing us to share in their fun and they both win the prize for the best reaction to their slideshow ever!
Dominique and Liam
Lartington Hall Wedding Photographers Dominique Shaw and Liam Shaw are the creative partnership behind York Place Studios and strive to create emotional, storytelling photography that captures the real moments of your wedding day. Based near York and Leeds, the destination wedding photographers travel across their home county of Yorkshire, the UK, Europe and worldwide to capture your special moments.
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