We all want pictures that are emotive as they are fun, as artistic as they are playful. With their all day wedding photography and super cool photobooth, this duo are the perfect picture package for any modern marriage. Let's meet them.

 How did the business idea come about?

Having met at University studying photography, we had both always wanted a career as photographers. It was not until we were in our early 30s' that we were able to achieve this dream. After many discussions, we finally got the courage to set up as a female duo. We loved the idea of working together as we are best friends and felt that the offering of two professional photographers, being in two places at the same time was a great USP and working as a team we have the same standards and creative vision.

What is the Emily and Katy mission statement?

OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE OUR COUPLES HAVE THE BEST DAY POSSIBLE, BY CAPTURING THEIR UNIQUE STORY IN A RELAXED AND FUN WAY.

EMILY AND KATY

How would you describe your relationship with each other as friends and business partners? Is it tricky?

We do not find this tricky in any way as we are both pretty relaxed and both very driven for the same success with our businesses. Our differing personalities complement each other which works very well to make a successful team.

You cater for every style of wedding. But what is one thing all your couples have in common?

We would say that all of our couples are looking for a relaxed, natural documentary style of photography. They see the importance of us capturing the story of both of them, as being a duo means that we can be in two places at once.

Three things you always have in your kit bag on a wedding day:

Apart from our cameras of course, we always have our fanny packs that are full of important and useful items that are often needed on a wedding day. A protein bar to keep us powering on through the day and our plan of action which we create with our couples, so we know when and where to be on the day and the important details of their day.

What does the LUXBOOTH offer for a wedding:

Quality professional fun photos, images to keep and share with all of the couples family and friends. A beautiful guest book to treasure, full of prints and messages collated by us or a member of our team on the night. A password protected online gallery for all guests, where they can download digital copies and a slideshow to music of all the fun.

Why should couples consider your photography and the LUXBOOTH for their wedding?

We like to give amazing customer service and quality and feel that both our photography and LUXBOOTH offer this to our couples in a complete package. By booking the LUXBOOTH as an add on to wedding photography it adds fun in a stylish and modern way of capturing all of the fun late into the evening.

To find out more about Emily and Katy, be sure to give them a follow on Instagram. The LuxBooth is another glorious addition to your big day decor and provides all the party pictures late into the night.

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You don’t need to know your best angles with this lens master, as her artful composition and eye for vantage points means there’s sure to be a few unexpected yet beautiful frames.

Let’s go outside

Having had the majestic natural beauty of both Guernsey and Harrogate to hone her view-finding talents on, this photographer is never better than when shooting newlyweds alfresco. Rolling hills, seaside barns and expansive verdant estates are all captured gloriously by her viewfinder.

Mrs Brightside

From walls of twinkling LED bulbs to the golden-hour glow spilling through wraparound windows, this camerawoman ensures that you and your beloved find your light for perfect illumination.

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The look of love

Stacey knows how to render true romance from her couple’s portraits, with the gallery of passionate clinch close-ups, affectionate post-ceremony embraces and tender hand-holding to prove it.

If, like us, you’re a sucker for close ups of the bouquet, the cake and all of the decorative flourishes, you’ll love this shutterbug’s atmospheric detail shots.

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SPONSORED BY

STACEY J EVANS

www.staceyjevansphotography.co.uk | stacey@staceyjevansphotography.co.uk

/staceyjevansphotography | @staceyjevansweddings

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Hannah is a dab hand at dynamic group shots, so be sure to schedule in time for a getting-ready shoot while your bride tribe gets the glam-squad treatment.

Hannah says relax

Describing herself as the photographer for ‘fun-loving people doing big things’, this optimistic shutterbug is keen to really get to know you and capture your personality, quirks and all. And if that means taking the time to put the camera shy at ease, or guiding you through a lively shoot itinerary, she’s more than up to the challenge.

Propped up

Some newlyweds opt for passionate clinches, while others like to unleash their playful side with violet smoke flares, retro camper vans and bandana-wearing pooches.

Kiss me quick

No wedding album is complete without a smooch or two, but the lady behind this lens likes to catch you doing it your way – whether that’s a subtle peck, cheeky smacker or dramatic dip. Swoon!

From the images you share on the grid to the carefully framed snaps worthy of your walls, Hannah strives to create a wedding gallery that ‘makes your heart feel happy’.

SPONSORED BY

HANNAH BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY

www.hannahbrookephotography.co.uk | hannah@hannahbrookephotography.co.uk

/hannahbrookephoto | @hannahbrookephoto

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With more than 1,000 weddings under her belt in 15 years of professional photography, founder Lena is a serious pro who has impressed on her team the importance of capturing those heartfelt, personal instances in an inobtrusive way, whether it’s the moment you and your bridesmaid have a giggle while squeezing you into those strappy heels or a mother’s pre-ceremony embrace.

Casablanca Wedding Photography produces its very own range of designer big-day storybooks, which are individually designed to reflect each newlywed couple’s celebration and personality.

Local heroes

From the sand dunes of Tynemouth to the emerald-rich forests of Northumberland, no camera crew has a better grasp on the north east and its endless beauty spots than this Newcastle-based squad.

Go with the flow

Not a fan of lengthy, posed shoots? Neither are these shutterbugs. Expect a relaxed spell in front of the lens, with no barked orders or awkward holds. As these romantic snapshots show, the look of love doesn’t need to be forced.

Change of pace

While Lena’s laidback tribe prefers to fly under the radar on the day, there’ll be a balance between dynamic, reportage snaps and moments of richly cinematic stillness throughout the festivities.

SPONSORED BY

CASABLANCA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

www.casablancapublications.co.uk | info@casablancapublications.co.uk | @casablanca_wedding_photography

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This shutterbug revels in nature, so you’d better believe she’s clued up on all the best alfresco photo hotspots around your venue, from lakeside greenery to sandy shores.

Up close and personal

While this photographer is renowned for being unobtrusive, she’s a dab hand at perfectly capturing those intimate just-married moments in technicolour, whether you’re sharing a kiss or an in-joke.

Lights, camera, action!

At a wedding the fun doesn’t stop, and neither does this camerawoman! Every snap is like a dynamic movie still preserved for all time – aisle march, confetti shots, popping bottles, et al.

Power in numbers

The bride-groom romance isn’t the only special relationship worth celebrating, which Becki does beautifully by showing the pure love within boy packs and girl gangs with portraits tailored to the group energy.

Becki offers a broad and clear selection of big-day packages, from a half-day option for £850 to the full she-bang, complete with all-day photography, an engagement shoot, an online album and a bespoke wedding album for £1,700.

SPONSORED BY

BECKI DAKIN PHOTOGRAPHY

www.beckidakinphotography.co.uk | bec-13@live.co.uk

/beckidakinphotography | @beckidakinphotography

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These two are not about the cookie-cutter couple’s portrait, as evidenced by their low-key, elopement-friendly shutter style.

The support act

Your big day can be quite stressful, and no one understands that better than Rob and Rebecca. Which is why they not only endeavour to get to know you both in the build-up, they also live by the mantra that they’re there to be an extra two pair of helping hands on the day, alongside their vital snapping duties.

Like no one’s watching

From confetti bombs and first dances to moments of beautiful stillness, these lens masters skilfully capture the personality, emotion and pure magic of your love.

Arty albums

As well as their reportage repertoire, Paylor Photography like to get creative with clever techniques such as double exposure to dial up the romance.

Whether it’s a sweet post-vow kiss on the head, or a tender reception nuzzle, the Paylor pair know how to capture stolen moments of intimacy for you to remember forever.

SPONSORED BY

PAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

www.paylorphotography.co.uk | hello@paylorphotography.co.uk

/paylorphotography | @paylorphoto

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Let go of those FOMOB (fear of missing out bits) anxieties – this shutterbug is in it for the long haul, including the bridal party walk to the ceremony, speech reactions and those unguarded interactions during your couple’s shoot. The narrative of your romance will be crystal clear when caught through her lens.

#NoFilter

In a world where everyone and their aunts are using ring lights and Facetune for selfies, do you want an account of your day which feels a bit more, well, real? No one understands this better than this photographer, who has managed to create a signature style that is both richly dreamy and totally natural.

World of your own

If the words ‘strike a pose’ set your teeth on edge (and let’s face it, a rictus grin is not going to cut it), you’ll love how this camerawoman works, snapping you in moments of giddy excitement, total bliss and euphoric togetherness, all without once having to bark “smile for the camera”.

Freeze frame

One of Victoria’s snapping superpowers is the ability to capture split-seconds of wonder, from that confetti shower to picking out a tender guest moment in the crowd.

Having shot weddings everywhere from Loch Tay to Lake Garda, this snapper really knows how to make the scenery sing in every frame, whether that happens to be an emerald green, corrugated metal wall or a lavender-fringed meadow.

www.victoriaedwardsphotography.co.uk | victoriaedwardsphotography@live.co.uk

/victoriaedwardsphotography.co.uk | @victoriaedwardsphotography

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Die-hard romantic Sarah is dedicated to capturing her couples’ big days, from the dramatic bridal march to epic first dance and all the natural moments of wonder in between – let her cast her magic over your love story.

Access all areas

In the hands of an amateur, the task of catching candid moments throughout the wedding day would result in a guest blooper reel. Luckily, this pro turns off-guard moments into funny, charming and tear-jerking memories, whether it’s trying out the bride’s veil or FaceTiming gran. I’m not crying, you’re crying!

Two become one

This photographer is renowned for her relaxed approach to couples’ portraits, and the proof is in the swoon-worthy stills of brides and grooms in a world all of their own. From windswept close-ups to arresting embraces.

Paws for celebration

No pressure cat fans, but the way to this shutterbug’s heart is a very good page boy or bridesmutt – she’s crazy about canines, and is more than happy when they make the big-day line-up.

You do you

Rocking denim on the day? Fancy letting off some well-timed smoke bombs during your group shots? Rest assured that this camerawoman is on board with your vision, however eclectic it is.

SPONSORED BY

NEVER ENDING STORIES

www.neverendingstories.co.uk | never_ending_stories@icloud.com

/neverendingstories.creativephotography         | @neverendingstories_photography

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I stumbled into wedding photography accidentally. I trained as an actor, and worked in the industry for around 5 years before my friends asked if I would photograph their wedding in 2019. After some persuasion I agreed, and realised how amazing the job of a wedding photographer is. 

 NOT ONLY DO YOU GET TO GO TO WEDDINGS FOR A LIVING, BUT YOU GET TO SHARE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES WITH PEOPLE. KNOWING THAT IN 20, 30 OR MORE YEARS TIME YOUR IMAGES WILL STILL BE MAKING PEOPLE SMILE IS EXTREMELY FULFILLING.

SAM

How has your background in acting influenced your photography style? 

Acting is all about storytelling - and that's the way I approach photography too. We train as actors to read body language and emotions, so I have a good ability to sense what we call the "beats" of a moment. My background has also given me a good knowledge of camera angles, and how they can be used to aid the storytelling process. 

 I UTILISE CINEMATIC TONING WHEN I EDIT MY IMAGES TO FINISH OFF MY SIGNATURE LOOK.

SAM

Three words to describe your style?

Storytelling, timeless, and relaxed.

Tell us about the service you provide to your couples?

I want to be there for my couples at any stage of the wedding planning process, therefore I limit the amount of weddings I book so I can always find time for my couples. On the big day, I like to think of myself as an extended member of the bridal party. Need a safety pin? I'm on hand! I keep everything as relaxed and natural as I can.

 I WANT TO CREATE IMAGES THAT REFLECT YOUR PERSONALITY AND RELATIONSHIP. THIS WAY YOU'LL GET UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPHS THAT CAPTURE YOUR STORY.

SAM

Black and white or colour? What’s your favourite?

I am a sucker for a good black and white image - sometimes they help draw the eye to where it should be in the frame, meaning a more powerful image from a storytelling perspective.

Anything new you’d like to tell us about for 2022?

I'm looking into adding a drone to my kit so watch this space. And I'm relishing the thought that I'll be photographing more weddings than ever where dogs will be present (my new favourite thing). 

My absolute dream wedding to shoot would be…

A wedding in a grand old theatre venue. Perhaps the Colosseum in Rome, or an ancient Greek theatre. The Palace of Versailles would also make for the most incredible backdrop.

How do you unwind from work? 

Walking my dog. I'm grateful that I split my time between Yorkshire and the Lake District, so I'm never too far away from amazing scenery to help me unwind. Cricket, reading and watching Netflix are my other escapes!

To find out more about Sam and his phenomenal wedding photography, head to his website here.

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CALL UPON… Paylor Photography 

Why? This husband and wife team will have two sets of eyes on your special day, ensuring every laugh, spilled drink and dance floor debacle is captured. That’s nothing to be afraid of – if you know your wedding’s going to be a good old party, best have all angles covered for the Sunday night reminiscing over cheese and wine. 

What’s more, Rob and Rebecca are incredibly experienced in landscape shots in beauty spots – meaning you can get your wellies on and go for the ultimate post-marriage photo shoot somewhere special to you both. That’s one for the mantelpiece. 

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IF YOU’RE… looking for classic, timeless wedding shots

CALL UPON… Never Ending Stories Photography

Why? Sarah, the lady behind the lens of this North East based company, is a breath of fresh air on your big day. Not only will her bubbly personality put you at ease, but her wealth of snapping expertise will ensure you come away with the most incredible couple portraits imaginable – think laid back scenes of you locking lips and a dramatic swooping veil. Oh so Hollywood. 

She’s also been known to feature a dog or two in her shots. Who doesn’t love an appearance from a furry friend? 

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IF YOU’RE… nervous infront of the camera 

CALL UPON… Strike a Pose Wedding Movies

Why? Strike a Pose are the ultimate video graphing duo. Film fanatics Allan and Maggie have built a full day package that produces a cinematic highlight film of your special day, as it happens. You won’t even need to think about smiling or posing - their unobtrusive approach means they blend into the background and capture all the natural fleeting moments. Stand alone, real time films that will have you laughing and crying in equal amounts and reignite your memories for years to come. 

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IF YOU’RE… after images that tell a story

CALL UPON… And Ever After Photography

Why? If storytelling photography is your thing you’ve came to the right place. And Ever After Photography are based in North Yorkshire and are renowned for their reportage style of images that capture a wedding in it’s full flow – those images that can’t be planned, the incidental moments taken spontaneously that transport you right back to a moment.

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IF YOU’RE… all about the fun!

CALL UPON… Valentina Photobooth

Why? If you’d rather have your guests set up their own photo opportunity rather than be snapped unawares, look no further. Boasting three styles of open-plan booths – Vintage, Funky and Modern Classic – all equipped with quirky props and high camera quality, Yorkshire-based Valentina Photo Booth provides the ultimate place for party pics.

Oh, and they can ping pics straight to your phone or dispense instant prints. Get ready for the late night Insta photo drop. 

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IF YOU’RE… looking for Instagram-ready images

CALL UPON… Lara Frost Photography

Why? Well, just take a look at her album. Light-soaked, dreamy images are this girl’s forte, picturing all the love and laughs from a wedding day in perfect harmony. If you want that killer post-marriage Insta pic, Lara is the go-to. 

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IF YOU’RE… Globe-trotting romantics

CALL UPON… Steel Morris Photography

Why? As a seasoned traveller having lived in Yorkshire, Portugal and now Newcastle, Scott of Steel Morris Photography is the man of the moment when it comes to weddings abroad. His wealth of expertise in warmer climates makes him the perfect photographer for your sunny soiree, and he will bring a second shooter with him if you opt for his full day coverage to ensure not one angle goes amiss. Think sublime silhouette images under the Grecian sunset (if that green list allows…) 

Looking to head hunt more photographing talent? Our Supplier Guest List is where it's at. Find a range of quality photographers from up and down the UK, all dedicated to capturing your day beautifully.

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