Stunning autumn wedding inspiration from Thief Hall in North Yorkshire. Burnt orange florals, golden hour portraits & a sparkler send-off to remember.

For couples whose love stories include horses, I bring both wedding expertise and deep equine knowledge to create images that are calm, safe, and deeply personal. Horses are never treated as props—each moment is planned with care for the animal, the couple, and the flow of the wedding day.

From confetti kisses and countryside air, to emotional speeches, belly laughs and happy tears, this day had everything. A wedding rooted in family, farming life and generations of memories, with friends and loved ones celebrating right at the heart of it all.

Amy and Glen celebrated their beautiful wedding day at the stunning Manor House Hotel & Spa, a historic wedding venue set in the countryside of County Durham. As a North Yorkshire and North East wedding photographer, it was an absolute joy to capture their day filled with emotion, laughter and unforgettable moments.

Sarah and Ross’s wedding was the perfect example of a colourful wedding done beautifully. From the moment I arrived in the morning, colour was everywhere.

The bridal preparations were full of bright details, joyful laughter and those lovely quiet moments before the ceremony.

If you're searching for a wedding photographer at The Saddle Room, Leyburn, welcome. You're in exactly the right place. Abbie and Tom's wedding at The Saddle Room, Tupgill Park, Leyburn was one of those days that reminds you just how extraordinary this venue and this corner of the Yorkshire Dales truly is.

Naomi & Daniel chose to say “I do” at the breathtaking Wynyard Hall, just outside of Stockton, and honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment you arrive, the venue delivers all kinds of Bridgerton vibes, a dramatic stately frontage, a serene private lake, and those endless tree-lined avenues that feel like they’ve been designed purely for romance

Michelle and Matthew chose to say their vows at the beautiful Fig House – one of the most iconic spaces at Middleton Lodge. With its incredible natural light and views over the Walled Garden, it creates such a romantic and intimate setting for a ceremony.

A real wedding at The Durham & Tanfield Suite, South Causey Inn — featuring golden hour portraits, ceremony details, and relaxed wedding photography by Claire Hirst Photography

A rainy July wedding at Walworth Castle, Darlington — full of emotion, a piper, a candlelit dungeon and pure joy. Wedding photography by Claire Hirst Photography.

If you've been searching for marquee farm wedding inspiration in North Yorkshire and County Durham, let me introduce you to Claire and Jack's stunning celebration at South Cleatlam — and prepare to fall completely in love.