Fossgate · York city centre, North Yorkshire
Merchants Hall York Wedding Photographer
A medieval guild hall, the streets of York and your favourite people, photographed as the day unfolds.
01 / Why I know The Merchants Hall
I've photographed weddings at Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
I'm Aaron, a documentary wedding photographer based in Guisborough, and North East Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022. I've photographed a few weddings at Merchant Adventurers' Hall, including Joanne and Brandon's.
What I love is the rich history of the venue. I photographed after the church ceremony, so my time here is the celebration, the portraits and the streets of York.
02 / Real wedding at The Merchants Hall
Joanne & Brandon. A church ceremony and a medieval hall.
Joanne and Brandon had a church wedding, and I joined them after the ceremony at Merchant Adventurers' Hall on Fossgate.
We used all of the venue and the streets of York city centre for their photographs.
The photographs below are from Joanne and Brandon's wedding at Merchant Adventurers' Hall.
The day comes first. The photographs happen as it unfolds.
More about how I work03 / A few minutes together
Short portraits, back to your guests quickly.
My couple portraits at Merchant Adventurers' Hall take about twenty minutes. I aim for the softer light near sunset, so you're only away from your guests for a short time.
04 / From behind the camera
Three things I'd tell you about The Merchants Hall.
The history of the hall
According to the venue, Merchant Adventurers' Hall is one of the finest surviving medieval guild halls in the world, with timber beams, a walled garden and an Undercroft. The history is the backdrop, and it shows in every photograph.
All of the venue, and the streets
Joanne and Brandon's portraits used the whole venue and then the streets of York city centre. I aim for about twenty minutes near sunset, so you're soon back with your guests.
If it rains
I don't work to a fixed rain plan. We just make it work. According to the venue, the Great Hall and the Undercroft are indoors, so there's plenty of historic space for portraits if it's wet.
05 / Good to know
The Merchants Hall wedding photography questions.
Have you photographed at Merchant Adventurers' Hall before?
Yes. I've photographed a few weddings at Merchant Adventurers' Hall, including Joanne and Brandon's.
Is this the same as Merchant Taylors' Hall?
No. This page is about Merchant Adventurers' Hall on Fossgate, York (YO1 9XD). Merchant Taylors' Hall is a different building, on Aldwark.
Have you photographed the ceremony here?
The weddings I've photographed here were after a church ceremony, so my coverage starts with the celebration. If you'd like the full day, let me know and we'll talk it through.
What happens if it rains?
I don't have a fixed rain plan. We make it work. According to the venue, the Great Hall and the Undercroft are indoors, so there's plenty of historic space if it's wet.
How long do couple portraits take?
About twenty minutes, usually near sunset, so you're back with your guests quickly.
Do you charge travel to Merchant Adventurers' Hall?
Travel is free unless otherwise stated.
How do I check your availability?
Use the Check my availability button and send me your date and venue. I'll let you know if I'm free.
Your The Merchants Hall wedding
Let's check your date.
If you're planning a wedding at Merchant Adventurers' Hall, send me your date and I'll let you know if I'm free. It's a conversation about your day, with no pressure.