North Bailey · Durham, County Durham
St Chad's Durham Wedding Photographer
Durham Cathedral just a short walk away, a historic college and your favourite people, photographed as the day unfolds.
01 / Why I know St Chad's
I've photographed a wedding at St Chad's College.
I'm Aaron, a documentary wedding photographer based in Guisborough, and North East Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022. I've photographed one wedding at St Chad's College, including Sarah and Alex's. I'll be straight with you that it's one.
What makes St Chad's special is how close it is to Durham Cathedral. I photographed after the church ceremony, so my time here was the celebration and the portraits.
02 / Real wedding at St Chad's
Sarah & Alex. Portraits by Durham Cathedral.
Sarah and Alex had a church ceremony, and I joined them after it at St Chad's College.
Their portraits were taken by the cathedral, which is a short walk from the college.
The photographs below are from Sarah and Alex's wedding at St Chad's College.
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 St Chad's College 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 St Chad's.
The cathedral backdrop
According to the venue, Durham Cathedral is a five-minute walk from St Chad's, and Prebends Bridge is ten minutes away. Sarah and Alex's portraits were by the cathedral, one of the best backdrops in the North East.
A short walk, back to the party
The walk is short, so portraits take about twenty minutes and you're back with your guests. I aim for the softer light near sunset.
If it rains
I don't work to a fixed rain plan. We just make it work. According to the venue, the glass-roofed Cassidy Quad and Moulsdale Hall are indoors, and if the rain breaks we nip out towards the cathedral.
05 / Good to know
St Chad's wedding photography questions.
Have you photographed at St Chad's College before?
Yes. I've photographed one wedding at St Chad's College, including Sarah and Alex's. It was one wedding.
When can you get married at St Chad's?
According to the venue, St Chad's College hosts weddings only at Easter and in the summer. Check the current dates with the venue.
Did you photograph the ceremony here?
No. The wedding I photographed here had a church ceremony first, and I joined Sarah and Alex afterwards. If you'd like the full day, let me know.
What happens if it rains?
I don't have a fixed rain plan. We make it work. According to the venue, the glass-roofed Cassidy Quad and Moulsdale Hall are indoors, and if the rain breaks we nip out towards the cathedral.
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 St Chad's College?
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 St Chad's wedding
Let's check your date.
If you're planning a wedding at St Chad's College, send me your date and I'll let you know if I'm free. It's a conversation about your day, with no pressure.