Coniston Cold, near Skipton · North Yorkshire
The Coniston Hotel Wedding Photographer
A lake, wide views across the Dales and your favourite people, photographed as the day unfolds.
01 / Why I know The Coniston
I've photographed weddings at The Coniston Hotel.
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 The Coniston Hotel, including Bettina and Jordan's.
The access to the lake and the views is what I love most. It's a big estate, and I have full access, so there's room to photograph a lot of different things.
02 / Real wedding at The Coniston
Bettina & Jordan. A day on the estate.
We had full access to The Coniston for Bettina and Jordan's wedding, so their photographs could go anywhere on the estate.
The lake and the views over the Yorkshire Dales were the backdrop.
The photographs below are from Bettina and Jordan's wedding at The Coniston Hotel.
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 The Coniston Hotel 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 Coniston.
The lake
Access to the lake is what makes The Coniston different. Water and open sky give lovely, calm portraits, and I aim for about twenty minutes near sunset.
The estate and its spaces
According to the venue, The Coniston is a 1,000-acre estate with a chapel-style Garnet Room, Winston's Barn, a Wedding Terrace, an Orangery and St Peter's Church in the village. There's a lot of variety within one place.
If it rains
I don't work to a fixed rain plan. We just make it work. According to the venue, there are several indoor spaces, including Winston's Barn and the Orangery, and if the rain breaks we nip out to the lake.
05 / Good to know
The Coniston wedding photography questions.
Have you photographed at The Coniston Hotel before?
Yes. I've photographed a few weddings at The Coniston Hotel, including Bettina and Jordan's.
Where is The Coniston Hotel?
According to the venue, The Coniston is a 1,000-acre country estate and spa at Coniston Cold, near Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 4EA).
Do you get access to the whole estate?
Yes. For Bettina and Jordan's wedding I had full access to the venue, including the lake and the views.
What happens if it rains?
I don't have a fixed rain plan. We make it work. According to the venue, there are several indoor spaces, and if the rain breaks we nip out to the lake.
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 The Coniston Hotel?
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 Coniston wedding
Let's check your date.
If you're planning a wedding at The Coniston Hotel, send me your date and I'll let you know if I'm free. It's a conversation about your day, with no pressure.