Barden Tower, near Bolton Abbey · Skipton, North Yorkshire
The Priests House Wedding Photographer
Twelfth-century ruins, a stone bridge, the river and your favourite people, photographed as the day unfolds.
01 / Why I know The Priests House
I've photographed weddings at The Priests House.
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 Priests House, including Katie and Will's in autumn 2022, which was one of my favourites of that year.
What I love most is the surrounding area and the history of the venue. It sits beside the ruins of Barden Tower in Upper Wharfedale, and a short walk takes you to the river and the woods.
02 / Real wedding at The Priests House
Katie & Will. An autumn wedding by the river.
Katie got ready with her bridesmaids in a converted barn nearby, and I met Will at the venue. He was relaxed, and then Katie arrived with her wedding party and walked down the aisle. It was a day full of joy and emotion.
The autumn sky was overcast, which made the colours of the woods glow. After the ceremony we took a short walk down to the river for portraits, then came back for the wedding breakfast, Katie's mum's very funny speech, and an evening lit by candles. Read Katie and Will's full wedding.
The photographs below are from Katie and Will's wedding at The Priests House.
The day comes first. The photographs happen as it unfolds.
More about how I work03 / A few minutes together
Short portraits, with ruins, river and woods.
My couple portraits at The Priests House take about twenty minutes. I aim for the softer light near sunset. The ruins, the old stone bridge, the river and the woods are all a short walk away, so you're back with your guests quickly.
04 / From behind the camera
Three things I'd tell you about The Priests House.
The history and the ruins
According to the venue, The Priests House is a Grade I listed, family-run venue beside the 12th-century ruins of Barden Tower in Upper Wharfedale. The ruins are a striking backdrop for couple portraits, including at dusk.
The river and the stone bridge
After the ceremony, Katie and Will walked down to the river and the old stone bridge. The autumn woods around it were spectacular, and the walk is short enough that 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 Chapel and the Oak Room are indoors, and the candlelit rooms photograph beautifully, so the day carries on whatever the weather.
05 / Good to know
The Priests House wedding photography questions.
Have you photographed at The Priests House before?
Yes. I've photographed a few weddings at The Priests House, including Katie and Will's in autumn 2022.
Where is The Priests House?
According to the venue, The Priests House is at Barden Tower, near Bolton Abbey and Skipton, in Upper Wharfedale, North Yorkshire (BD23 6AS).
What happens if it rains?
I don't have a fixed rain plan. We make it work. The Chapel and the Oak Room are indoors, and if the rain breaks, we nip outside to the ruins and the river.
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 Priests House?
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.
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If you're planning a wedding at The Priests House, send me your date and I'll let you know if I'm free. It's a conversation about your day, with no pressure.