Wharfedale · Skipton · Richmond · Swaledale
Yorkshire Dales Wedding Photographer
Relaxed wedding photography and film in the Yorkshire Dales, from castle ruins and rivers to lakeside estates.
01 / Weddings in the Dales
The Dales give you ruins, rivers and big open views.
I'm Aaron, a documentary wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Guisborough, and North East Wedding Photographer of the Year 2022. I photograph weddings across the Yorkshire Dales, from Skipton and Wharfedale to Richmond.
Katie and Will's autumn wedding beside the ruins of Barden Tower was one of my favourites of 2022, and I've photographed weddings at The Coniston Hotel's lakeside estate and in Richmond.
I keep things relaxed. You spend the day with your guests, and I photograph it as it happens. Travel is free unless otherwise stated.
02 / Yorkshire Dales wedding venues
Wedding venues in and around the Dales I’ve photographed.
Each venue has its own page with real wedding photographs, my favourite photo spots and how I handle the weather there.
Skipton and Wharfedale
The Priests HouseA venue beside the ruins of Barden Tower in Upper Wharfedale. I photographed Katie and Will’s autumn wedding here.The Priests House wedding photography →
The Coniston HotelA big estate near Skipton with a lake and views across the Dales. I photographed Bettina and Jordan’s wedding here.The Coniston Hotel wedding photography →
Richmond and Swaledale
The Kings Head HotelA Georgian coaching inn on Richmond’s Market Place with a grand ballroom. I photographed Ellen and Simon’s wedding here.The Kings Head Hotel wedding photography →
The Yorkshire Wedding BarnA converted barn with exposed beams and open countryside near Richmond. I’ve photographed weddings here.The Yorkshire Wedding Barn wedding photography →
Middleton LodgeA Georgian house with a garden marquee at Middleton Tyas, near Richmond. I photographed Bethan and Dan’s wedding here.Middleton Lodge wedding photography →
A real Dales wedding
Katie & Will at The Priests House.
Katie got ready with her bridesmaids in a converted barn nearby, and I met Will at The Priests House, beside the ruins of Barden Tower in Upper Wharfedale.
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 meal, the speeches and an evening lit by candles.
03 / Getting married in the Dales
Where you can have your ceremony.
You can marry outdoors, in a chapel, in church or at a registration office.
- Outdoors
An outdoor aisle
The Coniston Hotel has an outdoor ceremony aisle on its estate, with the Dales around you.
- A chapel
The Priests House
The Priests House has a chapel with a chandelier and a big window, and I’ve photographed weddings there.
- Church first
Richmond
Ellen and Simon married in Richmond and then celebrated in the ballroom at the Kings Head Hotel.
- Registration office
Skipton
North Yorkshire Council’s Skipton office has the Staincliffe Room for up to 18 guests and the Belle Vue Suite for up to 108. The council also lists an office in Richmond.
Useful links: Skipton registration office; North Yorkshire Council ceremonies.
04 / Dales photo spots
Where I’ve taken portraits in the Dales.
These are real places I've photographed couples, all close to their venue.
HistoryBarden Tower
The ruins sit right beside The Priests House, and they’re beautiful at dusk.
The riverThe bridge and the River Wharfe
A short walk takes you down to the river, the old stone bridge and the woods.
WaterThe lake at The Coniston
A jetty, the lake and wide views over the Dales on a big estate.
Market townRichmond
A historic market town on the edge of Swaledale, with the Kings Head right on the Market Place.
The day comes first. The photographs happen as it unfolds.
More about how I work05 / How the day works
Three things couples ask me about.
Short portraits
Couple portraits take about twenty minutes, usually near sunset when the light softens. Then you’re back with your guests.
Rain
I don't work to a fixed rain plan. We just make it work. Katie and Will’s overcast autumn sky made the colours of the woods glow.
Photography and film
You can book photography on its own, or photography and a wedding film together from one person. See wedding photography packages for what's included.
06 / Good to know
Yorkshire Dales wedding photographer questions.
Do you photograph weddings in the Yorkshire Dales?
Yes. I live in Guisborough and photograph weddings across the Dales, from Skipton and Wharfedale to Richmond. Travel is free unless otherwise stated.
Which Dales wedding venues have you photographed?
The Priests House at Barden Tower and The Coniston Hotel near Skipton; and the Kings Head Hotel, The Yorkshire Wedding Barn and Middleton Lodge around Richmond.
Where is the register office in Skipton?
North Yorkshire Council’s Skipton registration office is at Belle Vue Square, Broughton Road, with the Staincliffe Room for up to 18 guests and the Belle Vue Suite for up to 108. Check current details with the council.
Where are the best places for wedding photos in the Dales?
The ruins of Barden Tower and the River Wharfe beside The Priests House, the lake at The Coniston Hotel, and the streets of Richmond.
How much does a wedding photographer cost?
My ceremony coverage with a few family photographs starts from £895, and full-day photography collections start at £1,295. Photography and film together starts at £2,295. See my packages for what’s included.
Do you offer photography and film?
Yes. You can book photography on its own, or photography and a wedding film together from one person, so there’s one less supplier to manage on the day.
What happens if it rains?
I don’t work to a fixed rain plan. We just make it work. In the Dales, an overcast sky often makes the colours glow, so grey weather can be a good thing.
How long do couple portraits take?
About twenty minutes, usually near sunset, so you’re back with your guests quickly.
My venue isn’t listed. Can you still photograph it?
Yes. Send me your venue and date. I’ll tell you honestly whether I know it, and how I’d approach it if I don’t.
Your Dales wedding
Let's check your date.
If you're getting married in the Yorkshire Dales, send me your date and venue and I'll let you know if I'm free. It's a conversation about your day, with no pressure.