Blackwell Grange Wedding Photographer
Welcome to my wedding gallery from Blackwell Grange a wedding I did hear in Darlington, I'm Nick and I am a Blackwell Grange wedding photographer, covering all of the Darlington and County Durham area and much further too.
Sarah & Jamie
Let me start by saying a huge congratulations to Jamie and Sarah. They, like so many others, had been affected by Covid-19. Their original wedding was supposed to take place on the 30th of May 2020. They rearranged to August and like most of us thought things would be back to normal to carry on. As August was drawing closer we all worked it out very quickly that normal wasn’t going to return anytime soon. So, they made the tough decision to get married with the new guidelines on their new wedding date.
Pre Wedding Shoot
We went to Saltburn-by the Sea for the engagement shoot. The weather really wanted to make itself known that day! We had rain, blue skies, sun and clouds, but most of all we had great fun creating some amazing photos and even their very own GIF. This is something extra I have just started to offer to everyone, these are great fun to do and they look amazing too.
The Wedding
Jamie & Sarah were getting married at St.Teresa's RC church, Harris Street in Darlington and then they were off to the beautiful Blackwell Grange.
Bridal Prep
I was due to start 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony and with me itching to do what I love to do, I decided to offer Sarah bridal preparation coverage, after all, this was my second wedding since lockdown and only my fifth wedding of 2020, so I was just wanting to photograph as much as I could.
I met Sarah at The Beauty Bar and she was looking stunning. Her hair was getting the final touches, as you can imagine a lot of time and thought had gone into every detail and you really could tell.
Just around the corner we then went to her sister's house where the rest of the bridal preparation was being done. I love taking detailed shots of bridal preparation, and as well as this it’s always great to capture the fun that can be had between the girls.
The Ceremony
The ceremony was emotional and fun too. As this was the first wedding for pretty much everyone with the new restrictions no one really knew what to do, whether they were supposed to sing the hymns or not or just very quietly, watching the bridesmaid look at each other with that what do we do expression. There is always one and one it only took today to bring on a smile and laughter to the ceremony when it was needed.
The Blackwell Grange
I love coming back to Blackwell Grange it is a beautiful wedding venue all year round, and the staff are always great, what more could you ask for?
The sun was out all day so everyone was sitting outside and just doing what you should be doing at a wedding... having lots of fun! This gave me some great candid moments to capture. I even had a little shadow called Maisie at this point, she was Jamie & Sarah's flower girls and she will be my competition in 15 years, as she was snapping away and posing at people and you could tell she was paying attention to what I was doing, it was just brilliant!
You can’t have a wedding at Blackwell Grange and not take a photo of their staircase and chandelier, it's a must and today was no different. After taking some stunning photos here we headed out for some lovely photos down the long drive and we even got the bridesmaid and groomsmen in too for great group shots. The day was finishing up and before we gathered everyone for a sparkler shot. Sarah, her dad and one of her bridesmaids just started to dance to the music they had in the background, some real classic tunes and we all just loved it they got right into it too and were great to capture.
After the wedding day, I had been emailing Jamie and Sarah back and forth to check in and to keep them up to date with everything and asked them a few questions...
Question- What are the highlights of your wedding day?
"Some of the highlights include the journey in the wedding car to the hotel and seeing our friends & family waiting for us as we came down the driveway. Also, we loved having our photoshoot, especially on the famous Blackwell Grange staircase and being excited to see the final images afterwards. Finally, seeing each other all dressed up for the first time as Sarah entered the church was incredible, we both thought each other looked amazing!"
Question- What if any hints or tips would you have for any couples who are planning their wedding day?
"As for hints and tips, we'd say a) don't stress about timings, ours went completely off schedule and was fine! b) don't be afraid to ask the venue about the COVID restrictions, you may find innovative ways to adapt c) plan and test any equipment you are going to use (e.g speakers etc) beforehand and get them set up before the actual day d) forget all the everyday stresses, embrace every moment and enjoy the day, as it goes so quickly! "
Thanks once again for having me Jamie & Sarah, congratulations and all the best for the future.
The Wedding Party
Jamies Parents: Alan and Carole
Bestman: Daniel
Sarah's Parents: Christopher and Julie
Flower girl: Maisie
Bridesmaids; Lucy, Amy, Bethany, Katie, Chloe, Emma and Michelle.
Thinking about getting married at the Blackwell Grange? I can’t wait to go there again so please contact me to tell me all about your plans.
If you haven’t seen much of my wedding photography work, I would describe my style as beautiful, relaxed, real, natural and documentary. I want my photos to take you back to that moment and that time and remind you of your beautiful day and how unfolded (as if you would forget).
Would like to know more about working with me, be it for your wedding day, civil service, pre-wedding shoot, engagement party or any other special event? Please don't hesitate to contact me for a no-obligation quotation specific to your needs.
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FAQ
WHAT IS A REASONABLE AMOUNT TO SPEND ON A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
In the UK for a good photographer to cover the full day, would start from £1,200
HOW LONG IS REASONABLE TO WAIT FOR WEDDING PHOTOS?
Depending if you had your wedding in peak wedding season or not. 3-8 weeks is a quick delivery but can 4-12 weeks in high season
IS 5 HOURS ENOUGH TIME FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY?
For an elopement 5 hours is great, otherwise, 5 hours of a wedding day is half a day's coverage. For full-day coverage, a minimum of 10 hours would be needed
WHERE ARE YOU BASED, AND WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO BE OUR PHOTOGRAPHER OUR WEDDING IS...
Firstly Let me say, I Travel Everywhere!
I live in Stockton-on-Tess, in the North East of England, if you haven't heard of my little town it's near, Middlesbrough, Thirsk, not too far from me we have Newcastle slightly north of me and York slightly south. However, I travel the whole of the UK and further, so yes I can be your wedding photographer at...
DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE?
Yes, I have business insurance which includes public liability.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU HAVE/USE?
I have just about 2 of everything just in case, A Canon R6 Mii, Canon 5D IV (DSLR, full-frame sensor x3), off-camera flashes x3, and an endless amount of batteries to keep me going a full day, light stands and the list does go on but those are the most important ones.
HOW MANY PHOTOS CAN I EXPECT?
This, depends on a few factors, first of all, how many hours you would like me to cover for your wedding and also how many guests and details do you have? For 6-hour coverage, you can expect 300-600 photos, for 7-hour coverage 400-700 and for 10 hours 600-1000
Contact Me Today
I would love to hear From you and all your wedding plans I am a local wedding photographer and I do love to travel so no matter the area and venue I will be happy to help contact me today to check if I am available for your wedding date.
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