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The Woodlands Hotel Wedding Photographer Leeds
A beautiful setting. Your favourite people.
A wedding day you get to enjoy.
Your day, naturally
More celebrating.
Less posing.
Real weddings at Woodlands Hotel
Three different days at Woodlands. Choose a story to see the photographs.
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Harriet & Greg
A church wedding followed by a Woodlands reception and portraits in the gardens.
View their weddingIf you are getting married at The Woodlands Hotel in Leeds, you are choosing one of the most beautiful woodland wedding venues in West Yorkshire. As a Leeds wedding photographer, I love photographing weddings here in a relaxed and natural way, using the gardens, mature greenery and different spaces around the venue without turning your wedding day into a long photoshoot.
Woodlands works particularly well because so much of the day can happen in one place. From preparations and the ceremony through to drinks, photographs and the evening celebrations, there is plenty of variety without needing to travel between locations.
I keep things simple and relaxed. Most of your photographs are captured while you are actually enjoying your wedding, with a focus on real moments, reactions, laughter and the people around you.
For couple photographs, we normally only need around 10 to 15 minutes. I will give you enough direction so you never feel awkward, create a good variety of portraits and then get you back to your guests.
If you would also like your day filmed, I offer wedding videography alongside photography, with the same relaxed and unobtrusive approach.
Photography tip: you do not need a long portrait session at Woodlands. A short 10 to 15 minute session in the gardens, followed by another few minutes later if the light changes, gives you plenty of variety without taking you away from the wedding.
Explore more of my wedding photography gallery and wedding films.
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Jadine & Marcus
Preparations in the house, a ceremony at Woodlands and portraits in its leafy gardens.
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Helena & Liam
An autumn library ceremony, garden portraits and evening sparklers.
View their weddingPlanning your wedding at Woodlands Hotel
Getting ready
Woodlands offers a dedicated ground-floor bridal preparation room with a private entrance, dressing tables and bathroom facilities. It's a convenient way to start your day at the venue, although the room is booked separately and may incur an additional charge.
Ceremony spaces
The light-filled Orangery is one of the hotel's most distinctive spaces. Couples can also consider the Garden Room, the more intimate Study or an outdoor ceremony on the Terrace, depending on their plans and the weather.
Photographs and rainy days
The gardens, woodland paths and hotel interiors offer plenty of variety. If the weather changes, we can make use of the sheltered areas and look for a short opportunity to head outside.
Useful timings
I prefer keeping couple photographs relaxed and efficient, generally using around 10 to 15 minutes so you can get back to your guests.
Real weddings · The Woodlands Hotel
See a real wedding film at The Woodlands Hotel
Watch Sophie and Al’s September teaser below, then explore their Woodlands wedding film story. For another Woodlands wedding film, watch Jadine and Marcus at Woodlands. Find out more about my wedding videography.
Open the film on Vimeo ↗A few useful things to know
The Woodlands Hotel wedding photography FAQs
Do you know The Woodlands Hotel well? +
Yes. I have photographed weddings at The Woodlands Hotel and know how to make the most of the different areas around the venue while keeping photography relaxed and efficient.
How long do you need for couple photographs? +
Usually around 10 to 15 minutes is plenty. I prefer to keep portraits relaxed and efficient so you are not taken away from your guests for a large part of the day. If the light changes later, we can always step outside for another very short session.
What if it rains on our wedding day? +
Rain is not a problem. We can use the hotel and its indoor spaces for photographs and keep an eye on the weather throughout the day. If we get a short dry spell, 10 minutes in the gardens is usually enough to create plenty of outdoor portraits without disrupting your wedding.
Do you offer wedding videography at The Woodlands Hotel? +
Yes. Photography and film can be covered together with the same relaxed approach to both. You can find out more about wedding videography and the different film options available.
Can you photograph outdoor ceremonies at Woodlands? +
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies work beautifully at Woodlands when the weather allows, and the gardens make it very easy to move naturally into drinks, candid photographs and a short couple session afterwards.
Let’s talk about your plans
Your people. Your story.
Your wedding at The Woodlands Hotel.
If you are getting married at The Woodlands Hotel and like relaxed photographs, real moments and beautiful portraits without spending hours posing, tell me your wedding date and a little about what you are planning. You can also contact Dave directly.
Check availabilityOr call Dave on 07983 100232
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