The Higher Trapp Country House Hotel [Lavender Hotels], Burnley, Lancashire - Wedding Photography.

My very first same-sex wedding.


When Ash & Tony asked me to capture their wedding day, I was a little hesitant as I had never documented a same-sex wedding before. They had such an awesome energy about them that I decided to step out of my comfort zone & agreed to photograph their special day (so glad that I did).


Ash & Tony decided to have an intimate ceremony & celebrated their love for one another with a small group of family & friends that took place at the lovely Higher Trapp Country House Hotel [Lavender Hotels], located in Burnley, Lancashire...this venue provided a stunning backdrop for the ceremony.


I spent a lot of time trying to work out what the best approach to photographing a same-sex wedding is, & actually felt it should be captured in exactly the same way any other wedding is...I mean the format of the day was the same, so the photography element should be too, right.


I documented Ash & Tony's day with my trusty Fuji X-E3 & added my 23mm & 50mm prime lenses to the mix, which worked like a dream...& really emphasises my photography style.


I enjoy creating memories where there is more than one element to the image...this works particularly well during the cocktail hour, where I can mingle & go unnoticed, which allows me to focus on the emotions of the guests...see if you can spot the best-man (I am pretty sure he could be an Alan Carr lookalike).


I should never have been worried about photographing Ash & Tony's wedding, I am very pleased with the results & think the images are gorgeous - here's some of my favourites.


Thank you so much for having me...I cannot wait for my next same-sex wedding.


Tony

A winding path leads through a green lawn to elegant hillside buildings on a cloudy day.
Tudor-style mansion with stone archways and grand outdoor staircase leading to a sunken garden terrace.
White gazebo in a green garden setting with stone pathway leading to it.
Wedding reception venue decorated with white and blue chair covers and ceiling drapes.
Indoor wedding reception setup with blue and white decor and draped fabric ceiling decorations.
Elegant wedding table settings with tall candelabras and blue accents in a bright reception room.
White wedding cake displayed next to white roses with blue ribbon in an elegant setting.
Elegant white wedding cake with floral details against a textured wall backdrop.
Close-up of a white tiered wedding cake with delicate floral decorations.
Stack of folded fabric or linens on a windowsill with natural light.
Crystal tiara or wedding accessory resting on light colored fabric.
Wedding rings and white roses arranged on a light surface with soft focus background.
A sweet moment as a family gets ready in a home bedroom on wedding day morning.
An emotional moment between family members during wedding preparations.
A groom in formal attire ties his shoes while sitting on a leather couch.
The groom smiles while sitting on a leather couch near bright windows.
A close-up shot of final wedding preparations with decorative fabric in the background.
Two people look excitedly out of a window during a wedding celebration.
Close-up of hands helping adjust formal wedding attire and cufflinks.
Final adjustments being made to a navy checkered suit and light blue patterned tie.
Wedding guests mingle in an elegant reception hall with blue and white decor.
Wedding ceremony in an elegant room with crystal chandelier and white rose floral arrangements.
Two people share a joyful moment during a wedding ceremony under an elegant crystal chandelier.
Candid moment of laughter between two people during an indoor wedding ceremony.
Two people signing documents at a decorated wedding ceremony table with blue and white flowers.
Intimate signing moment at a wedding ceremony with elegant blue and white floral decorations.
Wedding venue exterior showing Tudor-style architecture with guests gathering on stone steps.
Wedding party and guests pose on tiered stone steps of a Tudor-style building.
Spring wedding portrait in front of white gazebo with bare trees in background.
Two people in navy suits stand together on a circular stone patio with bare winter trees in the background.
A tender moment shared between two people in blue suits inside a white gazebo.
An intimate moment captured between two people in formal attire inside a white gazebo with chandelier.
A romantic embrace shared between two people wearing blue suits in a covered outdoor setting.
Two people in blue suits pose separately against dark doors of a stone building.
Couple walking along scenic path with hillside homes in background.
A couple walks hand in hand along a gravel path on a hillside garden.
Two people in suits stand in matching stone archways of a historic building.
Two people in suits share a close moment in front of a Tudor-style building with stone arch details.
Intimate moment captured in front of stone archways at Tudor-style wedding venue.
Two people sharing an intimate moment outside a Tudor-style building with stone walls.
Candid social gathering at a bustling pub with people mingling near the bar.
People in formal attire gather in a circular room during a celebration event.
Lively pub scene with patrons enjoying drinks and conversation near a window.
A casual gathering of people conversing during an indoor event.
Guests enjoying social interactions at a formal event near a bar area while wearing elegant evening attire.
Two guests in formal attire sharing drinks and conversation at an indoor reception.
Young girl in white dress standing next to someone wearing a patterned dress at a formal event.
Guests engaged in lively conversation during an indoor social gathering by a window.
People gathered around a table during a casual social event in a windowed room.
Person in white formal dress sitting by large windows during a daytime event.
Group of guests mingling during a social gathering in a room with panoramic windows.
Group of party guests socializing around a bar area in formal attire.
Candid moment of guests interacting at an indoor party with dim lighting.
A romantic moment captured in a white gazebo with an elegant chandelier at night.
Illuminated white gazebo at night creating a romantic atmosphere.
Silhouette against a glowing backdrop of twinkling lights and speakers at an evening event.