Wedding guests having a party in town hall by wedding Photographer Martyn Hathaway

Wedding Photography Blog

Welcome to my blog, grab a brew and have a little scroll. If you’re planning a wedding in Lancashire, the Ribble Valley, Cumbria or anywhere in the North West, this is where you’ll find loads of helpful tips, real wedding stories, and real wedding advice from a wedding photographer who’s been to more big days than he can count.

Whether you’re looking for ideas for your venue, wondering what actually happens on a wedding morning, or just want to see the kind of relaxed, natural photos I shoot, you’ll find plenty here. Have a wander through, take whatever inspiration you fancy, and if you ever want to chat about your own wedding plans, you know where I am.

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10 Ways to Look and Feel Proper Relaxed in Your Wedding Photos (Even if You’re Camera Shy)

10 Ways to Look and Feel Proper Relaxed in Your Wedding Photos (Even if You’re Camera Shy)

Right then, let’s be honest. Most of us aren’t used to having a camera following us around all day. Unless you secretly moonlight as a supermodel (in which case, fair play), the idea of being the centre of attention can feel a bit… intense.

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Wennington Hall: Your Dream Dog-Friendly Wedding Venue in Beautiful Lancashire

If you're on the hunt for a Lancashire wedding venue that seriously wows, oozing elegance, charm, and a whole heap of wow-factor, then let me introduce you to Wennington Hall near Lancaster! Nestled in the absolutely stunning Lancashire countryside, this breathtaking venue really does have everything you could dream of for a wedding day that’s straight out of a fairytale (with a good sprinkle of countryside magic for good measure!).

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Bride and Groom at Broadoaks Country House Hotel at night photographed by Martyn Hathaway Wedding Photographer

Your wedding day is one of the most special moments of your life, and I’d love to help you relive it through timeless, natural photography. Whether you’re planning a countryside celebration in Lancashire, a rustic venue in the Ribble Valley, a Cumbria country wedding or an intimate Lake District do, I’ll make the process easy and stress-free.

Get in touch today to check availability, ask questions, or start planning your perfect wedding photography experience. I’d love to hear all about your plans!

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A bride and groom dancing under an umbrella in front of a historic stone building at night, illuminated by warm lights.
Black and white photo of three men in suits with boutonnières standing inside a church. Behind them, there are guests seated at tables and an organ at the front of the church.
A bride and groom standing face-to-face on a stone pathway, holding each other, with a scenic landscape of hills, a lake, and trees in the background during daytime.
A bride and groom stand facing each other outdoors, surrounded by trimmed bushes, a large tree, and a cloudy sky, during their wedding ceremony.
A black and white photo of a wedding scene outdoors. A bride is sitting, holding her wedding dress, while a woman helps adjust the train of the dress. A man in a suit is standing nearby, holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling.
Bride and groom sitting outdoors on yellow chairs, surrounded by flowers, with overcast sky and trees in the background.