Hodroyd Hall Wedding Photographer | Recommended Photographer |

York Wedding Photographer | Champagne Shutter Photography |

| Wedding Venue | Barnsley, South Yorkshire | Wakefield, West Yorkshire

You’ve probably come across this because you’re either seeking inspiration for a South Yorkshire or West Yorkshire wedding, or have already decided upon a booking at Hodroyd Hall. Few wedding venues can boast such a balance of the intimate and elegant in a historic setting.

Hodroyd Hall is Grade II Listed, with earliest records documenting a Medieval monastic building in the 1100s. Later, in the 16th Century, it was the country estate of the Monckton family and subsequently the Gargrave family, having acquired it from Nostell Priory. Notable 17th Century connections include Oliver Cromwell, who is said to have stayed there during the Civil War. Subsequent owners established a school at the nearby St. Peter’s Church, Felkirk.

The HALL AND STUDY AT HODROYD HALL MAKE FOR BOTH GREAT RECEPTION SPACES AND FABULOUSLY ELEGANT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES

The Orangery at Hodroyd Hall offers a dining capacity of 60 guests, whilst the Dining Room can accommodate 40. Either can be configured for your mock ceremony with a celebrant.

Outdoor spaces for your reception include the courtyard and the lawns at the west, perhaps even an outdoor mock ceremony space option.

Up to 6 double bedrooms are on offer for guest accommodation…

…including the Cromwell…

…and bridal suite…

Why Choose Champagne Shutter Photography?

I firmly believe in the right balance of being friendly with a professional eye for detail.  You are investing in expertise to ensure elegant heirlooms to keep forever after your wedding, but the best wedding photographs gain their elegance through your comfort with your wedding photographer, so that I can suggest the odd tweak, where needed, with no awkwardness.  Many clients tell me that they are uncomfortable with the notion of posing and want a candid documentary approach. There's plenty of room for that in the celebration of your wedding day. But, from a place of a comfortable rapport with me, I can garner a laugh, or give a little direction that looks totally natural, not orchestrated. That’s why I pay close attention to your bespoke plans in our consultations leading up to your wedding and ensure a pre-wedding photography session to further aid your comfort.  It’s from a genuine and authentic connection that the best wedding photography emerges.

With Tom at Champagne Shutter Photography, depending upon your chosen package, you can gain:

Unlimited coverage, usually circa 10-11 hours

From the curlers going in, to the party in full swing: preparation to dancing coverage, just beyond cake cut and first dance, including twilight couple’s portraits

Arrival to cover details and latter stages of preparation

Ceremony

Groups shots

Family shots

Couple's Portraits

Couple’s portraits session at twilight, blue hour, sunset

Initial consultation meeting plus further planning consultation meeting to finalise your itinerary and requirements

Complimentary pre-wedding shoot (circa 2 & ½ hrs) to allow couples to get to know Tom’s approach, so you are comfortable in front of the lens prior to your wedding day – subject to mutually convenient date (ideally but not exclusively mid-week) – provides photos for wedding save-the-dates, invites, website, or wall art

Skilled curation and editing of your online gallery (circa 600+ images on average)

Couple’s online gallery - download web resolution photos for online use, full resolution photos for prints & wall art orders – couples & family can “favourite” a selection of images to curate ideas for album design

Albums are available as either part of an integrated package or as an additional option later

Guests can enter a password-protected gallery to access and order social media downloads, prints, and wall art, from canvas, to framed, acrylic or metal prints

Couples can opt for two photographers – a second photographer is important if you want to cover more candid photos of friends during afternoon and evening receptions, when I am occupied with portraits elsewhere, and if you want to cover both of your preparations ahead of the ceremony

Packages combining photography & videography are also available

Every couple is different and whilst it’s all well and good me extolling the virtues of a what I think about portraying your day at a venue, we must make a genuine connection to tell your story!  Every wedding matters and I often fight a tear through the viewfinder in a ceremony! Check out Champagne Shutter Photography’s approach here.

For a friendly chat about your bespoke wedding photography plans, get in touch or reserve a Zoom call with Tom at Champagne Shutter.  Alternatively, give me a ring on 07738 620485 or email via tom@champagneshutter.com.