Darren Cartledge Photography

Yorkshire Wedding Photographer based in Hull

Natural, Creative & Timeless Award-Winning Wedding Photography in Hull, Yorkshire and beyond.

If you’re looking for a Hull wedding photographer who captures real moments rather than staged scenes, you’re in the right place. I’m Darren, an award-winning documentary-led wedding photographer based in Hull, photographing weddings across Yorkshire, including North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, and the Yorkshire Wolds. I work with couples who want their day remembered honestly, naturally, and beautifully, creating images that truly tell their story.

Being based in Hull means I know the city and surrounding areas inside out. As a wedding photographer in Hull, I regularly photograph celebrations across East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and the wider county, working quietly in the background to tell the full story of your day as it unfolds.

As a Yorkshire wedding photographer, I’m drawn to the variety the region offers – from historic country houses and relaxed coastal venues to elegant city weddings. No matter the location, my approach stays the same: calm, unobtrusive, and focused on genuine moments that matter.

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Groom kissing the bride on the forehead during a Yorkshire wedding

Bride and groom embracing in the barn at Danby Castle during a Yorkshire wedding

AWARD-WINNING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN YORKSHIRE

My Approach as a Your Hull Wedding Photographer

As your wedding photographer, my approach is simple. I want you to enjoy your wedding day without feeling like you’re constantly being posed or directed. Your photos should reflect how the day felt, not just how it looked.

You can find out more about my approach as a Hull wedding photographer or explore my work across the region as a Yorkshire wedding photographer.

I work with a relaxed, unobtrusive style that blends candid storytelling with creative portraiture. Think of it as the best of both worlds: genuine moments captured naturally, with just enough guidance during couple portraits to help you feel comfortable and confident. No awkward posing. No forced smiles. No long delays while people are waiting around.

My goal is to be everywhere I need to be without ever getting in the way. I’ll blend in with your guests, keep an eye on the best light, and anticipate moments before they happen, whilst all the time fitting in with your schedule.

All of my wedding photography packages include a pre-wedding chat, it’s the perfect ice-breaker, helping us get to know each other so that you feel relaxed and totally at ease when the big day arrives. Most importantly, my approach is always people-focused. Weddings are full of laughter, nerves, tears, little glances, inside jokes, and beautiful chaos, and all of that deserves to be captured in a genuine and heartfelt way.

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What to expect from me, as your Yorkshire wedding photographer on your special day.

When you book me as your Yorkshire wedding photographer, you’re not just getting someone to take photos. You’re choosing someone who’s invested in your wedding day from start to finish. Someone who is there to preserve all the precious memories and document the day as it unfolds, following your schedule not ours.

Relaxed couple portrait with a camper van at Bawtry Hall during a Yorkshire wedding

A Friendly, Supportive Presence

We’re there to help the day run smoothly, keep things relaxed, and make sure you both feel comfortable in front of the camera. Need a buttonhole pinning or a quick breather? We’re on hand to help.

Authentic, Unobtrusive Coverage

We blend into your day like guests with cameras, capturing genuine moments without pulling you away from the fun. You enjoy the day, making sure it’s documented beautifully.

Natural, Guided Portraits

Experience has taught me not everyone enjoys being in front of a camera. I give just enough direction to help you feel confident while keeping things relaxed and natural. So even if you normally shy away from the camera, you’ll be surprised at how easy and enjoyable it feels.

Two Photographers Included in Full-Day Packages

Your wedding day is bursting with moments happening everywhere at once. With two photographers included as standard in my full-day packages, you get more angles, more candid moments, and a richer story.

Luxury Photography Packages with Real Value

I’m committed to offering the best possible value. Every package is built to include the things couples genuinely benefit from. Luxury albums, drone photography, pre-wedding shoots, and more.

Beautifully Edited, Story-Driven Galleries

After the day, your images are carefully and timelessly edited to create a cohesive, beautiful gallery that reflects the atmosphere, emotion, and story of your wedding. You’ll receive an online gallery to share, download, and enjoy, with luxury album options to turn your favourites into something truly special.

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What our wedding photography clients are saying.

    
 
 
         
   kimberley harrison 
 23. February, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Darren and Susan were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. They were so easygoing and made us feel completely comfortable throughout the day. They captured beautiful natural, in-the-moment shots as well as perfectly posed photos that we’ll treasure forever. We honestly couldn’t have asked for better photographers. They are such kind, patient, and genuinely lovely people, and it truly shows in their work. We’re so grateful for everything they did for us.
  
 
        
   Tania Powell 
 21. January, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Darren and his wife was our photographer for our wonderful wedding in June 2025. They were both so friendly and made us feel totally at ease on a very nerve wracking occasion! We were absolutely delighted with the photos they took and really managed to capture the essence of the day perfectly. We really loved the photos taken under the willow tree especially. My husband Bill and I would fully recommend their services. Thank you so much for sharing our special day.
  
 
        
   Iona Swan 
 24. November, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't recommend Darren and Susan enough! Absolutely lovely people and clearly passionate about thier work. They were both fabulous, making us feel at ease and in turn taking some absolutely stunning photos! The full day wedding package included an absolutely stunning wedding album that I can't stop looking at - it's so beautiful and such good quality. I was really nervous about being photographed on such a big day, and desperately hoped I wouldn't look awkward - I shouldn't have worried, we were in safe hands and I can't thank them both enough!
  
 
        
   Emily Wakefield 
 16. October, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A big big thank you to Darren and Susan for capturing our special day. From start to finish they worked so hard making sure every photo was perfect, they gave me everything I wanted and more. I have had nothing but such good feedback from family and friends with how amazing our wedding photos are!! I would choose you both over and over again and if I could give you more stars I would. Thank you again, Emily & Connor
  
 
        
   Rita Garcia Llewellyn 
 24. September, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Darren and sue was the best photographers to capture our big day, they were amazing from supporting us to being able to capture our fur babies in our big day as they were the ring bearers to the photos being amazing. I would recommend them 150% they were amazing couldn’t picked any better photographer, specially as my husband felt overwhelmed with everything and they made him feel at ease and more relaxed Thank you so much for the amazing pictures you took of our special day Love from Mr and Mrs Llewellyn
  
 
        
   sharon lawson 
 22. September, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant photographer, Darren and his wife are great people and make you feel at ease deffo recommend
  
 
        
   Laura Lee 
 5. September, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Darren was our photographer for our wedding day and he was absolutely amazing. Really helpful and friendly both Darren and Susan. Susan even helped me calmed my nerves whilst I was waiting to go in to my ceremony. They took on board our ideas and executed them amazingly. We received our taster photos the next morning after our wedding and received our full album less than two weeks later as promised! We absolutely loved our photos, they were everything we could have hoped for and more. Thank you so much for capturing our day! Would 100% recommend. Thank you again Mr & Mrs Walker 😊
  
 
        
   Gary Larkin 
 11. August, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Darren Cartledge photography covered our wedding at Danby Castle barns. From our initial contact to recieving our photo's was stress free and precisely what we wanted. I could not reccomend Darren enough. Darren thank you we love the photo's and everyone is saying how good they are. All the very best mate
  
 
        
   Queen Victoria 
 25. April, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with Darren Cartledge Photography is the best service i have received ever. Thank you so much for everything Darren. Your photography service is affordable, professional and excellent, my wedding & reception pictures are so beautiful and you gave me my dream wedding pictures. You handled my wedding nerves perfectly & you got the perfect shots of my wedding from the beginning to the end. My Husband kept praising your work. My Wedding Album was also perfectly done. Your Communication skills was superb. I would rate this service a 10/10. I am a satisfied customer and I highly recommend Darren for any birthday, wedding, or party photoshoot. You will be glad you did. Call him today.
  
 
        
   SUE MCKIE 
 31. March, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing photographer. Excellent communication from booking up until our wedding, including pre-meeting. Very reasonably priced. Received a beautiful selection of photographs of the highest quality. Would absolutely recommend.
  
 
  
 
  
 
   Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 22 reviews 
 
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About Me – Your Hull & East Yorkshire Wedding Photographer

I’m Darren a friendly, detail-focused Hull & East Yorkshire wedding photographer with a passion for storytelling and a genuine love for photographing people at their happiest.

Over the years as a Yorkshire wedding photographer, I’ve photographed weddings across East Yorkshire, Hull, Beverley and the wider Yorkshire region, from castles and coastal celebrations to rustic barns and elegant estates. Including at venues such as Danby Castle Barn, The Barn at Willerby Hill, Hazlewood Castle and Hackness Grange.

I’m incredibly proud to be an award-winning wedding photographer, with awards from the Guild of Professional Photographers, but what matters most to me is the experience couples have when working with me. I want every couple to feel relaxed, looked after, and excited to see their story unfold through their photographs.

If you’re looking for a Hull wedding photographer who will capture every moment with creativity, care, and genuine enthusiasm, I’d love to hear from you and learn all about your plans.

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Hull wedding photographer - Darren Cartledge Photography

Pre-Wedding & Engagement Shoots

Relax and ease any pre-wedding jitters with a fun photo session! These shoots are a wonderful way for us to connect and capture some beautiful, relaxed portraits.

Pre-Wedding & Engagement