Katherine and Dominic at Hazlewood Castle in Yorkshire
On one of the most glorious summer days this year, Kat and Dom tied the knot at the spectacular Hazlewood Castle in Yorkshire. Their day was filled with joy, emotion, fun guests, gorgeous evening light, and that thing called love. It truly was a pleasure to be there and a privilege to be asked to tell the story of their day.
Jen and Lee's Wortley Hall wedding
Jen and Lee are two of the smiliest people I have ever met, and the infectious warmth of their personalities were a perfect match for a wet and windy October wedding day at Wortley Hall.
Abi and Thomas sun filled wedding at Whirlowbrook Hall
Abi and Thomas had a super fun sun filled wedding that even rain couldn't dampen.
Erin and David at Whitley Hall Hotel, Sheffield
A beautiful hot summer day was the setting for Erin and David's uber romantic yet very intimate wedding.
A look back at 2017
It's that time of year again - 2017 was a truly special year and 2018 looks to be an amazing year with lots of wonderful wedding stories waiting to be told. 2017 was made even more special with Helen and I joining the many happy couples tying the knot with our own wedding last July. I have been fortunate to work with many wonderful wedding suppliers and have forged many new friendships along the way. My highlight of the year, apart from my own wedding, was not in any single wedding but in the many stories my images tell and the wealth of memories I have given my clients. Being a wedding photographer really is a privileged job to have.
If you are looking for a wedding story teller to photograph your wedding in 2018, 2019 or 2020 then please do get in touch for a chat.
This is a video review of my favourite images from 2017. Enjoy - and tell your friends too.
See the video slideshow and photos...
Ella and Chris' gorgeous autumn wedding at Wortley Hall
Autumn is my favourite wedding season for its beautiful colours, gorgeous golden light, and brides who are happy to get outside and look beautiful for the camera. Ella and Chris were a laid back and fun loving couple who had the most wonderful wedding at Wortley Hall in Yorkshire, and were totally game for using the grounds as a stunning natural backdrop to their special day. For me their day had many highlights, the aforementioned portraits in the stately home's grounds and some heartfelt and hilarious speeches being two of them, however the biggest highlight was Ella's triumph in training Chris for their carefully choreographed first dance - tens across the board methinks!
Click through to the pictures and slideshow for a glimpse into their day, and to discover just who their fab suppliers were.
Katie and Michael's summer wedding at Wentworth Woodhouse
A scorching summer day in Britain's biggest stately home was the scene for Katie and Michael's fabulous wedding. The crumbling splendour of Wentworth Woodhouse with its mixed Georgian and Baroque architecture and pristine grounds is a unique wedding venue that should feature on many couple's short lists.
Check out the slideshow and enjoy the images.
Peak District pre-wedding shoot with Christina and Toby
Christina and Toby are a couple who are very much in love. I am a photographer and I am very much in love with the Peak District, so what better place to celebrate our mutual affections than sunset at Curbar Edge. It is fair to say that when Christina and Toby left after the shoot, they had also fallen deeply in love with the Peak District.
Enjoy the photos, and if you are looking for a photographer for your wedding or couples shoot, then please get in touch.
Alex and Jon's whimsical Whirlowbrook Hall wedding
Whirlowbrook Hall is a little gem on the edge of Sheffield and was the perfect venue for Alex and Jon's whimsical wedding. The beautiful grounds give a wealth of opportunity for bride and groom portraits, and for this one we disappeared into the woods to make the most of Alex's wonderful long veil against the lush contrast of an English woodland.
The dress: Maggie Sottero supplied by Brides of Bakewell
The flowers: Marks and Spencer - arranged by Alex and her family
Hair: Fanny and Clara
Makeup: Amba Lawson
Suits: Moss Bros
Band: Funk Soul Family
Check out the raw emotion in the slideshow..
My favourites from 2016
2016 was a fantastic year for me. I have been privileged to photograph some amazing weddings, and have met and made friends with many lovely couples. I am now a recommended supplier for Kenwood Hall which is one of the top wedding venues in Sheffield, and another venue is in the pipeline! My photographic style and skills are always developing and improving, and I love the creative side of my work - I really am very lucky to be able to earn a living doing something I truly love. 2017 looks to be even more fantastic as not only will I be capturing many more weddings, but I will also experience life on the other side of the lens when I get married to my wonderful fiancee.
I hope you enjoy this short review of some of my 2016 weddings. If you are getting married and like what you see then please get in touch for a chat and a coffee.
Happy New Year!
(click the picture above to see the full gallery and watch the slideshow)
If you would like to chat about booking me to photograph you wedding then please get in touch
Lisa and James' magical autumn wedding at Wentworth Church and Rotherham Golf Club
Late November sunshine! Who could want more for their wedding? Lisa and James had the most beautiful of wedding days at three spectacular venues. The Rockingham Arms Hotel in Wentworth was the scene of an early start for the bride and bridesmaids with their fabulous hair and makeup artists - the low sunshine coming through the trees set up some lovely bridesmaid portraits. Off then to one of England's finest churches at Holy Trinity in Wentworth for a ceremony with a wonderful choral rendition of Ave Maria and some fun photos outside - check out the wild confetti shots in this blog - even the normal reserved James was smiling! The whole party was then moved to Rotherham Golf Club for a splendid meal and evening party. The grounds at Rotherham Gold Club were perfect for lots of evening light portraits. Thank you for inviting me to photograph you wedding, and I hope you enjoy the photographs as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Photography: Chris Loneragan Photography (me!)
The dress: Blessed Bridal
Flowers: Millies Floral Boutique
Makeup: Niomie Maiden
Hair: Natalie Gill
Suits: Bliss Bridal
Wedding car: Fairytale Wedding Cars
Videography: One Digital Image
Preparation location: The Rockingham Arms Hotel, Wentworth
Reception venue: Rotherham Golf Club
If you would like to chat about booking me to photograph you wedding then please get in touch
Laura and Jason's inner city wedding
Remember remember the 5th of November! Laura and Jason will never forget their wonderful wedding day on bonfire night in Sheffield City Centre. The day was blessed with amazing weather and gorgeous autumn light from getting ready at St Paul's Mercure Hotel, through the beautiful ceremony at St Marie's Catholic Cathedral, until our little walk around the city centre capturing some beautiful bridal portraits in the city lights.
If you would like to chat about booking me to photograph you wedding then please get in touch
Yorkshire Sculpture Park engagement shoot with Nicole and Mark
Autumn sun, golden leaves, cute couple. I'm really loving Autumn pre-wedding shoots this year, and I'm looking forward to photographing Nicole and Mark's Christmas wedding at Ringwood Hall in a couple of weeks - it's going to be awesome!
If you would like to chat about booking me to photograph you wedding then please get in touch
Recommended wedding photographer for Kenwood Hall Hotel
Kenwood Hall Hotel is without doubt one of Sheffield's most prestigious wedding venues. From the glorious opulence of Kenwood House to the stunning grounds and lake there is an amazing backdrop for any wedding, and the staff are excellent and attentive to ensure every wedding is the perfect occasion for all wedding couples. I am honoured to be working with them as a preferred supplier and recommended photographer, and look forward to photographing many weddings there.
The stunning album featured in this post has a real oak cover with leather back and spine, and is available to view at Kenwood Hall.
If you would like to chat about booking me to photograph you wedding then please get in touch
Jennie and Mark's fun fun fun wedding at Wortley Hall
You can tell a lot about a couple at the first meeting. Some couples invite you to their homes, some choose cafes and nice coffee, Jennie and Mark chose a pub and a pint! They turned out to be one of the most fun, sociable and genuinely down to earth couples I have ever worked with, and I think it shows through in the fun and emotional photos from their wedding day. Wortley Hall is a great venue for a wedding photographer and Jennie and Mark are a great couple so sit back and enjoy this selection of images from their wedding.
What an achievement....
Today I am celebrating a massive personal achievement in my photography career as I have just received my Licentiate qualification from the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers.
Gemma and James engagement shoot at Locke Park in Barnsley
Gemma and James were the winners of an engagement shoot competition I ran last year. After several rained off attempts, we finally got out to Locke Park in Barnsley for a fun hour with the happy couple and their dogs. The wedding is booked for August 2017 and I cannot wait to photograph these lovely people again
Award winning Yorkshire wedding photography from 2015
My favourite images from 2015. Enjoy!
A big thank you to the following venues:
Ringwood Hall Hotel, Chesterfield
The Leopold Hotel, Sheffield
Whitley Hall Hotel, Sheffield
Wortley Hall Hotel, Penistone
Kenwood Hall Hotel, Sheffield
Halifax Hall Hotel, Sheffield
Hilton Hotel, Sheffield
Garrison Hotel, Sheffield
Totley and Dore Golf Club, Sheffield
The Wig and Pen, Sheffield
Peak Edge Hotel at The Red Lion, Chesterfield
A look back at my favourite wedding images from 2015
2015 was a truly amazing year for Chris Loneragan Photography, and I have been fortunate to photograph some beautiful weddings in some amazing venues. I wish all my wedding couples from 2015 a wonderful new year, and look forward with much excitement to photographing many more fantastic weddings in 2016.
Enjoy this quick review of the year, and if you are thinking of booking me for your wedding then I look forward to meeting you and telling the story of your day too. I am available to photograph weddings throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Norfolk and the entire UK.
Click here to see my favourite wedding images from 2015
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