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Darren Cartledge Photography

About Darren


Natural Wedding Photography Across Yorkshire & The UK

For me, wedding photography has never really been about photographs. It’s about people.

The moments, emotions and memories that can never be repeated, and creating images that allow you to relive them for years to come.

MY APPROACH


Real moments. Beautifully captured.

I believe the best wedding photographs happen when people are free to enjoy themselves.

That’s why I work in a relaxed and unobtrusive way, documenting the day as it unfolds rather than directing every moment. No awkward posing. No endless interruptions.

Just genuine moments, real emotion and timeless photographs that allow you to relive your wedding exactly as it felt.

A little about me


Photographer. Explorer. Storyteller.

I live in Yorkshire with my wife Susan, who photographs weddings alongside me as a second photographer.

When we’re not at weddings, you’ll usually find us exploring somewhere new with cameras in hand, whether that’s along the Yorkshire coast, in the Scottish Highlands or travelling further afield.

Photography has been part of my life for many years, but weddings quickly became my favourite thing to photograph.

Every wedding brings different people, different stories and different moments, yet they all share one thing in common.

They’re a celebration of the people who matter most.
Being trusted to document those moments is something I’ll never take for granted.

Meet Susan

My wife, creative partner and second photographer


Susan isn’t just my second photographer. She’s my wife, creative partner and an important part of the experience we provide for our couples.

While I’m often focused on the main story as it unfolds, Susan has an incredible ability to notice the quieter moments happening around it – the reactions, interactions and fleeting expressions that might otherwise go unseen.

Working together allows us to document your wedding from multiple perspectives while maintaining the same relaxed and unobtrusive approach throughout the day.
Most importantly, it means our couples are supported by two people who genuinely care about the experience they receive.

Hull and Yorkshire Wedding Photography.
Our wedding day in 2024.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Proudly recognised by leading professional photography organisations.

Let’s Tell Your Story


Whether you’re planning your wedding,
celebrating your engagement or simply
want beautiful photographs together, I’d love to
hear more about your plans.

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across Yorkshire and the United Kingdom.


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