Your North East Wedding - July/August 2022 (Issue 51)

Who Ritchie Coatsworth Photography Prices £399 to £1,299 Contact www.rcphoto.co.uk Why me? “After initially starting my career as a graphic designer I got asked to photograph a wedding – and the rest is history,” explains Ritchie. “I hold a degree in Illustration & Design and a foundation degree in Applied Photography, becoming a full-time photographer in 2016. My style is predominantly photojournalistic, capturing moments as they happen naturally throughout the day and building a story. I find that taking this unobtrusive approach helps me capture unrepeatable, impromptu and authentic moments – moments you may not have known had happened until you see the finished photographs.” Who Emily Hannah Photography Prices £1,850 to £2,500 Contact www.emilyhannah.com Why me? “I studied photography in college and originally wanted to go down the fashion route,” says Emily. “However, I fell in love with weddings and started my own business in 2012, meaning I’ve been going strong for 10 years now. I’d describe my style as romantic, whimsical and pretty, focussing on light and colour to create fairytale photos. In other words, I love anything light, bright and airy! Remember: your wedding photos are something you’ll look back on for the rest of your life, so make sure you go with a photographer that gave you that spark of excitement when looking through their work.” www.rcphoto.co.uk www.emilyhannah.com www.emilyhannah.com www.rcphoto.co.uk Who Laura Beasley Photography Prices £499 to £1,400 Contact www.laurabeasley.photography Why me? “I first took an interest in photography at school and decided to study it at GCSE and A level,” says Laura. “I later got into teaching the skill, before deciding to take the leap and start my own business. Describing my style as relaxed and candid, I feel this gives the best representation of the day as it happens. I’ll always get to know couples before their big day, and find having a consultation and doing a pre-wedding shoot helps me get a feel for how they are in front of the camera. What’s more, it helps me tailor my style to them and what they’re comfortable with, rather than the other way around.” www.laurabeasley.photography www.laurabeasley.photography 50

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