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Lewis Charles Photography — York Wedding Photographer

Quietly editorial
photography for
days worth remembering

Digital + 35mm film

You don’t need to perform for the camera.

Stay with your people. I’ll notice what happens around you.

A look across the room. A parent trying not to cry. Friends dancing badly. A spontaneous hug. You can be part of it, rather than wonder where to stand or what to do. I’ll keep an eye on the small moments around the main events, with a little direction when it helps.

A bride in a lace veil reading her vows during a Yorkshire wedding ceremony

Yorkshire wedding photography

A collection of recent weddings, photographed across York, Yorkshire and beyond.

Portrait of a bride in a gauzy veil glancing sideways
Wedding rings catching the light, a detail from a York wedding
Two grooms sharing a kiss in the grounds of a Yorkshire wedding venue
Black and white wedding photograph of a bride framed by ivy
Explore my York wedding photography
Aerial view of guests gathered for a garden wedding ceremony in Yorkshire
“These are even better than I could’ve ever imagined. We absolutely love them.”
Jack & Savanna · Wedding, York

How I photograph a wedding

For couples who care about how their day felt as well as how it looked.

A photograph can show you what happened. The ones I care about bring back the feeling of being there.

Most of the day, I photograph what happens without interrupting. For portraits like this one, I’ll help with the light and offer a little direction. There’s room for both the moments you didn’t notice and photographs you take a few minutes to make together.

Newlyweds kissing against a blue sky, photographed by a York wedding photographer
An older couple dancing at a wedding reception, both beaming

The evening

Together on the dance floor.

The wedding experience

From first chat to final gallery.

I’m not just around on the day. Getting to know you beforehand makes it easier to feel comfortable when the camera comes out.

Before

A proper conversation, not a checklist.

We’ll talk about your people, your plans and how you want the day to feel. Your welcome guide, planning conversations and client portal keep the practical things together, and I’m here for questions as things take shape.

During

Space to be there.

You don’t need to perform for the camera. I’ll work quietly around you, offer gentle direction when it helps and leave you to enjoy your people when it doesn’t.

After

Photographs to return to.

Sneak peeks come first, then a carefully curated gallery. I’ll help with albums and prints if you’d like them, and stay available after your photographs arrive.

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A Yorkshire country house wedding venue glowing in evening light

Wedding collections

Your day.
Room for your plans.

From £850

Full day coverage from £1,450

Coverage is designed around your wedding, not the other way round. We’ll talk through what matters to you and choose a collection that gives it room.

35mm film, aerial photography, a second photographer and additional coverage can be included where they fit your plans.

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Lewis, a York wedding photographer, kneeling by a fountain with his camera raised

Meet Lewis

Hey, I’m Lewis.

I’m a York wedding photographer with a documentary approach and an editorial eye. I’m interested in the obvious moments, and everything happening around them.

Nervous hands. A glance across the room. Grandparents dancing. A friend crying during the speeches. Five minutes nobody realised were being photographed. I notice the things you might miss while you’re in the middle of it all.

Meet your York wedding photographer
“The pictures are stunning. Absolutely in love. They’re so special.”
Megan · Motherhood
A bridal portrait in a gauzy veil on her wedding morning

Let’s make something
worth remembering.

Book a discovery call today by completing the contact form.

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