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03 Feb 2020

Laurence Sweeney Photography - North East Wedding Photographer - Wedding Photos - Northumberland - Doxford Barns

The Benefits of having Two Photographers

It has been a busy few weeks with lots of wedding fairs. We have met lots of lovely couples and quite a good number have booked with us already. In this blog, we highlight the benefits of having 2 Photographers covering your wedding. As you may know, at most of our weddings we have two photographers. This would be myself and, usually, my daughter Stacey. We have been shooting together for over 4 years now and have a great understanding […]

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22 Jan 2020

Laurence Sweeney Photography - North East Wedding Photographer - Wedding Photos - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Preparations

Q&A – Lesley Alice Attle – Hair Stylist

In this week’s blog, we interview Lesley Alice Attle, a truly gifted and creative Bridal Hair Stylist based in the North East of England. Laurence : How did you become interested becoming a Hair Stylist? Lesley : I feel like I was born to do bridal hair, I have been obsessed from a very young age! Officially I began an apprenticeship in hairdressing at age 16. Laurence : How long have you been full time? Lesley : This is my […]

28 Oct 2019

South Causey Inn Wedding - Laurence Sweeney Photography - North East Wedding Photographer - County Durham

What to look out for in a Wedding Photographer?

There are so many Photographers out there, so choosing one can be a difficult process. Here are a few top tips (and opinions) that may help you to decide. Below is a list of considerations but not necessarily in order of priority or preference:- Price : Photos will be there when after the cake has been eaten, after the flowers have died, after the favours have gone and after the dancing has stopped. I always say to my couples that […]

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15 May 2019

Laurence Sweeney Photography - North East Wedding Photographer

Blog – Looking amazing on your Big Day

In today’s Blog, we interview Vicky Arnott, who specialises in “Tweakment”. Vicky’s clients include Brides to Be, Mums of the Bride and even Grooms. Q. What is the background to Visibily Natural Aesthetics? A. I worked all over the UK as a Matron in the NHS and spent most of my career inn aesthetics and recovery, including reconstructive work for patients. Q. Where are you based? My premises are based in Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne and I have clients from […]

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12 May 2019

The Secret Tower Wedding

Ayo and Leila held their wedding at The Secret Tower in Newcastle in April. The Secret Tower is a relatively new wedding venue addition in Newcastle is at the location of the Grade I-listed Sallyport Tower, which dates back to the 1200s and once formed part of the main defensive fortifications of the city walls. Early in the day, Leila and some of her bridesmaids got ready at the Hilton Hotel across the River Tyne in Gateshead, where her father […]

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18 Mar 2019

Pro or Not?

Couples will often disagree as whether or not they need a Pro Wedding Photographer, surely guests can take lots of photos? A Flower Girl’s smile, a Mother’s tear, a Proud Father and a Grandma’s Laugh, who will capture those moments. The number one regret for most couples is not having a professional wedding photographer. Your guests may take fab photos with their mobile phones, but can they anticipate those special moments before they happen, because if the moment has already […]

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05 Mar 2019

Bride Magazine

Shirgley Hall Wedding Most of the Weddings that we photograph are in the North East of England, but in this particular instance we travelled down to Shrigley Hall in Cheshire. The Wedding was recently featured in Bride Magazine and below is an extract from their interview with our lovely Bride Rachael. How did you meet? We have lots of mutual friends and met at one of their birthday parties. Tell us about the proposal. We were in New York on holiday and […]

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03 Dec 2018

Laurence Sweeney Photography - North East Wedding Photographer - Matfen Hall

2019 Wedding Trends

Photography Trends for 2019 Weddings If you are getting married in 2019, here are a few observations on what I think will be on trend based on conversations with suppliers, clients and venues. The devastating wild fires on the Pacific Seaboard have had an effect on the Wedding Photos coming out of Canada and the USA. The sun is being filtered by the reddish brown smoke and ash, which in turn is providing a tonality to the images. This has […]

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01 Nov 2018

Matfen Hall Wedding

Douglas and Rebecca were married at Maften Hall in October 2018. They had a wonderful wedding day with family travelling from Scotland and the North East of England. We met up with Rebecca and Kirsty, her maid of honour and then journeyed up to Matfen to finish off the wedding preparations. Matfen Hall is a 19th Century Manor House and contains stunning interiors and bedrooms. Douglas and his father enjoyed a stroll around the grounds prior to the ceremony. Their […]

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17 Jun 2018

Doxford Barns Wedding

Doxford Barns Wedding “One half of me is yours, the other half yours, Mine own, I would say; but if mine, then yours, And so all yours.” – William Shakespeare David and Catherine were married at Doxford Barns and it was an early start for us. The groom was having a pre-wedding game of golf with 11 of his men-folk at the stunning Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course alongside the Northumberland coastline. When the wind blows at Dunstanburgh it is a […]

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