Merchant Adventurers Hall Wedding Photographer
Natural, relaxed wedding photography at the Merchant Adventurers Hall, York
I’ve had the pleasure of capturing the special moments at weddings of all shapes and sizes, including weddings at the Merchant Adventurers Hall. It’s such a beautiful setting for a truly unique celebration.
My approach to wedding photography is centred on working discreetly to capture authentic moments while allowing your day to unfold naturally. I’m not invisible, but my presence is unremarkable, blending in to ensure you and your guests feel at ease. This lets me document genuine emotions, meaningful interactions, and the little details that make your wedding unique. I aim to tell the story of your day in a relaxed, unobtrusive way, so you can focus on enjoying every moment.
Weddings at the Merchant Adventurers Hall
Why Choose The Merchant Adventurers Hall for Your Wedding?
- Charming location with loads of character.
- Great for both intimate celebrations and bigger occasions.
- Different spaces available for different parts of your celebration.
- Highly experienced & capable team to help your day run smoothly.
What Couples Say About Working With Me at the Merchant Adventurers Hall
“Ian, thank you so very much for the pictures. We’ve gone through them a zillion times now and we don’t get tired of them! They are so beautiful! We really do love how amazing they turned out and we are very pleased with all the hard work you put into the whole day. Looking at them just feels like we can live all those small, casual yet so special moments once again… I don’t really think there is anything I would change about them, they came out just perfect.”
– Claudia & Phillip
“Ian has very beautifully captured every emotion and moment of our special day.
We loved the fact that he was unobtrusive and very much formed part of our guest list and connected to the essence of a small and intimate family ceremony.”
– Louisa & Tom
“All we can say is wow! You have caught the moments we didn’t see, there is so much joy and love in the images and we can’t thank you enough for that.
You have captured our family and friends so well. Every picture is a memory to treasure.”
– Deb & John
Your Questions About Weddings at the Merchant Adventurers Hall, Answered
How well do you know the hall?
I’ve had the pleasure of working at the Hall quite a lot over my career. It’s such a great space, and the Company are fantastic to work with too. I keep thinking I’ve worked out where all the creaky floorboards are, but I always find a new one!
Some parts of the hall can be quite dark, is that a problem?
Not at all – I’m very comfortable in working in low light situations and I love the character and charm that the hall delivers. I generally work with the available light sources in the space, and my cameras do a better job of seeing in the dark than I do, but I’ll occasionally introduce some additional light as discretely as I can if it’s absolutely necessary. It’s important for me to balance capturing quality imagery with working discretely and without distracting from the occasion.
What do you do if there’s bad weather?
The weather is obviously something we can’t control, so it’s reassuring to know that there’s good options available if we’re not able to take couples portraits and group photographs outside. Both the Great Hall and the Undercroft offer some great spots for portraits, as well as the various corridors and other smaller rooms.
Why Choose Me as Your Photographer for Your Merchant Adventurers Hall Wedding?
The Merchant Adventurers Hall lends itself to intimate and unique celebrations, which complement my natural, relaxing approach to wedding photography.
I approach wedding photography with a calm, discreet style that allows your day to flow naturally while I capture its most genuine moments. I’m not invisible, but I blend in so seamlessly that my presence feels unremarkable—letting you and your guests relax and enjoy the celebration. My goal is to document the emotions, connections, and details that make your wedding truly yours.
If this sounds like the kind of approach you’re looking for, I’d love to work with you to capture your wedding at Ryedale Folk Museum.
Packages & pricing
I like to keep my wedding photography packages fairly straightforward: there’s a number of standard packages, as well as the option to build your own bespoke package to perfectly suit the requirements of your day.
Core packages
Starting from just £1550 for 8 hours of coverage, there’s a number of options to suit your day. You can add albums and framed products as part of your package, or order them later. Whatever suits you!
Bespoke pricing
I also offer bespoke pricing for shorter celebrations starting at £585 for three consecutive hours of coverage.