LE PETIT CHÂTEAU WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
AUTHENTIC MOMENTS. RELAXED PORTRAITS. NO STAGING. NO SHOT LISTS. NO CHEESY POSING.
NATURAL STORYTELLING WITH A MODERN EDGE
Modern documentary photography for people who hate fuss!
No staging, no shot lists, no cheesy posing
getting married at le petit château in Northumberland
Le Petit Château is an exclusive-use wedding venue nestled in the heart of Otterburn, Northumberland around an hour’s drive from Newcastle.
Le Petit Château’s gardens offer an idyllic and romantic setting for a wedding reception. Set adjacent to the French-style chapel and wall of glass to the ballroom these beautiful gardens come alive with vibrant colours, lush greenery, and beautifully cared-for palm trees that are perfect for your special day. Le Petit Château also offers you the opportunity for a stroll in the meadow to the rear of the venue where a small river is visible.
The Belle Époque ceremony room at Le Petit Château is the perfect space for your wedding day. Boasting high ceilings, ornate chandeliers and a marble fireplace, this venue will make you feel like royalty on your special day. The exterior of the ceremony room is famous for its pink wall used in many wedding photos.
le petit château wedding photography
When it comes to Le Petit Château wedding photography, LPC offers plenty of options to make sure your wedding photos are as unique and memorable as your big day itself. As a wedding photographer who emphasises it’s a wedding day and not a photoshoot – your wedding photos will truly reflect your wedding, your friends, your family and your story. As there is no posing, staging or arriving with pre-conceived ideas or shot lists every Le Petit Château wedding is unique and so is your Le Petit Château wedding photography!
the unique ballroom at le petit château
The Ballroom is the perfect setting for your wedding speeches, meal and party. After years and hundreds of weddings; white table clothes compared to rustic wood simply looks boring, to be frank, and leaving the wood tables bare showcases the rustic charm of the venue and looks much better to the eye and in photographs in my opinion.
As an Award winning wedding photographer with over 150 awards and experience of over 250+ weddings – documenting your day at Le Petit Château would be an honour. My authentic and relaxed approach means documenting moments and emotions is my number one priority; no posing, no staging and allows you to have a wedding day and not a photoshoot.
getting married at le petit château?
As a Le Petit Château Wedding Photographer – If you love my work and style and value an authentic and natural approach, please get in touch asap, as I only work with 20 amazing couples each year please contact me sooner rather than later. I work throughout the UK and internationally for destination weddings so no matter the location please get in touch.
le petit château sister wedding venues; runa farm, newton hall & whitworth hall
Set apart from the average wedding destination, Runa Farm Weddings offer a chic and glamorous approach to those whose hearts beat to an alternative rhythm. The intense rustic-inspired hotel, country pub, and wedding venue combine natural rural beauty with cool Balearic vibes to deliver something wholly unique.
At Newton Hall, you and your guests can expect a one-of-a-kind wedding experience. If you’re looking for an outdoor option, no problem! They offer unique outdoor weddings as well such as getting married on the beach. Recently launched and ready for 2022, they are now able to offer two fabulous new settings for your big day, romantic beach weddings on the Northumberland coastline and, after a recent discovery of a long-forgotten Enchanted Chapel in the grounds of Newton Hall, your special day can be the fairy tale you’ve always dreamed of.
The perfect pick for a luxury, fairytale-like wedding, Whitworth Hall Estate boasts an intimate Grade II listed country house at its heart. The historic property is set within a private deer park and features a sumptuous interior design that will make your wedding day truly magical.
" Ray was absolutely incredible and I would 100% recommend. On the day, he brought all the laughs and positive vibes, effortlessly putting all our guests at ease. The photos are absolutely incredible. Ray also created a highlight film for us which was amazing! He recorded so many great moments and it meant we didn’t need to book a videographer/content creator too. He really is amazing and we would definitely recommend. "
— Emma + Callum, Woodlands Hotel
CHOOSE THE RIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER
Right, let’s start by saying you’re not just buying ‘nice photos’ – we live in a world with so many nice instagram feeds, but it’s not just aesthetics. I’ve seen loads of photographers who have a large majority of their instagram feeds/website from content days, workshops etc. (no pressure, no time constraints, models, perfect setups)
A nice instagram grid or website doesn’t tell you if they can handle chaos, keep you from shitting your pants before you go down the aisle, read the room, move portraits later in the timeline as you booked a live singer for the reception and you actually want to listen to them. That stuff doesn’t live on pretty feeds – It lives in experience. (350+ weddings over 10 years, I got you covered)
The real risk isn’t just bad photos, it’s a bad fit. Feeling awkward, being dragged around, missing the good bits because someone was too busy staging ‘the perfect shot’. So here’s the meat and bones of it: don’t ask yourself ‘do we like their photos?’ – instead ask yourself ‘do we trust this person to show up on the day and smash it out the park’ (read my reviews).
Once you realise that, you stop scrolling for the prettiest grid and start looking for the person, the vibe, the energy you want to spend your entire day with, someone who will sing along to the fresh prince of bel air during bride prep, someone who will knock out some body popping on the dance floor before capturing the bridesmaid whacking out the perfect worm – and if that ends up being me – happy bloody days!!
I don’t direct the day, I document it!
Real moments over fake poses
My goal on your wedding day is simple, to tell your story creatively and authentically. From the moment you book until your gallery is delivered, I’m there for you, documenting every moment in a natural, unposed way while adding a touch of creativity to make the images truly yours.
I love leaving a wedding feeling like part of the family. Couples often say, “It felt like having a friend capture our day,” and that’s exactly how it should be. You’ll usually find me right in the action, laughing with guests and capturing moments from up close. I believe the best photos come from being fully immersed in the day, not hiding at the back with a long lens. When your friends and family feel comfortable with me, that’s when I can document the most genuine moments.
That’s why connection matters so much. I want to capture your wedding from within, like a friend who just happens to have some very expensive cameras.
" The BEST photographer and person ever. Ray really knows his stuff and his expertise and skills made for a seamless day. Ray provided hybrid coverage (photo + film), we are honestly both speechless. We knew the pictures would be good but they really were like something out of a magazine. How he had time to also capture the day via video. I’ll never know! Everyone at the wedding commented on how special Ray was and how he felt like part of the family! There wasn’t a person he didn’t make smile, he’s a true legend "
— Jasmine + Tom, Newton Hall
I also offer KICK-ASS highlight films. have a watch of this one.
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RAW, UN-STAGED, AUTHENTIC MOMENTS. THIS IS WHAT I LIVE FOR. IT'S A WEDDING DAY, NOT A PHOTOSHOOT!
Work with me
I’d absolutely love to work with you, I love working with couples who understand my approach, love my work and just want to have a relaxed and fun wedding day. I work with about 20-25 couples per year and I’d love for you to become one of the few, so please fill out the contact form to get the ball rolling and we can jump on ZOOM, have a chat and go from there.
I’m eternally grateful for your time checking out my work etc. I understand there are thousands of photographers and if you do want to work with me… thanks so much you bloody legends!!