CHARLTON HALL 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 charlton hall; northumberland
If you’re looking for the perfect wedding venue in Northumberland, Charlton Hall is the place to be. The Charlton Hall Wedding Venue is situated in a stunning Grade II listed building surrounded by beautiful views of sloping hills. With its grand baroque architecture and lush gardens, Charlton Hall provides a picturesque backdrop for your special day.
When it comes to wedding photography, Charlton Hall 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 Charlton Hall wedding is unique and so is your Charlton hall wedding photography!
From the quaintly decorated reception area to the bright and colourful ceremony room, Charlton Hall offers something for everyone, I mean, let’s face it, who doesn’t want to hire a venue with a giraffe coming out the wall?
From traditional to quirky decorations, Charlton Hall has something that will be sure to make your wedding photos stand out from the crowd.
Charlton Hall has many options to choose from that will fit both your needs and budget. You can get married in the Ceremony Hall or a church and then host your reception with Charlton.
The number of guests accommodated varies depending on the wedding, but they can have up to 140 people in the hall, 200 evening guests in The Looking Glass, and 46 people staying overnight in their lodging.
charlton hall – one of the best northumberland wedding venues!
Charlton Hall is a beautiful event venue set in the countryside, where they offer custom wedding packages and private events. This 18th-century stately home provides a romantic setting for your special day.
Set in a beautiful 150-acre country estate, Charlton Hall is the perfect place to escape from it all and enjoy some truly luxurious accommodations. With its stunning views and complete privacy, it’s the ideal venue for weddings and events.
Once you enter Charlton Hall, you will be amazed by the Gold details that make the hall come alive. You’ll also see fantastic silver light installations which only reflect how much fun can be had here! There is a voluptuous, luxurious and pink carpet flowing down the stairs which sets the scene.
As you climb the stairs past George the Giraffe and the expansive window with a picturesque view, you’ll find cherubs playfully swinging from chandeliers. Continuing up to the landing, you can take a rest on one of the leather conversation sofas while admiring acres of rolling countryside.
Be cautious though, the walls have ears. You might spot a monkey or two climbing the walls, as this hidden space is lined with playful wallpaper from House of Hackney.
your authentic and genuine charlton hall wedding story
There’s a reason I’ve started with Authentic and Genuine. This is my biggest priority at your wedding, from the moment I step out of my car on the wedding morning my number one focus is to document your story in a natural, relaxed and authentic way without any posing, shot lists, cheesy photo ideas, you get the drift, everything I capture is 100% natural and real, even the couple portraits.
I’m a strong believer in the following statement… ’It’s a wedding, not a photoshoot’ – I want my Images and creativity to tell your story as honestly as I can without posing and staging. On your wedding day, I aim to become a guest at the wedding but with expensive gear and a good eye.
Talking, laughing and having a good time with your friends and family is very important, the more relaxed they are the more authentic the Images. I want your Images to appear honest, genuine to the moment and completely relaxed.
As an Award winning wedding photographer with over 150 awards and experience of over 250+ weddings – documenting your day at Charlton Hall 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.
charlton hall wedding photography
As I provide Charlton Hall Wedding Photography – If you love my work and style and value an authentic and natural approach, please get in touch asap. I work throughout the UK and internationally for destination weddings so no matter the location please get in touch.
interior design at charlton hall weddings
Charlton Hall has many original features that have been carefully restored, including artefacts from the 1800s. These items help keep the heritage of the hall alive. Large doorways, beautiful fireplaces, wood flooring, and old furniture add a lot of character to the décor.
Charlton Hall’s interior designers travelled the world to find and work with leading artists to fill Charlton Hall with one-of-a-kind details and charms that help it stand out as a wedding and events venue.
If you walked into any room, you would see stunning murals by world-renowned artist Vanessa Foley. The soft furniture is from up-and-coming designer Gung-Ho as well as House of Hackney and Mulberry.
Manuel Canovas, Pierre Frey, Harlequin Sumi, Matthew Williamson and Diane Von Furstenberg are a few of the décor designers throughout the space.
charlton hall has a sister venue; doxford barns
Doxford Barns is situated close by, within a private 550-acre country estate along the Northumberland coast near Alnwick. It offers a completely different feel to Charlton Hall, with its authentic barn setting and rustic charm.
Ideal for smaller weddings. Doxford Barns provides an idyllic backdrop for couples seeking something unique for their special day. There is lots of flexibility when it comes to styling.
" 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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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!!