Business Details
8 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding Photographers in Co Durham
We are Richards & Co Photography & Co Photography, an award-winning husband-and-wife wedding photography team based in County Durham. With a creative, documentary-style approach, we specialise in capturing candid, unposed moments that reflect the true essence of your wedding day. Our relaxed and unobtrusive method allows couples to enjoy their celebration while we document genuine emotions, interactions, and atmospheres.With over a decade of combined experience, we serve couples across the UK, from Newcastle upon Tyne to Scotland, blending seamlessly into events to produce artistic, emotive imagery. Our commitment to authenticity, technical excellence, and client-centric service has earned us consistent praise and a loyal clientele.
Services
Wedding Photography
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Fine Art Albums
Documentary Style
Creative Lighting
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of combined experience in documentary-style wedding photography.
- Our unobtrusive approach ensures natural, candid moments are preserved without interruption.
- We serve couples across the UK, from intimate local weddings to destination events.
- Our portfolio includes coverage at exclusive venues like Alnwick Treehouse and Wynyard Hall.
- We prioritise client comfort, building rapport to create relaxed, authentic imagery.
What people say
Amazing photos
Unobtrusive and friendly
Captured the essence
Professional yet personable
Exceeded expectations
Services
Wedding Photography
Our documentary-style wedding photography focuses on capturing candid moments, emotions, and interactions as they naturally occur. Using creative lighting and composition, we produce timeless images that tell the unique story of your day. Clients receive high-resolution digital files and optional fine art albums, with full-day coverage available across the UK. This service is ideal for couples seeking authentic, unposed imagery that preserves the atmosphere of their celebration.
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Pre-wedding shoots help couples acclimate to being photographed while creating memorable keepsakes. Conducted at locations of your choice, these sessions focus on natural interactions and personal details. The resulting images can be used for save-the-date cards, wedding displays, or simply to build confidence before your big day. This service includes professional editing and a curated online gallery for easy sharing.
Fine Art Albums
Handcrafted fine art albums showcase your wedding's most compelling images in a tactile, heirloom-quality format. Each album is custom-designed to reflect your day's narrative, with premium paper and binding ensuring longevity. Clients collaborate on layout choices to create a cohesive visual story, making this service perfect for those who value physical preservation of their memories alongside digital collections.
Documentary Style
Our documentary approach prioritises unobtrusive observation, capturing spontaneous interactions and overlooked details. This method ensures a genuine record of your day, free from staged poses or artificial setups. Ideal for couples who prefer a relaxed experience, this style combines technical precision with artistic vision to produce emotive, storytelling imagery that evolves organically throughout your event.
Creative Lighting
Creative lighting techniques enhance the mood and drama of your wedding photographs, particularly during evening events or low-light conditions. We utilise natural and artificial light sources to craft visually striking images with depth and texture. This service adds a distinctive artistic flair to both portraits and environmental shots, ensuring your gallery contains dynamic, gallery-worthy compositions that stand out from conventional wedding photography.
People
Craig Richards
Photographer
Former graphic designer turned award-winning photographer with over 20 years' creative experience. Specialises in capturing candid moments using natural light and unobtrusive techniques. Passionate about hiking and sled-dog adventures, bringing a dynamic energy to every shoot.
Andrea Richards
Photographer
Detail-oriented photographer with a focus on documenting small, meaningful elements of weddings. Combines technical precision with an eye for composition to create visually cohesive narratives. Enjoys hiking and outdoor activities, which informs her approach to capturing natural, relaxed moments.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you offer?
We specialise in documentary-style photography, focusing on candid moments and natural interactions without staged poses. Our approach combines creative lighting techniques with unobtrusive observation to capture authentic emotions and atmospheres.
Do you travel for weddings?
We photograph weddings across the UK, including Northumberland, Yorkshire, and Scotland. Our experience with destination events ensures we adapt seamlessly to different venues while maintaining our signature quality and attention to detail.
What's included in your wedding packages?
All packages include full-day coverage, high-resolution digital images, and online gallery access. Optional add-ons include pre-wedding shoots, fine art albums, and extended coverage for evening celebrations or multi-day events.
How do you handle low-light situations?
We utilise advanced creative lighting techniques to ensure quality images in all conditions. This includes using available light creatively and discreet off-camera lighting when necessary, maintaining natural aesthetics while preserving image clarity.
Can we request specific shots or poses?
While we prioritise candid moments, we accommodate essential family portraits or specific requests efficiently. Our goal is to balance these structured elements with our documentary approach, ensuring minimal disruption to your celebration.
How long does it take to receive the photos?
We deliver a curated selection of teaser images within 48 hours, followed by the complete gallery within six weeks. This timeline allows for meticulous editing and curation to ensure every image meets our quality standards.
