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Hi, I'm Shane 👋
Honest
Yorkshireman
Smells good!
Let’s chat. I’m a true Yorkshireman and I genuinely love nothing more than having a chat. Whether that’s in person with a pint or a video call to discuss your plans.
When I first started this journey my vision was always about being genuine and making those that put their confidence in me feel comfortable, relaxed, and completely themselves. I know being in front of a camera can feel a little unnerving, so I’ll gently guide you when you need it. I’ll step back when the moment is unfolding naturally, and if there’s hint of awkwardness, don’t worry - I’ll have a slightly questionable one-liner!
Atken Photography Pricing & Costs

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£1,950
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I believe the best photographs are not always the perfectly posed ones, but the ones that just feel right. The quiet glances, the little smiles, the slightly windswept veil, the in between seconds that often you don’t see. Those are the moments. When I first started this journey that was my vision.
Atken Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Natural

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Physical Shop / Studio
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Online Shop
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Photo Printing
Videography available
Atken Photography Full Description

Everyone has a story . . .

I believe the best photographs are not always the perfectly posed ones, but the ones that just feel right. The quiet glances, the little smiles, the slightly windswept veil, the in-between seconds that often you don’t see.

Those are the moments.

When I first started this journey that was my vision. It was always about being genuine and making those that put their confidence in me feel comfortable, relaxed, and completely themselves.

I know being in front of a camera can feel a little unnerving, so I’ll gently guide you when you need it. I’ll step back when the moment is unfolding naturally, and if there’s hint of awkwardness . . . don’t worry - I’ll have a slightly questionable one-liner ready to bring out a real smile.

My approach is thoughtful and honest. I care about the details, but more than that, I care about how you feel and how your photos feel when you look back at them years from now.

I want them to bring you right back to the atmosphere, the natural emotion and the genuine connection of your story.

The Investment . . .

  • A complimentary pre-wedding shoot (within a 30-mile radius), providing the perfect opportunity for us to get to know each other
  • A full day from preparations in the morning through to the EPIC dancing pictures!
  • Consultations leading up to your wedding discussing your day and planning any formal pictures if you would like some
  • Me and my fantastic sense of humour (which is debatable!)
  • Fully edited photographs
  • Secure online gallery with curated slide show as well as mobile friendly viewing for you, your family and friends to view and download
  • A presentation box containing your edited digital images on a USB and a selection of prints from your wedding day
  • Your captured wedding delivered 5-6 weeks after the wedding (sneak peeks are always available!)
  • The booking fee to secure your wedding day is £200. Final payment is required 2 weeks prior to your wedding date

The Experience . . .

  • Let’s chat. I’m a true Yorkshireman and I genuinely love nothing more than having a chat. Whether that’s in person with a pint or a video call to discuss your plans, get you both even more excited about your wedding & to make sure we click.
  • If I made the cut, we can start the celebrations! You secure the date, pay the booking fee & get excited because I’m capturing your wedding day story!
  • I’ll also send across a booking form this makes sure I know all the important folks’ names, little surprises during the day & any small details, plus we’ll update this as we head closer to the day.
  • Let’s do this!! I’m there from PREP to the PARTY. I want the day to flow for you both without “dragging” you away for what seems an eternity.
  • Sneak Peek! Absolutely, if you want, I can send a few previews while you’re sipping cocktails on the beach.
  • Our relationship doesn’t end after your wedding. Your gallery stays live for a year and if you want it longer just let me know! You can download or order prints, albums or we can go for a pint!

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Shane & Kelly Atken
If you love a good cup of tea and a great piece of cake then we are already on the same wavelength. We are based in Yorkshire and we love travelling and documenting.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2001
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Reviews
(63)
Stacey and Phil
Happy couple married in October
December 2018
The best photographers by far!

Shane and Kelly make your experience so much more personalised and special. You wouldnt even know they were there snapping away. They capture the most perfect and unique photos that you want them all! The end result is perfect. I couldnt recommend them highly enough and would recommend them not just for weddings location photos are a must! Thank you again for our photos and making our experience unique

Josh and Kerry
Happy couple married in June
December 2018
Wedfest 2017

Where can I start with Shane and Kelly? 3 words to sum them up fun, friendly and fantastic! They really did make our wedding day! Having previously been at many weddings where you stand for hours having photos this is something we didn’t want to do or our guests. These guys managed to get lovely formal shots / action shots and some personal shots of my husband and I yet we did not feel we missed any vital time of our wedding which was important to us. When we received our photos we we’re blown away at how much had been captured and how amazing they were. IT took us a year to narrow it down down our album! I cannot fault shane and Kelly they were amazing from the moment we contacted them to collecting outnumbered album. If you want a brilliant photographers to capture your day then contact Atken photography!

Rowell-Potton
Happy couple married in April
December 2018
Our wedding 2015

Shane and Kelly are just amazing, nothing was to much trouble, they captured our day perfectly and have left us with so many memories and great pictures of our day! I’m alittle camera shy.. Shane eased that straight away when we did a pre wedding shoot.. he took us to a beach not far from home and was just great, we knew he was the guy for the job when we saw the results. He’s great with children. We have continued to use atken photography since. Thank you for making our day special. Love the Rowell-Pottons x

Danni & Jim
Happy couple married in December
December 2018
Amazing, A year on and so many perfect memories captured

t’s almost a year since Shane photographed our wedding, on a cold but beautiful December day! Yet it’s taken me all this time to actually finalise and collect my wedding album, and I’m actually so pleased we waited this long because looking through it now after a year of the actual big day is a huge reminder of how important the decision of a photographer is, and we made the perfect choice choosing Shane, so many moments that where captured to treasure forever. Despite the cold and the wind the most amazing pictures where captured, and that’s down to Shane’s pure talent and passion for what he does. It was an absolute pleasure to have Shane as part of our wedding, he slotted in just like any other guest attending. Looking forward to some future family shoots with him. The album is simply stunning and something we will look over for so many years to come

Mr & Mrs Machin
Happy couple married in December
December 2018
Quality time, quality work, quality people

We thoroughly loved using Atkenphotography nothing was ever too much trouble, they replied to messages promptly and went through details thoroughly, on the day they listened to our quirks, and accommodated all we asked. We have been back to them several times since our wedding and would never hesitate to recommend them. We made acquaintances for life in choosing them. We couldn’t of asked for nicer people.

Jamie and Lucy
Happy couple married in June
December 2018
The best day ever!!!

Shane and Kelly were amazing from start to finish not just on the day, but on the stressful time on the run up to the wedding, they made everything easier just by being there. Looking back on the photos they took we are able to relive our entire wedding day because they captured every single moment of our special day. So thank you very much guys. You were the best. 😀

Mr & Mrs Haley
Happy couple married in July
December 2018
Amazing!

Shane & Kelly came highly recommended and had been so creative with our friends wedding that we would never have chosen anyone else. Everything from the planning, pre-wedding shoot and our wedding day went seamlessly (thanks to them) and they are a joy to be around, they really do put people at ease and capture their best angles! They are also very adept in a crisis as Kelly sowed my bridesmaid back into her dress on the morning of our wedding!! We have such a beautiful book of memories which we will cherish. Can not recommend highly enough!

Mrs Thompson
Happy couple married in September
December 2018
Our wedding 2015

From the minute we met Shane, we knew he was the perfect photographer for our wedding. We explained that we wanted to capture candid shots of our day, those natural moments that are sometimes missed as well as the traditional shots. To say Shane delivered is an understatement! We love the way that he captured those very special moments of our day, those moments that we can now treasure and how each picture tells a different story. The combination of his photography skill teamed with his pure gentlemanly attitude make him an obvious choice!

Mr & Mrs Harris
Happy couple married in June
December 2018
The most magical day of our life!

From our pre wedding shoot to our magical day right through to the production of our story book Shane was absolutely wonderful! He made us both feel so at ease and tiny husband this was the uttermost important thing as he hated “posing” for pictures and always felt awkward having them taken and with Shane this wasn’t an issue felt by him or my husband which meant the most beautiful and natural looking photographs capturing moments of our magical day with the odd structured one in there. Would 100% recommend Shane for caputuring those magical moments . And we get to re live a little of our day each time we look through our pretty story book.

Maria & Matty Bywater
Happy couple married in July
December 2018
Raven Hall Wedding

I feel so lucky to have had such brilliant photographers. Besides the fact we had absolutely beautiful images from our wedding day, Shane and Kelly are such lovely people who get on with everyone! As soon as we met we knew that we wanted Atken Photography for our wedding day. Shane and Kelly made us feel so comfortable when having our photos taken as my husband and I thought it might be a bit awkward having our pictures taken all day long! But they made us laugh and have a brilliant sense of humour making us feel at ease while still being very professional. I love that they managed to capture alot of action shots as they are very natural and capture the moment. As for the price it's brilliant considering what is included in the package! We had a pre wedding shoot and then photos taken all day from us getting ready up until the first dance and disco. And then an absolutely beautiful photo album in real leather (we got to choose what colour album we wanted) that is personalised with our names and wedding date on! And the rest of the photos that didn't make the album we got them a on a USB stick which gives us the option to print them and make another little album if we wanted. I cannot recommend Atken Photography enough. I could literally keep talking all day about how brilliant they are. Thank you Shane and Kelly again for capturing our day and giving us beautiful photos. Matty & Maria (The Bywaters) 😊

Atken Photography Location & Contact Details
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Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

Such a difficult question, each wedding has its own uniqueness and moments, in my head they're all memorable.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Always love capturing unscripted moments

What about your business are you most proud of?

Being able to offer a full time professional service that can deliver beautiful images and a finished product to keep (and also flaunt!)

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

To sit down and speak with each service they choose, make sure they feel comfortable and relaxed.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

Personal words between Bride and Groom, the ones that come from the heart, they always make us cry and we are trying to photograph!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

  • Let’s chat. I’m a true Yorkshireman and I genuinely love nothing more than having a chat. Whether that’s in person with a pint or a video call to discuss your plans, get you both even more excited about your wedding & to make sure we click.
  • If I made the cut, we can start the celebrations! You secure the date, pay the booking fee & get excited because I’m capturing your wedding day story!
  • I’ll also send across a booking form this makes sure I know all the important folks’ names, little surprises during the day & any small details, plus we’ll update this as we head closer to the day.
  • Let’s do this!! I’m there from PREP to the PARTY!
  • Sneak Peek! Absolutely, if you want, I can send a few previews while you’re sipping cocktails on the beach.
  • Our relationship doesn’t end after your wedding. Your gallery stays live for a year and if you want it longer just let me know! You can download or order prints, albums or we can go for a pint!

What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?

Unscripted, just go for a walk no matter what the weather is doing.

Does Shane have a good scent!

Yes! Ask all the other suppliers for reference, they all say that I smell pretty good!

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

We'll go jump in some muddy puddles. Bring your wellies and lets get wet

Describe how you got into photography.

Throughout School, into further education and eventually university

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