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Capture Your Wedding Day Naturally and Beautifully
Planning your wedding in East Yorkshire or beyond? Paul Hawkett Photography offers a fresh, documentary-style approach that focuses on the real moments of your day. With over 14 years of experience and more than 400 weddings captured, Paul combines professionalism with a personal touch to help you feel relaxed from the very first meeting. His style is all about genuine emotions—romance, laughter, and tears—without stiff posing, so you can fully enjoy your celebration.
Why Choose Paul? Experience and Heart
Couples consistently praise Paul for his friendly, calm, and adaptable approach. He blends seamlessly into your wedding day, often feeling more like a trusted guest than just a photographer. This connection allows him to capture authentic moments and emotions, including those special memories you might otherwise miss.
Flexible Services Designed Around Your Wedding
Every wedding is unique, and Paul offers a variety of packages tailored to fit your needs—whether you’re planning an intimate micro-wedding, an elopement, or a full-day celebration. Here’s what you can expect:
- Photography Style: A natural, modern blend of documentary and candid shots.
- Experience: Established in 2011, bringing over a decade of wedding photography expertise.
- Coverage Options: From a few hours for smaller gatherings to full-day coverage—from morning preparations through to the first dance.
- Travel: Based in Yorkshire but happy to travel anywhere in the UK or overseas to capture your day.
What Couples Are Saying
Paul’s clients consistently highlight his professionalism and the stunning quality of his photos. Many mention how comfortable he made everyone feel, and how his creative eye turned their wedding moments into treasured memories. Described as a “joy to work with,” Paul’s work results in beautiful albums that couples cherish forever.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
A Christmas wedding in York Minster and then onto the Grand Hotel in York
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Documentary, Relaxed, Natural, un-posed, Fun
What about your business are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of the longevity of the business and winning national and international awards
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
My top tip for any couple planning a wedding would be to book a great Photographer!! (hopefully me) after the wedding dust has settled the only thing left are the memories.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
My most memorable personal touch at a wedding has to be when the couples pet Golden was the ring bearer. I have always owned Goldens and it did bring a tear to my eye.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Keep it simple. I like to have a chat first to get to know couples, then confirm the date. Have another chat prior to the wedding and then capture the day as it happens
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
It has to be one with family. I'm a documentary photographer but in my own life family is everything. So at least one with those that mean the most is important.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
A couple once hired a Star wars storm trouper for a May 4th Wedding - May the 4th be with you!!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Just go with it and have some fun.
Describe how you got into photography.
By photographing my young family. I fell totally in love with both.