Paul Hawkett Photography

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Hi, I'm Paul Hawkett 👋
Creative
Relaxed
Yorkshire
15 Years - Trusted by 450 couples - loads of 5 star reviews - you're definitely in safe hands.
Based in Yorkshire and photographing weddings in York, Hull, and beyond, I document your day with a relaxed, natural approach. Every smile, tear, and fleeting glance is captured to create images that reflect the true spirit of your celebration.
Paul Hawkett Photography Pricing & Costs
£750 - £1,850
I offer 3 packages ranging from Micro weddings and elopements. A half day option and my most popular package the Full day option.
Full day package
From
£1,800
Coverage from the morning preparations until around an hour after the first Dance. Gallery available after 2-4 weeks via a digital download.
What's included
600 + images
Digital download
13 years experience
Over 400 weddings photographed
Micro Weddings
From
£750
2-3 Hours coverage for up to 20 guests
Half Day
From
£1,100
5 Hours coverage
Paul Hawkett Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Natural
Modern

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Second Shooter Available
Online Shop
Paul Hawkett Photography Full Description

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

Name of Wedding Contact: Paul Hawkett
Hi there! I would love to be part of your wedding day, capturing all the laughter, love, and little moments that make it yours. With lots of experience and very safe hands, I’ll make sure everything is looked after while you enjoy the day. My aim is to create relaxed, natural photos that you’ll want to look at again and again.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(15)
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Beth and Ash
Happy couple married in July
January 2026
Bolton Abbey Wedding Photographer

We really can’t recommend Paul enough! Captured the most stunning photos, both on our wedding day, and at a lovely engagement shoot a few months before. Also such a lovely person, very cool and calm, just what you need on a wedding day! Paul did an amazing job of capturing all the moments in the day, without anything being too ‘staged’ - he gave us the perfect amount of direction so we weren’t just stood there not knowing what to do with ourselves!

Annabelle & Shaun
Happy couple married in November
January 2026
Hull Wedding Photographer

Paul is such an amazing person and photographer. We had an engagement photo shoot and also our wedding day photographed by Paul. Paul captured such beautiful photos for our wedding day and can’t thank him enough! He blended into the crowds and nothing was ever too much trouble. Highly recommend 😄

Emily & Alistair
Happy couple married in October
January 2026
At Home in Market Weighton

We are so grateful to have had Paul as our wedding photographer. From start to finish he was incredible—professional, friendly, and such a calming presence on the day. He captured everything so beautifully, from the big moments to the little details and candid shots that we’ll treasure forever. Paul has such a talent for making people feel comfortable in front of the camera, and it really shows in the photos. Looking back through them, we can relive the day exactly as it happened.

Sarah & Ian
Happy couple married in January
January 2026
Little Wold Vineyard Wedding Photographer

Paul was our wedding photographer at Little Wold Vineyard in August and we had a fantastic experience with him from the start. We had several calls with him in advance to discuss what we wanted and Paul really delivered on this for us. He was super flexible including staying on beyond the first dance to include our firework photos later in the evening.

Zoe & Matt
Happy couple married in January
January 2026
Hospitium wedding Photographer

Paul is a fantastic wedding photographer. He was great on the day and the photos are lovely, we would definitely recommend him to any couple getting married!

Xander & Michelle
Happy couple married in January
January 2026
Wedding Review from the Milner in York

Paul photographed our wedding in York and was brilliant from start to finish. He worked with us before the day to establish which photos were most important to us and he took us for a quick photo shoot along York walls on the day, which came out great. He worked great with us and our guests, and he captured lots of great organic moments without intruding at all (so much so we forgot he was there at times until we saw the photos afterwards!). Would highly recommend!

Lucy & Adam
Happy couple married in January
January 2026
Bunny Hill Wedding Photographer

Paul is an absolutely amazing photographer. Not only did he take the most perfect wedding photos but he is so friendly, laidback and calm he made us feel so comfortable. We got married at Bunny Hill in November 2025 and we could instantly tell Paul knows this venue like the back of his hand. He knew where all the perfect spots were! Paul is a really nice guy who offers an amazing service and we cannot recommend him enough!

Lynsey & Alan
Happy couple married in January
January 2026
York City Centre Wedding

Paul was an incredible part of our day. Not only did he capture stunning photographs that perfectly reflected all of our special moments, but he also went above and beyond by coordinating with the hotel staff and the registry office to ensure everything ran smoothly. He truly was an absolute legend and immediately put us at ease. He was so considerate, checking when it was okay to come in and out of the room whilst getting ready Paul wasn’t just our photographer that day—he helped keep me calm

Teresa & Dean
Happy couple married in January
January 2026
South Cave Castle Review

From start to finish, Paul was fantastic. He was professional while still keeping everything light, fun, and stress-free. He stayed all day and blended in seamlessly with our guests—we genuinely forgot he was there most of the time. That comfort really shows in the photos, and we couldn’t be happier. We cannot recommend Paul enough!!!

Jess & Ollie
Happy couple married in October
January 2026
Amazing Review At The Hospitium York

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Paul captured our day at The Hospitium so beautifully and made us feel completely at ease. He fit in seamlessly - like another guest who just happened to take incredible photos. Couldn’t recommend him more!!

Paul Hawkett Photography Location & Contact Details
Address
26 Fountains Way, Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU15 2NW, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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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.

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