Sam Chipman Photography

YORKSHIRE-BASED STORYTELLING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER COVERING WEST YORKSHIRE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LANCASHIRE, AND THE LAKE DISTRICT; INCLUDING KEIGHLEY, LEEDS, SKIPTON, YORK, HARROGATE, ILKLEY, AND TRAVELLING NATIONWIDE.

I actually trained as an actor, and first picked up a camera during my first summer break at drama school, I was bored and looking for a new project to kill some time – little did I know that it would turn into something more serious.

Back in 2019 friends that I had recently worked with asked me if I would be their wedding photographer. After seeing their joy when they first saw their wedding photographs I knew that I wanted to continue doing that – giving the gift of memories.

I spent hours and hours honing my craft, and upon returning to drama school starting shooting productions and actor headshots. Weddings were a natural step for me, as much like shooting a theatrical production it is about anticipating those storytelling moments – making sure the memories and essence of the day are captured.

Much like shooting a theatrical production, being a wedding photographer is about anticipating those storytelling moments – making sure the memories and essence of the day are captured.

Being able to give people the gift of memories, knowing that in years time their wedding photographs will stay make them smile, is why I love being a wedding photographer.

NATURAL, STORYTELLING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR RELAXED COUPLES.

On the day I work in a non-obtrusive and photojournalistic way, but I also like to try to be a calming presence on your wedding day. I know being in front of a camera can be daunting, and I won’t expect you to carry out pose after pose, but will give you subtle guidance where I can to get those breathtaking images you will want on your mantelpiece.

I put as much effort into post-production as I do on your big day. I spend hours individually going through your images, colour correcting, tidying, and choosing between colour and black & white – all your wedding photographs will have my signature style to really show off your big day

Your wedding photography is an investment. Long after the flowers have wilted, your dress has been hung in the back of your wardrobe and the last of your champagne has been drunk, your wedding photographs will still be there – year after year, decade after decade, to help you re-live your wedding day.

WHY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IS SO IMPORTANT

Because over time, memories fade. Wedding photography captures a moment in time, and helps you relive the most amazing day of your life for years to come. At the end of your wedding day, the flowers will wilt, the cake will get eaten, but your wedding photographs are forever.

That is why, as a professional wedding photographer, I feel so privileged to do what I do. I gift people memories that they will cherish throughout their lives.

You should reach out to me for a chat and a brew if:

– Wedding photography is one of your top priorities
– You want photographs that tell the story of your wedding day, to keep those memories alive forever.
– You like my style of photography and the way I work, relaxed photographs without having to worry about posing.
– You like puns and the occasional dad joke (optional extra)