Carlton Towers Military Wedding with Robyn and Martin Karen McGowran Photography Newcastle Wedding Photographer

It seems like so long ago now, but back at the end of July 2013, Martin contacted us about photographing his military wedding to Robyn at Carlton Towers in February 2015. We do travel around the country a lot for weddings but hadn't come across this venue before. After a quick google for Carlton Towers, which is in Goole, North Humberside, we were blown away with the venue and knew it would make a superb backdrop for their wedding. They were both posted in the South of the country, Robyn was a Flying Officer in the RAF and Martin was an Army Captain so we expected lots of military tradition at this wedding.

Gateshead Old Town Hall Wedding Photography Newcastle - Hazel and Tom

It was the end of August 2014 when Hazel and Tom plus two sets of parents descended on our little wedding photography studio in Newcastle to talk to us about their wedding photography. Once I pulled together enough seats and boiled the kettle a couple of times for teas and coffees, we started to listen to their plans and if we could become their wedding photographer.

Roll forward eight months to the end of March 2015 and we arrived at Ali B's Hair Studio in Newburn, Newcastle, to start photographing their wedding day. Hazel had several rooms booked at the Keelmans's Lodge in Newburn for her family and bridesmaids and that is where we went on to meet her mum, Jeanette, who had all of Hazel's details ready for us to photograph.

Kay and Andy Jesmond Dene House Wedding Photography

Fresh from Christmas and New Year and following a busy couple of weeks moving everything to our new studio space, we got the wedding cameras out again ready for the first wedding of 2015. Kay and Andy married on the 17th January and they chose the stunning Jesmond Dene House as the venue for their wedding day. We do love Jesmond Dene House; and that isn't just because it is only 10 minutes from our home in Newcastle. It was a brilliant sunny day, a little bit chilly, and we even had some frost on the ground when we arrived to start bridal prep.

2014 A Year Full of Beautiful Weddings and Gorgeous Couples

The start of 2015 has been extremely busy! We've not only moved our studio and office to the Ouseburn Valley, but we've also created a new business, Tiny Baby Studio, specifically for Newborn, Children and Family photography.

In fact, we have been so busy that we've only just got around to looking back on everything that happened with our weddings during 2014. So even though we are 5 weddings into 2015, here is a little recap...

We were lucky enough to photograph 42 weddings across the country, working with some brilliant couples, suppliers, venues and friends within the North East photography world.

The year started and ended at Wynyard Hall, with new venues coming along too including Armathwaite Hall in the Lakes, Otterburn Castle, Grinkle Park and Bedes World in Jarrow all providing us with new backdrops and opportunities.

We had many highs and lows, visited hospitals and had operations. Dealt with every type of weather possible, rain and wind, thunder and lightening, hailstones, glorious sunsets, golden autumnal colours, thick mist and fresh snow. Lots of people cried. Wedding cars broke down, sports cars went too fast, golf buggies went too slow. Dogs behaved impeccably. Speeches were torn up. Details were delivered by the transit load. Lego people directed guests to seats. Grooms arrived by bike and had tea. Brides fell over. Glasses were stamped on. Super heroes ripped through shirts. Police used handcuffs and truncheons. Judges delivered verdicts and spectacular first dances took place to rival any West End show.

Here is a big thank you to everyone we met and worked with, and especially to those who helped when we needed it most x

Thank you to all the venues this year. Armathwaite Hall, As You Like It, Beamish Hall, Bedes World, Close House, Dissington Hall, Doxford Hall, Eshott Hall, Grinkle Park, High House Farm Brewery, Langley Castle, Lumley Castle, The Mansion House, Middleton Lodge, Newton Hall, Otterburn Castle, Slaley Hall, South Causey Inn, The Morritt, The Old Swan Harrogate, Woodhill Hall, Wynyard Hall

For more information on award winning Newcastle wedding photographer Karen McGowran please click here www.karenmcgowranphotography.co.uk or email info@karenmcgowran.co.uk

Claire and Kevin's Pre wedding shoot...freezing!

One cold, windy February day someone came up with the 'brilliant' idea of a pre wedding shoot...on the raw Northumberland coast! It was seriously cold but Claire and Kevin are made of stronger stuff and I think we pulled it off!

This couple are marrying at Longhirst soon and we are all hoping for higher temperatures!!













For more information on award winning Newcastle wedding photographer Karen McGowran please click here www.karenmcgowranphotography.co.uk