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The magic of candid wedding photography: Here's some of the best ideas for capturing those timeless moments!
Weddings are a whirlwind of emotions, laughter, and unforgettable moments. As someone who’s been behind the lens for many celebrations, I can tell you there’s something truly magical about capturing those unposed, genuine glimpses of love and joy.

Mike Blackburn Photography
Oct 265 min read
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A magical Christmas elopement in York!
The city of York at Christmas time is one of Kylie and Janine's favourite places to visit, which made it the winning destination when it...

Mike Blackburn Photography
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Awesome tattoos and a modern gothic vibe - check out this wedding with a difference!
When the bride describes her ideal honeymoon as a trip to the US to visit a serial killers museum you know this wedding's going to be...

Mike Blackburn Photography
Nov 2, 20222 min read
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Here’s how an engagement shoot will help your wedding day photos!
Wedding photography can feel a bit scary - it’s probably the only time in your life you’ll hire a photographer to follow you around for the day! But it’s actually much easier than you think.

Mike Blackburn Photography
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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See what a church wedding looks like in times of Covid:
*SPOILER ALERT* It's still beautiful! Curious to know how church weddings will look and feel in the midst of a global pandemic? So was I before I recently had the privilege of shooting Catherine and James' church service near Stoke. Would the restrictions leave what was meant to be a warm and joyous event feeling cold and impersonal? The good news is NOT AT ALL! Limits on guests, face masks and social distancing just could not dampen what was a truly beautiful and emotiona

Mike Blackburn Photography
Jun 17, 20213 min read
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Should I postpone my wedding until the world ‘gets back to normal’?
Instead of tying the knot, newly engaged couples across the country have been tying themselves in knots for the past year over this...

Mike Blackburn Photography
May 28, 20214 min read
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Rock that Wuthering Heights vibe on your wedding or engagement shoot!
Unleash your amorous soul with these 5 tips to rock that Wuthering Heights vibe on your wedding day: 1. Substitute the Yorkshire Moors for any windswept part of Britain, like the stunning Ochils, near Stirling in Scotland. 2. Don some awesome outfits with a punky modern-rural twist. 3. Channel that Heathcliff and Cathy chemistry with bucketloads of passion of your own! 4. Hire a photographer who is a die-hard romantic and well-versed in the classics (me!) to capture that boun

Mike Blackburn Photography
May 20, 20211 min read
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How to plan the best small wedding!
Smaller weddings will be the first choice of many couples for the foreseeable future due to the uncertainty of Covid restrictions - but...

Mike Blackburn Photography
Apr 6, 20215 min read
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