Relaxed, Storytelling Wedding Photography in Yorkshire
North Yorkshire based Documentary Wedding Photographer Bethany Clarke capturing elegant and timeless images that tell your personal story
North Yorkshire based Documentary Wedding Photographer Bethany Clarke capturing elegant and timeless images that tell your personal story
"We couldn't have asked for a more professional. Fun and intuitive photographer."
S&J
With over 600 weddings behind me, I’m a full-time Yorkshire wedding photographer who tells real stories — quietly, creatively, and thoughtfully .
My style is natural, timeless, and rooted in real connection. I don’t pose you endlessly or turn your wedding into a photoshoot. I simply capture what’s already there: emotion, atmosphere, and the little in-between moments that matter most.
Before shooting weddings full time, I spent 10 years photographing news and human stories for The Times and Getty Images. My work in Sierra Leone earned me an international award and that documentary eye still guides everything I do.
I love to work with laid-back couples who value emotion over perfection, and who want honest, soulful photography without the fuss. Whether it’s a barn wedding in North Yorkshire, a tipi in the Dales, relaxed garden ceremony near Harrogate or beach wedding overseas — I bring calm, focus, and over a decade of professional experience.
Bethany was relaxed and never intrusive, yet always in the right place to get the perfect shot!
T&L
Choosing the right wedding photographer isn’t just about beautiful images — it’s about working with someone who shares your values and fits seamlessly into your day. I love to work with couples who care about real moments more than perfect poses — people who want to stay present with their loved ones and trust me to quietly capture it all.
Your wedding photographs will outlast every trend. These images are for tomorrow, next year, and decades from now — an honest, timeless record of the people you love most.
If you’d like to know what it’s like to have me photograph your day, take a look at my reviews. I’m proud to have over 150 five-star reviews from happy couples across Yorkshire and beyond, who trusted me to tell their story with calm professionalism and creativity.
Beth is so kind and relaxed, she’s your friend the moment you meet her.
T&L
The last decade has seen a huge rise in wedding photographers — which can make choosing the right one for your day feel overwhelming. What sets me apart isn’t just experience, but approach. I was part of the first generation of wedding photojournalists, capturing genuine smiles, fleeting glances, and real moments — never staged, never forced.
Every photo you see on my website features a real couple — no styled shoots, no models. In an industry full of trends and filters, my focus remains timeless: to quietly and skilfully document the truth of your day. Because while poses and gimmicks fade, a well-captured moment never does.
Before weddings, I photographed everything from prime ministers and fashion designers to riots, post-conflict zones, and sensitive human stories — all under intense time pressure, often in the most unpredictable lighting or technical conditions. That depth of experience now goes into capturing your wedding day with calm focus and creative precision.
Couples often describe me far better than I can — words like empathetic, subtle, thoughtful, and quietly confident come up again and again. I’m here to help you feel relaxed and to capture your day as it really unfolds — not as a performance, but as a deeply personal and joyful experience
"Incredibly self-sufficient, unbelievably talented but most importantly, a genuinely lovely person to have around on the biggest day of your lives!"
