North East Wedding Photographer
Hi, I’m Erika, an award-winning North East wedding photographer specialising in wedding photography across Newcastle and the North East.
With 14 years of experience as a North East wedding photographer, I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings at a wide-range of local wedding venues. I have a great relationship with many of the top North East wedding venues, meaning I know how days actually run — the light, the timings, and how to get the best images without disrupting your wedding.
My style focuses on luxury, colour and mood — ideal for couples planning relaxed, elegant weddings, from intimate micro weddings (prices starting at £500) to half-day weddings (£995) to full-day celebrations (£1595).
You can view my wedding portfolio to see if my style feels right for you, explore my prices to check availability within your budget, or head to my FAQs for quick answers to common questions.
Wedding Photography Coverage – Newcastle & the North East
My wedding photography coverage extends across the whole of the North East and includes: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Durham and the picturesque Scottish Borders.
As well as local weddings, I’m available for bookings throughout the UK and can travel to worldwide destinations upon request. If you have a specific location in mind, just send me the details of your wedding, and we can start planning your dream wedding!
Wedding Photography Style for Relaxed, Elegant Newcastle Weddings
The way I photograph weddings in Newcastle and across the North East is built around three things: Natural. Timeless. Storytelling. Together, they create relaxed, elegant wedding photography that allows you to enjoy your day while I quietly capture the moments that matter.
Natural
This approach is ideal for couples who want to spend time with their guests, not posing for hours, and who value genuine moments over stiff, staged images. The best images are where you’re being yourself. I blend into your day photographing as the day unfolds, allowing you to have the magical wedding you’ve been dreaming of. Posed pics are great, but they aren’t where the “true gold” of photography is.
Timeless
This matters especially for weddings at classic North East venues, where elegant surroundings deserve photography that will still feel relevant decades from now. As the years pass what’s in vogue changes. Trends change. Even colour changes its meaning to people. What was cool and hip in the 90’s may not be cool and hip right now. Timeless wedding photography exceeds the barriers of time, becomes classic and enduring. This is done using a perfect blend of composition, creativity and mood.
Storytelling
From morning preparations to the final dance, your images come together as a complete visual story of your wedding day — not just a collection of highlights.
How to Choose your Perfect Wedding Photographer
So you’re looking for a wedding photographer in Newcastle or the North East; perhaps even further afield. With a wide range of photographers to choose from, how do you choose the right one?
A great way of ensuring your wedding photographer is the right fit for you is to find out as much about them as you can.
So what to check?
Firstly, do they cover your area? Whether your wedding is at a Newcastle city venue, a North East castle or barn?”
Do they have a varied, high-quality portfolio and a wedding photography style that matches how you envision your day?
Is the photographer’s personality one you can work with?
Do their FAQs answer some of your burning questions and offer peace of mind that what you will get the coverage you are after?
Do their prices fit your budget?
Do their reviews provide a sense of security and trust? Do your homework: check Google & Hitched to make sure great reviews across the board, especially for local couples who’ve married at venues like Wylam Brewery, Matfen Hall, or Le Petit Chateau.”
Once you’ve answered those questions, you’re ready to pick the right wedding photographer for you.
TIMELESS NORTH EAST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
INSPIRED BY YOU
Behind the Lens: Erika Tanith
So, what makes me tick outside of photographing weddings in Newcastle and across the North East?
I love the outdoors. If there’s ever a weekend where I’m not shooting a wedding, you’ll find me half way up a mountain, or traipsing through one of the many beautiful woodlands or beaches the North East has to offer.
On quieter days I love a good book. I enjoy a variety of genres, everything from fantasy to Scandi noir, Edwardian tales of the weird to dark futurism, fantastical realism, and horror. I adore horror movies too, especially the bad ones! You know the terribly acted ones where they’re just as funny as horrific? Rubber monsters are a bonus.
I also have an army of free range chickens in my back garden who sneak into the kitchen on occasion for treats. Did I say ‘on occasion’? I meant all the time. They are like pampered royalty, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Pictures of said chickens, in an array of cute poses, available on request :p
If you have any queries or would like to book me as your wedding photographer don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d love to hear from you!
- North East Wedding Photographer & Chicken Whisperer
Editorial | Unposed | Lux
I’ve had the honour of photographing hundreds of weddings as a Newcastle wedding photographer, capturing love stories across the North East of England. Below is a looking glass into some of those unique love stories and stunning wedding venues.
FAQs
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My documentary wedding photography style is relaxed and creative, centring the real, the unposed, and the natural. Weddings are not a performance, they are an intimate, emotional experience. You want to be truly present on your wedding day - to enjoy all those little moments that make up the story of your day, to soak it all up and feel at ease knowing that it’s all going to be documented for you.
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I went full time as a wedding photographer in February 2012 with my first shoot at Newcastle Civic Centre. Since then -over a career spanning over 13 years- I have photographed hundreds of weddings in the North East!
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My standard prices range from £995 to £1595, which covers half to full day. I can also do bespoke wedding packages upon request. For a full breakdown of my prices, please take a look at my prices page. Although my core wedding photography area is Newcastle and the North East, I also shoot weddings worldwide.
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I aim to limit myself to 30 weddings a year in order to properly dedicate myself to each and every couple. Just contact me to confirm if your date is still available.
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Yes — I’m a Newcastle wedding photographer covering the whole of the North East, including Northumberland and Durham…
WEDDING PRICES & PACKAGES
Discover the perfect wedding photography package to capture your special day! Here, you can view my pricing options tailored to meet your unique needs and vision.
