Jacqui and Chris created the kind of wedding every documentary photographer dreams of. Set in the hills of Holmfirth, their DIY teepee celebration was full of character, chaos in the best possible way and moments that unfolded naturally. Nothing was staged and nothing needed to be. From friends pitching in to decorate the space to the laughter that carried across the field all day, it was a wedding built on personality and heart.

As a documentary wedding photographer, I loved being able to step back and let the story happen. Real reactions, real connections, and those blink-and-you-miss-them moments are exactly what I look for. This wedding had them in abundance and it was a joy to capture every part of it.

If you are planning a wedding with soul and you want it photographed exactly as it felt, this is what I do best.

Sophie and Liam’s unforgettable wedding—a laid-back, love-filled celebration set in the heart of West Yorkshire. Held in a marquee on a countryside field just outside Huddersfield, this wasn’t your typical wedding—it was a mini festival bursting with personality.

With food trucks serving up tasty street food, friends skating around on skateboards, and the mellow sounds of a silver band drifting through the air, the whole day was chilled, personal, and totally down to earth. From handmade decor to a dancefloor that didn’t stop until the stars came out, every detail reflected the couple’s creative, carefree spirit.

Captured beautifully by John Steel Photography, this documentary-style gallery tells the real story of the day—candid moments, big laughs, and pure emotion, just as it happened.

Scroll down to see highlights from the day and get inspired by a wedding that threw out the rulebook and wrote its own soundtrack.