Ritchie Coatsworth Photography

Ritchie Coatsworth is a specialist wedding photographer based in Bishop Auckland, serving County Durham and the wider North East. With a clear focus on wedding storytelling, Ritchie brings a relaxed, reportage approach that puts couples at ease and captures the honest emotion of the day. If you want professional wedding photos that feel natural rather than staged, his quiet, unobtrusive presence ensures you’ll hardly notice the camera — until you see the results. Why choose Ritchie? His style is grounded in documentary wedding photography: he observes, anticipates and records the moments that matter — the small gestures, the laughter, the quiet exchanges — then shapes them into a seamless story of your wedding day. Ritchie describes himself as a "down to earth bloke" who wants his work to speak for itself. That friendly, straightforward attitude shows in every interaction, from the initial consultation to the finished images. How he works: every booking starts with a friendly meeting to discuss your plans and expectations. Ritchie will visit your venue in advance to scout locations and lighting, and he offers a pre-wedding consultation so everyone knows what to expect. On the day he adopts a calm, photojournalist approach — unobtrusive during the ceremony and attentive to the atmosphere during the reception — while still capturing essential portrait and family shots in a relaxed way. Post-shoot, images are carefully edited and presented to you in a considered collection that tells your wedding story from start to finish. Beyond weddings, Ritchie also runs a family-friendly studio offering portrait and family sessions — useful for engagement shoots, bridal portraits or family photos to include with your wedding story. He is experienced with event and business photography and occasionally supports clients with aerial and animal shoots, but his primary reputation and expertise lie in wedding photography and capturing authentic, timeless wedding photos. Ritchie prides himself on delivering a truly amazing customer experience: clear communication, a professional yet friendly approach, and a finished gallery of images you’ll treasure. If you’re planning a wedding in Bishop Auckland, County Durham or anywhere across the North East and want a wedding day photographer who specialises in relaxed, documentary storytelling, get in touch to arrange a consultation.