Specialist Cheltenham wedding photographer delivering authentic, conversational wedding photography. Chris captures natural bridal, engagement and wedding-day moments with calm confidence.
Yellow Hound Photography is a specialist wedding photographer based in Cheltenham, serving the Cotswolds and the wider UK. Founded by Chris Tarling, Yellow Hound places wedding photography at the heart of its practice — approached with the same passion, care and craftsmanship Chris has applied to a lifetime of image-making. Chris’s journey from an engineering career to full-time photography taught him to value craft, preparation and problem-solving. That background, combined with a lifelong love of photography, gives Yellow Hound a rare blend of technical skill and a quietly human approach. The result is wedding photography that feels authentic and unscripted: less formal and posed, more conversational and sincere. As a wedding-day photographer, Chris focuses on the story of your day. He takes time to understand what matters to you in a pre-event consultation, plans unobtrusively, and works to capture those spontaneous expressions and meaningful details that become treasured wedding photos. His style favours natural light and gentle direction so couples and guests can relax — the day stays about you, not your photographer. Yellow Hound’s experience in portrait work and caring for animal and family subjects means Chris is especially good at putting people (and pets) at ease. Whether it’s intimate bridal portraits, relaxed group shots or the lively moments between guests, the images are designed to feel timeless and honest — images you’ll return to again and again. The process is collaborative: a pre-shoot conversation to align expectations, thoughtful coverage on the day, careful post-event editing and an image viewing session where you can choose the photographs and artwork that matter most. Chris takes pride in delivering professional wedding photos with warmth, technical excellence and a clear sense of what makes each couple unique. If you’re looking for a Cheltenham wedding photographer who combines specialist wedding expertise with a calm, personable manner and a commitment to beautiful, sincere imagery, Yellow Hound Photography is ready to help. Contact Chris to arrange a free consultation and discover how he can capture your wedding day with professionalism, care and heart.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Two-hour tailored one-to-one tuition session; discounts available for multi-lesson programmes.
Standard portrait session including consultation, shoot and mounted prints.
Dog photography package including consultation, session, viewing and four 12x8 mounted prints.
Programme of 4 additional lessons (8 hours total) with a 15% discount off full price.
Extended tuition programme with significant discount for commitment to regular lessons.
Premium portrait artwork package with framed and mounted prints.
Classic car session with framed and mounted print options; typical full session around 4 hours.
Bespoke dog session with framed and mounted print options; initial reservation fee deducted from package price.
Signature portrait package with extensive printed artwork options.
Bespoke signature artwork collection for classic car owners.
Large artwork collection package for dog or equine sessions with multiple prints and folio box.
Comprehensive wedding coverage delivered as edited images on USB, with online gallery for guests.