Durham wedding photographer specialising in relaxed, natural wedding and engagement photography. Friendly, experienced team focused on capturing genuine, emotive moments from your day.
Ryan Etherington Photography is a specialist wedding photographer based in County Durham, proud to capture weddings across the North East — from Newcastle and Teesside to Northumberland and Tyne & Wear — and available for nationwide or destination weddings. As a dedicated wedding team (Ryan, Rachel, Ben and Sam), we bring a warm, friendly approach and real experience: since 2020 we’ve photographed 500+ weddings, so you’re in safe, knowledgeable hands. Our style is relaxed and natural. We combine candid, documentary-led moments with thoughtful couple and family portraits to tell an emotive story of your day. We love being part of the fun — helping nervous couples feel at ease, creating laughter-filled portraits, and quietly capturing those fleeting, honest moments that often mean the most. The result is a genuine wedding gallery that reads like the day itself, full of atmosphere and emotion. How we work is simple and collaborative. We start by getting to know you — a quick chat or meeting so we understand what matters most to you — then tailor our coverage to suit your wedding. On the day we keep things friendly and unobtrusive, balancing candid reportage with gentle direction for portraits so that you can enjoy your day without feeling posed. After the wedding we carefully edit your images to a high standard and deliver a beautiful collection you’ll be proud to share and keep. Although wedding photography is our core speciality, we also offer professional videography as an optional add‑on for couples who want cinematic highlights or full ceremony and speeches captured. We can also provide popular extras such as photobooths, 4ft LOVE / MR & MRS letters, handcrafted albums and USB keepsakes — all designed to enhance your day and create lasting mementos. Choosing Ryan Etherington Photography means choosing a specialist wedding team that values personality, honesty and a relaxed atmosphere. We love talking weddings and would genuinely enjoy hearing about your plans — whether you’re planning a small civil partnership or a grand celebration. Get in touch early to check availability and tell us about your day; we’d love to help you capture it.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
High quality USB with your edited images.
Printed wedding albums available as an add-on (prices vary by size/style).
Photo booth / magic mirror hire for weddings (3 hours, unlimited prints, props).
3 hours of photography at the time of your choice. All images edited and delivered via a password protected online gallery.
Cinematic highlight clip and/or full ceremony/speeches when added to a photography package.
4 hours videography coverage (standalone option).
Usually includes pre-wedding meeting, coverage from 2 hours prior to ceremony through key parts of the day: preparations, ceremony, group photos, couple portraits and cake cutting.
6 hours videography coverage (standalone option).
9 hours videography coverage (standalone option).
Comprehensive coverage from bridal preparations through to the evening reception and first dance; includes speeches and sunset shots (weather permitting).
Full day coverage plus a 2 hour pre-wedding shoot, luxury 32 page art album and premium USB.