K J Ranson photography

I’m Kristy J Ranson, a Gateshead-based wedding photographer who loves photographing real days and real people. Weddings are my primary focus — I specialise in capturing the story of your day with a warm, creative and unobtrusive approach. Whether it’s quiet moments between vows, the chaotic joy of getting ready or that sunset shot you’ll keep forever, I work to preserve the emotion and detail that make your wedding unique. Why choose me? I bring a calm, friendly energy to busy wedding days. My aim is to put you at ease so you can be yourselves; the best photographs come when people relax and forget the camera. I favour natural light and honest compositions that feel timeless rather than staged. Over the years I’ve photographed weddings across the North East — from intimate ceremonies to larger celebrations — and I treat every wedding as its own story to be told with care. What makes my approach special is the balance between documentary and creative portraiture. I concentrate on capturing candid, emotive moments as they happen, then gently guide a few portraits that reflect your personalities. Engagement and bridal photography are natural extensions of my wedding work: they’re perfect opportunities to get comfortable in front of the camera and create images you’ll love for invitations, albums or keepsakes. How I work: I like to start with a friendly chat — either in person or over the phone — to understand what matters most to you. On the day I blend into the background, capturing moments as they unfold while staying ready for those special, fleeting details. After your wedding I carefully edit your images to deliver a cohesive gallery of professional wedding photos that tell the story of your day. I also photograph portraits alongside weddings, and can accommodate maternity and family sessions as supplementary services. If you’re planning a wedding in Gateshead or anywhere across the North East, I’d love to hear about your plans and discuss how we can create lasting, beautiful memories together.