Specialist Horsforth wedding photographer Natalie Russell captures natural, documentary wedding days across Leeds and Yorkshire. Relaxed, joyful images that tell your story.
Natalie Russell is a Horsforth-based wedding specialist who crafts honest, documentary wedding photography across Leeds and the wider Yorkshire area. With a warm, down-to-earth approach, Natalie seeks out those unscripted moments—the laughter between vows, the quiet exchange of a look, the confetti chaos you didn’t even notice—so your photos don’t just show what happened, they show what it felt like. Rooted in storytelling and natural light, Natalie’s style avoids stiff posing and forced smiles. Instead she blends into the day, creating a calm, relaxed atmosphere that helps couples and their families feel at ease. Whether you’re planning a grand barn celebration, a low-key city registry, or something wonderfully unconventional, Natalie’s focus is on capturing authentic emotion and the unique details that make your day yours. Working with Natalie feels like inviting a thoughtful friend to your wedding. She begins by getting to know you—your personalities, priorities and what moments you most want preserved—so the coverage is tailored and personal. She offers engagement shoots for couples who want a gentle introduction to being photographed together, which is a great way to build confidence ahead of the big day. On the wedding day Natalie works unobtrusively to document candid interactions and will gently guide portraits when you want them, ensuring a beautiful balance of storytelling and timeless couple images. Clients praise Natalie for her friendly, flexible manner and for delivering images that bring them right back to the emotion of their day. She provides sneak-peek highlights soon after the wedding so you can relive early favourites, and a thoughtfully edited gallery of professional wedding photos to share with family and treasure forever. If you’re searching for a dedicated Horsforth wedding photographer who specialises in natural, joyful wedding photography, Natalie offers a considered, personal service designed around your story. Get in touch to chat about your wedding vision and to see how Natalie can capture the genuine moments that matter most.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
30-minute mini session with 5 edited images and password-protected gallery. Ideal for families, and sometimes used for brief brand or engagement minis.
Add extra hours to wedding packages at £185 per hour.
45 minute family shoot at a location of your choice, 10 edited digital images and password-protected gallery.
1 hour at-home newborn session, 10 edited digital images and password-protected gallery. Option to purchase full gallery.
Flexible hourly wedding coverage at £250 per hour.
One hour engagement shoot to prepare couples for wedding day portraits; pets welcome.
Optional second shooter available for fuller coverage.
Shorter wedding coverage option available (weekday hourly minimum). Includes sneak-peak within 3 days and password-protected gallery.
Half day wedding coverage with pre-wedding consultation and password-protected gallery.