Darryl Brooks Photography

One of this summer's highlights was photographing the wedding of Jemima and Garreth.  I had already done a family shoot with them and their twin babies, plus I had photographed her sister's wedding the year before, so they knew me well and how easy-going and relaxed I made them feel - important if you are already  bit nervous about having your photo taken! I got there as hair and makeup were being done, and the rooms they had for their preparations were spacious, beautiful and had lovely light from the windows, which makes things that little bit easier! The dress I managed to track down groom Garreth for a quick set of portraits before he was whisked away to see the registrar, then on to the ceremony room, with the adjoining doors opened up to increase the capacity, and it was still standing room only at the back! We were tightly packed at the front as well, so was shoulder-to-shoulder with videographer Sam from Blink Video during the ceremony.  Then we were le...

If a wedding is to have a theme, summed up in one word, this one was definitely all about the "dance"! Andrew and Helen were lovely to work with, and enjoyed their special day immensely, not even letting an early-morning downpour of rain put them off. They had been brought together by dance classes in Howden with Feathersteps School of Dance , learning latin and ballroom.  They went as individuals and soon became a couple.  My good friend Sophie Brooke recommended me as their wedding photographer , so they give me a call and that was that! Between us, we even recommended the Tickton Grange hotel near Beverley when they asked for ideas on venue, needing a large capacity.  With the Rose Room as a ceremony and reception room, they also have a pleasant bar and patio area leading to the beautiful gardens. Helen and Andrew both finished their preparations in the hotel, before the ceremony.  Colour scheme for the flowers and dresses was classic baby blue and pink, ...

May was such a busy month for making albums!  Some of my wedding clients have been unusually keen to get their photos all laid out and printed.  Normally most people take a while to relax and think of anything but weddings, but just lately they've been on it (and why not?)! Rachael and Danny were married at Hallmark hotel in Ferriby at the end of April and had their online  photos to view within a week (my usual target!) but they'd chosen their album selection within a month! They went for a landscape format 30x20cm book (part of my standard wedding photography packages ) finished in a smooth light brown "cappuccino" colour faux leather.

I was contacted by this lady, wanting to book a boudoir photography session , so we arranged the shoot along with my usual hair and makeup artist Victoria Farr coming to the studio in Hull .   Like most clients for this type of shoot, Suze was a little bit nervous to start off with, having never done anything like this before, but soon got into it and enjoyed the session immensely, as well as loving her photos, and was happy for me to share them.  It is a great confidence-booster! Boudoir photography with Suze - Hair and makeup by Victoria Farr She had a number of outfit changes and we swapped through several looks and set changes to give her a variety of photos to choose from for her digital image package.

Selection of food from Cushty Kitchen menu More variety of work, with a  commercial photoshoot  for Gadgie Burger aka  Cushty  Kitchen  Holderness Road in Hull.  Some tasty food going on there! Cooking a Gadgie Burger The fullest wrap I've ever seen! Chicken Gyros! 

We had a lovely walk around Hallmark Hotel gardens last night for this #prewedding shoot. They admitted they were a tiny bit nervous but soon relaxed and we had lots of cuddles and smiles. Their wedding is only in a few weeks - exciting times! Rachael and Danny's pre-wedding photoshoot at Hallmark Hotel Ferriby