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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: January 2026

Ash Groom is a relaxed award winning wedding photographer based in Yorkshire. He loves snapping pics of fun loving adventurous couples all over the UK. His documentary style approach really captures the magic and intimacy of every romantic moment. 📸✨

Ash also has a love of landscape photography If your venue has an incredible backdrop, he'll definitely want to whisk you away for a fun and laid-back shoot. He'll make sure you end up with some jaw-dropping shots that you'll be dying to display on your walls.

Services Offered

Ash Groom is all about making your big day super special and personal. Before the wedding, he'll sit down with you to chat about the day. This chat helps him plan out how he'll capture your day, from the exciting morning prep to the awesome evening party. And the best part? You'll get a secure online gallery full of professionally edited photos to do as you please afterwards! Plus, no matter your budget, there's a package that fits just right. So drop him a message and create some memories that last a lifetime

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Unlimited consultation time Professional editing time Password protected online gallery Download, share and print from the gallery as much as you like Plus more Integrated print store and more

How far in advance should I contact you?

I recommend a year in advance, especially for weekends. but please enquire to see if I'm available for your date. Please inquire with your venue, prep locations and number of guests

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, yorkshire, the North and the rest of the UK

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel included up to 40 miles from my home in Leeds, then I charge 50p a mile to cover fuel costs

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography
Other (Relaxed & Fun)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Relaxed documentary approach to everything so you can enjoy your day

What kind of equipment do you use?

A pair of Sony’s mirrorless a7iv & a7riv with prime 35mm & 85mm 1.4s as well as a zoom trinity of lens to cover all angles

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, password protected online gallery for you to view, share, download and print high quality images

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

3 months

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

£150

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer

How do you work?

Relaxed, efficient, reliable, and blend into the background

Served in

North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire

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Reviews for Ash Groom Photography

Dan
Dan W. Sent on 28/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stop searching! Book Ash!

It really is going to be difficult to articulate just how much of an impact Ash left on me and my wife, on our wedding day.

The whole experience was incredible, with Ash approaching our day not as a "job" but as an experience he wanted to be part of - he was as excited as us, to capture those moments and document the smiles, tears, laughter and drunk dancing (!).

The pre-wedding conversations were open and collaborative, and on the day Ash came and just elevated the day with his presence - his eye for a shot, his humanity and most of all his positivity and passion for what he clearly loves doing - taking your picture!

No question about it, we would do it all again exactly the same - do not hesitate, book Ash you will not regret it!

Thank you Ash, you literally made our day.

Dan & Faye x
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Helen Sent on 26/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gem of a find

Ash was fantastic from start to finish. We had seen him in action at a friend’s wedding & luckily available for our date. Makes you feel very relaxed and takes lots of natural shots. We have some wonderful pics of us, family & friends from our day that we will treasure. Would not hesitate to recommend
Alice
Alice Sent on 07/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Ash!- look no further for your wedding photographer!!

We are over the moon with our experience with Ash as our wedding photographer. From the moment we met him for our pre-shoot, he made us feel completely at ease. The photos from that day were perfect—he truly has a remarkable talent for capturing natural, beautiful moments.

On the wedding day itself, Ash brought all the good vibes and professionalism you could ever hope for. We also opted for a second photographer, Ollie, and together they were phenomenal. They made us feel so relaxed, were up for any creative idea we threw at them, and worked seamlessly throughout the day.

The final gallery is filled with the most perfect, stunning photos that are beyond anything we could have hoped for. We have looked over them so many times and relived all those little moments each time. We are so grateful we found Ash—could not recommend him more highly. Ash your craft is just insane! Dom and Alice xo
Tom
Tom Sent on 04/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Ash!

Choosing Ash to capture our special day was one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning he was very professional, communicated well and made us feel comfortable. On our wedding day he made everyone feel at ease and he was so warm and friendly with everyone. We’re so happy with our pictures from the wedding and we will cherish them forever. Thanks again Ash for everything, you’re the best!
Danni-Louise
Danni-Louise Sent on 01/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Honestly couldn’t recommend Ash enough for your wedding photos! We are totally over the moon with our pictures. We got married in York and Ash had loads of ideas for photos around the city but was also totally open to what we wanted to capture. We had found ash through instagram and had seen lots of his amazing york shots so we were pretty sure we'd love our pictures but we’re absolutely blown away with the results. We love how Ash captured all of the fun candid moments and important photos with our family and friends, and that the whole day has been captured exactly how it felt to experience it. He captured our dogs amazingly, which meant so much to us! We’re so happy with how everything turned out. Ash was dead relaxed and friendly, which really put us at ease, even though we don’t usually feel comfortable in front of the camera. Highly highly recommend! Thanks again!
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Beth Sent on 01/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!

Ash was the most fantastic wedding photographer!! We are absolutely over the moon with the photos that we have got! And we have got many!

From the moment we booked Ash, until we received the end photos we were put at ease. Ash communicated with us so well, so that we knew exactly what we were getting and was always there to answer any questions. We also had a very useful meeting prior to the day, so Ash knew exactly what we wanted.

Throughout the wedding, Ash blended into the background while somehow managing to capture every meaningful glance, every laugh, and every tiny detail we never want to forget. We had wanted candid photos and that is exactly what we got!

We never felt rushed or posed; instead, Ash guided us naturally and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, as we are both do not usually enjoy having our photo taken! Our family and friends have all commented on how stunning the images are.

We would both highly recommend Ash as a wedding photographer!!
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Megan Sent on 28/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Choosing Ash as our photographer was, without a doubt, the best decision we made for our wedding and we would choose him again a hundred times over!

Choosing Ash as our photographer was, without a doubt, the best decision we made for our wedding and we would choose him again a hundred times over.

I spent hours researching photographers, hoping to find the perfect fit. The moment I saw Ash’s work, and then again during our first chat, we became more and more certain he was the one. Ash has such an amazing energy: calm, warm, and instantly grounding. He’s a lovely guy, so talented, organized, and present without ever making anything feel staged or pressured. We felt at ease with him right from the start.

We met him just under a year before the wedding for pre-wedding photos in York, and we had the best time. Both of us were nervous about being photographed, but Ash put us at ease so quickly. Before long, we were laughing and genuinely enjoying the experience. The engagement photos turned out beautifully and captured “us” perfectly - we loved them so much that we used them for invites and other wedding details.

In the lead up to the wedding Ash kept in touch, answered questions, and helped us create an stress-free plan. On the day itself, he truly shone. He coordinated everything effortlessly, including an incredibly efficient group photo, and his presence was so discreet we barely noticed the camera at all (the silent shutter was amazing!).

We’d mentioned during our details meeting that we were interested in taking couples’ portraits on the moors, with heather just up the road from our venue. Ash was totally up for it, and on the day he suggested moving it to later when the light would be perfect - and wow, was he right. Our golden hour adventure with Ash, our videographer, and Dave (our second photographer) was magic. The walk was so much fun and a highlight of our day, and the photos are now some of our favorites.

Ash captured every moment with such artistry and heart. He’s truly exceptional at what he does, though he would never say it himself. We received sneak peeks (which blew us away) the next day, and our full album arrived incredibly quickly—such a wonderful surprise. We spent an evening reliving our day with many happy tears.

The day was absolutely perfect and I remember thinking there’s no way that spirit could have been fully captured, that photos couldn’t possibly contain the joy and feeling of the day, but Ash (as ever!) delivered just that. The style, creativity, and colors of the day were perfectly captured. We are beyond grateful for the memories he’s given us and could not recommend him more.

If you're lucky enough to have Ash photograph your wedding, you're in the best hands. And if you're still deciding on your photographer—here he is! :)
Naomi
Naomi Sent on 27/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer!!

Utterly perfect day captured beautifully! We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxed, professional photographer to follow us around! With our STUNNING sneak peak pictures appearing before we even woke up the following morning! Just exceptional 😊
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Jennifer Sent on 26/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Iv been lucky enough to know Ash for many years so when it came to needing a photographer I knew exactly who to call. Not only because I knew him, but because I knew how brilliant and passionate he had always been at photography and how hard he always worked. He did our engagement/baby bump shoot over a year ago which we loved. My husband didn’t know Ash beforehand, but 5 minutes in to meeting him it felt like they had always know each other. He then did our wedding photography in April, both sets of photos which are amazing! Everyone at the wedding commented on how much of a lovely down to earth guy he is and how he just slotted into the day so well. He got to know everyone at the wedding and made us all feel so at ease, it didn’t feel like a serious chore having photos taken, but more of a natural fun time with family and friends. Our baby was only 3 months old at the time and he captured the most beautiful photos of all of us which we will always treasure. We had meetings with him before hand to discuss what photos we wanted etc and when everyone saw the photos they were blown away. Both times, Ash has gone above and beyond to make sure we not only have got the photos we wished for, but also had a good experience too. Highly recommend him!
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Faith Sent on 26/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Exceptional Wedding Photographer

We got married in York, and Ash was nothing short of amazing. From the moment he arrived, he made us feel completely at ease. He captured every moment so naturally, the emotion, the laughter, the little details we didn’t even realise were happening.

His creativity and eye for beautiful shots meant we now have a stunning collection of photos we’ll cherish forever. He blended seamlessly into the day, guiding us when we needed it and fading into the background at all the right times. Our guests even commented on how friendly and professional he was.

The final gallery exceeded all our expectations. Every image is full of warmth and joy, perfectly reflecting the atmosphere of our day in York.

We couldn’t recommend him more highly. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to capture your wedding perfectly, he’s the one.

Thank you! X
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 26/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Photographer!

What a great wedding photographer! It was such a pleasure having Ash capture our special day, he was super friendly and put a couple that don’t love having their photos taken at ease straight away. Nothing was too much trouble, he got so many lovely photos of myself and my husband and he organised everyone so well when it came to getting group shots. We absolutely loved all our wedding pictures and I would highly recommend Ash!
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Alex Sent on 26/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding

Ash was more than just our photographer, he became a guest at our wedding. He made myself and my wife feel like we'd known him for years and made the day so much more calm and easy. He's an absolute top bloke who has such an eye for getting the perfect shot. We were blown away just from the sneak peaks the day after our wedding and again so when the final pictures came through.

Cannot recommend Ash more highly. 👏🏼
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 26/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever!

Ash was truly the perfect photographer for our wedding. From the moment he arrived, he made us feel completely at ease—comfortable, relaxed, and able to enjoy every moment of our day. His calming presence and genuine personality made such a difference, and it felt like having a trusted friend by our side rather than just a supplier.

Since the wedding, Ash has become a permanent fixture in our lives, and we’re grateful to now call him a close friend. His photos exceeded every expectation we had—capturing not just the big moments, but all the little emotions and details that we’ll cherish forever. The images were beyond anything we could’ve ever imagined.

We couldn’t recommend Ash more highly 🩷
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Natasha Sent on 26/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t recommend Ash highly enough

Ash was amazing. We absolutely love his photos of our wedding day and how he captured the people and details (and he’s great value for money given the quality). But possibly even more importantly he was a pleasure to have on the day - really fun but unobtrusive and he felt like one of our guests.
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Sian Sent on 16/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing wedding photographer!

Ash did an absolutely amazing job of photographing our wedding and we'd definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a relaxed, natural and very talented photographer. He captured so much of the day from all different angles but it never felt like the camera was following us, nor did we feel awkward being photographed, it actually felt very natural just chatting to Ash as he snapped away. We both got on really well with him and so he felt more like a guest than a photographer, a lot of friends and family also came up to us during and after the day saying what a lovely guy he is. We were initially going to book him for a shorter time period, but we're so glad we went for a longer time as his photos really tell the story of the whole day. It was a pleasure to have him there on our wedding day and we're so grateful to be able to look back over his brilliant photos. Thank you so so much from both of us!!!
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