2022: the year we got back to normal. Well it wasn’t exactly normal on planet wedding – super busy more like! All the wedding photographers in Yorkshire and through the whole country that I know busted out a serious shift. In addition to all the weddings you’d have in a normal year we had the last of the Covid reschedulers, plus a few extra weddings on top from those couples who had delayed plans until it looked like the risk of restrictions around wedding was gone for good. Any day of the week was fair game last year as venues and suppliers scrambled to accommodate the surge.
As a consequence of this I shot a few more weddings than usual – a few extra of my own plus some with and for photographer friends to help out. Once again, this amazing community has shown how resilient and supportive it is as we do what is needed to do the best job for our clients. Massive shouts to those who worked with me and with whom I shot this past year: Nadine, Aidan, Shane, Biff, Alex, Gainesy, Amber, Thomo. It’s been a massive pleasure guys – you’re all stupidly talented!
And as usual I’ve been here, there and everywhere from Durham to Sussex, Cambridge to Vienna plus a load of my favourite local venues of course being a Yorkshire wedding photographer.
You’re here to see some photos so let’s crack on with no further ado, interspersed with some kind words from my lovely 2022 couples! It was SO hard culling down to a sensible number of pictures but here we go – 100 photos I love from 2022 that are what me and my style are all about. Enjoy!
“John is a stunning photographer, and an all-round good bloke as well. He gave us amazing advice from day one and helped us every step of the way. 100% recommended – you won’t be disappointed!”
Nicole & Dan, Die Schmiede am Ravelsbach Austria wedding
“We absolutely LOVE the gallery – we really couldn’t be any happier with the photos!”
Vicky & Rob, Farm wedding in Essex
“What can I say apart from incredible!! John has been friendly, helpful and provided advice since the first contact I had with him. On the wedding day he was efficient, organised, relaxed, calm and fun -all the things you would want as a couple on your wedding day. My Husband and I are shy and were worried about having our picture taken but John made us feel so relaxed and at ease and got some EPIC pictures. He captured every shot we asked of him and so much more. Every detail and moment of the day has been captured and the photos are stunningly beautiful. If you want a photographer to provide you with memories to last a life time and quality pictures and service, choose John Hope and you will not be disappointed. THANK YOU from a happy bride and groom :-)”
Amy & Ross, Ilkley wedding at Denton Hall
“From the initial online meeting with John we knew we had made the right call, from the off he was relaxed, approachable but clearly very professional. On the day John got the balance just right of discreetly blending into the background and being at the forefront organising people when needed. From the pictures that we received we have no idea how he managed to move around all over the place to get shots from all angles without us noticing. The photographs are absolutely superb and are all we could ever have wished for – thank you so much John!”
Jo & David, Woodlands Leeds wedding
“We are so pleased we chose John to take our wedding photographs this summer! From the first meeting to the big day, we felt instantly at ease and knew we were in good hands. Having a camera on you for the whole day can be quite a daunting prospect, but John made the whole process enjoyable and fun.
We loved how much personality John captured in our wedding photos and there are so many special moments from the day in our photo gallery. John is so talented and knows exactly how to get the best pictures. We are delighted with our photographs and looking back through them has brought back so many memories from the most perfect day.”
Becky & Dave, Priory Cottages wedding
“You did an incredible job! We are thrilled how artistic the photos are and how you’ve captured so many very touching moments for us all!”
Anne & Peeter, Durham wedding
“We could not recommend John highly enough and couldn’t be happier with the results! The photos are just fantastic and worth every penny! John is highly professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thanks for helping to make our day so perfect!”
Will & Nick, Lake District wedding at the family home
“These are BEAUTIFUL!! Ben and I have already spent lots of time pouring over them – thank you so much!! It was such a pleasure to have you with us on the day and you have captured us wonderfully!”
Ella & Ben, Duncombe Park weddings
“John, you are utterly MAGIC! Thank you SO much for these beautiful shots, capturing our day so fantastically. We absolutely love them!”
Jenni & Sean, Woodstock Weddings
“These are absolutely incredible!! We are going to have a hard time choosing which ones to display around the house! Thank you for capturing our day so well. We are elated with what you produced for us.”
Vero & Matt, The Hyde Estate weddings
“I’ve cried all morning looking at these – they’re absolutely stunning!! Thank you so much for being our photographer, you have done an amazing job and have captured every detail and special moment!”
Sian & Gary, Brackenborough Hotel wedding
Thanks and best wishes to all the venues I shot at in 2022: The Mansion Leeds, Swinton Park weddings, Eden Barn wedding, The Barn at Botley Hill, Grantley Hall weddings, The Sun Pavilion Harrogate, The Priests House wedding, Goldsborough Hall weddings, Donnington Park Farmhouse, Iscoyd Park weddings, Denton Hall, The Hyde Estate weddings, Skipbridge Country Weddings, Wood Hall weddings, Duncombe Park weddings, The Manor Barn Harlton, Woodstock Weddings, Priory Cottages Weddings, Die Schmiede am Ravelsbach, Chequers at Woolsthorpe weddings, Askham Hall weddings, Brackenborough Hotel weddings, Headrow House weddings, Woodlands Leeds, Manchester Midland Hotel weddings, The Grand Hotel York weddings and Hooton Pagnell Hall wedding photography. And of course the fab DIY weddings at the family home, farm weddings and weddings at home that I always love to shoot!
This post is the best UK wedding photography of 2022 by John Hope Photography. If you like what you see, get in touch and tell me about your wedding plans! Here’s to a great 2023!
12 Comments
Incredible work, as always dude!!! So clean and sharp with some bloody amazing moments!!
on January 19, 2023Cracking as ever mate, you really are a wizard with those flashes!
on January 19, 2023Great to see another amazing year from you John. The perfect mix of emotion and fun moments, with beautiful couple portraits too! All the best for 2023!
on January 19, 2023Amazing work! Absolutely love some of those moments. Really captures the people perfectly- I feel like I’m there!
on January 19, 2023Great fun set dude with loads of happy! All the best for this year
on January 19, 2023Absolutely incredible work John. Great moments, stunning portraits and I love your clean and sharp edits!
on January 20, 2023Stella set….and such a range of weddings dude!!! but you captured the joy and smiles at all of ’em. Hopefully a hug in 2023, feels an age since I saw you (you might even have hair now for all I know???)
on January 20, 2023No such luck on the hair front brother though I too long to be in your arms…
on January 20, 2023Lovely stuff as always John. Have a great 2023!
on January 20, 2023What an awesome collection, looks like 2022 was a cracking year for you, there is so much emotion in there. Here’s to an equally as great 2023
on January 25, 2023What a great 2022 Hopey, love the shot of the lipstick + the couple in the orchard especially.
Have a good 2023, be good to do a meet up this year.
C
on February 2, 2023Thats a classy 22 right there dude
on February 14, 2023