Business Details
23 Years
experience
Professional Wedding & Commercial Photographer in Scarborough
Established in 2003, Richard Wood Photography has built a reputation as a trusted provider of wedding, commercial, portrait, and drone photography services across Scarborough and beyond. With over 500 weddings captured and clients ranging from local businesses to national corporations, our work is defined by meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to preserving fleeting moments. Our photographer, Richard Wood, combines technical expertise with a calm, professional approach honed through years of experience and formal training. Clients benefit from unrestricted use of high-resolution images, tailored packages, and a service that prioritises natural storytelling over staged photography. Backed by testimonials from satisfied customers and partnerships with leading venues, we deliver results that exceed expectations while maintaining a personal touch. Our portfolio spans diverse projects, from intimate family portraits to large-scale commercial assignments, all presented with the same dedication to quality.
Services
Wedding Photography
Commercial Photography
Portrait Photography
Drone Photography
Album Design
Served areas
- Scarborough York Hull Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have photographed over 500 weddings since 2003
- Our clients include national brands like Tesco and NatWest
- Unrestricted use of high-resolution, fully edited images
- Handmade Italian albums for premium photo presentation
- Proven ability to work calmly under high-pressure situations
What people say
Unbelievable pics
Photographic genius
Stunning results
Professional at work
Beautiful memories
Services
Wedding Photography
Specialist wedding coverage capturing authentic moments with unobtrusive, documentary-style photography. Includes full-day coverage, high-resolution edited images on USB, and optional handmade Italian albums. Clients benefit from 20 years' experience photographing over 500 weddings, with unrestricted image usage rights and a proven ability to work calmly under pressure while preserving emotional details and spontaneous interactions.
Commercial Photography
Professional corporate photography for marketing materials, websites, and product showcases. Services include interior/exterior architectural shots, product photography, and staff portraits using specialist lenses. Clients receive high-resolution images with unlimited usage rights, as demonstrated through partnerships with major brands like Tesco and NatWest. The service combines technical precision with creative composition to enhance business visual communications.
Portrait Photography
Custom portrait sessions for individuals, families, and pets in preferred locations. Utilises natural lighting and relaxed posing to create timeless images. Photographer's experience with children and fast-moving subjects ensures successful shoots even with challenging subjects. Sessions include location selection guidance and multiple display format options, combining technical skill with interpersonal expertise developed through photographing diverse subjects.
Drone Photography
Professional drone photography and videography for property showcases, event coverage, and commercial projects. Services capture dramatic aerial perspectives with high-resolution equipment. Tailored to specific client requirements with pre-shoot consultations determining optimal flight patterns and composition. Particularly popular with hospitality clients and property developers needing dynamic overhead visuals to enhance marketing materials.
Album Design
Custom handmade Italian album creation for preserving special moments. Includes professional layout design, premium paper selection, and bespoke cover options. Albums complement digital packages by providing tactile, archival-quality presentation of key images. The service combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design principles to create heirloom-quality keepsakes that showcase the best photographs from events and portrait sessions.
People
Richard Wood
Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 20 years' experience, specialising in weddings and commercial projects. Holds multiple industry accolades, including music championship awards. Combines technical expertise with creative vision to deliver exceptional imagery.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We provide wedding photography, commercial shoots, portrait sessions, drone imaging, and handmade photo albums tailored to client requirements.
How many weddings have you photographed?
Richard Wood has captured over 500 weddings since 2003, with clients recommending his services to Scarborough's top venues.
Do we own the photo rights?
Yes - all images are provided with unlimited usage rights for personal or business purposes without restrictions.
Can you photograph large commercial projects?
Yes, we've worked with major brands including Tesco, BT, and NatWest, providing comprehensive imaging solutions for diverse business needs.
What locations do you cover?
Based in Scarborough, we service North Yorkshire and accept UK-wide commissions for weddings and commercial assignments.
How long until we receive photos?
Wedding photos are delivered via USB shortly after the event, with commercial projects completed to agreed timelines.
Reviews (8)
Amanda & Richard
Our wedding photos are absolutely fantastic and we couldnt be happier with them! Thank you for doing an amazing job capturing our day. Right from the start you listened to what we wanted and made sure that we have been happy with everything. On the day itself you were great and made us both feel at ease which resulted in the fantastic photos we have. The service we have received has been fabulous and we will definitely be recommending you to friends and family. Thanks again for our wonderful photos.
Caroline & Simon
Richard did a fantastic job on our wedding day, our pictures were and are still amazing, thank you soooo much. The book is amazing and the pictures capture the very essence, happiness and the fantastic colour that made our wedding day so special and we cant thank you enough! These are very special pictures to Simon and I and we will treasure them always.
Lee & Charlotte
Charlotte and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for us on our wedding day and since. We couldnt be happier with the books and thanks to your advice we feel they are better for it I will be sure to recommend you for any weddings in the area, we couldnt have asked for a better experience from start to finish, thanks again.
Jenny & Tim
Richard photographed our wedding in August last year, Tim and I were thoroughly impressed right from the first meeting, how fantastic he was on the day, and the album is absolutely amazing. We cannot thank Richard enough and we have some beautiful and well presented memories from our special day at Raven Hall. Thank you so much Richard and Rebecca, we highly recommend Richard Wood Photography.
Lynne & Dave
We received the parcel this morning and just wanted to say how delighted we are both with the fantastic album and the beautiful calendar. A really kind, lovely touch. Thank you again for all your hard work and for recording our special day in such a memorable way. We wish you a busy, successful future and will recommend you to our friends!
Marie & Simon
OMG just got back to our wifi in apartment and super excited to see the photos!!! Wow!!! Wonderful pics Richard, we love them! Thanks again for being brilliant on our wedding day and prior in our consultations, the photos really are everything and more that we dreamed of and capture the fun and humour of our special day in every way.
Simon & Beverley
We highly recommend Richards services after he did such a fantastic job with our wedding photos and album. Richard was fantastic and took all the photos that we wanted, while making everybody feel comfortable and at ease. After the event Richard was prompt with returning the proofs and the quality of the photos was fabulous and well beyond our expectations. We cant recommend Richard highly enough!
Khim & Rob
Just to let you know we received our wedding album today and we were absolutely blown away by it! We cant thank you enough Richard and will certainly recommend you to anyone we know who are getting married. Thank you so much. We cant wait to show all our family and friends.