Natural Wedding Photographer | North Yorkshire | Claire Hirst

I capture love stories the way they feel, not the way they’re posed.

Creating emotional, honest, and deeply authentic wedding photography across North Yorkshire and beyond, so your images are as unique as the day itself.

Bridesmaids at Lake Henry
Horses at Weddings
Confetti Love

Hello! I'm Claire, a wedding, family, equine and commercial photographer based in North Yorkshire. I've been telling people's stories through photography since 2003 — and whether I'm at a wedding, a yard, or a family session in a muddy field, the mission is always the same.

Real moments. Real emotion. No awkward posing, ever.

  • 'Claire is a phenomenal and talented photographer who is down to earth and genuine. She made us feel special from securing the date to catching up and keeping in touch weeks after the big day. It was amazing to have previews to look at on our wedding night- such a fast turnaround! '

    ‘Abbie & Tom’

  • 'From the moment you book Claire, she's not just a photographer, shes also a friend from checking in on you to giving you recommendations and advice so your special day runs smoothly. The preshoots are so good to have! Claire made us feel so at ease, plus it was fun, and we are not photogenic types of people. Overall, I have no words! Claire is just amazing at what she does!'

    Naomi & Dan

  • "She truly has an eye for detail and knows exactly how to capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments in the most beautiful way."

    Annie & Jack

  • ...her calm-but-in-charge energy kept everything running smoothly, and she captured moments we didn’t even know were happening. We waited three years for her, and it was worth every second..."

    Ashleigh & David

  • "...so genuine, full of energy, and truly worked your socks off to capture every little detail and emotion of our day."

    Tashana & Matthew

Your day, told honestly. No two couples are the same, so why should your photos look like everyone else's? Covering weddings across North Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Dales, and beyond.

Your day, told honestly. No two couples are the same, so why should your photos look like everyone else's? Covering weddings across North Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Dales, and beyond.

Less "say cheese", more actual chaos — the giggles, the grumpy ones, the dog that won't sit still. Based in North Yorkshire, available for outdoor location shoots across the region.

Less "say cheese", more actual chaos — the giggles, the grumpy ones, the dog that won't sit still. Based in North Yorkshire, available for outdoor location shoots across the region.

Specialist equine photography that captures the bond between you and your horse. Natural, emotive, and timeless — at your yard or out on location across Yorkshire and County Durham.

Specialist equine photography that captures the bond between you and your horse. Natural, emotive, and timeless — at your yard or out on location across Yorkshire and County Durham.

Professional imagery for businesses, venues, and brands who need photography that actually works hard for them. Available across North Yorkshire and the wider UK.

Professional imagery for businesses, venues, and brands who need photography that actually works hard for them. Available across North Yorkshire and the wider UK.