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    Welcome to Christian Ward Photography. We are Christian and Erica - a husband and wife photographic team based in Chesterfield near Sheffield but delivering high quality wedding photography throughout the UK and for destination weddings. Information and a price guide are available through the Info link at the top left of this page. Contact us now to enquire about our availability.

    We specialise in delivering seamless cover of your entire day, capturing relaxed, natural, and beautiful photographs. We're passionate about photographing your wedding and would love to hear from you. Please do leave your comments on our photos and tell us what you think!
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Catherine & Carl | Rock & Romance | Pre-wedding shoot

Catherine and Carl are getting married in Bakewell tomorrow, with their reception at the impressive Hassop Hall. Some may be wondering what the ‘Rock’ part of the post title is all about, so to fill you in, it’s a reference to Carl’s rock credentials as a musician in Laruso and his role of record producer. The shoot was originally scheduled a while back, but we’d gotten a call from Carl at an airport on his way to a record ’emergency’ in San Francisco that he’d been called away for on the day of the shoot. It seemed pretty fitting then that we did their pre-wedding shoot at the site of Carl’s home and recording studio, and it was fun to be able to wander around the grounds in the countryside and capture photos in a place where so much time has been spent! Carl and Catherine are a really happy couple- fun to be around and fun to photograph, and it has to be said they make our job easy! They also wanted a few shots with their dog, Belle, who it has to be said did not make our job so easy! Belle is cute and crazy seemingly in equal proportions, though admittedly appears quite adept at posing for the camera in the photos below! See you tomorrow Catherine and Carl, and we hope you enjoy your pre-wedding photos…

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Claire & Tom | Sheffield engagement photography

It’s always nice when our couples choose a location for their pre-wedding shoot that holds meaning for them. We met up with Claire and Tom (and their 4-legged friend Archie) in a wood in the Rivelin valley where they’ve spent much time enjoying walks, and though the weather had threatened rain a few times we were in luck and it stayed dry for the shoot. It had been some time since we originally met Claire and Tom for their enquiry meeting and it was great to hear about what they’ve been up to since then, and about their wedding plans for their big day that Erica and I are looking forward to shooting at Whirlowbrook Hall in Sheffield. Enjoy your pre-wedding photos Claire and Tom and we’ll see you soon!

This one of Erica’s is one of my favourites…

Archie, attempting to hypnotise me:

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July 19, 2011 - 10:24 pm

Priscilla Francine Makeup - The dog is so cute!!

July 20, 2011 - 1:53 am

Pittsburgh Wedding Photographers - Amazing work! All of your images do a great job in showing the beautiful connection that they have. Outstanding pre-wedding shoot.
Shaun David

Rachel & Tom | Inn at Whitewell Wedding Photography | All You Need Is Love

Rachel and Tom are a cool couple. We already knew that from their pre-wedding shoot filled with laughter, chillis, a cauliflower and purple shoes. Tom is a musician and this set the theme for the wedding, and there were little details, subtle touches and references everywhere. Rachel chose what must surely be one of the most colourful palettes we’ve seen yet, and browsing through these images now makes me realise just how beautifully colourful the whole wedding was. Add in copious amounts of love, gorgeous light, and the amazing setting that was the Inn at Whitewell in Clitheroe, and it makes for a pretty perfect day. Take a look for yourself:

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We had more than a little bit of blue sky:

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I think he decided on an orange one.

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Beautiful bride- check. Proud dad- check.

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I love this moment where the bridesmaids caught sight of Rachel for the first time:

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I love this moment:

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It was a pretty nice car- check out the look on Rachel’s face!

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Next stop- the Inn at Whitewell.

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The boys:

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The girls:

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Tom in action:

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Thanks for a great day Rachel and Tom, and we hope you love your photos. We can’t wait to put you album together!

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June 30, 2011 - 10:28 am

Dasha - Great job! So many beautiful moments captured and love B&G portraits – gorgeous!

June 30, 2011 - 10:40 am

Alex - What beautiful photographs, amazing use of light and so many fab little details to capture -awesome job 🙂

June 30, 2011 - 11:21 am

Helen Cawte - Absolutely stunning photos guys, just beautiful x

June 30, 2011 - 9:50 pm

Layla Zaa - Amazing photos and beautiful colours. Love the moments that you captured

June 30, 2011 - 10:14 pm

Christian - Thanks everybody! 🙂

July 2, 2011 - 1:10 pm

Rachel - Wow! Thankyou so much Christian and Erica, we are absolutely delighted with the photos. The captured the day perfectly and will keep our memories alive for a long time. I want to get married every Friday!

July 18, 2011 - 1:51 pm

Adam Riley - Great photos as usual Christian! Looks like you have captured the day perfectly!

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