Richmond Wedding Photographer | Winter Wedding at York House, Twickenham
Winter Wedding At York House, Twickenham
Late last year, I had the pleasure of photographing a winter wedding at York House in Twickenham. It’s a venue I know well and genuinely enjoy working at - if you’ve read some of my previous blog posts, you’ll already know it’s one of my favourite London wedding venues.
York House is a beautiful Grade II listed building set right by the River Thames, with well-kept gardens that always make the perfect backdrop for wedding photography. It’s home to the Town Hall of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and offers several licensed spaces for wedding ceremonies, including the Terrace Room and the Salon. Most weddings I’ve photographed here have taken place in the Terrace Room, so I was especially looking forward to this one—it was my first time photographing a ceremony in the Salon.
York House Wedding Photography
The couple had planned a small, relaxed ceremony that brought together friends and family from across the UK and Cyprus. There was a quiet warmth to the day, and the ceremony itself was very touching - full of laughter, emotion, and a few happy tears. After the ceremony, everyone moved into the Winter Garden, a beautiful room at the back of the building overlooking the gardens. Here, guests were welcomed with drinks and canapés, and the atmosphere quickly shifted into celebration mode. This part of the day is always one I enjoy. With the formalities behind them, people naturally relax into the moment. I often use my long lens when photographing the drinks reception as it allows me to capture conversations and interactions as they happen, without disturbing or directing.
Later, I stepped outside with the newly wedded couple to take a few portraits in the gardens. Even in winter, York House Gardens have a lot to offer visually. Bare branches, the restored Japanese garden, the sunkan garden and of course the Oceanids (or Naked Ladies) fountain. We were lucky with the weather too: a clear, crisp day with a low golden sun that made everything feel calm and bright. For privacy reasons, I can’t share the full set of photographs here, but the portraits we created in that the golden hour light were pure magic.
Couple portraits on Richmond hill
Once the group was ready, we made our way over to Richmond Hill Hotel, just a short drive away. The couple chose this spot because of the time they’d spent together on Richmond Hill in the early days of their relationship. We arrived at the perfect time, just as the sun was setting, casting warm colours across the hill. Considering the grey skies we’d had in the days leading up to the wedding, it felt like we hit jackpot. We took a few more wedding portraits here, soaking up the rays and taking a moment to relect.
Richmond Hill Hotel: The Perfect London Wedding Venue
Richmond Hill Hotel was looking particularly festive, with winter decorations outside and cosy details indoors. I’d visited before during my time living in Richmond and while teaching kids & teens photography workshops with Sharp Shots Photo Club—but this was my first time there as a Richmond wedding photographer. The outside and the inside of the hotel felt very Christmasy with the enterence decorated with a beautiful winter arch display, and stunning christmas trees inside the reception room. It all looked like the perfect setting for the fist wedding dinner and speaches, with friends and family members speaking between courses and creating a fun, vibrant and uplifting atmosphere to the evening. There was no sense of rush—just people enjoying themselves and celebrating love two people have for each other.
Soon after the speaches were done, it was my time to leave. But not before I took one last shot. A ‘portrait’ of a very special present which arrived some time in February and which I cannot wait to meet and photograph very soon!
Richmond Wedding Photographer
If you are planning a wedding at York House, Twichenham or at Richmond Hill Hotel (or both), and you would like to discuss different photography packages, please get in touch. I try to be as flexible as possible and cater for couple’s needs when it comes to photography coverage, so drop a line or give me a call to get your custom wedding photography quote. I look forward to hearing from you!
About Me
I am a London and Surrey wedding and family portrait photographer, with a focus on natural, honest storytelling. Rather than heavily staged photos, I focus on real moments—quiet gestures, shared glances, and the atmosphere that makes each wedding feel personal. I aim to create images that feel true to the people in them, and to the day as it unfolded.
If that sounds like the kind of photographer you’re looking for, I’d love to hear from you.
Putney Wedding Photographer | Stylish Winter Wedding at Thames Rowing Club
I had the privilege of photographing a gorgeous winter wedding at Thames Rowing Club in Putney, South West London.
Wedding Photography in Putney
The wedding day began with bridal preparations in Putney. The atmosphere at the bride and groom’s house was relaxed and joyous, with close family members chatting, sipping champagne and enjoying each other’s company.
The groom, the best man and other friends got ready at the nearby Jolly Gardener’s pub and were having a drink while bridal preparations were happening at home.
It was a lovely winter day - dry, sunny and crisp, Putney buzzing with weekend hustle and bustle. We moved from the pub and walked a short distance to the gorgeous St Mary’s Church which was beautifully decorated - Christmas tree, candles and all - just in time for Christmas.
After the service, we took group shots at the church and moved to the nearby Thames Rowing Club for the wedding reception. This beautiful Victorian wedding venue is situated on the Embankment in Putney, overlooking the River Thames and Bishops Park beyond. It was the perfect venue for this winter wedding, which had everything - style, tradition, heart and most importantly lots of love.
My clients have asked for their privacy and the privacy of their guests to be respected, so unfortunately I haven’t got those heart warming, tear inducing and laughing out loud photos to disply, but they have very kindly aggreed for me to use several photos from the bridal preparations and the wedding reception venue. Please continue scrolling!
Are you looking for a Putney Wedding Photographer?
If you are planning your wedding at the stunning Thames Rowing Club in Putney, and are looking for a photographer to capture your day, you’ve come to the right place. My name is Mina, I am a documentary style wedding photographer, striving to capture your day as it unfolds, full of fun and happy memories.
I use documentary style photography to portray the day unfolding, working with natural light to create relaxed, candid shots of you and your family and friends having a good time. My photography style is unobtrusive, professional and fun. I will give direction for big group shots and intimate couples shots to make sure I get the best possible picture, but otherwise I work quietly and discreetly to capture natural moments of you and your wedding party enjoying themselves. I love to tell the story of your day, so you are able to relive it again and again.
If you are looking for Thames Rowing Club wedding photographer, I would love to hear from you! Please get in touch by phone on 07793 677 867, email or fill out the contact sheet on my website.
List of Wedding Suppliers
If you liked any of the items in these photographs, you can have a look at the following suppliers:
Wedding dress - Mews Bridal Notting Hill
Shoes - Sargasso & Grey
Jewellery - Queensmith (rings), Ottoman hands (earings)
Flowers - Charity Florist (that's the name of the organisation run by Steph Merton)
Wedding cake - Liv's Baked Goodies
What the Clients have said
“Mina took our engagement pictures in London and our wedding pictures in Mexico. Not only she took fantastic and beautiful pictures on both occasions; Mina managed to capture the essence and true atmosphere of our Mexican-Swiss wedding in a traditional Mexican town, together with its people and many colours. Mina is an amazingly talented photographer, creative, approachable, and easy going. It was so comfortable and fun to have her on board, we highly recommend her! ”
“ Mina did a fantastic job photographing our wedding! We are really happy with our pictures, and Mina has captured some lovely moments that we would never have seen otherwise. She was great at taking pictures of our guests without being obtrusive at all (I don’t think most people even noticed they were having their picture taken!), so the photos are really natural. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.”
“Amazing photos! Mina was able to capture some of the best moments of the day. The photos were so natural and authentic, we had to frame them right away, it’s the best way to remember our day. Thank you so much Mina!”