Business Details
20 Years
experience
Documentary Wedding Photography & Videography Experts
York Place Studios is a family-run team of documentary photographers and videographers renowned for capturing authentic, unposed moments. Established in 2006, we specialise in wedding, family, and street photography, blending a candid, street-inspired approach with technical excellence. Our work has earned international acclaim, with accolades from industry leaders and features in prestigious publications. We pride ourselves on our ability to tell stories through single, powerful frames that evoke emotion and preserve the spontaneity of real life.As ambassadors for leading brands like Fujifilm, we combine innovation with a commitment to ethical, client-focused service. Our teams decades of collective experience ensure every project is approached with creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of the human connections that make each story unique.
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary Videography
Family Photography
Studio Portraits
Event Videography
Live Streaming
Promotional Films
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in documentary-style wedding photography and videography.
- Pioneers of unposed, street-inspired storytelling with international recognition.
- Family team offering a personal, unobtrusive approach to capturing your day.
- Award-winning imagery featured in Professional Photo Magazine and global exhibitions.
- Comprehensive coverage from pre-ceremony preparations to late-night celebrations.
Associations and certifications
- Fujifilm
- Pic-Time
- Digitalab
- Narrative Select
What people say
Captured the day perfectly
Amazing photographers
Exceeded expectations
Artistic and heartfelt
Professional and warm
Services
Wedding Photography
Our documentary wedding photography captures unposed, spontaneous moments with artistic precision. Using a street photography-inspired approach, we focus on emotions, relationships, and the unique narrative of your day. Each image is crafted to tell a story, blending technical excellence with creative composition. Ideal for couples seeking authentic, emotionally resonant visual memories that transcend traditional wedding photography.
Documentary Videography
We create unscripted, emotionally driven wedding films that mirror our photographic style. Our videography focuses on natural sound, candid interactions, and cinematic storytelling to preserve the atmosphere and spontaneity of your event. Using advanced audio-visual equipment, we deliver films that feel immersive and timeless, capturing the essence of your celebration without interruption or staging.
Family Photography
Our family sessions celebrate the messy, joyful reality of home life. We photograph children, parents, and extended families in natural settings, focusing on genuine interactions rather than posed shots. The result is a collection of images that reflect your family's unique dynamics and personality, perfect for preserving everyday moments with artistic integrity.
Studio Portraits
We offer vibrant, character-driven studio portraits in Scarborough and London. Our sessions prioritise individuality, using bold compositions and lighting to create striking images for personal or professional use. Whether for headshots, family portraits, or artistic projects, our studio work combines technical precision with a relaxed, collaborative approach.
Event Videography
We document corporate events, parties, and performances with a documentary lens, capturing the atmosphere and key moments as they unfold. Our team uses discreet, high-quality equipment to record natural interactions and pivotal highlights, delivering edited videos that reflect the event's energy and purpose for promotional or archival use.
People
Dominique Shaw
Photographer
Award-winning documentary photographer specialising in emotional storytelling. Known for capturing intimate, candid moments with a street photography influence. Recipient of international accolades and speaker at global photography conferences.
Liam Shaw
Photographer
Creative collaborator with a focus on narrative-driven imagery. Combines technical precision with a subtle sense of humour in wedding and street photography. Recognised for innovative approaches to documentary storytelling and multiple industry awards.
Alex Shaw
Videographer
Cinematic filmmaker specialising in documentary-style wedding videos. Expert in capturing intimate emotions and atmospheric details. Brings a background in theatre and sound design to create immersive audio-visual narratives.
Matt Thompson
Videographer
Technical director with expertise in sound and post-production. Focuses on creating dynamic, emotionally resonant films while maintaining authenticity. Background in theatre ensures meticulous attention to detail in capturing live events.
Questions
What defines York Place Studios' documentary photography style?
We focus on unposed, spontaneous moments, using creative composition to capture the genuine emotions and narratives of your wedding day.
Do you travel for weddings outside the UK?
Yes, we photograph weddings globally, bringing our documentary expertise to destinations worldwide.
How long does it take to receive edited photos and videos?
We deliver edited content within 6-8 weeks, prioritising quality and attention to detail.
Can we request specific shots or poses?
We specialise in candid storytelling, but we discuss key moments you'd like documented to ensure nothing is missed.
What equipment do you use?
We use Fujifilm and other professional-grade gear for superior image quality and reliability in diverse lighting conditions.
Do you offer engagement or pre-wedding sessions?
Yes, we recommend these to build rapport and capture your story beyond the wedding day.
Reviews (6)
Hedy X.
Dec 04, 2021
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Dom & Liam are so lovely. We did a couple shoot and a wedding coverage with them. Their style is more documentary, meaning everything in the flow could be captured. The smile, interactions are more natural than posing. We absolutely love looking back at these pictures to refresh our memory from time to time. It has been great fun working with them too. Very professional, very reliable and always a big smile! definitely recommend York Place Studio.
Sherene Howard-Walker
Nov 28, 2021
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As soon as I came across York Place Studios and saw their incredible photo and video content, I knew that they would be perfect for the event I was hosting.
Dom and Matt are such fantastic photographers and videographers. There was great communication from the start when organising the date and time, and they were professional, attentive and a joy to have at our Summer Ball event. They captured some absolutely amazing moments! Some which you would definitely miss at a blink of an eye.
Thank-you so much for the great quality photos and video footage. They are fond memories that myself and everyone
Dom and Matt are such fantastic photographers and videographers. There was great communication from the start when organising the date and time, and they were professional, attentive and a joy to have at our Summer Ball event. They captured some absolutely amazing moments! Some which you would definitely miss at a blink of an eye.
Thank-you so much for the great quality photos and video footage. They are fond memories that myself and everyone
Sam
Nov 28, 2021
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Dom and Liam were such a pleasure to work with in the run up to our wedding, so responsive and flexible and our photos are INCREDIBLE. We couldn't have asked for more beautiful capture of our day. The photos are natural and full of emotion, plus a few classic posed ones we requested alongside their documentary style. Such a talented pair.
Charlie & Lucy Rollo-Walker-Mitchell
Nov 18, 2021
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Positive:Quality
We couldn't be happier with the wonderful photos Dom and Liam took of our wedding day. Their the best wedding photos we've ever seen and their ours!! They were very professional and friendly and we would highly recommend them.
We couldn't be happier with the wonderful photos Dom and Liam took of our wedding day. Their the best wedding photos we've ever seen and their ours!! They were very professional and friendly and we would highly recommend them.
Savith Wadasinghe
Sep 29, 2021
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Dom, Liam and Matt were incredibly professional and true masters of their craft. We are so happy with the results and not a day has gone by since our Celebration where we stopped looking at the photos that were taken. They mean it when they say they are Documentary Wedding Photographers. We had a great time not worrying about the photography overwhelming the event, it felt like they were guests at the party and we hope they had a great time also! Both my partner and were thrilled to kick off your Summer '21 wedding season :)
Thank you!
Thank you!
Sian Jones
Sep 25, 2021
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As soon as we discovered York Place Studios, we thought wed found something very special, and after speaking to Dom, I knew her and Liam were the only people I wanted to photograph our wedding. All correspondence leading up to the wedding was friendly, easy, helpful and responsive, with Dom completely getting us as a couple and the wedding atmosphere we wanted to achieve. When I arrived at the venue on the day of the wedding and saw Dom, I genuinely thought she was one of our guests! Throughout the entire day, both Dom and Liam seamlessly fitted in with all our friends and family, and were
