Manchester Barmitzvah Photographer - Moryoussef Blog 61 Raphi’s barmitzvah, in Tennants Hall at Tatton Park, was simply spectacular. In fact, just walking into building itself was quite a breathtaking affair, going through balloon arches and between two balloon walls and into the main room, where Kate Park Events had spun their magic. The entire room had been turned into a visual treat full of culture, food, drinks, a photo booth, a chilling area under an incredible balloon structure, and of course a dancefloor capable of sustaining some serious dancing feet. I had already photographed the fam ..read more

Heaton House Farm Wedding Photography - Nicola & Daniel Blog 44 Nicola and Daniel celebrated their beautiful wedding at Heaton House Farm with a party for the ages. I had long heard about the purpose-built wedding venue Heaton House Farm, so was delighted when I first found out I’d be shooting there, and it didn’t disappoint….from the light and spacious bridal prep room, to the main reception room, to the awesome scenery in every direction….it really did make my job easy as the photographer. And it was in the bridal prep where my day began, with the brilliant Tally Bookbinder MUA on hand t ..read more

Oliver celebrated his awesome barmitzvah in true style, partying the night away under the wings of the Concorde at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitors Park. And if you’re going to be celebrating in such a cool venue, I felt it was only right to start the evening with a few quick shots of the barmitzvah boy in the Concorde cockpit…..may as well take full advantage of a situation! Anyroad, the party itself was action-packed and kept me on my toes the entire evening. In fact, when you see an unbelievably skilled football freestyler keeping guests entertained during the reception, it really sets ..read more

Jewish Wedding Photography - L&O Blog 46 Lucy and Oliver celebrated their stunning wedding at the beautiful Thornton Manor. Thornton Manor is a designated Grade II* listed building, originally built in the middle of the 19th century, and a perfect venue for a wedding with its lake and lush settings. As always, I began early, capturing all the goings on at Lucy’s bridal prep with her bridesmaids and family members. There is always a sense of calm-before-the-storm at bridal preps, with the whole day laid out ahead of us, and so it was at Lucy’s because once we’d all finished there, it was st ..read more

Walker Bat Blog 1 3 Eliana celebrated her pop-art themed batmitzvah party at the BA Bayit in Salford. I know the Bayit well, having not just spent plenty of time there in my youth, but having also played for – and managed – the BA table-tennis, and indeed played many a game in the very hall I now found myself working in. This wasn’t my first Walker function, so I already knew what a fun, outgoing family they are, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t surprised and impressed in equal measure by the impromptu Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ routine they all spontaneously took part in in the car park. B ..read more

Parbhat & Parveen (1) Parbhat & Parveen (1) Parbhat and Parveen celebrated their incredible Indian wedding….in both Manchester and Wolverhampton! My day began very early in the morning in Manchester, photographing Parbhat as his family members decorated him in traditional Indian finery - including a ‘sehra’ to cover his face - before taking part in his ‘Baraat’. Once dressed, Parbhat was given his Kirpan (sword), to symbolise that he will protect his wife during their future life together. The ‘Baraat’ is a custom whereby the groom is brought to the venue on a ceremonial hors ..read more

Manchester Jewish Wedding Photographer - Laura & Avi - Blog 45 Laura and Avi celebrated their beautiful wedding a couple of weeks ago with an intimate gathering of their closest friends and family. It was my second time photographing a wedding since lockdown eased up a little here in Manchester, and it really did feel great to be back doing my thing once again. The day itself saw lots of people coming and going at various different times, so that numbers were always kept low, but spirits were definitely kept up, and then some. As always, I started with the bride at her bridal prep, as Laur ..read more

Vermilion Manchester Wedding Photography - Oliver & Ilana Blog 31 Oliver and Ilana celebrated their awesome wedding at Manchester’s amazing The Vermilion. As always on such occasions, my day started early, photographing all the goings on at Ilana’s bridal prep. I do enjoy the moments before the main action gets going, with its unique blend of nervous energy and anticipation for the day ahead. Oliver wasn’t far away for his grooms prep, which made running between the two that much easier for me It was just a week since I’d last been at the Vermilion, which is fast becoming one of Manchester ..read more

Ashleigh & David Ashleigh & David Ashleigh and David celebrated their amazing wedding at the Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate. This was far from my first time at the Old Swan, having covered several weddings there before, and its always a pleasure to make the journey up the M62. But before arriving at the hotel, there was the bridal prep, and a very busy bridal prep it was too, with lots of family and little bridesmaids running around, and with plenty for me to capture. Once the prep was completed and a few bridal portraits were in the bag (so to speak), I rushed off to the hotel to catch u ..read more

Katie & Daniel Katie & Daniel Katie and Daniel celebrated their beautiful wedding at the famous The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate. It was my first time at The Majestic, the same hotel that apparently Winston Churchill used to frequent when he came up north - a fact told to me on numerous occasions throughout the day by proud staff. The wedding day itself - expertly organised as always by Ben Morrison of We Are Events - was a stripped-down affair, taking place as it was when Covid restrictions meant no more than 25 people could attend…..indeed, there was almost as many people working at t ..read more