Black Hat Photography

Welcome to Black Hat Photography, a Leeds-based wedding photography business run by Ross Wilson. Our greatest passion is capturing the memories of your special day, creating photographs that you will cherish for a lifetime. We strive to capture the unique moments, emotions, and details of your wedding, providing you with a visual story that truly reflects your day.

Our Services

At Black Hat Photography, we offer a range of services tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences. Our services include:

• Getting Ready Shots: We capture the excitement and anticipation of the morning, as the bride and groom prepare for the biggest day of their lives.
• Wedding Transport Photos: We take pictures of the wedding car, the happy couple, and the guests as they arrive at the venue.
• Ceremony Images: We document the ceremony, from the bride's entrance to the exchange of vows and the first kiss as a married couple.
• Location Shoot: After the ceremony, we take the bride and groom to a location of their choice for a romantic photo shoot, creating the centerpiece of the wedding album.
• Speeches and Toasts: We capture the speeches and toasts, adding video if desired, to ensure that the stories and well-wishes of the best man and groomsmen are preserved forever.
• Candid Photography: As the wedding party sits to eat and enjoy the day, we wander through the venue, capturing the day's events as they unfold in a more candid, natural style.
• Formal Photographs: We take formal photographs with the cutting of the cake and the first dance, rounding off the day's photography.

Ross Wilson, the Man Behind the Lens

As the founder and lead photographer of Black Hat Photography, Ross Wilson brings a wealth of experience and passion to every wedding he photographs. Ross loves the planning of the day, from the bride's nervous excitement as she gets ready, to the wedding car's approach, the ceremony, and the location shoot. Ross has a knack for capturing the moments that matter most, ensuring that the story of your day is told through beautiful, evocative images.

Ross believes that family is everything, and he brings this love and respect for family values to his work. When he's not behind the camera, Ross enjoys the outdoors, great food, culture, and a fine whisky on ice. He has a passion for wild camping and landscape photography, finding inspiration in the beauty of the natural world.

At Black Hat Photography, we understand that every wedding is unique, and we work closely with our clients to understand their needs and preferences. We take a calm, relaxed, and unobtrusive approach, capturing the day as it unfolds, creating a visual story that truly reflects the joy, love, and emotion of your special day.