a photographers approach to venues through the different seasons


The West Mill - an incredible venue all year round, set within the heart of Derbyshire with the beautiful backdrop of the river derwent & its weir. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing at this venue every year since I started my business and through the different seasons it never fails. Check out some recent images from the different seasons and if you’re looking at getting married here, whatever the season, please do drop me a message and let me know.


H&J - July 2021


Gosh, back during the strange time in between the different rules and tiers during Covid but extremely happy times when you have a day like John and Hayley did. I know Hayley from college and she’d followed my business since the early days so it was such a pleasure to photograph their day on a sunny wonderful July afternoon 🧡

Wedding guests shower newlyweds with confetti outside historic brick building.

j & P - April 2023


When Jasmine got in touch she was super keen on capturing the spring essence and daffodils in the grounds of the West Mill and boy were they out in force, a bed of Daffodils at this time of year was just magical after a long and grey winter.

Spring wedding portrait with daffodils blooming near historic brick building.

J & M- November 2023


The late autumn/early winter light changes so much but the ceremony room at the west mill always seems to have the most wonderful warming feeling to it, a glorious sunny day followed by the cosy and atmospheric evening by candlelight and powered by espresso martinis.

Intimate wedding ceremony moment in rustic venue with exposed stone walls.

A & O - December 2023


Late December weddings, the low ceilings and big windows at West Mill just lend itself to being such a cosy and atmospheric venue, especially in the winter. The exposed bricks and unique features of the building and it’s quieter spots to have some time to yourselves for a few photos is wonderful without having to take a step outside in the blustery weather if you don’t want to.

Wedding couple shares a relaxed moment sitting in a rustic indoor venue with exposed brick and pendant lighting.