Natalija Cooper: Photographer

07/09/2026

OMG 😱 I’ve just come across this video I put together back in 2016… TEN YEARS AGO! 😳📸

And honestly… what was I thinking?! 😂 No AI, no fancy editing — just a nice little slideshow! 🤣

But looking back at it now, it’s actually made me realise just HOW MUCH has changed over the last 10 years! ❤️

Some of the couples featured have gone on to have beautiful families and little ones of their own 👶❤️, while sadly, a few couples are no longer together. Life really does change so much in 10 years!

And the venues… wow! 🏨
🏚️ 3 venues have closed
🔄 2 of them have since reopened under new management
✨ Van D**e has been completely rebranded as Wildes Inn, with the building extended and lots of changes along the way.

And my little photography journey has grown too! 📸❤️

Back then I was mainly working locally, but that year I also ventured out to Leeds, Manchester and York — and I’ve continued travelling to so many different venues and locations since.

And as for my equipment… 😂
📸 3 camera/equipment upgrades later, I’m definitely not using the same setup I had back then!

It’s crazy to think that the people, venues, equipment and even my business have changed so much… but one thing hasn’t changed:

I still absolutely LOVE photographing weddings and capturing those special memories. ❤️

10 years… where has the time gone?! 😱

Anyway, I thought I’d share this little throwback because sometimes it’s nice to look back and see just how far you’ve come. 🥰📸

🎥 2016 promo video:
Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_xiz8rEnME

#2016

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06/09/2026

We're all set up and ready at the Wakefield Holiday Inn Wedding Fayre! 📸✨

Come and say hello! We have a selection of beautiful wedding albums to browse, examples from a variety of stunning venues, and we're here to chat about capturing your special day. We'd love to meet you and answer any questions you have!

See you soon! 🤍

29/08/2026

📸✨ I’M BACK! ✨📸

After a lovely annual leave, I’m officially back and back to work! 🥰

I know I have a few messages waiting for replies — I promise I’m on it! 💌 I’ll be working through ALL messages today and tomorrow, so if you’ve been waiting to hear from me, your reply is coming! ❤️

And as we’re heading into wedding fayre & exhibition season, I’m really excited to be getting out there and meeting lots of lovely couples! 💍👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️

Here’s where you can meet us over the coming weeks — and honestly, they’re all worth a visit! 👇

📅 6th September
📍 Holiday Inn Wakefield

📅 20th September
📍 Sheffield – Canon Medical Arena WEDDING EXHIBITION 💍

📅 27th September
📍 MAGNA science museum, Rotherham

📅 4th October
📍 Holiday Inn Rotherham
👨‍💼 Mark will be there with all our wedding albums, samples & examples for you to look through.

📅 4th October
📍 Mount Pleasant Hotel, Doncaster
👩‍💼 Natalija will be there! ❤️

📅 11th October
📍 Holiday Inn Doncaster

✨ Come along, say hello, have a chat about your wedding plans and take a look through our beautiful albums and photography examples.

Whether you’re just starting to plan or already have your date booked, we’d love to meet you! 💕

💍📸 We look forward to seeing you all!

22/08/2026

✨ Wedding Highlights: Ellie & Ryan ✨

Throwing it back to May for the beautiful wedding of Ellie and Ryan! We started the day with a lovely ceremony at St. Leonard's Church in Thrybergh, followed by a celebration at the Pastures Hotel right here in Mexborough. 🥂✨

If you live in Mexborough, you probably already know just how stunning it is down near the canal. It is one of my absolute favourite spots for wedding portraits!

📸 Pro tip for future couples: If you have a spare 20 minutes on your big day, taking a short stroll over to the Mexborough Low Lock will give you even more beautiful, scenic photos. The light and the water create the most magical backdrop!

Congratulations again to the gorgeous newlyweds. Here is a little glimpse into their perfect day! 👇

17/08/2026

Oh my world... Facebook is officially poking me for not posting anything since July 17th! 🙈

The truth is, I haven’t even had a single second to start sharing this summer’s incredible weddings. It has been an absolute blast! I have been so deeply blessed with the most wonderful, kind, and beautiful people I’ve had the absolute pleasure to photograph. I promise the wedding marathon will calm down soon, and I will share all of these magical moments with you!

Speaking of unforgettable moments... I even ended up at the premature baby unit at DRI. One precious little girl decided she simply couldn’t wait any longer and wanted to see her mummy and daddy get married! 🥹 Right after the wedding ceremony, we headed straight over to the hospital to see the little princess, capture some beautiful photos, and help them make some truly precious memories together. 👶❤️

Life behind the lens has been a beautiful whirlwind, and I can't wait to catch up with you all properly.

P.S. Enjoy this photo of me and the incredibly talented content creator https://www.instagram.com/reelmoments___/ We met a month ago and it was so wonderful connecting. Go check out her amazing work! 👯‍♀️✨

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17/07/2026

✨ Before I head to the Holiday Inn tomorrow to photograph the wedding of one of their chefs, I thought I'd share a little throwback from this wonderful venue! ✨

Throwback to September 2025...

What could be better than photographing one beautiful bride? Of course, two beautiful brides! ❤️❤️

This is one of those weddings that will stay in my heart forever. It was such an honour to capture the incredible love story of Aimee & Stacey on their special day.

These two beautiful brides were absolutely stunning inside and out, and they were surrounded by the most amazing, funny, and welcoming family and friends. Every smile, every laugh, and every emotional moment made this wedding an absolute dream to photograph.

Days like these remind me why I love what I do so much—capturing genuine love, unforgettable memories, and the unique story of every couple.

Thank you, Aimee & Stacey, for trusting me to be part of your incredible day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness together. 🥂💕

I can't wait to be back at the Holiday Inn tomorrow to capture another beautiful love story. ❤️

📸 If you're planning your wedding and are looking for a friendly, relaxed photographer to capture every special moment, I'd love to hear from you.

Suppliers:
Venue: Holiday Inn Doncaster A1 (M), JCT.36
Venue dressing: Natalija.Co Event Planning and Hire
Audio guest book: LIT Moments Photo Booth and Lights
Videographer: VideGo UK
Dresses: Flutterby Bridal Boutique
Entertainment: The real singing waiters

08/07/2026

Some weddings are extra special, and this was definitely one of them. ❤️

My beautiful bride, Kate – beautiful both inside and out. I've known Kate for many years, so it was such a privilege to see her so happy as she married Graham.

Their wedding celebrations were spread across two wonderful days. The ceremony took place at the Great Kitchen, followed by an incredible evening celebration a week later at the Glasshouse.

One of the highlights was being able to edit and prepare all of the ceremony photographs in time for the evening reception. Seeing the images displayed on the venue's TV screens throughout the night made the celebration even more personal and emotional. Watching family and friends stop to admire the photos, smile, and tell me how beautiful they were truly melted my heart. Moments like these remind me why I love being a wedding photographer.

Kate & Graham, thank you for trusting me to capture such precious memories. It was an absolute honour to be part of your wedding journey. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness together. ❤️

02/07/2026

☀️ Wedding Highlights | Diane & Andrew 💍🤍

It was an absolute pleasure to be part of Diane & Andrew's beautiful intimate wedding at the Holiday Inn Warmsworth.

The weather couldn't have been more perfect, and neither could the happy couple and their wonderful family and friends. It was such a relaxed, joyful day filled with laughter, love and so many special moments.

After the ceremony, we made the most of the sunshine & Warmsworth Hall, which provided a stunning backdrop for both the family portraits and those romantic photographs of the newlyweds.

Thank you, Diane & Andrew, for choosing me to capture your special day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness and wonderful adventures together. ❤️

27/06/2026

A very warm day for a wedding today, although thankfully a little cooler than the last few days! ☀️💍

We had an absolutely amazing time photographing a beautiful wedding at St Peter's Church, followed by some stunning portraits at Conisbrough Castle. What a perfect backdrop for such a special day!

Today I was also joined by my trainee, Mika, who spent the day exploring depth of field, practising bridal party entrance shots, and gaining valuable experience photographing a traditional church wedding.

I'm so proud of you, Mika – you're doing an amazing job, and it's wonderful to see your confidence and skills growing. Keep it up! ❤️📸

27/06/2026

Say hello to our new trainee, Mika! 👋😊

Mika is kind, friendly, and eager to learn. If you have an event or wedding coming up, you might see her around as she gains experience with the team.

Welcome, Mika! We're excited to have you with us and look forward to watching you grow, develop, and progress. Wishing you every success on your journey with us! 🌟