12/10/2026
Emma & Tom at Hodsock Priory.
I’ve wanted to shoot at Hodsock for ages. I’d seen it all over Instagram, and the place looked unreal. The funny thing is, I drive past it on the way to pretty much every wedding I shoot. It’s literally five minutes from my house, yet somehow I’d never managed to get through the gates. So when Emma & Tom’s enquiry landed, I was pretty hyped to say the least.
After chatting with these two, it was clear we were going to get on just fine. The plan was simple. Keep things relaxed, enjoy the day and let everything happen as it happens. Exactly how I like it.
I started the morning with the girls, where things were already in full swing, while Katie, my second shooter, headed over to Tom and the lads. Same energy on both sides, which pretty much set the tone for everything that followed.
The ceremony took place out in the gardens, with the sun showing up and Hodsock doing what Hodsock does best. We made the most of the grounds afterwards, from the historic architecture to the gardens and all those little corners that make this place such a good one to photograph.
I’d been looking forward to seeing it in person for a while, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. There’s something about the mix of history, the grand interiors and the gardens that gives you so much to work with without having to overcomplicate anything.
Dinner in the main hall was something else. The high ceilings, historic details and incredible decor made it one of those spaces you could happily spend all evening photographing.
We then headed into the library for a few more editorial portraits before the ch*****ne came out, followed by a bucking bronco to round things off. Quite the contrast, and pretty much the perfect way to finish a day like this.
Hodsock, you were worth the five-minute commute. Emma & Tom, thanks for having me along for it all.
Shoutout the team -
Photographer - Weddings By Dan
Venue - Hodsock Priory | Nottinghamshire Wedding Venue
Videographer - isaaclawrensonweddingfilms
Makeup - CHARLOTTE MORLEY | BRIDAL MAKEUP ARTIST | YORKSHIRE
Hair - Charlotte Boyd Bridal
Florist - Wedding & Event Florist
Singer - Bethanie Houghton Music
Dj - DJ Matty Blakey
Second Photographer - Katie Powers | Manchester Wedding Photographer
