Ben Walker Photography

11/08/2026

Over 11 years ago I last took a photo of a partial Solar Eclipse while standing in front of Chateau Rhianfa & what a day it was ! I hope everyone is looking forward to tomorrows Solar Eclipse just as much!

Montage of today's Solar Eclipse at Chateau Rhianfa, 1st shots were clear sky before it became cloudy, please feel free to share :)

08/08/2026

NEXT MONTH - WEDDING SHOW AT BOLESWORTH 😍 by Bouquet & Bells - I shall be official photographer for this prestigious event over 2 days - it is THE PLACE to be if you're getting married soon.

My unique ability to have my office on the road in my mobile editing studio lends perfectly to multi day events & my decades of experience with weddings & shows makes me very excited for this incredible show happening 19th & 20th September. Grab your tickets NOW while you can ! Details below - see you there! 😍

You're invited to our epic two-day wedding show at the prestigious Bolesworth Estate in Cheshire 🌸

📅 Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sept 2026
🕒 10am - 4pm both days

Join us at Bolesworth Estate for Cheshire’s biggest wedding show, hosting 90+ exhibitors within a 12,000 square foot luxury pavilion.

04/08/2026

A few favourites from our incredible bridal fashion shoot at Gradbach Mill 🌿🌊✨

This was one of those shoots that really showed what can happen when a talented group of wedding suppliers comes together with a shared vision. We spent the entire day creating a huge variety of looks, with Lola modelling a beautiful collection of dresses kindly provided by Emily at Papermill Bridal.

The sunshine definitely made us work for it! ☀️ The light was incredibly harsh for much of the day, but everyone pulled together, adapted, and got creative & we all put in the work. Sometimes those are the shoots that produce the most rewarding images, and I’m so pleased with what we created together.

One of the things I love most about Gradbach Mill is the sheer variety it offers. Within a short walk you’ve got woodland, rivers, open landscapes and beautiful architecture, making it such an inspiring place to photograph.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for bringing so much enthusiasm, creativity and hard work to the day. It was an absolute pleasure working alongside such a talented team.

You’ll be seeing hundreds of images from this shoot appearing across all of the suppliers’ social media and marketing over the coming months, so do give them a follow to see more behind the scenes and the final images as they’re released.

Special thanks to:
📍 Venue:
👗 Wedding Dresses: Papermill Bridal
💄 Model & Makeup: 𝑳𝑶𝑳𝑨 𝑴𝑰𝑳𝑵𝑬𝑹
🎥 Content Creation: Gee • Wedding Creator • Staffordshire
💇‍♀️ Hair: Kirsty gayes

If you’re still searching for your dream wedding dress, I’d highly recommend getting in touch with Emily at Papermill Bridal she has an absolutely beautiful collection.

29/07/2026

Elena & Liam’s engagement photoshoot at Dimmingsdale was such a lovely way to spend an afternoon. 🌿

The forest looked absolutely beautiful, with soft summer light filtering through the trees, making it the perfect setting for a relaxed wander together. From the moment we met up, they were both so easy to get along with and completely at ease in front of the camera, which made photographing them feel effortless.

It was a pleasure exploring the woodland together, chatting along the way and capturing some really natural moments between them.

If this shoot is anything to go by, their wedding next year at De Vere Cranage Estate is going to be an incredible day, and I genuinely can’t wait to be there to capture it all. Thanks so much for such a fun afternoon, Elena & Liam! 😊

28/07/2026

What a brilliant day celebrating with Curtis & Lowri at Tower Hill Barns ☀️

The weather couldn’t have been better and it made for such a relaxed wedding from start to finish. Everyone was just enjoying themselves, and that’s always the best kind of atmosphere to photograph.

Before the evening drew in, we managed to get some creative drone shots while the light was still beautiful, then later we were treated to an incredible sunset, so we snuck away for a few portraits to make the most of that golden light. Days like this are a photographer’s dream!

Thank you both for asking me to capture such an important day. It was a pleasure to be there and I wish you both every happiness for the future.

I also have to give a shout-out to the team at Tower Hill Barns. The food was incredible, and the chef went out of their way to make me a gluten-free & vegan meal that was honestly one of the best supplier meals I’ve had. It’s always appreciated when that much care goes into looking after everyone.

Congratulations again, Curtis & Lowri! ❤️

20/07/2026

The final preview from this week's Gradbach Mill bridal shoot… 🌿🌊🥹😱

‘Where Elegance Meets the River’

Lola is modelling the beautiful Maggie Sottero tea length dress, Corset back, kindly provided by Emily at Papermill Bridal. 👗✨

Ever since I first scouted this location, I'd wanted to create an image in the river.

Imogen at Gradbach Mill mentioned that people had photographed down there before, but usually facing the opposite direction. I couldn't stop looking back towards the venue though. Having the beautiful mill in the background felt like it added another layer to the image, blending the venue's timeless architecture with the wild landscape that surrounds it.

The tea-length dress was the perfect choice too. It felt elegant enough to suit the venue, but practical enough to step into the river, bringing everything together exactly as I'd imagined.

A huge thank you to Lola for being an absolute star. Without hesitation she was happy to climb into the river, and her professionalism from start to finish was second to none. It makes such a difference working with people who are willing to invest in an idea and fully embrace it.

Although this wraps up the preview images from the shoot, there's still plenty more to come. Over the coming weeks I'll be sharing full image posts, more behind-the-scenes moments, & a deeper look into how this collaboration came together, so keep an eye out!

I can't wait to share the rest with you. 📸✨

Thanks again to all the team that made this shoot happen!

Keep an eye out for more BTS over at •With Love & Lace Content Co• showing all the work put in by Emily, Kirsty of Lilyannhair & Lola being an incredible model not stopping all day!

Dress details to purchase:

👰🏼👗 Maggie Sottero tea length dress. Corset back.👗👰🏼

• Ex-display
• Size 6
• £495. RRP - £999

Message Emily at Papermill Bridal to secure this dress for your special day!

The amazing suppliers:

Venue: Gradbach Mill
Wedding Dress: Papermill Bridal
Model & Makeup: https://www.instagram.com/lolamilner_/
Content Creation: •With Love & Lace Content Co•
Hair: Lilyannhair

19/07/2026

The 4th & penultimate preview from this weeks shoot!

‘Between The Light’

Lola is modelling the beautiful Ronald Joyce, fit and flare, kindly provided by Emily at Papermill Bridal 👗✨

I spotted this composition before we even started shooting. The old lamps, stone walls and pathway all seemed to lead together naturally, so rather than overcomplicate it, we simply let the location do what it does best & Lola’s talents made the image work beautifully.

Thanks again to all the team that made this shoot happen!Keep an eye out for more BTS over at •With Love & Lace Content Co• showing all the work put in by Emily, Kirsty of Lilyannhair & Lola being an incredible model not stopping all day!

Dress details to purchase:

👰🏼👗 Ronald Joyce, fit and flare 👗👰🏼
• Ex-display
• Size 8
• £745. RRP - £1,500

Message Emily at Papermill Bridal to secure this dress for your special day!

The amazing suppliers

Venue: Gradbach Mill
Wedding Dress: Papermill Bridal
Model & Makeup: https://www.instagram.com/lolamilner_/
Content Creation: •With Love & Lace Content Co•
Hair: Lilyannhair

18/07/2026

The 3rd photo preview from this weeks shoot! 🥳🤩📷

‘The Mill Bride’

Lola is modelling the beautiful Stella York, satin A-line gown. Kindly provided by Emily at Papermill Bridall. 👗✨

Gradbach Mill has so many beautiful little spots to work with, and the main doorway is one of them. The clean lines of the dress against the old stone building worked so well, and the breeze gave the veil just enough movement to bring the whole image to life.

Thanks again to all the team that made this shoot happen!

Keep an eye out for more BTS over at •With Love & Lace Content Co• showing all the work put in by Emily, Kirsty of Lilyannhair & Lola being an incredible model not stopping all day!

Dress details to purchase:👗 Stella York, satin A-line gown
• Pre-loved
• Size 10
• £395. RRP - £1,200

Message Emily at Papermill Bridal to secure this dress for your special day!

The amazing suppliers
Venue: Gradbach Mill
Wedding Dress: Papermill Bridal
Model & Makeup: https://www.instagram.com/lolamilner_/
Content Creation: •With Love & Lace Content Co•
Hair: Lilyannhair

17/07/2026

The 2nd photo preview from yesterday's shoot! 🥳🤩

‘Old Money’

Gee of •With Love & Lace Content Co• said this scene reminded her of an ‘old money’ look & I have to agree!

Lola is modelling the beautiful Maggie Sottero, fit and flare, Swarovski crystals. kindly provided by Emily at Papermill Bridal 👗✨

The 2nd look of the day we headed over to the farm house Gradbach Mill which has these stunning old world windows in a traditional kitchen & lounge area (available on AirBNB with several bedrooms, dining room & hottub). While our first shot captures the traditional view of the Mill behind I wanted to show some of the stunning interior architecture too. It reminds me of my grandads house that wasn’t too far from Gradbach Mill - a traditional Peak District old stone house with these wooden windows.

Thanks again to all the team that made this shoot happen!

Keep an eye out for more BTS over at •With Love & Lace Content Co• showing all the work put in by Emily, Kirsty of Lilyannhair & Lola being an incredible model not stopping all day!

Dress details to purchase:

👗 Maggie Sottero, fit and flare, Swarovski crystals.

• Ex-display
• Size 8
• £545. RRP - £1,770

Message Emily at Papermill Bridal to secure this dress for your special day!

The amazing suppliers

Venue: Gradbach Mill
Wedding Dress: Papermill Bridal
Model & Makeup: https://www.instagram.com/lolamilner_/
Content Creation: •With Love & Lace Content Co•
Hair: Lilyannhair

To rent this stunning venue:

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/13952325?source_impression_id=p3_1784289832_P3_3O-KcIS5lD8KQ

16/07/2026

The first photo preview from yesterday's shoot! 🥳🤩

Lola modelling the beautiful Justin Alexander A-Line gown, kindly provided by Emily at Papermill Bridal. ✨

What a day! We couldn't have asked for better weather – wall-to-wall sunshine & plenty of heat, but everyone absolutely powered through it. We'd originally planned to photograph three dresses, but thanks to everyone's hard work we managed to capture five!

A huge thank you to Gradbach Mill for looking after us so well. Having a room to get ready in made such a difference, and the homemade pizzas for lunch were exactly what we needed to keep us all going. Thank you so much to Imogen & Ruby for being such wonderful hosts.

It was another reminder of how much goes into a shoot like this. Every supplier put in so much effort, and it's always a pleasure working alongside such talented people to bring an idea to life. I can't wait to share more from the day over the coming weeks!

Keep an eye out for more BTS over at •With Love & Lace Content Co• showing all the work put in by Emily, Kirsty of Lilyannhair & Lola being an incredible model not stopping all day!

Dress details to purchase:
👗 Justin Alexander – A-Line
• Ex-display
• Size 8
• £595 (RRP £1,800)

Message Emily at Papermill Bridal to secure this dress for your special day!

The amazing suppliers

Venue: Gradbach Mill
Wedding Dress: Papermill Bridal
Model & Makeup: https://www.instagram.com/lolamilner_/
Content Creation: •With Love & Lace Content Co•
Hair: Lilyannhair