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Andrew Heeley

Andrew Heeley Photography | Sheffield Wedding Photos

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Unconventional Wedding Photography from Sheffield-based Photographer

Hi, I’m Andrew, the alternative, creative, coffee-powered wedding photographer from the North. I’m an observer at heart, an introvert with the ability to stand in front of a crowd and tell a joke to get a great smile. I began my photography journey with a 35mm film SLR and a love of storytelling. Through street photography, I found my love for contrast and dynamic light and took that to my wedding photography style. I've been shooting weddings professionally for 4 years. I still shoot film, I love black and white photography and am looking to bring both to my wedding portfolio in the coming year.

2 WPJA Spotlight

A unique perspective capturing guests queuing in the rain outside a traditional ice cream van at a wedding in Willerby Hill, Hull, UK.
2024 Spotlight Round 1
An emotional moment captured during bridal prep in Sheffield, UK, as the bride and her father share a first look in the mirror, with her sister in the background.
2024 Spotlight Round 1
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4 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

The bride eagerly awaits her ice cream at her wedding reception at a sunny location in Stockport, UK. The photo captures her wearing sunglasses and the couple's names displayed on the ice cream van. This image received a WPJA Honor Award.
2023 v02 Photography Competition
In this WPJA Honor Award-winning photo, taken at The Baltic Hotel in Liverpool, UK, the groom and his best man enjoy a drink in the lounge before the wedding ceremony.
2023 v02 Photography Competition
At Saint Saviours Place BnB in York, a wedding image was created showing the bride balancing motherhood with her bridal role as she left for the register office ceremony accompanied by her children
2023 v02 Photography Competition
Award-winning wedding photojournalist creates a photo of the bride and groom, pausing to admire plants as they head to their reception in Manchester, UK's Northern Quarter.
2023 v02 Photography Competition
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36 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

This pre-wedding engagement portrait captures a couple in a comforting embrace on a bench amidst the fall leaves of Ecclesall Woods, Sheffield. The serene forest forms a picturesque backdrop.
Diamond Awards 2024 v70
Lifestyle couple portrait captured in Northern Quarter, Manchester, UK. The image showcases the couple standing in a wooded area, exuding a Wes Anderson-inspired seriousness. The backdrop features fallen autumn leaves and a forest scenery.
Diamond Awards 2024 v70
Lifestyle couple portrait capturing the essence of Northern Quarter, Manchester. The couple poses amidst the vibrant graffiti murals, adding a touch of urban charm to their pre-wedding engagement portrait.
Diamond Awards 2024 v70
A artistic and sentimental lifestyle couple portrait taken in Manchester, UK, at Whitworth Locke. The engaged bride and groom stand outside Room 217, the very spot where their engagement took place a year prior.
Diamond Awards 2024 v70
In Manchester's Northern Quarter, UK, the couple radiates love as they sit side by side, their hands interlaced, framed by stunning street art, emanating an urban street vibe.
Diamond Awards 2023 v66
In the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter, UK, the engaged couple strikes a pose, capturing the essence of their love amidst the vibrant urban backdrop. The image conveys a sense of depth and intimacy, as they stand apart.
Diamond Awards 2023 v66
The couple tenderly holds each other on the spiral fire escape of the Whitworth Locke hotel in Manchester, UK, the very place where they were engaged
Diamond Awards 2023 v66
Lifestyle portrait of a couple embracing and sharing a kiss on top of a beautiful grass moorland at sunset in Cragg Vale, Yorkshire, UK. The warm sunlight casts a stunning backlight on them.
Diamond Awards 2023 v66
In the picturesque setting of Cragg Vale, Yorkshire, UK, this couple shares a romantic kiss in a tree-lined archway. Their stylish green and black attire harmonizes beautifully with the natural surroundings.
Diamond Awards 2023 v66
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12 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

An artistic wedding photographer captures a close-up shot at Smallshaw Farm, Sheffield, UK. The image showcases the bride and groom standing close to each other, highlighting their striking and distinct shoe selection.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Embracing Love: Celebrating the beauty of unity, two brides share an intimate pose against the backdrop of a striking industrial door in Kelham Island, Sheffield.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
A captivating scene captured as the newlyweds dance in the enchanting glow of festoon lighting at Elsecar Heritage Centre, creating a perfect blend of romance, artistry, and nostalgia.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
In their wedding portrait, the bride and groom, accompanied by their family dog, stand on the bridge leading to their reception venue at New House Farm, Lorton, creating a picturesque scene in Cumbria, UK
2023 v02 Artistic Guild
In their wedding portrait at Roman Lakes Park in Stockport, UK, the bride and groom strike a signature 'hipster' pose, inspired by Wes Anderson, in front of a charmingly rustic boat shed
2023 v02 Artistic Guild
At the Northern Quarter in Manchester, UK, a couple seals their love with an eskimo kiss as they pose for a portrait shot in front of a vibrantly-painted shutter door.
2023 v02 Artistic Guild
The bridal party laughed together at golden hour during a group portrait session on the rooftop of Manchester Hall, Manchester, UK, with the city glowing a golden hue in the background
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
The couple stood in front of a large corrugated metal door in Manchester Hall, Manchester, UK, gazing into each other's eyes as the bride's veil blew gently in the breeze
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
The bride joyfully pushed her groom in a garden trolley outside Crimple Garden Centre in Pannal, Yorkshire UK, their wedding venue
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
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1 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes Andrew Heeley as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

1 'At Work' Photos

The following photos are of Andrew Heeley at work.

Alternative wedding photographer, Andrew Heeley, crouching for a picture behind the scenes.
Photo by: James Patton

Wedding Elopement Multiple Picture Galleries (2)

Andrew Heeley chronicles small weddings and elopements from beginning to end. In this sense, it is no different from any other wedding day. The emphasis is on documenting key moments, capturing spontaneous displays of emotion, and telling the real story behind the elopement day. Below are wedding elopement story awards for Andrew Heeley.

After the ceremony at the York Register Office, bride and groom leave under confetti toss
York, UK Elopement Photo Story Award
Bride and groom kiss during a Stafford County Buildings wedding in Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Stafford County Buildings, Staffordshire, UK Elopement Photo Story Award

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