Meet the award-winning Leeds wedding photographer capturing 'magical moments'
From first kiss to the last dance, Leeds photographer Hamish Irvine is used to capturing special moments through his camera lens.
After shooting his first wedding at the age of 16, he has captured those picture perfect moments to create lasting memories for couples across the county.
And now he has been named the best Yorkshire and North East Wedding Photographer of the Year.
The accolade at the has seen him bag a place at the 2026 Wedding Industry Awards national finals.
The 29-year-old’s Chapel Allerton-bases business, Hamish Irvine Wedding Photographer, beat competition from 22 fellow photographers to claim the prize.
Hamish, a photography first class honours graduate from Leeds Arts University, focuses on the colour, fun and emotional connections of his couples.
"This award means everything," Hamish said. "There were so many great photographers in the category and I'm just delighted I won.
"I'm so grateful to the wedding couples who nominated me. The connection with my couples is what I love most, and reflecting that connection in their photographs.
"Every wedding is different. The most magical thing about my job is about getting to know a couple, adapting your style for them and telling their story through your eye.
"Getting to know people is the biggest part for me, the different ways people express love, different cultures, people from different backgrounds, introverts, extroverts.
“Taking the time to know people to their core is what helps create the best wedding photographs."
Damian Bailey, founder of The Wedding Industry Awards, said: "These are the most rigorous, respected and coveted awards in the wedding industry and regional winners like Hamish are at the top of their game."
National winners will be announced at a ceremony in Liverpool in January next year.