A black and white wedding couple walks along a scenic tree-lined path in a romantic outdoor setting.

A couple shares a romantic moment in the lush garden fig house gardens at Middleton lodge with brick walls and greenery surrounding them.

A wedding couple walks together through a garden path on their special day, captured in a romantic sequence.

Elegant couple stands beside a serene blue swimming pool against a rustic stone wall in a garden setting.

A bride and groom hold hands during their wedding ceremony as they walk down a path together at Middleton Lodge, North Yorkshire.

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A bride and bridesmaids in black dresses walk in a line holding white balloons in the gardens of the fig house at Middleton lodge.

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A flowing white wedding veil billows in the wind against a light grey wall as a couple stands together. Abbey farm wedding venue.

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A wedding couple and guests celebrate during a rustic barn reception with string lights and exposed wooden beams.

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Elegant wedding reception table decorated with ornate floral arrangements and candelabras beneath a gilded mirror.

A group in formal black suits and bowties walk together on a leaf-covered path through a wooded area of Prestwold hall.

A series of romantic wedding photos showing wedding couple in gardens of Hatfield house.

A romantic wedding couple poses in front of Ashfield house with beautiful gardens in the foreground.

Elegant wedding reception room at Hampton Manor with glass ceiling, hanging pampas grass installations and long dining tables.

Rustic brick barn wedding venue Grangefields with wooden beams and elegant chandelier lighting creating a romantic atmosphere.

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Historic Ashfield house featuring stone architecture and crenellated towers against a cloudy sky.

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Elegant white wedding reception venue with rustic wooden tables and chairs set for a celebration, Vicarage boutique Southwell.

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A rustic barn wedding venue with white chairs set up along a stone path for an outdoor ceremony. Wharfedale grange, Yorkshire

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A wedding couple stands together in a lush green garden setting during their romantic outdoor ceremony.

Sophie Ruck Photography, Elegant WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY ACROSS THE UK AND WORLDWIDE

Hello, I’m Sophie, an award-winning photographer in Nottinghamshire specialising in weddings and elopements filled with natural light, quiet emotion, and the beautifully unscripted moments.

If you're here, chances are you're planning something truly special, a day that's deeply personal, effortlessly stylish, and full of meaning. If you need a romantic photographer who can blend into the background to gather images of your wedding you’ll cherish for a lifetime, you’re in the right place.

From my base in the East Midlands (with a fondness for North Yorkshire’s wild, poetic charm), I travel across the UK and beyond, capturing timeless love stories with care, creativity, and heart. If you're looking for an award winning photographer couples trust, I’d love to tell your story through imagery that truly feels like you.

Whether you're exchanging vows in a candlelit country house or dancing barefoot on the farm, I’m here to preserve every detail with elegance and emotion.

I work with couples who adore refined details and effortless beauty: such as hand-tied florals, heirloom rings, statement sleeves, and the fleeting in-between glances that say everything without words.

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AUTHENTIC MOMENTS, CAPTURED WITH AN EDITORIAL STORYTELLING APPROACH

If you’re dreaming of wedding photography that feels like an extension of your celebration; effortless, elegant, and emotive; then I’d be thrilled to be a part of your big day.

Get in touch with me today to learn more about my bespoke wedding photographY packages, ask me any questions, or simply share your vision. I am available across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire the Cotswolds, London and the North West. Destination weddings are also a favourite for me with multi day celebrations captured so you don't miss a moment. Whether you’re planning a local gathering or an international celebration, I’m here to help you create something unforgettable.

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A couple walks hand in hand outside a Gothic-style stone manor house on their wedding day.

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HI I'M SOPHIE

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UK and destination wedding photographer, lover of travel, wife to my biggest supporter, mum to a teenage human and two dogs plus Emma Bridgewater addict

I photograph weddings for couples who care deeply about their people, their details, and how their day feels. My work blends light, romantic imagery with an editorial touch — creating photographs that are not just beautiful, but meaningful.”

Capturing all the little details on your wedding that make it spectacular will help you to relive every moment.

I will bring the energy when you need it, organisation for pressured moments as well as embracing the calm and romance when it happens.

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Get to know more about me

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Bride and groom share a romantic moment walking through a blooming garden Middleton lodge, bride in white gown, groom in navy suit.

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KIND WORDS

Hatfield house wedding

Emma & Tim

I am obsessed with my photos from Sophie! She absolutely nailed it, they are all so beautiful and natural. I would so highly recommend Sophie, she is so easy and friendly and blends right in to every scenario, but also is helping you out the whole time with any adjustments, dress fixes etc. and the photos are amazing and came so quickly! All the guests are in awe.

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Elegant wedding couple poses between classical stone columns in formal attire at Marylebone town hall. London

KIND WORDS

Marylebone town hall & Royal college of surgeons Wedding

James & Alyssa

Sophie is friendly, professional and calm!

Sophie was excellent on the day, she braced a storm to be at our wedding - she truly goes above and beyond! She delivered a preview of the photos the following day and then working a couple of weeks provided the full gallery.

We cannot get over the photographs - they truly are beautiful! They capture everything and more! We have had several friends and family comment at how beautiful the photos are and the high standard of photography!

Couldn’t recommend Sophie enough!

The Millers

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KIND WORDS

Hutton rudby wedding, North Yorkshire

Henry & Heather

Sophie captured the love and joy of our wedding so perfectly, we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Not only are the photos brilliant, but so is Sophie; her calm, positive energy especially during the little stressful moments that can pop up on such an important day meant the absolute world to us. She even fished out our cat from a rose bush after her great escape from the attempted photo shoot! Sorry for the cat chaos Sophie, but thanks for the true dedication to ensuring we had the best day (and didn’t destroy our dress and suit)! We’re both pretty dorky and have basically one default pose together. Sophie’s helpful guidance during a couple of formal portraits made our photos look fun and polished and importantly, captured ‘the look’ that you’d always hope to see from the person you love most in the world. Thank you for everything Sophie, we along with our family and friends will treasure your photos throughout our lives.

The Slades

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KIND WORDS

Saltmarshe hall wedding

Paul & Rebecca

Sophie photographed our wedding in November, not only is she extremely talented, but she's also helpful, fun, and friendly, and made us and our wedding party feel at ease all day. We got our previews back super quickly and we're absolutely delighted with them! We will cherish the moments Sophie captured forever! We would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone we know. Thanks again for sharing our special day with us

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KIND WORDS

Grangefields wedding

Emily & Adam

Absolutely amazing! I don’t have enough words to say about how good Sophie is as a photographer. From the minute I met her I knew she was the photographer I wanted who would just slot in perfectly on our day and that is exactly what happened! From clear communications before the wedding day, to helping us capture all those little details which can easily be forgotten on the morning of the wedding I cannot praise her enough! Half of the day you wouldn’t even know that she was in the room catching those perfect shots. The weather wasn’t on our side on the day, but that didn’t matter as Sophie was keeping an eye out and spotting any perfect opportunities to get the shots we wanted, and she definitely captured that! Even after the wedding everything was perfect, not having to wait too long for previews and receiving the final gallery not too long after. If you are looking for a photographer, I cannot recommend Sophie enough! Even guests commented on the day how amazing she was!

Thankyou so much for helping to make our big day so special.

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A couple in wedding attire share an intimate dance together outdoors near classical stone columns.

KIND WORDS

prestwold WEDDING

Molly & Tom

I met Sophie at a wedding showcase and booked her shortly afterwards. She is the loveliest individual ever and works effortlessly to create the most amazing memories on your big day. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Sophie. From the start everything was calm and easy. We felt so at ease throughout our entire day and she were incredible. Sophie was brilliant at getting the shots we wanted plus so many natural, in the moment shots too. We received an album of sneak peaks and then an entire full gallery. Would 100% recommend.

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KIND WORDS

Buxton pavillion wedding

Chris & Daisy

Sophie! Thank you - sincerely for everything. We are so, so, so pleased you were our photographer for our wedding in March 2024! We couldn’t have picked anyone better - and I did so much research before finding you. Your website portfolio was full of so many beautiful weddings you’ve photographed over the years, such inspiration for how our own day would go.

Before the day, you had all the answers and even introduced us to the best florist ever. On the day, you became part of the family - chatting to everyone whilst taking their pictures, making us laugh at the confetti whirlwind, and spending the last 10 minutes getting the most amazing flash photos. The day after you sent a sneak preview of the most beautiful images we couldn’t quite believe it, you then followed with a whole gallery of absolutely gorgeous photos a few weeks later. You captured love, hugs, kisses, conversations, celebrations, the dog! Moments we will never forget because of you. Thank you, thank you.

For anyone looking for an experienced, professional, kind, wonderful, talented photographer, Sophie is the best - we cannot recommend her highly enough! Love C&D

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Bride and groom popping champagne bottle outdoors at night, surrounded by lush floral arrangements at elegant wedding venue Prestwold hall.

MY STYLE

ELEGANT AND ROMANTIC WITH A HINT OF EDITORIAL MISCHIEF

I love capturing the details that make your wedding incredible, from the intricate florals and the stylish attire to the quiet moments between you and your partner. And of course, I'm always on the lookout for those candid shots that capture the true emotions of your wedding day. If you're looking for more than a wedding photographer who will help you create beautiful, authentic, and timeless images that you'll treasure for a lifetime, but someone to guide and support you too then look no further. If you're planning a city hall wedding in London, an intimate elopement in Yorkshire, a vineyard wedding in Tuscany or a Country house celebration with all of your friends and family, I would be honoured to be a part of your day.

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Awards & Features

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MY BLOG

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How To Get Amazing Editorial Couples Photos - Even If You’re Nervous

Discover tips for natural, stylish, editorial couples portraits — even if you’re camera-shy. Relax, connect, and create stunning wedding photos together.

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WEDDING

IN THE HEART OF

YORKSHIRE

It was a day filled with elegant touches and stylish details that made it truly unforgettable.

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6 Wedding Day Photos You Didn’t Know You Needed

Beyond portraits and group shots, these 6 types of wedding day photos capture all the emotion, details, and moments you didn’t even realise you wanted.

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EAST MIDLANDS, LINCOLNSHIRE, YORKSHIRE, Cotswolds & London

Sophie Ruck Photography creates light, romantic, editorial-inspired wedding imagery for style-conscious couples who care deeply about family, food, flowers, travel, and crafting a meaningful, authentic celebration.