John & Katrina
The Monastery, Manchester. an architectural wonder.
The Manchester Monastery or Gorton Monastery as it’s commonly referred to is truly a masterpiece.
If you’re interested in Manchester architecture, truly it doesn’t get much better than this.
Considered to be E. W. Pugin’s great architectural masterpiece and known as ‘Manchester’s Taj Mahal’, The Monastery will blow your mind with the principles of geometry on which it was designed, its significance as a beloved heritage site of great historical importance and the incredible restoration project which breathed new life into its previously tragic ruins.
If sacred sites are your thing, jackpot.
MEETING KATRINA.
I first met Katrina and her bridesmaids in the upstairs rooms at the Monastery. It’s always really enjoyable to quickly document what’s going on and everyone get get used to being in front of the camera
THE CEREMONY.
The Monastery really is the best venue when it comes to walking down the aisle. So much space to make use of. I quickly decided there was only one way to capture the moment and that was to get that classic long distance shot. Katrina’s proud mum walked her down the aisle.
There’s so much space at The Monastery, it really is a photographers dream venue. I usually stand in one place when it comes to the Ceremony but the options are endless here.
CONFETTI & Drinks
The Monastery offers an ideal outdoor space for drinks and the all important confetti moment. All guests braved the drizzle and we were soon back inside for drinks.
couple shots.
Although it was raining, it really doesn’t matter sometimes. This is my favourite photograph, purely because it reminds me of when we were having a laugh. That’s what photography does, it shouldn’t be about the best price, it shouldn’t be staged but you should choose the right photographer to create memories for you, naturally.
John & Katrina were great fun to photograph and was raining for most of the day but it didn’t matter. When it comes to couple shots, we just take a walk around the building.
an Evening celebration for all the family.
What a space to have a reception or celebration for your wedding. There’s so much space here to enjoy which really helps when you have young children. It’s very rare that you get to enjoy the interior of such a huge historical, Grade 2 listed masterpiece.
The space meant I could really move around freely to capture all the speeches and laughter.
