# The Lovely Photo Company

> Relaxed, candid wedding photography and videography in Sunderland and across the North East of England, by Stacey Merchant. Natural moments with a soft pop of colour — offered as photo-only, film-only or combined packages.

The Lovely Photo Company (also known as The Lovely Wedding Company) is a Sunderland-based wedding photographer and videographer led by Stacey Merchant, with 100+ weddings shot. Coverage spans Sunderland, County Durham, Newcastle, Northumberland, and out to Yorkshire and Cumbria. Style: candid, warm and quietly observational documentary photography and film. Enquiries: hellolovely@lovelyphotocompany.co.uk.

## Main pages
- [Home](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/): Relaxed wedding photographer and videographer in Sunderland and across the North East — natural, candid moments with a soft pop of colour.
- [About — Stacey Merchant](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/about/): Meet Stacey Merchant, North East wedding photographer and videographer. 100+ weddings shot; candid, warm and quietly observational.
- [Services](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/services/): Candid, natural wedding photography across the North East, Yorkshire and Cumbria — real moments with a soft pop of colour.
- [Films](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/films/): Wedding videographer for Sunderland and the North East — discreet, natural wedding films, teaser reels and social cuts.
- [Pricing](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/pricing/): Transparent wedding photography and videography pricing — photo-only, film-only and combined packages across the North East.
- [Portfolio](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/portfolio/): Real weddings across the North East, Yorkshire and Cumbria — candid photography and films.
- [Branding & Commercial](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/branding-commercial/): Relaxed brand photography and video for North East businesses — natural, personality-led images for websites and social.
- [Locations](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/locations/): North East wedding photographer covering Sunderland, County Durham, Newcastle and Northumberland.
- [Contact](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/contact/): Check wedding date availability — send your date and venue for a reply within two working days.
- [FAQ](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/faq/): Booking, lead times, travel, packages and what's included.

## Venue guides
- [Sunderland City Hall Wedding Photographer & Videographer](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/sunderland-city-hall-wedding-photographer-videographer/): Natural, relaxed photos and films at Sunderland City Hall.
- [Wedding Photographer & Videographer Sunderland](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/wedding-photographer-videographer-sunderland/): Sunderland wedding coverage — City Hall, Roker and more.
- [Halton Grove Wedding Photographer & Videographer](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/halton-grove-wedding-photographer-videographer/): Natural, relaxed photos and films at Halton Grove.
- [Walworth Castle Wedding Photographer & Videographer](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/walworth-castle-wedding-photographer-videographer/): Candid photos and films at this County Durham castle venue.

## Blog
- [Blog](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/blog/): Real wedding features, venue spotlights and planning advice from a working North East wedding photographer.
- [Capturing the first ever wedding at Hylton Castle](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/capturing-the-first-ever-wedding-at-hylton-castle/): The first wedding ever held at Hylton Castle, Sunderland.
- [Getting married in Sunderland: City Hall & Roker](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/getting-married-in-sunderland-city-hall-roker/): A local photographer's guide to City Hall ceremonies and Roker seafront portraits.
- [How to plan the perfect confetti moment](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/how-to-plan-the-perfect-confetti-moment/): Timing, the best confetti to buy and how much you need.
- [Jade & Ollie's North Yorkshire farm wedding](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/jade-ollies-north-yorkshire-farm-wedding/): A relaxed North Yorkshire farm wedding full of laughter.

## Legal
- [Privacy Policy](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/privacy-policy/): How personal information is collected, used and protected.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/terms-conditions/): Deposits, payments, cancellations, image delivery and copyright.
- [Cookie Policy](https://lovelyphotocompany.co.uk/cookie-policy/): Which cookies the site sets and how to control them.