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Harrogate · Leeds · York

Natural light.
Real emotion.

Relaxed, beautifully lit photographs of you and the people you love. Love stories, weddings, portraits and family sessions across Yorkshire, by Harrogate photographer Olena Haswell.

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Tell me a little about your idea and I'll come back to you personally, usually within a day.

Natural lightno harsh flash, no stiff poses
Gently guidedeven if you're camera-shy
Yorkshire & beyondLondon, the Alps and more
Couple embracing at sunset in the mountains, photographed by Haswell Photography
Love stories

For couples who want photos that feel like them, not like a pose.

The Haswell way
"I want my photoshoots to feel like a really good few hours of your life."
Olena Haswell

Unhurried

We walk, talk and laugh. The best frames happen in between, when you've forgotten the camera is there.

Light-led

Golden hours, soft shade and Yorkshire's beautiful old stone. I plan around the light so your skin and colours glow.

Truly yours

Real emotion over perfect poses. A gallery you'll want to print, frame and come back to for years.

Portfolio

Moments, kept

Bride and groom beneath ancient stone arches
Weddings
Red-haired woman in a red dress in the Yorkshire countryside
Portraits
Couple kissing in front of a stone viaduct
Couples
Black and white photo of a mother and daughter nose to nose
Families
Woman in a white dress and hat walking through a meadow
Portraits
Black and white wedding portrait on stone steps
Weddings
Black and white close-up of a couple about to kiss
Couples
Woman in white holding a sunflower
Portraits
Stylish portrait on a Harrogate street
Portraits · Harrogate
Bride beneath a draped ceremony arch
Weddings
Mother kissing her young daughter on the forehead
Families
Couple laughing in a snowy forest in the Swiss Alps
Couples · Swiss Alps
Woman with long red hair in a green field
Portraits
Black and white portrait of a woman in an off-the-shoulder top
Portraits
Woman in sunglasses in front of Big Ben, London
Portraits · London
Woman with red hair laughing on a park bench
Portraits
Woman in a white dress sitting in long grass
Portraits
Close-up portrait of a woman with soft natural light
Portraits
Woman drinking from a glass bottle in soft light
Portraits
Woman in white sitting by the Thames with Westminster behind
Portraits · London
Portrait of a dark-haired woman in a city street
Portraits
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Sessions

Choose your story

Every session is tailored to you. Pick the one that feels closest, and we'll shape the details together.

Couple love story session
For two

Love stories & engagements

A relaxed walk somewhere beautiful, just the two of you. Perfect for engagements, anniversaries or simply because.

  • Location ideas around Yorkshire
  • Gentle direction, no awkward posing
  • Online gallery to download and share
Enquire about a love story
Wedding photography
Your day

Weddings & elopements

Calm, quiet coverage that lets your day unfold naturally, from intimate elopements to full wedding days.

  • A planning chat before the day
  • Natural, emotional storytelling
  • Gallery of your full story
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Portrait session
For you & yours

Portraits & family

Personal portraits, birthdays, mother-and-child sessions and family photos you'll treasure.

  • Outfit & location guidance
  • Kids, couples, friends welcome
  • Hand-edited, natural colour
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Coffee and photos walk in Harrogate
Signature session · Harrogate

Come for a coffee.
Stay for the photos.

We grab a coffee, take a slow walk around Harrogate, find some pretty spots and make a little story out of it.

An easy, low-pressure way to get beautiful photos of yourself, perfect if you've never had a shoot before.

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How it works

Simple, from hello to gallery

Say hello

Send a quick enquiry with your idea and dates. I'll reply personally with availability and options.

Plan together

We choose the location, time of day and outfits, so you arrive feeling confident.

The shoot

A relaxed few hours. I guide you gently and capture the real moments in between.

Your gallery

Hand-edited images delivered in a private online gallery, ready to download, share and print.

Olena Haswell, Harrogate photographer
Meet your photographer

Hi, I'm Lena

I'm originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine, and moved to England in 2022. Harrogate is home now. I studied languages and spent more than ten years in office roles, until I realised the thing that made me genuinely happy was photography.

I love finding beautiful light and locations, but I love the people part just as much: meeting someone new, talking, laughing, walking around and making you feel comfortable in front of the camera, so you get pictures you truly love.

Harrogatebased
English & Ukrainianspoken
Natural lightspecialist
Lena
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Kind words

What clients say

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Where I shoot

Based in Harrogate, happy to travel

Most sessions take place across North and West Yorkshire, and I travel further for weddings and special stories.

HarrogateKnaresboroughLeedsYorkRiponIlkleyFountains AbbeyYorkshire DalesLondonDestination
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Questions
I'm awkward in front of the camera. Will that matter?

Not at all, most people say that. Sessions feel like a walk and a chat. I'll guide you gently, and the best photos usually come from the moments in between.

What should we wear?

Once you book, I'll send outfit ideas that suit your location and the season, so everything looks effortless together.

When is the best time of day?

Usually the softer light near sunrise or sunset. We'll pick the time around the light and your location.

How do I book?

Send the enquiry form below with your idea and preferred dates. I'll reply personally with availability and the next steps.

Enquire

Let's create something beautiful

Tell me a little about you, your idea and your dates. There's no obligation, just a friendly reply with availability and ideas.

  • Personal reply from Lena, usually within a day
  • Love stories, weddings, portraits & families
  • Prefer Instagram? Message @haswell.photography

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It takes about a minute.

No obligation. Your details are only used to reply to you.

Thank you

Your enquiry is on its way. Lena will be in touch personally, usually within a day.

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