Scott van der Zanden

Scott photographed our wedding at the end of October 2025, and we wouldn’t hesitate to make the same choice again. On the day, he was calm and easy to be around. Nothing felt forced or overly staged, and we never felt taken away from what was happening just to “get photos,” which made it much easier to relax and enjoy the day as it unfolded. I’m usually not a fan of being photographed, so I was a bit nervous beforehand, but I’m so incredibly pleased with how the photos turned out. The pictures are beautiful: full of genuine emotion, thoughtful details, and moments we didn’t even realize were happening at the time. Scott has a great eye for capturing both the big highlights and the small, meaningful in‑between moments that make the day feel complete when looking back. I’d happily recommend Scott to anyone looking for a talented wedding photographer who makes the whole experience feel easy and natural.

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further!! From the moment we first met with Scott, I knew we were in safe hands. Our meeting before the wedding filled me with so much confidence. He took the time to go through the running of the day, listened to exactly what we wanted, and honestly delivered more than we could have imagined. On the day itself, Scott fitted in so perfectly it was like having an extra bridesmaid by my side, fun, professional, and always putting me at ease (which is no small feat as I usually hate being in front of the camera!). The photos are simply stunning. Every image takes me right back, and I know we’ll be able to relive the emotions and memories for years to come. The love story reel had us both in tears. It captured the joy, laughter, and love of the day so beautifully. Scott, you weren’t just our photographer, you were such a huge part of our wedding day, and we can’t thank you enough. ❤️🧡

We hired Scott for our wedding in Scarborough and we were very pleased with our choice! He was punctual, professional, friendly and approachable. Communication was very good right from the start and he put us at ease with his relaxed and calm aditude. At the wedding he felt more like a family friend than a vendor which helped people to feel relaxed and behave naturally. The photos turned out even better than we hoped for. Scott provided us with multiple different styles and sent us more photos in the style we especially liked. He photoshopped all strangers away from the background and you wouldn't be able to tell they ever existed. We can only recommend him to anyone looking for a quality photographer with a spot on personality. Thank you Scott!

Choosing your photographer is one of the four cornerstones when planning your wedding, alongside the venue, catering and entertainment. As soon as we saw Scott's website - particularly the Wedding Showreel - we KNEW he was the one we wanted to record and capture our special day, and we will be forever grateful that he was free. I can only echo the words in other recent reviews here about how brilliant the whole experience was, from start to finish. From our first meet-up 6 months before our wedding, until the point when he provided all our amazing photos and our 'Love Story' video montage, providing wonderful lasting memories we will treasure until the end of our days. And we've already had many of our guests say how fabulous the photos are and how much they love the way they've captured the essence and atmosphere of the day. Scott manages to perfectly balance total professionalism and extraordinary talent while being warm, relaxed, and exceptionally personable. You know you're in good, safe hands from the first meeting. So it goes without saying that we would WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer for their wedding or indeed ANY event. They say a picture paints a 1000 words, so here's another 10,000 for you! (Original image sizes reduced before uploading)

Thank you for an amazing experience at the lovely Santas grotto at the Circle in Bacup. Scott is a highly skilled photographer who captured some beautiful memories which we will treasure for forever. He helped to put my little boy at ease and allowed Jude to naturally interact with Father Christmas to make the most magical experience become a reality. Thank you for our irreplaceable photos. I’d highly recommend him for your photos.

Attended Santa’s grotto where Scott was the photographer: He was lovely and made us feel at ease throughout. Received our photos very quickly and he managed to capture some lovely natural photos. He also answered messages very promptly and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks again! 🙂

Scott is an amazing photographer. He made us feel very relaxed and comfortable. I didn’t even notice he was there, while he was getting the best en most precious moments on film.

Scott took the most beautiful, natural photos for our wedding. He has given us stunning pictures to remember our special day forever. Professional, approachable, dedicated...he's the best!