Tales of a Harrogate based photographer

Welcome to my blog! My little place in the giant wide web world to show you how I work as a Harrogate based photographer, what I do and above all why I have loved photography for as long as I have. I have been pretty quite with blogging over the last few years as a result of babies, toddlers and a pandemic (You know!!!!) As a matter of fact the last time I blogged was during the pandemic just as the world was about to open back up. Since then both of my babies have started school and it feels like our family is in the next chapter of life. Meanwhile I am now ready to share behind the scenes, how I shoot through all the seasons making the most out of different light and how I am helping many businesses with both personal branding and fresh imagery .

Equally I will still be sharing lots of beautiful families. Enjoy! Helen x

10 YEARS!!!!!

I’m Back!!!! Maternity leave is over and we have a new year! This year I’m celebrating 10 brilliant years of Helen Lishman Photography! (WHAT?!?!) I have had the best couple of years spending time with my two little nutters ( we thought Frank was going to be quiet...

Matthew & Katy Pearson | Inn on the Lake

Matthew & Katy Pearson | Inn on the Lake At the beginning of December I had the absolute privilege of travelling to Ullswater in the Lake District to photograph Matthew & Katy's beautiful wedding. The day was absolutely full of love from start to finish and...

Samantha and Craig | Rudding Park Hotel Harrogate

Mr & Mrs Brotherton.... what can I say? These two are absolutely FILLED with love for each other. I loved capturing the two of them become one. They adore each other and their children. Tears and laughter from start to finish. I mean when the top table ends up on...

Mr & Mrs Garnett | Rookery Wolds Wedding

At the end of September I photographed this beautiful wedding in Lincolnshire. Now I love weddings....who doesn't? But when its a really old family friend that is getting married and you get to capture the whole day it makes it even more special. Ben & Charlotte...

Large Family Photoshoot | Leeds

Large Family Photoshoot | Leeds When Grandparents, Parents, Brothers, Sisters, Aunties, Uncles and Cousins come together to celebrate its always going to be a good party! I have photographed this gorgeous family a couple of times now and every time they look like they...

Harrogate Stray Blossom Family Shoot

Harrogate Stray Blossom Family Shoot This Harrogate Stray blossom photo shoot was defiantly one of my favourites! These three are hilarious. They have such a connection between themselves and I always go home after seeing them with a big smile on my face. Oh and did I...

Why should I use professional photography to promote my small business?

Professional photography to promote your business Business. Women in business, men in business, families in business, large and small companies in business. Everyone wants the same thing....to stand out from the crowd! To do this you NEED to look professional. When I...

Denton Hall Wedding | Sarah & Joe

Denton Hall Wedding | Sarah & Joe Sarah and Joe said I do at the most beautiful venue in Ilkey, Denton Hall. They got married in the village church in Denton and then walked down to Denton Hall with al their guests. The forecast was heavy rain all day but the were...

Yurtshire Glamping | Commercial

Yurtshire Glamping | Commercial A few weeks a go I did some commercial work for Yurtshire. A Yorkshire based glamping site in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. Yurtshire are part of the Yorkshire Yurt company and have glamping sites in Leyburn, Ripon and York. They are all...

The Tipsy Trough | Yorkshire Commercial Photography

Yorkshire Commercial Photography The Tipsy Trough is a new and exciting Yorkshire based horse box bar. Sarah is the owner of The Tipsy Trough and she has created a trendy bar for any event. The original 'rice' horse box has been lovingly transformed into a bar which...