2tone Creative is a member of the Master Association (LMPA) the British Institute of Professional Photography (LBIPP) and are qualified to degree level BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging - first class honours. 2tone Photography based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear cover regions across the North East UK, Sunderland, Durham, County Durham, Newcastle upon tyne.
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Hi, we are Nigel and Christina (Chrissie), a husband and wife wedding photography duo based in County Durham. We have been photographing weddings together for almost 15 years, working regularly in the County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and North Yorkshire areas, but we happily travel further afield.
So this is us - Nigel and Chrissie, the husband and wife duo behind 2tone Photography. A down to earth, friendly, pretty chilled out pair who live for photography and our kids. Our song is an old Jack Johnson track called 'Better together', which sums us up pretty well. We live together, work together, practically live in each others pockets, and we couldn't imagine it any other way. Life is pretty awesome.
We do not feel that photography should be limited by a genre. Our style has been born from experience over many years, it is organic and forever evolving with every moment that we witness. We photograph each wedding with a more documentary approach, using our instincts and our hearts to capture the emotion and the flow of the day as it unfolds before us.
Without a doubt, one of the top wedding album manufacturers, Queensberry are known world wide for their quality and craftsmanship. Handcrafted and finished to perfection. From their stunning leather and faux leather cover options to their exquisite layout options, you can't fail to fall in love. A large range of covers materials and colours to choose from including vintage leathers, vegan leathers and library buckrams.
The North East has so much to choose from when it comes to wedding venues. The options are almost unlimited. A wedding ceremony on the beach, getting married in a treehouse, or a grand palatial stately home, castles, rural barns, festival weddings, or weddings in award winning gardens, we have them all - you lucky things! If you are still looking for your venue, maybe we can help, here are some of the most popular wedding venues in the North East.
Reviews (15)
H. Brooks
Feb 08, 2022
2tone were the most perfect photographers we could have asked for! Not only are we over the moon with the final photographs, nothing was too much for Nigel or Chrissie. They supported us through postponing the wedding and were always there with a helping hand over email during the planning process. On the day they were discrete in their photography whilst mingling perfectly with guests and helping keep the day running as it should. We can't ever thank them enough for the part they played in our special day, absolutely amazing people and photographers, can't recommend enough! Thank you both, H&A xxx
Peter Gowran
Nov 20, 2021
We had seen 2Tone at a couple of wedding fairs and were impressed with their stall and the photos and photo albums on display and despite how many other suppliers we looked at, we felt they couldn't match 2Tone. We booked them three years in advance of our wedding (4 years after the year long Covid delay), during which they always kept in touch to ensure they understood our needs and requirements.
The booking process was simple, we met Nigel and Christina at their home to discuss what it was we were wanting for our day. We went through all the different options available and they were very open tour suggestions and requirements, were very collaborative and informative. They had shot a number of weddings already at our venue, which meant they were able to give in depth advice on what would be possible and were able to show us photos they had previously shot to illustrate their ideas to us.
When it came to booking, they were very clear on what packages they offered, what was included in those packages and for how much. During the meeting, we discussed how we were undecided between two venues for our wedding, which they had both shot at, they asked what we wanted from our day and offered recommendations, helping us to make our final decision on our venue, which we couldn't have been happier with.
Throughout our entire interactions with them we found them to be very friendly and professional, often going above and beyond. They were interested in both of us as people and a couple, not just as a job and remembered us over the course of the four years. It was very easy to provide the required finalised details of the day to them, as well as what group and individual shots we were wanting, and who was to be in them.
It was all done over a shared Google Doc, which we were all able to edit and ask/answer questions of each over. On the day itself, they were just as professional and friendly, arriving promptly and smartly dressed, coordinating us, our wedding party and guests in order to get the perfect photos, or silently capturing candid moments in the background, capturing our special day exactly as we had wanted.
They were also very clear in explaining how long it would take to get our photos edited and sent to us. The photos arrived not long after the wedding via a password protected web link, which allowed us to view them either individually or as a slideshow, it also allowed us to share them with our friends and family, and also had the option for our friends and family to buy the photos they wanted too.
The photos themselves were amazing, in all regards, framing, shooting, lighting and editing, we couldn't be happier! On the day, our friends, family and guests couldn't stop saying how impressed they were with them and our choice. We would wholeheartedly recommend 2Tone for anyone, in our opinion, they are the very best wedding videographers you could possibly get.
The booking process was simple, we met Nigel and Christina at their home to discuss what it was we were wanting for our day. We went through all the different options available and they were very open tour suggestions and requirements, were very collaborative and informative. They had shot a number of weddings already at our venue, which meant they were able to give in depth advice on what would be possible and were able to show us photos they had previously shot to illustrate their ideas to us.
When it came to booking, they were very clear on what packages they offered, what was included in those packages and for how much. During the meeting, we discussed how we were undecided between two venues for our wedding, which they had both shot at, they asked what we wanted from our day and offered recommendations, helping us to make our final decision on our venue, which we couldn't have been happier with.
Throughout our entire interactions with them we found them to be very friendly and professional, often going above and beyond. They were interested in both of us as people and a couple, not just as a job and remembered us over the course of the four years. It was very easy to provide the required finalised details of the day to them, as well as what group and individual shots we were wanting, and who was to be in them.
It was all done over a shared Google Doc, which we were all able to edit and ask/answer questions of each over. On the day itself, they were just as professional and friendly, arriving promptly and smartly dressed, coordinating us, our wedding party and guests in order to get the perfect photos, or silently capturing candid moments in the background, capturing our special day exactly as we had wanted.
They were also very clear in explaining how long it would take to get our photos edited and sent to us. The photos arrived not long after the wedding via a password protected web link, which allowed us to view them either individually or as a slideshow, it also allowed us to share them with our friends and family, and also had the option for our friends and family to buy the photos they wanted too.
The photos themselves were amazing, in all regards, framing, shooting, lighting and editing, we couldn't be happier! On the day, our friends, family and guests couldn't stop saying how impressed they were with them and our choice. We would wholeheartedly recommend 2Tone for anyone, in our opinion, they are the very best wedding videographers you could possibly get.
Georgina Gray Carnaffin
Apr 06, 2020
Not sure where to start! Chrissie & Nigel are incredible photographers & captured our wedding day perfectly. They instantly make you feel at ease, you hardly notice them on the day & then they exceed all expectations when you see your images! We carefully considered many photographers across the north east for our wedding & we honestly couldn't have chose better. Thank you for helping us relive our wedding day through the pictures, we laughed & cried looking over them. We will treasure them forever. Love Mr & Mrs Miller x
Victoria Harper
Jun 15, 2019
Where do I start? Nigel and Chrissie are phenomenal at what they do! The amount of care and love that has gone in to each photograph is evident! It was important to my husband, family and I that we had beautiful, high quality and natural photographs to remember our wedding day by; the minute that I met Nigel and Chrissie and saw their portfolio, I knew that they were the photographers for us.
I've never particularly felt comfortable having my photograph taken, but we were put at ease from the get-go. If you're looking for wedding photographers who will exceed all expectations, look no further.
I've never particularly felt comfortable having my photograph taken, but we were put at ease from the get-go. If you're looking for wedding photographers who will exceed all expectations, look no further.
Jon Whiting
May 12, 2019
Chrissie and Nigel were fantastic and everyone has commented on how good the photos are! My wife and I were so impressed with them; they were really nice to work with, clearly experts in photography and were great at putting us at ease. We couldn't have wished for better photographers for our wedding. We are so happy with the photos, they captured the whole day perfectly! Thank you so much.
Laura Smith
Nov 30, 2018
Where do we start? Nigel and Chrissie are the most amazing wedding photographers and we couldn't have asked for more from them on our special day! They were amazing throughout the whole process and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. this says alot as we don't usually feel comfortable getting our photograph taken! They ensured every photo was perfect even if it meant Nigel getting muddy when lying on the grass to get the perfect shot!
As for our album. it's perfect! The time and effort that Nigel and Chrissie put into it shines through on every page. We can't thank you both enough for everything, the time and effort you have given us is very much appreciated and we can't recommend you enough! Lots of love and huge thanks from a very happy and grateful, Mr & Mrs Oliver x
As for our album. it's perfect! The time and effort that Nigel and Chrissie put into it shines through on every page. We can't thank you both enough for everything, the time and effort you have given us is very much appreciated and we can't recommend you enough! Lots of love and huge thanks from a very happy and grateful, Mr & Mrs Oliver x
Rachel E.
Nov 06, 2018
Rebecca Tatters
Sep 09, 2018
Nicola G.
Aug 07, 2017
Wow, where do I start? I'm overwhelmed by how genuinely lovely Nigel and Chrissie are! Their enthusiasm for what they do is striking and they're a joy to work with. Not only are they brilliant photographers but they were so helpful on the day, with both of them helping put on buttonholes on the morning and even Chrissie helping my mum fix her hair in the toilets Chrissie helped me feel so relaxed on the morning of the wedding, taking her time to chat to me about Game of Thrones.
Both of them are like stealthy ninjas as they were never imposing on our day, we barely noticed them snapping away! Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You photographed a friends wedding 5 years ago and I knew from then I wanted to book you as her photos were sensational. I can't wait to see our own and have amazing reminders of our wonderful wedding day.
Both of them are like stealthy ninjas as they were never imposing on our day, we barely noticed them snapping away! Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You photographed a friends wedding 5 years ago and I knew from then I wanted to book you as her photos were sensational. I can't wait to see our own and have amazing reminders of our wonderful wedding day.
Anna Whyte
Jul 28, 2017
We cannot thank Nigel & Chrissie enough for our beautiful wedding photographs! They were both so professional & put our mind at ease in the lead up to & on the day of the wedding! Nigel & Chrissie work together in such a lovely & effective way, which allows them to capture every special moment & really tells a story of the day.
They are both very creative and talented photographers and we could not recommend them more! Thanks again for our stunning wedding photos - we can't stop looking through them!
They are both very creative and talented photographers and we could not recommend them more! Thanks again for our stunning wedding photos - we can't stop looking through them!
Sam Innes
May 29, 2016
Hi guys just wanted to say thanks for all your hard work yesterday and that we are amazed by the photos (even just the samples). We had high expectations having seen your previous work but these have been so so far exceeded! You helped us create memories that will last us a lifetime. To anyone thinking of booking Christina and Nigel we could honestly praise them all day and not do justice to what they brought us.
Their photography talent is abundantly clear from their portfolio, however what amazed us was how they went beyond taking photographs, helped shape our special day and left as our friends. Can't wait to see the final photos and meet you to decide albums etc - speak soon Holly and Sam
Their photography talent is abundantly clear from their portfolio, however what amazed us was how they went beyond taking photographs, helped shape our special day and left as our friends. Can't wait to see the final photos and meet you to decide albums etc - speak soon Holly and Sam
Rachel Merifield
I cannot recommend 2tone highly enough. I loved their work from the moment I saw examples, but the service they gave to us on the day was amazing. They were so kind, professional and mingled perfectly with our guests. Everyone commented on what lovely people they were. They went above and beyond to give us the photos we wanted which are incredible! Thank you so much
Joe Whitbourn
Louise and Andy
Massive thank you to Nigel and Chrissie who photographed our wedding back in August at Wynyard Hall. Andy and I are absolutely over the moon with how you have captured every moment of our special day we couldn't have asked for more. Such a lovely couple who were great all day not just taking the photos but just for helping throughout the day. All of our guests commented on how lovely they were. We would highly recommend. Can't wait to see our album now.
Laura Saunders
Nigel and Chrissie photographed our wedding at Durham Castle in April and were truly amazing! We couldn't be happier with the photos - they captured every moment perfectly! They also helped the day run smoothly and came to the rescue on a couple of occasions with their stash of emergency items (double sided tape and pins in our case!). They turned the photos around really quickly meaning we came back from our week's honeymoon to them. Thank you Nigel and Chrissie!!