About Teesdale Mercury Photos
Teesdale Mercury Photos operates from 24 Market Place in Barnard Castle, County Durham, at the heart of one of the North Pennines' most historic market towns. We are the photographic service of the Teesdale Mercury, the weekly newspaper that has served upper Teesdale and the surrounding communities for generations. Our office sits just steps from the medieval castle that gives the town its name, in a part of the country where community and local identity still matter deeply.
Our photographers are out in the dale every week, covering the events, stories and people that make Teesdale what it is. From the Barnard Castle Meet and the Eggleston Show to school sports days, charity fundraisers and Remembrance Sunday services, we are there with our cameras. Many of the pictures we take appear in the pages of the Mercury, but there are always far more images than we can ever fit in a single edition. Teesdale Mercury Photos was set up so that readers and residents could access the full range of photographs from the events we cover.
Over the years we have built up a substantial archive of images documenting life in Teesdale. Families come to us looking for photographs from weddings, christenings and school events. Local businesses and organisations use our images for their own records and publications. The archive is a visual history of the dale, and we are proud to be its custodians.
Beyond our editorial and event work, we also offer professional photography services to individuals and businesses across the area. Whether you need family portraits, headshots, product photography, or images of your premises for marketing purposes, our team brings the same attention to detail and knowledge of the area that we apply to our newspaper work. We understand light, landscape and people in Teesdale because we have been photographing them for years.
What We Offer
Event Coverage
Full photographic coverage of community events, agricultural shows, sports fixtures, school functions, charity events and public gatherings throughout Teesdale.
Print Sales
High quality photographic prints from our archive, available in various sizes. Order prints of any photograph published in the Teesdale Mercury for delivery or collection.
Professional Photography
Portrait sessions, commercial photography, property and product images. Professional results from photographers who know the area and its people.
Part of the Community
The Teesdale Mercury has been reporting on life in upper Teesdale for decades. As the newspaper's photographic service, we share that same commitment to the area and its people. We are not a faceless agency parachuting in from elsewhere. We live and work here. We know the farmers at the mart, the teachers at the schools, the volunteers who keep the shows running. That connection shows in our photographs.
If you have a question about our services, want to order a print, or would like to discuss a photography booking, we are easy to find on Market Place in Barnard Castle. You are welcome to drop in, or give us a ring on 01833 637140.