Barn Wedding Photography

 

Barn Wedding Photography Tips

Explore some of my recent Barn wedding photography posts below to pick up some handy tips for planning your own wedding party at a barn venue. Barn weddings are a popular choice, especially for a Summer wedding where guests can enjoy the weather in the gardens surrounding a barn. Although I’m based in the Home County of Hertfordshire, I regularly photograph weddings all over the UK, including The Great Barn at Ruislip, Micklefield Hall and Wasing Park.

Planning a Barn Wedding

If you’re looking for a rustic wedding venue and love exposed oak beams and timber frames, a barn wedding venue might be the best choice for you. A lot of barn wedding venues come as a blank canvas, allowing you to create the perfect styled wedding for you and your guests. Some venues will have a license to hold civil ceremonies, which may be a great option for keeping everything in one location. Also check out the indoor and outside spaces so you can plan for whatever the British weather brings on your wedding day.

Documentary Barn Wedding Photography

My background is in news and photojournalism. Having worked for The Times newspaper in London for 18 years, I use the same story-telling techniques in my wedding photography – an excellent choice for couples wanting a relaxed approach to their wedding photos. When choosing your barn venue, be sure to check out the lighting in the barn. Good lighting really helps documentary wedding photography. Plenty of natural daylight is best, but that’s often not possible in oak barns, especially in the winter. In those situations, darker walls and fairly even lighting in the centre is best for photography. Avoid coloured up-lighters around the walls unless you’re a fan of silhouettes and odd colour casts!

WPJA Award Winning Wedding Photo Hertfordshire

Award Winning Wedding Photojournalism in Hertfordshire

Award Winning Wedding Photojournalism in Hertfordshire I’m thrilled to share that my award-winning wedding photojournalism in Hertfordshire has just been recognised with a prestigious Gold Award from the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA). This image, captured during a beautiful Hertfordshire village church wedding, perfectly embodies the spontaneous, storytelling approach I take to photographing weddings. The WPJA…

Hertfordshire village church wedding

Hertfordshire Village Church Wedding

Hertfordshire Village Church Wedding – A Timeless Celebration A Hertfordshire Village Church Wedding offers a truly special setting for couples looking for a timeless and intimate celebration, and this wedding was no exception. The charming village church at St Ippolyts, nestled in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside, provided the perfect backdrop for a day…

Summer Wedding at Knebworth Barns

Summer Wedding at Knebworth Barns

Summer Wedding at Knebworth Barns – Rachel & Mathew’s Beautiful Celebration A summer wedding at Knebworth Barns offers the perfect blend of historic charm, scenic beauty, and a relaxed, rustic atmosphere. Rachel and Mathew’s wedding at this stunning Hertfordshire venue was a vibrant and heartfelt day, beautifully captured through a documentary-style approach. A Stunning Setting…

Hazel Gap Barn Wedding Photos

Hazel Gap Barn Wedding Photos

Hazel Gap Barn Wedding Photos Harriet and Stew’s Hazel Gap Barn Wedding Photos were a pleasure to take. Nestled amidst the idyllic countryside of Nottinghamshire, Hazel Gap Barn exudes rustic charm and timeless elegance, making it the perfect setting for couples seeking a romantic and intimate wedding celebration. As a documentary wedding photographer, I had…

Autumn Wedding at the Farmhouse at Redcoats

Autumn Wedding at the Farmhouse at Redcoats

Autumn Wedding at the Farmhouse at Redcoats Laura and Rob’s Autumn wedding at the Farmhouse at Redcoats near Hitchin in Hertfordshire started with wedding guests gathering at the Grade II listed barn. They’d opted for short coverage, which included the wedding ceremony, drinks reception and the start of the evening party. Photographing Autumn weddings has…

Church Wedding in Farnham

Church Wedding in Farnham

Church Wedding in Farnham Lizzie and Nathan’s Church wedding in Farnham began with Lizzie’s preparations at home with her maid of honour, Daisy. After her Father arrived, I headed over to St Andrew’s Parish Church in Farnham. Of all the churches in Farnham, St Andrew’s is very central to the town with excellent acoustics. I…