Documentary Wedding Photos at Kingscote Barn, Tetbury | Elliot & Isobel

I first met Isobel and Elliot for their engagement shoot at the breathtakingly beautiful Savernake Forest on the outskirts of Marlborough, Wiltshire. I do most of my portrait shoots in this forest as it’s incredibly diverse and the light, particularly during spring and autumn, is more often than not sensational with a stunning mixture of textures and hues to really set the photography off. I documented this wedding alongside my talented colleague Andy Rapkins and between the two of us, we were able to really capture the essence of this fantastic wedding in Gloucestershire. I’m very proud of the resulting collection of images produced.

Everything took place at the amazing Kingscote Barn near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, a venue I’ve worked at many times over the years and just gets better with each visit. The spectacular views over the valley from the gardens never disappoints.

It was such a warm, family orientated day with a great atmosphere to work in. Both Andy and myself were made to feel very welcome, allowing us to get in close and produce our trademark, highly personal and authentic wedding reportage.

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In This Moment | Happiness

I know, I know, it’s hardly a documentary wedding image is it? I’m afraid the couple didn’t just happen to fall perfectly onto that patch a beautifully back-lit grass during their drinks reception. I almost always take my couples for a quick photoshoot during their drinks reception in order to create a handful of portraits of just the two of them. I do these portrait sessions in a very relaxed fashion, for instance, I wouldn’t dream of setting them up in an awkward, unnatural pose. These shoots are really a simple walk around the grounds nattering and the natural bride and groom photos are a bi-product of this walk and talk. This sort of portraiture works effortlessly in my documentary coverage without any risk of clashing with wedding reportage produced before or after this portrait session.

Can I really class this as ‘a moment’? Yes, absolutely. And a stunning moment at that as for me, and I’m almost certain for the couple, this image is able, to sum up the entire wedding.

It was such a happy occasion, in fact probably one of the most infectiously positive atmospheres I’ve encountered at any wedding. You could feel the admiration for the couple throughout the day, which was immense.

Next week I'll post a 'real' documentary wedding photograph but for now, here's one of my favourite images of recent years...

Camera and Lens Info:

Camera ● Canon 5D Mark 3 Lens ● 85mm 1.4 Aperture ● F4 ISO ● 400 Shutter ● 2000th

Natural Wedding Pictures Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

I first met Mamta and John just under a year ago in a lovely cafe in Wiltshire where we nattered over a coffee. With both Indian and Irish contingents, there was a fair amount of planning to do on their part, including the incorporation of Indian elements to the church service. When it came to the wedding day they were such a great couple to work with. 

The entire wedding took place in the picturesque town of Woodstock in Oxfordshire, both the bride and groom preparations were at local hotels with the wedding ceremony at St Mary Magdalene on Woodstock high street. After the service we all made our way to a local pub, The Punchbowl, to grab a half time drink and to watch the rugby (of course).

A couple of hours later the wedding reception started at the delightful Blenheim Palace where we were treated to some exceptional speeches and evening entertainment.

Our particular style of reportage wedding photography was ideal for Mamta and John’s wedding, whilst there was a strong Indian element to the day, there weren’t too many formal family photographs required (as is often the case with Asian weddings). As such, we were able to seamlessly and unobtrusively work throughout the day creating authentic, thought-provoking images for both families.

Enjoy.

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