Wedding Photographer in Banbury
AUTHENTIC wedding photography for camera-shy couples
Natural, documentary wedding photography based right here in Banbury
“She has a talent to pick up on what moments that are most important, even where we wouldn’t have realised it ourselves! She has an ability to give gentle and straight-forward guidance to get the right shots, without making it feel forced or posed, all whilst working hard to make the most of time without feeling rushed. We were so relaxed in her presence and it really shows in the photos!”
I live and work in Banbury. That means when you book me for your local wedding, you’re getting your photographer at their most relaxed and well-rested, with no early-morning motorway miles to add stress before your day has even begun.
I know the light in the Cherwell Valley. I know the vibe of the ironstone that makes Banbury’s surrounding villages and churches so distinctively warm and golden. Banbury sits at the heart of a beautiful stretch of north Oxfordshire that doesn’t always get the same attention as the Cotswolds villages to the south – but for couples who want real character, medieval history, and genuinely dramatic countryside without the tourist crowds, this is a very special corner of England to get married in.
Banbury wedding venues I know and love to photograph
Primrose Hill Farm, Arlescote — A stunning contemporary barn venue sitting right on the Oxfordshire/Warwickshire border, barely fifteen minutes from Banbury. Three converted hay barns with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, panoramic countryside views, a sun-drenched terrace, orchards and a trout pool make it one of the most photogenic venues in the area.
Broughton Castle — One of the most extraordinary private buildings in England, and barely ten minutes from Banbury town centre. The ancestral home of the Fiennes family, built in the 1300s and extended in the 1550s from local Hornton ironstone, surrounded by a medieval moat and gardens that are simply jaw-dropping in June. I had the privilege of personally obtaining permission from the Lord Saye and Sele himself to access the gardens on a Saturday, outside of normal opening hours, for a couple’s portraits.
Hadsham Farm — A festival-style countryside wedding venue just outside Banbury, with tipis, bell tents and a wonderfully laid-back atmosphere. Brilliant for couples who want a relaxed day that doesn’t feel like a hotel function room.
Other Banbury-area venues I’ve covered or would be delighted to photograph at include Wroxton House Hotel, Sulgrave Manor, The Whately Hall Hotel, St Mary’s Church in Adderbury, St Peter’s Church in Hanwell, St Peter’s Church in Duns Tew, and many more beautiful village churches across north Oxfordshire.
Featured: Groom & groom micro wedding at Broughton Castle
Ant and Steve married at Bodicote House surrounded by just their six children, before heading to Broughton Castle for portraits. It was an LGBTQ+ micro wedding, an intimate family occasion, and one of the most purely joyful days I’ve photographed. The castle’s 14th-century stone, the summer gardens, and the genuine love in the room made it extraordinary.
Featured: Countryside tipi wedding at Hadsham Farm
This wedding blended a Grade I listed medieval church ceremony at St Etheldreda’s in Horley with a festival-style celebration at Hadsham Farm — complete with surprise entertainment, a boat ride at sunset, and candid moments that tell the whole story of a joyful, love-filled day. This is what I mean by documentary wedding photography: the real thing, not a recreation of it.
Pricing
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Half-day coverage is £1,250 and full-day coverage is £2,150. For short, intimate ceremonies coverage can start lower — please get in touch with your plans and I’ll give you an accurate quote quickly. Travel to Banbury area venues is included with no surcharge.
About Barbara
I’ve been photographing weddings, families and portraits for 13 years. Although originally I got a degree in Japanese, and then a Masters in Web Design (I still freelance as a designer too), life had other plans and drew me to photography!
My work has been exhibited at the UK Houses of Parliament and in Paris, featured in Photo VOGUE and Digital Photographer magazine, and I’ve worked with global clients including PlayStation and Fujifilm.
I have a 5.0 rating on Google across all my wedding reviews. I carry full public liability and professional indemnity insurance (via Hiscox), backup equipment, and shoot on dual memory cards so your images are always safe.
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Based in Banbury, covering all local and surrounding weddings in north Oxfordshire including Broughton, Deddington, Chipping Norton, Hook Norton, Middleton Cheney, Brackley, Bicester and beyond.