Cotswolds Wedding Photographer – Elegant country marquee wedding in Ongar, Essex at the Church of St Germain, Bobbingworth – Essex wedding photographer

Emotive & authentic wedding photography
in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, London and UK-wide

Timeless IMAGERY for relaxed couples

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“We are especially delighted with the off-the-cuff moments that Barbara has an eye for – she is able to capture the unaware subjects and the surroundings to create really artistic photos.”

— Monica & Chris
Oxford documentary wedding photographer St Cross College

Wedding storytelling for loved-up, authentic, relaxed couples

Hi! 🙂 You’ve come to the right place if you’re after a Cotswolds wedding photographer who can capture natural, relaxed series of storytelling photos of your day. Serving couples from the Cotswolds, Banbury, Oxfordshire, London and from huge dos to micro weddings, I capture all the fun, interesting or unusual moments, as they happen naturally. Laughs, tears, hugs and all the imperfectly perfect details too. I’ll stay in the background as much as possible, to allow your day to unfold in an unobtrusive way. I’ll also occasionally make bad puns and old pop culture/meme references and often trip over my own foot, but just ignore that part 😉

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“But why should we choose you? There are lots of good photographers…”

You’re absolutely right! At the end of the day, there are thousands of us wedding togs in the Cotswolds area who can all take a great picture, and it all comes down to who do you feel comfortable with as a person? Having us around throughout your day is a big deal; you’ll want someone you vibe with, and whose pictures you can see yourself in. If you vibe with the couples you see on here too, you’ll probably feel relaxed around me like they were, and we’ll get great photos without it feeling forced at all.

If it helps you decide, I’m a nerdy, animal lover, arty, gamer / RPG / fantasy loving type of person, who loves aesthetic country vibes, dramatic light, colourful personalities, and EMOTION above all!

We can always do a video chat before you book as well, so you can make sure you’re comfortable with me. Just mention this in your enquiry comments and we’ll set that up!

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Some of the amazing couples from my past 10 years as a wedding photographer
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Real moments, from start to finish

Even when we do “posed” photos, they’re not really posed! I have lots of tricks up my sleeve to get you those romantic, timeless shots without the cheese. And of course, lots of candid guest interactions will be captured for you to re-live the joy of your special day over and over. They’ll be true to life, sometimes messy and imperfect, as life itself will be in a marriage.

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The Cotswolds and its surroundings provide an understated charm and elegance I absolutely love as a backdrop to your special day. I’m located in Banbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds so I am well placed to cover all Cotswolds wedding venues without needing overnight accommodation. I adore country houses and rustic barns!

Some stunning venues that I have either photographed a wedding at, or hope to in the future, include Cripps Barn, Hadsham Farm, Hyde House, Elmore Court, Primrose Hill Farm, and Euridge Manor.

“Friendly with all the guests and caring for the details, Barbara captured beautiful moments on the day. The photos were high quality and beautifully edited.”

— Maria & Jonny

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” We’re blown away”

Thank you so much for all your hard work! We’re blown away by the album and can’t wait to go through all the photos again and show them to our families. As two reasonably photo-shy people, you made us both so comfortable and at ease (not to mention looking half decent in a photo!). 100% happy with everything – massive THANK YOU!
Marcela & Sam
Southampton

“Amazing”

We are especially delighted with the off-the-cuff moments that Barbara has an eye for – she is able to capture the unaware subjects and the surroundings to create really artistic photos. Barbara herself was absolutely amazing, so friendly and able to make us feel totally comfortable and at ease in front of the camera (which does not come naturally to two scientists!) and dealt with difficult logistics seamlessly. Our photos were ready so quickly and there are so many fantastic shots we can’t even begin to pick our favourite!
Monica & Chris
Buckinghamshire

“Rare combination of life meets art “

Barbara is incredible! Not only did she capture all the important moments, she was so discreet that we barely noticed she was around. Her photos have that rare combination of life meets art – they are like canvasses, which capture the moods and the characters, but also beautifully composed, enhancing the moment itself. Thank you so much for your fantastic photos and also for being so flexible to our requirements!
Aishani & Christian
London

“We all felt she was amazing!”

We all felt she was amazing! Friendly with all guests and caring for the details she captured beautiful moments on the day, as we asked for minimal staged photos. The photos were of high quality and beautifully retouched. Thank you Barbara!
Maria & Jonny
Witney

“Total class”

Barbara was a wonderful wedding photographer. She and her assistant were like ninjas, but somehow managed to capture all of the most incredible moments. It was an absolute bargain for photos that we will have forever. Thank you, Barbara. Total class x
Helen & Carlo
Brighton

“Incredible images of our memories”

Thank you for fitting in so well on our wedding day, I felt like I hardly saw you but hundreds of beautiful photos are proof you captured everything we had imagined and made some incredible images of our memories that we can keep forever. We are so delighted with all that you did for us, thank you for being such an amazing talent and thank you for listening to our ideas!
Steph & Chris
Essex

“So friendly and extremely professional”

Barbara did an absolutely fantastic job at our wedding, she caught every special moment that we could hope for. So friendly and extremely professional. My wife and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending.
Chanelle & Tim
Essex

“We absolutely love them!”

Thank you for the lovely photos, they are beautiful!! We’ve printed some ourselves to frame to give to parents and grandparents, we absolutely love them. We will definitely recommend you to everyone we know!
Kayleigh & Dan
Oxford

“I can’t imagine having had anyone better!”

I can’t tell you how great it was to have you there on the day as a friendly face, and yet completely professional. I honestly can’t imagine having had anyone better!
Cathryn & David
Milton Keynes

“Lovely working with you”

Thank you so so so much for the beautiful photos. You captured really good moments that we, and family and friends will cherish forever. It was lovely working with you.
Rhoda & Alan
London

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically, for a full wedding, I deliver between 600 – 900+ images. It’s not an exact science though and depends fully on what was happening on the day, how lively your guests were, and how many there were in general. Usually the more guests you have the more photos as I try to include everyone at least once.

I love fun group photos especially if we can arrange people creatively! But in my experience, most guests don’t enjoy too many of the traditional ones, to be honest. I usually recommend having just the immediate family combos, the supporting crew/VIPs, and a full group if we can manage it in the space we have. We can then take some more relaxed ones with others afterwards if you like. I know that in some cultures group shots are more a thing than in others, too – but as my approach is mostly about genuine unscripted moments, I am not the right photographer for you if this is a particularly important part of the day for you.

Please check the Pricing section further up this page 🙂 When you enquire, do send me details of what you’re planning and how long you’d need me for, and I’ll be able to provide a specific quote based on that if it’s different from a standard wedding day. I also offer a discount for venues on my bucket list if you allow use of images online!

The quote I’ll provide will include travel costs if applicable, yes. If it’s not realistic for me to safely travel back home the same evening (depending on logistics and location), overnight accommodation will be added separately, but I’ll mention this during our initial consultation if applicable so you can be sure about what to expect before you book.

My contract says a 6 week turnaround as sometimes my schedule can get very busy, but it can be as little as 2-3 weeks. It depends on what else I have on at the time and of course what my boss, aka my 6 year old, has in his diary! 🙂

A second photographer can be useful for several reasons, but isn’t essential. It really depends on how big your wedding is, and how complicated the logistics are. When a wedding is large enough to have loads going on, and you want to ensure coverage in two locations, or from different angles of important moments, I can certainly book a second photographer, whose images will still be edited by me to ensure consistency across your album. It’s also useful to have a competent second photographer in the unlikely event that anything happens to me on the way to your wedding (although this has never happened and hopefully never will).

The suppliers I use for my beautiful coffee table albums are professional labs that work only with photographers; the inks and paper used in them are archival quality and the colours will be exactly as intended when I took the pictures, which is often not true for high street or cheaper online retailers. The flow of your day will be matched to a custom layout I create for you, so that the story unfolds in the best possible rhythm across the album.

You are welcome to print your own albums too for your own private use after you receive your digitals. However, I am committed to ensuring that your photos get the beautiful treatment they deserve in a professional album that will stand the test of time and can be kept for decades without fading or the colour looking wrong. And I take all the hassle out of the design and ordering process for you so you can focus on enjoying the post-wedding high! I offer beautiful albums in several sizes, so if you want more than what your package includes, just ask if you’d like me to sort that out for you.

Absolutely! I’m an ally and the more people I can witness celebrating their love, in whatever shape or form, the more I love my job, so I’m here for it! The way I shoot doesn’t depend on gender in any way – documentary is whatever happens on the day anyway, and for your couple portraits I work with your vibe and how you interact with each other regardless of gender. I also try to avoid gendered or otherwise heteronormative language on my website and in my labelling of workflow and such; however do please call me out if I miss something, as I’m only human and may not get it right 100% of the time as much as my heart is in the right place.

ABSOLUTELY. I’m neurodivergent myself, I get it. Please don’t hesitate to ask for any accommodations such as a certain form of communication, or other adjustments I can make to help you feel more comfortable. You don’t need to disclose your diagnosis or anything, unless you want to; all I ask is that you still provide me with the details I ask for in the lead up to your big day in whatever format works for you, so that I can make sure I get the best possible photos for you 🙂

I have full public liability and professional indemnity insurance through PolicyBee/Hiscox (policy no. 14791356). I carry backup equipment with me so that if something breaks or malfunctions, I can continue working with minimal interruption to coverage. I shoot on dual memory cards, too, so if one becomes corrupted I have a full backup on the other card by default so your images aren’t lost.

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