Why Couples Choose Derryn Vranch
Bath and Somerset Wedding Photographer
Why Couples Choose Derryn – A Note from Sam his partner (Because He’d Never Say This Himself)
Derryn Vranch | Bath and Somerset Wedding Photographer
Alright… full disclosure — Derryn would never write a post like this.
He’d rather photograph three weddings back-to-back than talk about himself for five minutes.
So, “Hi” I’m Sam, Derryn’s partner and I handle all the enquiries, emails, timelines, and general “where do we need to be and when” side of things before passing everything over to him. Which also means I get to hear all the lovely feedback couples send in afterwards… and honestly, it deserves sharing.
Here’s why so many couples choose Derryn as their Bath and Somerset wedding photographer, straight from the person who sees the whole process from start to finish.
He’s a Hybrid Photographer (Photos and Video Without the Fuss)
One of the biggest things couples love is that Derryn captures both photography and video on the same camera.
No big film crews.
No extra suppliers.
No feeling like you’re on a movie set.
You get your full wedding gallery and a 3–5 minute highlight film that brings the day back to life — the movement, the laughter, the hugs, the atmosphere — without doubling your budget or doubling the number of people around you.
For couples who want both but still want a relaxed day, this is usually the winning combo.
He’s Calm. Genuinely, Impressively Calm.
I’ve seen wedding mornings run late, weather change three times in an hour, and buttonholes vanish into thin air… and Derryn is still just quietly cracking on like everything is exactly as planned
He’s:
- Friendly but not overbearing
- Present but not intrusive
- Organised without being bossy
Couples often say,
“We didn’t even notice the camera, but you captured everything.”
And that’s exactly the style — natural, documentary, real moments over forced poses.
It’s Just Him on the Day
No surprise teams turning up.
No unfamiliar assistants.
No wondering who’s actually photographing your wedding.
From the moment I pass everything over, it’s Derryn all the way through the day.
Same style, same personality, same calm energy.
A lot of couples tell us they prefer this because it keeps things feeling personal and low-key rather than crowded with cameras.
Historic Venues Are His Comfort Zone
Bath and Somerset are packed with beautiful historic venues — and also very dark churches, candle-lit rooms, and places where flash is a big no-no.
After years of shooting in these spaces, Derryn just gets them.
He knows:
- Where the natural light falls
- How to keep the atmosphere intact
- Which spots photograph best
- How to work within venue restrictions without missing moments
It means couples don’t just get photos of themselves — they get photos that actually show off the venue they fell in love with.
The Backup & Insurance Side (AKA The Bit Couples Don’t See)
Behind the scenes, he’s incredibly thorough with equipment and safety.
He brings:
- Backup camera bodies
- Multiple lenses
- Dual memory cards (photos saved twice instantly)
- Full public liability & professional insurance
- Secure backups after the wedding
Basically — your memories are protected at every stage.
The Real Reason Couples Book Him
From my side, dealing with enquiries, timelines and all the planning chats — the biggest reason couples go ahead is comfort. They feel relaxed. They feel listened to. They feel like they’re in safe hands before the day even arrives.
And after the wedding, the feedback is always the same:
“It just felt like having a friend there with a camera.”
He’d never shout about himself — so I will.
Because when someone quietly does a brilliant job, year after year, it deserves to be said out loud.
Incredible Wedding Photography!
Derryn was an incredible wedding photographer, he took fantastic photos and got them back to us very quickly to share with family. He was incredible on the day helping us organise all the family and bridal party photos and helping keep everything on our timeline!
We couldn’t ask for a better photographer honestly
Derryn was absolutely amazing on the day and leading up. The communication all the way up to the day was perfect from Sam (derryns wife)! I will be recommending derryn to all my friends getting married in the next couple of years. Put everyone at ease on the day and worked his socks off. Thank you both so much. Love Lucy and Kel x
I am soo grateful Derryn, he was amazing!!!
He made the day go soo smoothly, and gave us soo many pictures from throughout the night to look back on! Many of my guests commented on how good he was and chatty, he really was amazing! Thankyou!
A truly exceptional Photographer
Derryn was a huge part of our wedding day. Not only is he hugely talented at what he does but he’s also a very nice guy ! We were made to feel comfortable during his time with us. His photos are simply the best ! We were recommended to Derryn by another couple and also another Photographer! That speaks volumes doesn’t it !!! Thanks for making our day so very special.
Excellent wedding photographer and videographer
Would definitely recommend Derryn for your wedding photography and video – Derryn was incredibly friendly, efficient and professional in the run up and on our wedding day. Everything went perfectly and we absolutely love our wedding photos and film. He was a great fit for us with the direction needed i.e. with lighting and where to take photos, but also the flexibility we wanted.
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Bath & Somerset Wedding Venues Photographed
Bath Venues
- The Royal Crescent Hotel
- Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
- The Temple of Minerva
- The Guildhall
- The Roman Baths
Somerset & Surrounding Areas
- Priston Mill – Bath/Somerset
- Haselbury Mill – Somerset
- Folly Farm Centre – Somerset
- Quantock Lakes – Somerset
- The Moonraker – Bradford on Avon
- Grow Wilder – Bristol
- Huntstile Organic Farm – Somerset
- Leigh Park Hotel
