Somerset Wedding Photographer
Relaxed wedding photography & highlight films across Somerset.
The best wedding photographs happen when you’re too busy enjoying your wedding to notice the camera.
You’ve spent months planning your wedding.
Finding the perfect venue. Choosing your favourite people to celebrate with. Imagining how the day will feel.
When it finally arrives, you deserve to experience every moment, not spend it worrying about the camera.
That’s where I come in.
I’m Derryn, a Somerset wedding photographer specialising in relaxed, natural photography and highlight films for couples who want to be fully present on their wedding day.
There’ll be no awkward posing, no turning your wedding into a photoshoot and no disappearing for hours while your guests wonder where you’ve gone.
Instead, I’ll quietly capture the real moments. The laughter, the hugs, the happy tears and everything in between, stepping in with gentle guidance only when it’s needed.
The result is a collection of photographs, and if you choose one, a beautifully crafted highlight film that doesn’t just show what your wedding looked like. It reminds you exactly how it felt.
No awkward posing. No pressure. No pretending.
Most of our couples say the same thing…
“We’re really awkward in front of the camera.”
If that’s how you’re feeling, you’re in good company.
Very few of the couples you see on our website have ever been professionally photographed before. They’re simply people who wanted to enjoy their wedding without worrying about looking perfect.
That’s why our approach is so simple.
We’ll give you just enough guidance when you need it, but the focus is never on creating perfect poses. It’s about capturing the people, emotions and little moments that make your wedding uniquely yours.
By the end of the day, most couples tell us they barely noticed the camera.
Photography & Highlight Films
One supplier. One relaxed approach. Beautiful photographs and a highlight film that tell the complete story of your wedding.
Photography captures a single moment. A highlight film lets you hear the laughter, see the movement and relive the atmosphere all over again.
That’s why I offer both wedding photography and highlight films.
Rather than hiring separate photography and videography suppliers, I can capture your wedding through beautiful photographs and a 3 to 5 minute highlight film, all with the same unobtrusive approach.
Whether you choose photography on its own or combine it with a highlight film, the focus never changes: helping you enjoy your wedding while preserving the memories that matter most.
Behind every wedding
Although you’ll mainly see me with a camera in hand, there’s another important person behind every wedding.
Sam is our Studio Manager, my partner and the person who’ll be looking after you from your very first enquiry.
She’ll answer your questions, help with planning, keep everything organised and make sure the whole experience feels effortless from start to finish.
While I’m photographing your wedding, she’s working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly, giving you one less thing to think about.
Weddings across Somerset
From elegant country estates and rustic barns to intimate village celebrations, Somerset offers some of the most beautiful wedding venues in the South West.
I’ve photographed weddings across Somerset, including venues such as Priston Mill, Coombe Lodge, Haselbury Mill, Quantock Lakes and Orchardleigh Estate.
While every venue is different, my approach stays exactly the same.
I’ll never take over your day or turn it into a production. Instead, I’ll work quietly in the background, capturing the story of your wedding as it happens, wherever you’re celebrating.
Whether you’re planning a countryside wedding near Frome, a city celebration in Bath, a manor house wedding close to Wells or a barn wedding tucked away in the Somerset countryside, my aim is always the same.
I’ll never take over your day or turn it into a production. Instead, I’ll work quietly in the background, capturing the story of your wedding as it happens, wherever you’re celebrating.
Real Somerset weddings
The best way to see if I’m the right photographer for you isn’t through a styled shoot or a handful of portfolio images.
It’s by seeing real weddings.
Every wedding featured here is a genuine celebration, giving you a true insight into how I photograph a complete wedding day, from morning preparations through to the evening celebrations.
A few recent weddings
Explore some of my recent weddings below and discover how different venues, seasons and celebrations each tell their own unique story.
Planning your Somerset wedding?
If you’re still searching for the perfect venue, take a look at some of our favourite Somerset wedding venues, along with helpful planning advice, real weddings and inspiration to help you make the most of your day.
From choosing the perfect venue to planning your timeline, you’ll find real weddings, venue guides and practical advice throughout the blog.
What it’s like to work with us
Before your wedding
Once you’re booked, Sam will be your main point of contact. She’ll answer your questions, help with planning and make sure everything is organised, so by the time your wedding arrives, you can focus on enjoying it.
On your wedding day
Derryn will work discreetly throughout your wedding, capturing the big moments, the little moments and everything in between. When it’s time for portraits, he’ll guide you naturally before leaving you to spend as much time as possible with your guests.
After your wedding
Your photographs are carefully edited to reflect not just how your wedding looked, but how it felt. If you’ve chosen a highlight film, you’ll also receive a beautifully edited film that lets you relive the atmosphere, emotion and movement of the day.
Frequently asked questions
If you’re planning your wedding and thinking about photography, you probably have a few questions.
That’s completely normal. Most couples do.
Here are some of the things we get asked most often.
FAQ: Hiring a Somerset wedding photographer
Ready to plan your Somerset wedding?
If you’re planning your wedding in Somerset and you’re looking for photography and highlight films that allow you to be fully present on your wedding day, I’d love to hear from you.
No pressure. No hard sell. Just a simple conversation about your plans and whether we’re the right fit for each other.
Let’s make it simple
1. Send an enquiry
Tell me a little about your wedding, your venue and your plans.
2. Sam will check my availability
Sam will confirm if your date is free and whether we’re a good match.
3. Secure your booking
If everything feels right, we’ll get your date locked in.
4. Enjoy your wedding
Relax, celebrate and be fully present with your favourite people.
5. Relive it all over again
Receive your photographs and see your day exactly as it felt.
The best wedding photographs happen when you’re too busy enjoying your wedding to notice the camera.
If that sounds like your kind of day,
we’d love to hear all about your plans.