Ashford Wedding Photographer
A natural, romantic wedding photographer in Ashford.
I'm an experienced Ashford wedding photographer, with over 200 weddings captured across Kent and beyond. I offer straightforward wedding photography packages from £495.
Read on for a little more about my approach, the wedding venues I love in the Ashford area, and how to get in touch.
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Hi, I'm Rachel, a wedding photographer based in Ashford.
I specialise in romantic, natural wedding photography that tells the story of your day.
I approach photography in a way that feels natural and unobtrusive. Most of the day is captured as it happens, without interruption, with just enough direction when it's needed to help you feel comfortable and look your best.
I'm married with two young children, so I know how quickly moments pass and how much the small, in-between ones matter. That perspective shapes how I work and what I look for.
With over 200 weddings captured across Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Essex, I create images you'll treasure forever.
200+
Weddings Captured
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The Garden Bridge at Winters Barn
Wedding Photography in Ashford
If you are getting married in or around Ashford and starting to think about photography, you may already agree that choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make during the planning process.
Your wedding photographs immortalise the moments and emotions of your day and remain long after the cake has been eaten, so finding someone whose photographic style and personality genuinely connects with you matters enormously. It's important to remember that you'll be spending your day with your photographer so choosing someone you feel comfortable with is crucial. Read on to find out why I love being a wedding photographer in Ashford, and how to get in touch to check my availability for your wedding day or skip to see real wedding photographs at some of my favourite local venues.
Why Ashford is Such a Beautiful Place to Get Married
Ashford sits at the heart of one of the most photographically rewarding corners of England. The Kent countryside surrounding the town offers rolling hills, ancient woodland, and some truly stunning wedding venues that give photographers a wealth of natural backdrops to work with across every season.
Some of the most photographed venues in the area include Eastwell Manor, a grand ivy-covered manor house set within its own parkland that lends itself equally well to formal portraits and candid documentary shots. The Secret Garden in Mersham is one of my favourites, with its Victorian glasshouse, cobbled courtyard, and walled gardens that feel otherworldly in golden hour light. The Old Kent Barn near Swingfield offers a beautifully kept oak-framed barn surrounded by formal parterres and a lake garden, while Frasers of Egerton is a sustainable country estate that sits quietly within the Weald of Kent and has a natural, unhurried feel that suits relaxed photography especially well.
Each of these venues has its own personality, and a photographer who knows them well will understand where the light falls, where the quieter corners are, and how to make the most of whatever the Kent weather decides to offer.
Early Spring at The Secret Garden
My Favourite Wedding Venues Near Ashford
Below are some of my favourite venues in and around Ashford for wedding photography, with a few of my favourite real wedding photos to give you a sense of what each venue offers. If you're getting married at one of these, or elsewhere, and would like to know more, please get in touch.
The Secret Garden
Whether you're considering a ceremony under the gazebo, or prefer the indoor setting of the chapel, the beautiful walled garden provides a stunning backdrop for your special day. It's perfect for both intimate and larger weddings with up to 130 reception guests.
The Old Kent Barn
The Old Kent Barn is a multi-award-winning wedding venue in the countryside between Ashford, Folkestone, and Canterbury. Originally a 250-year-old cattle barn, it has been transformed into one of Kent's most celebrated wedding destinations, earning five Kent Wedding Awards and four Wedding Industry Awards UK titles.
Lympne Castle
Lympne Castle is a Grade I listed medieval castle in the village of Lympne, set on 139 acres of Kent countryside with a history dating back to 1080. It offers sweeping views across Romney Marsh and, on a clear day, all the way to France making it one of the most dramatic and photogenic wedding venues in the county.
Winters Barns
A Beautiful Barn Wedding Venue
Winters Barns is a multi-award-winning, beautifully restored 17th-century barn venue on the southern outskirts of Canterbury. With exposed beams, a fairy-lit barn and stunning gardens, it offers exclusive-use hire for up to 150 guests — a genuinely romantic wedding venue just a short drive from Ashford.
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Recent weddings, naturally captured
From morning nerves to confetti and speeches, browse my portfolio of real wedding moments across Kent and the South East, photographed with a calm, unobtrusive approach.
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If you're looking for a wedding photographer in Ashford or the surrounding area and would like to find out more about my approach to wedding photography, get in touch. I would be delighted to discuss your plans and check my availability for your wedding day.
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