A Heartfelt Wedding at The Post Barn, Newbury
Some weddings just stay with you. Stacey and Owen’s April wedding at The Post Barn, Newbury was absolutely one of them. And I’m not just saying that because it’s won me three awards across two separate international photography bodies since! (Although that definitely helped 😂)
The Post Barn at Snelsmore House is a proper beauty of a venue just outside Newbury in Berkshire. Rustic, warm, and full of character. If you haven’t considered it for your wedding, honestly put it on your list.
“Emma captured moments of the day that went unnoticed.”
Stacey, The Post Barn
A Morning Full of Emotion
I arrived at bridal prep to find Stacey already deep in her feels, and honestly I was here for every single second of it. Owen had written her the most beautiful card, and by the time her makeup artist was working her magic, the tears were flowing freely. It was one of those pure, unguarded moments that reminds me exactly why I do this job. Raw, real, and completely beautiful.
That moment went on to win an award and I’m not surprised. It’s the kind of image that makes your chest ache in the best possible way.
A Family Gathering Done Perfectly
Stacey and Owen’s wedding wasn’t about formality or stiff traditions. It was a warm, fun, family oriented celebration that felt more like the best garden party you’ve ever been to. Garden games, a crackling fire pit with marshmallows, and the most incredible cocktail bar serving pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris. Someone had their priorities absolutely right 🍹
The atmosphere was relaxed, joyful and completely infectious. Exactly my kind of wedding.
That Balcony Shot Though…
The Post Barn has the most lovely balcony, and as the evening drew in I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. Using a slow shutter drag technique and the venue’s beautiful fairy lights as a natural frame, I created one of my favourite couples portraits to date. The result was dreamy, dreamy, and yes, award winning 😄
Then after dark we headed outside to the lit archway and honestly the photos speak for themselves. That image went on to win an award too.
Three Awards. Two Award Bodies. One Wedding.
I’m incredibly proud that three separate images from Stacey and Owen’s day have been recognised across two international photography award bodies. The emotional bridal prep moment, the shutter drag fairy light portrait on the balcony, and that lovely lit archway kiss after dark. Three completely different images, three completely different moments, all from the same incredible day. It comes down to two things. The beautiful setting that The Post Barn provides, and a couple who were just so beautifully, authentically themselves from start to finish.
Thinking About The Post Barn for Your Wedding?
If you’re planning a wedding at The Post Barn in Newbury and you’re looking for a photographer who’ll capture every real, joyful, emotional moment, I’d absolutely love to hear from you. I travel across Berkshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey and beyond, and I promise I’m just as fun in real life as I sound on here 😄
The Three Award Winners
Three images from this day have gone on to win awards. The black and white of Stacey deep in her feels at bridal prep, the shutter drag on the dancefloor shot from up high, and the kiss under the fairy lit archway after dark. Three completely different moments from one brilliant day.
What Stacey Said
“Emma is Fab! Emma captured moments of the day that went unnoticed, capturing the love, emotion and laughter of the day. Looking back at the photos Emma took of our wonderful day incites the best feeling and continues to produce special memories for us. Emma is so much fun and brings natural laughter and ease to photos that can otherwise seem put together and ordered. Thank you so much for all the special moments you captured!”
Stacey, The Post Barn
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