Hampshire Wedding Photographer
Castles, cathedral cities, gardens and coast. Hampshire has it all, and I’ve partied in most of it!
Hampshire, you absolute stunner. Where else can you marry with the sea breeze in your hair, then rock up to a mate’s do a few weeks later in a New Forest clearing surrounded by actual wild ponies? Coast, cathedral city, ancient woodland and rolling downland, all within an easy drive, which is exactly why I never tire of shooting weddings here. If you want a Hampshire wedding photographer who’ll capture your day precisely as it felt, the laughter, the happy tears, the full-blown dance-floor chaos, without ever marching you off from your guests for hours of stiff posing, well hello, you’ve found her. 💛
I’m Emma, a fun and candid wedding photographer based right here in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and this is very much my patch. I know its venues, its light and its sneaky little hidden corners like the back of my hand, and honestly I never get bored of photographing weddings across this gorgeous county. Coastal do’s with a proper sea breeze, rustic barns tucked away in the Test Valley, historic gems in the heart of Winchester… Hampshire has the lot, and I would absolutely love to tell your story wherever in it you’re saying “I do”.
Why Hampshire is Such a Beautiful Place to Get Married
Hampshire is honestly spoiled for choice when it comes to wedding venues, and that variety is exactly what I love about working here. You’ve got the wild, romantic countryside of the New Forest National Park, the rolling chalk hills of the South Downs, the historic charm of Winchester with its cathedral city character, and a whole stretch of coastline around Portsmouth, Southsea and Hayling Island where you can marry with the sea as your backdrop. Whether you dream of a grand country house, a relaxed golf club, a characterful old farmhouse, a city registry office or a little church by the water, Hampshire delivers, and it’s all within easy reach for your guests.
My Style: Fun, Candid & Full of Life
My style is natural, unposed and full of life, with a creative eye for the bold and dramatic. Whether we’re catching the light bouncing off the Solent or ducking into a candlelit barn out in the Test Valley, I’m there for all of it: the morning nerves, the emotional ceremony, the speeches that make everyone cry-laugh, and the dance floor once the party properly kicks off. I blend into the day so you can soak up every second with your favourite people, and by the time I leave I usually feel like an old family friend. That’s the whole point, because the moment you forget the camera’s there is exactly when the honest, unguarded photos happen.
I’m also multi-award-winning and internationally recognised for my flash and lighting work, so from a blazing midday sun to a dark winter dance floor, your photos are always in very safe hands.
Hampshire Wedding Venues I’ve Photographed At
I’ve been lucky enough to photograph weddings all over the county. Here are some of the gorgeous Hampshire venues I know and love, have a click through and see real weddings at each:
Whiteley & Fareham
- Skylark Golf & Country Club, a relaxed, view-filled venue in Whiteley, gorgeous in every season.
- Amber & Phil’s Skylark Golf wedding
- A fun Skylark Golf & Country Club wedding
Hayling Island, Havant & the Coast
- Newtown House Hotel, a characterful 18th-century farmhouse hotel on Hayling Island.
- Tournerbury Woods Estate, a beautiful woodland estate on Hayling Island.
- Langstone Quays Resort, a waterside resort with lovely coastal views.
- St Thomas à Becket Church, Warblington, an intimate micro wedding in a historic churchyard near Emsworth.
- Ellie & Warren’s Newtown House Hotel wedding
- Jess & Luke’s Newtown House Hotel wedding
- A winter Newtown House Hotel wedding
Portsmouth & Southsea
- The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth, a historic seafront landmark in Old Portsmouth.
- John Pounds Church, Old Portsmouth, a sweet, characterful church ceremony.
- Portsmouth Registry Office, perfect for intimate micro weddings.
- A fun Portsmouth wedding, joyful celebrations in my adopted city.
- Southsea Castle, a striking historic seafront castle in Southsea, right on my doorstep.
- The Queens Hotel, Southsea
- The Square Tower wedding photographer
- Whitney & John’s Queens Hotel wedding
- Whitney & John’s flash-lit night portraits at The Queens Hotel
- Vicki & Luke’s Square Tower wedding
- Molly & Kerry’s Southsea Castle wedding
Portchester
- St Mary’s Church, Portchester, a beautiful historic church within Portchester Castle’s grounds.
Winchester & the Test Valley
- Winchester Registry Office, relaxed micro weddings in the cathedral city.
- Winchester Registry Office & Kimbridge Barn, a city ceremony with a barn celebration.
- The Barn at Avington, Winchester, a rustic barn near Winchester.
- Kimbridge Barn, a gorgeous barn by the River Test near Romsey.
- Houghton Lodge Gardens, a stunning riverside garden venue near Stockbridge.
Planning a Winchester wedding? Have a look at my dedicated Winchester wedding photographer page.
Southampton & East Hampshire
- A Halloween micro wedding in Southampton, proof I’m always up for something a bit different!
- Old Thorns Hotel, Liphook, a luxury hotel and resort in east Hampshire.
- A wedding at Old Thorns Hotel, Liphook
The New Forest & Beaulieu River
- The Master Builder’s, Buckler’s Hard, a sunny riverside wedding on the Beaulieu River, with some guests arriving by boat.
Getting married somewhere not on the list? Don’t worry, I’m always happy to shoot at new venues, and I travel right across Hampshire and beyond.
Based in Portsmouth, Covering All of Hampshire & Beyond
I’m based in Portsmouth, which puts me perfectly placed for weddings right across Hampshire, from the coast to the countryside, plus West Sussex, Surrey and further afield. Wherever your day is happening, getting to you is easy.
A Few Recent Favourites
Planning a Hampshire wedding? Have a nosy at my guide to the best wedding venues in Hampshire, all ones I’ve actually photographed!
Kind Words From Real Couples
“You were absolutely amazing, funny, crazy and energetic. We loved how easy and fun you made the whole experience, everyone at the wedding said they loved you and your energy.”
Amber, Skylark Golf & Country Club
“Both ourselves, friends and family felt she slotted in perfectly, and many thought she was a family friend.”
Chris & Jenny, Langstone Quays Resort
The Fun Bits
Speech signs, tongues out, jumping guests and some seriously questionable dance moves. Hampshire weddings bring the fun!
Let’s Chat About Your Hampshire Wedding
If you’re planning a wedding anywhere in Hampshire and you want someone who’ll capture the real, fun, emotional story of your day, I would absolutely love to hear from you. No pressure, no hard sell, just a friendly chat. 😊
Get in touch here, or take a look at my prices and packages and my portfolio.
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