Wedding photography in Nottingham – A complete guide

Nottingham wedding photographer - bride and groom holding hands walking down a path together

Photographing weddings across Nottinghamshire and beyond

Wedding photography in Nottingham:

Are you looking for a A Nottingham wedding photographer? If so, you can take a look at my portfolio and approach here. Are you looking for a photographer who knows and loves Nottingham? A photographer with 14 years experience of photographing weddings in and around Nottingham? Who has photographed weddings at many venues across Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands and beyond? A wedding photographer who is experienced and knowledgeable with a passion for her home town and her work? Then you have come to the right place.

My approach to photographing weddings in Nottingham

With years of experience under my belt, I have come to realise what is important on a wedding day. No two weddings are the same, but I approach each one with a calm and confident approach to my work. I am naturally a calming presence on the day and offer gentle guidance where needed, whilst stepping back and allowing your day to unfold naturally. My photography is natural and real with a creative and artistic style that draws inspiration from my passion for theatre and film.

My favourite Nottingham wedding venues

Situated in the heart of the UK, and surrounded by wonderful countryside as well as a great vibrant city, Nottingham and its surrounding areas host some of the best wedding venues in the country. I have been lucky to photograph at many of them and you can see photos across my site at as well as a comprehensive list of my favourite Nottingham wedding venues. Whether you are after Nottingham wedding photography in a rustic barn setting, an outdoor tipi vibe or a stately home. Nottinghamshire, and neighbouring Leicestershire and Derbyshire are full of great places to get married. And this guide into the best wedding photography in Nottingham will be a great resource in your wedding planning adventures.

These are just a few of my favourite top wedding venues across Nottinghamshire and its neighbouring counties:

Historic Homes in Nottingham

Nottingham wedding photography at Wollaton Hall Bride and groom stand in beautiful window lit room, light on their faces. Dramatic image

Tipi wedding venues in Nottinghamshire

If you are after a more rustic outdoorsy wedding, there are plenty of Tipi wedding venues across Nottinghamshire. These are a few of my favourites:

Bride and groom at The Hidden Hives Tipis. In front of the lake, looking at each other. Bride has a flower crown of dried flowers and wears a sequinned bolero over her wedding dress. Groom is in an olive green suit.

Weddings in the city of Nottingham

The Council House in the centre of Nottingham is a great spot for a city wedding. The iconic building is situated centrally in the Market Square surrounded by beautiful Nottingham architecture, with the beautiful Watson Fothergill buildings surrounding the square, and the beautiful central 200 feet high dome of the Council house dominating the skyline and presiding grandly over the old market square.

As a wedding photographer in Nottingham, I have photographed many weddings at the Council house. The interior is beautiful too, with the domed ceiling and several gorgeous rooms to choose from to get married, whether you are after something more intimate or a larger grander wedding celebration.

Wedding photos around the city of Nottingham

The lovely thing about getting married at the Nottingham Council House or another centrally located venue, such as The Cosy Club or The Malt Cross, is being able to have photos strolling around the city. As well as the lovely venues in the heart of Nottingham, sometimes getting photos around some of the lovely areas in Nottingham such as the Lacemarket or photos outside of the famous Nottingham Contemporary are a real bonus. Only a stone’s throw from some of these centrally located venues, the contemporary is a great backdrop for some fun wedding portraits.

Wedding portrait outside the Nottingham contemporary art gallery. Bride in a trouser suit. holding a bouquet.

A Nottingham wedding photographer with an eye for detail

Whether it might be the bridal bouquet, the table decor or any of the other little details you have painstakingly put into your wedding. I will photograph all of this creatively and beautifully. As well as this, the little tender moments that are often found in the details will be observed and photographed. As an experienced Nottingham wedding photographer with hundreds of weddings captured with my camera over my 14 years in the industry. I have a keen eye for the detail. And often this is where the beauty lies.

Wedding photography detail. Bride's father puts bracelets onto bride's arm. Indian wedding.

A Nottingham wedding photographer with an eye for the dramatic light

With a background in theatre, both acting and directing as well as photographing theatre. I really do love some dramatic light in my photographs. Whether that is being beautifully lit by window light for bridal portraits or silhouetted in the beautiful window light of The West Mill wedding venue. I have a keen eye for light in my photography. I know where to place you and photograph you naturally in the beautiful light.

grooms lit beautifully in front of the window at The West Mill Wedding venue. They hold hands and look at each other, their figures silhouetted in the window light.

My favourite barn weddings in and around Nottinghamshire

I love a rustic barn wedding. Nottinghamshire and its surrounding counties is full of some lovely barn weddings. These are a few of my favourites:

Not forgetting the fabulous Peak District

Not too far from Nottingham and surrounded by 5 counties, the Peak District, with its rolling hills and moorland is a stunning backdrop for a wedding. I have photographed numerous Peak District weddings and if you are a lover of the outdoors, the Peaks could well be the perfect spot for your wedding celebrations. Check out some of my beautiful wedding photography in the Peak District. From small elopements to full day wedding photography at some wonderful venues in the heart of the Peak District.

Bride and groom hand in hand walking across the landscape of Burbage in the peak district.

Planning your day:

When it comes to planning your wedding day timeline and guest list, try not to get overwhelmed by every little detail. From a photographer’s perspective, the best wedding days are the ones where couples stay present, relaxed, and focused on what truly matters — celebrating with the people they love. Build a timeline that allows breathing room throughout the day, especially during the morning preparations, travel, and couple portraits. A little extra time can make a huge difference in keeping the day calm and enjoyable. The same goes for your guest list — don’t feel pressured to invite everyone. Surround yourselves with the people who genuinely support and celebrate your relationship. The small stuff won’t be what you remember years from now. The laughter, emotion, hugs, happy tears, and moments shared with your favourite people are what make your wedding photographs meaningful.

Nottingham Wedding Photographer captures Bride and friends laughing lying in the grass - falling over each other

Worried about having your photos taken?

If you’re worried about having your photo taken, you’re definitely not alone — most couples tell me the exact same thing before their wedding day. My approach to photography is very relaxed and natural, with no awkward posing or forced smiles. I’ll guide you gently when needed, but the focus is always on capturing genuine moments and real connection. Throughout the day, I usually keep couple portraits short and easy-going, often splitting them into two quick sessions of no more than 10 minutes each. One is typically earlier in the day, while the second takes advantage of that beautiful evening light for a few relaxed, romantic photographs without taking you away from your guests for long. The experience should never feel stressful or staged — in fact, most couples end up saying they actually enjoyed it far more than they expected.

Nottingham Wedding Photography - Bride and groom standing next to horse cart bar

With over 14 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing countless weddings and building a wealth of knowledge — not just in photography, but in weddings as a whole. You could say I’ve become a bit of a wedding connoisseur along the way.

So whether you have questions, want to chat all things weddings, talk photography, or simply offload some of the stress of planning your big day, feel free to drop me a message below.

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