Somerset Wedding Photographer

Somerset Wedding Photographer

Unposed | Natural | Real

Hey! I’m Becky and I’m a Somerset Wedding photographer.

I photograph weddings with an unobtrusive, informal approach. It’s important to me that my clients get time to enjoy their day, not spend all day posing in front of the camera. Your wedding day goes so quickly and I’m very conscious of this. I want you to spend your day with the ones you love, having fun, safe in the knowledge your wedding day story is being captured.

I have a documentary style, so apart from a handful of group photographs and some beautifully natural portraits of the two of you, I just want to blend in with your guests and capture the day as it unfolds.

You’ll receive a set of photographs that take you back in time to your wedding, make you feel the way you did on the day and that you’ll look back on and cherish forever.

“We would 100% recommend Becky without hesitation!”

“We met Becky at a wedding fair and knew straight away that she was perfect for us. We didn’t want heaps of posed photos so were looking for somebody who shared our relaxed approach and would just capture the fun in our day.

On the day itself Becky was an absolute star.

We had a few organised family photos but we honestly just forgot about her for the most of the day (sorry Becky!) but this meant we got exactly the sort of shots that we wanted.

We we’re given our sneak peak photos super quick which kept us happy in that post wedding lull and only a month later had a full set of amazing pictures to enjoy.

We would 100% recommend Becky without hesitation!”

What Somerset has to offer

Having lived here for several years, Somerset never ceases to amaze me with its endless quirky finds. The large flat expanses of the Somerset levels draw to an end at the craggy hills of the Mendips, Quantocks, and Exmoor National Park. As a Somerset wedding photographer I love the variety that this county has to offer, from the pretty thatched cottages of Winsford village, the breath-taking drive through Cheddar gorge, breezy walks along the tidal coastline of the Bristol Channel or taking a trip underground to explore the caves at Wookey Hole, there’s always a new adventure to be had.

Being a lover of the outdoors means come rain or shine you’ll find me out exploring the rural Somerset countryside. If I’m not shooting or editing a wedding, I’m usually out adventuring with my Cocker Spaniel, Ted loyally by my side. Some of our favourite local walks include Uphill Beach, Brean Down, and when we’ve got a little more time, we’ll take a hike up the Mendips so we can take in the epic views over Somerset, the Severn estuary and into Wales.

Having grown up on an isolated hill farm in rural west-Wales, then lived in Bristol during my wilder, uni days, my country-bumpkin soul felt the need to escape back into a more rural landscape in 2017. We bought our first home on the outskirts of Weston-Super Mare and quickly settled into a slower pace of life. It’s been a wonderful opportunity to explore a county I was totally unfamiliar with and as the years have gone by, I have fallen in love with this little slice of paradise.

If Ted and I are really feeling the need to get out into the wild, we’ll take a trip to Exmoor National Park. This rugged landscape is the perfect place to get lost in your own thoughts with moorland, woods, farmland and sea-epic views.

Another of my favourite places to visit includes the quaint village of Wedmore. Tucked away between the River Axe and the River Brue, we stumbled upon Wedmore one lazy Sunday afternoon. With an abundance of independent shops, cafés and pubs, as well as traditional architecture and a gorgeous church, this Somerset village is an absolute gem of a find. You should check out the Ashton Windmill if you’re headed that way, and definitely stop for a pint of Cider at Wilkins Cider Barn on your way through.

Glastonbury is also a firm favourite, despite being home to that well-known festival, the town itself is so worth an explore at any time of the year. Unsurprisingly, it’s impossible to take a walk through town without bumping into a grey-bearded hippy or getting a whiff of incense. Glastonbury has a disproportionately high volume of vegan / veggie / organic shops and cafés, the perfect place for a spot of lunch. The Reclamation Yard is one of our favourite places to spend an hour searching for a piece of furniture to upcycle (my landscaper husband likes to nerd out over the reclaimed bricks!) and when you need to stretch your legs there’s a short, sharp climb up Glastonbury Tor which rewards you with some pretty epic Somerset views.

Photography in Somerset

With its varied landscape and rugged, rural scenes, I feel totally inspired as a photographer in Somerset.

Feeling most at home in the great British countryside, this county offers a plethora of wild, wonderful scenes and has a bounty of wonderfully informal, rustic wedding venues too, it’s no wonder I’m happy at work when shooting a Somerset wedding.

Becky Weir – Somerset Wedding Photography