Southdowns Manor Wedding Photographer

Wedding photography at Southdowns Manor

Set in the South Downs National Park, Southdowns Manor is surrounded by rolling countryside and greenery, with Petersfield nearby.

It’s a lovely setting for a wedding, but what I particularly enjoy as a photographer is the variety.

Inside, the venue flows through the bar and lounge, ceremony room and ballroom, giving you different backdrops as the day progresses. The ceremony room is filled with natural light, while the ballroom has a completely different feel once the celebrations get underway.

There are also guest bedrooms at the venue, which makes things much easier for everyone if you’re staying overnight.

Then you have the gardens and countryside outside, giving us plenty of opportunities for photographs without having to travel anywhere.

Photographing your day at Southdowns Manor

I don’t want your wedding photography to take over your day.

Instead, I work around what’s happening and look for the moments that naturally unfold.

Your ceremony, confetti, drinks reception, group photographs and couple portraits can all be fitted into the day without disappearing for hours.

For your couple photographs, I’ll give you some gentle direction and help you feel comfortable. You don’t need to know how to pose, and you certainly don’t need to be a professional model.

The rest of the time, I’ll be watching what’s happening around you.

Your friends laughing together. Your parents watching you during the ceremony. Someone getting very excited on the dance floor.

Those are the photographs that help tell the story of your wedding.

The spaces at Southdowns Manor

Getting ready

With guest bedrooms at the venue, you can start your wedding day without rushing between different locations.

Getting ready is also a lovely part of the story to photograph. The final touches, the excitement, your friends and family around you and that feeling that things are about to get very real.

The ceremony

One of the lovely things about Southdowns Manor is that you have the option of getting married outside as well as inside.

The outdoor ceremony space gives you the chance to say “I do” surrounded by the countryside, which can make for some beautiful photographs and a really relaxed start to your wedding celebrations.

If you choose the indoor ceremony room instead, the natural light gives us plenty to work with there too.

Whichever you choose, I’ll be looking beyond the obvious moments. The look on your partner’s face as you walk in, your parents watching from their seats or that little smile you share during the ceremony.

Those reactions are all part of the story.

The gardens and countryside

Once you’ve said “I do”, we can make the most of the gardens and surrounding countryside for your photographs.

This is where we’ll take a little time for your couple portraits, without disappearing from your guests for ages.

I’ll keep things relaxed and make the most of the light and whatever the weather decides to throw at us.

The reception

As everyone settles into the celebrations, I’ll be capturing the conversations, laughter and atmosphere around you.

Then comes the evening.

The dancing, the hugs, the celebrations and all the wonderfully chaotic moments that make your wedding yours.

What if it rains?

Let’s be realistic. This is England.

Rain doesn’t mean your wedding photographs are ruined.

Southdowns Manor has plenty of lovely indoor spaces, so we can still create a varied gallery if the weather isn’t playing along. And if we get a break in the rain, we’ll make the most of it.

You don’t need to spend your wedding day checking the weather app. Leave that bit to me.

See more of my wedding photography

Want to see more of my work before you decide if I’m the right photographer for you?

I’ve got plenty more real wedding photographs in my portfolio, showing the way I photograph the whole day, from the quiet moments and happy tears to the celebrations and dance floor madness.

Have a look around, get a feel for my style and see if you can picture yourselves in front of my camera.

Your Southdowns Manor wedding photographer

If you’re getting married at Southdowns Manor and want your wedding photographs to feel natural, relaxed and genuinely like you, I’d love to hear from you.

You can enjoy your day, spend time with your family and friends, and leave the photographs to me.

Southdowns Manor Wedding Photography FAQs

Have you photographed weddings at Southdowns Manor before?

Yes. I’ve photographed weddings at Southdowns Manor a few times and really enjoy working there. Knowing the venue means I can make the most of the different spaces and opportunities throughout the day.

What is your photography style?

My style is natural, relaxed and candid. I’ll give you gentle direction when you need it, but I don’t want your wedding day to feel like one long photoshoot.

Will we have to spend lots of time taking photographs?

No. Your wedding day is about spending time with your people, not standing in front of my camera. We’ll make time for the photographs that matter while keeping things relaxed.

What happens if it rains?

Don’t panic. There are plenty of indoor spaces at Southdowns Manor, and we’ll make the most of any opportunities to get outside when the weather allows.

Do you take group photographs?

Yes. Family photographs are important, so we’ll make sure you have them without spending ages working through a huge list.

We hate having our photograph taken. Can you help?

Absolutely. Most people aren’t used to being photographed, and you don’t need to know what to do. I’ll give you some gentle direction and keep things natural.