Kingston Bagpuize Wedding Photography - Nicky & Trevor

Kingston Bagpuize House in Oxfordshire is a beautiful venue that my words will not do justice to. The photographs from Nicky and Trevor's wedding day should go much further to illustrate just how gorgeous this family home is. Yes that's right - it's lived in as a family home.

As with most documentary wedding photography commissions, the day starts with bridal preparations. It is an important and significant part of the wedding story. It marks the transitional stage before marriage where a bride has closely loved friends and family around her, preparing for the most important event of her life.

For a wedding photographer, it is a very intimate space to be part of. As a wedding photojournalist I am given access to this personal time and have the responsibility to document it with sensitivity and discretion. It is not the place to be dictating events or poses. It is an opportunity for beautiful images.

On to the location for the wedding ceremony and it would be difficult to imagine a more picturesque and secluded location than Shifford Church in Bampton. Set in amongst fields it is just about the only thing visible on the landscape.

No rain but it was certainly windy outside the church. Maybe not ideal for bridal party and guests, but those skies certainly make a dramatic photograph.

After travelling back to Kingston Bagpuize, the afternoon reception continued in the amazing rooms of the house. From the books on shelves below the windows, through to centuries old paintings and contemporary family photographs you can feel the authentic history in every room.  

The grounds of the house offer a rich choice of locations to take a walk and create some beautiful bridal portraits. These were approached with a non-directing, documentary approach so as not to interrupt the flow of the day or create uncomfortable poses. It allows natural, authentic and very beautiful photographs to form themselves.

The Summer House is stunning. Naturally aged woodwork adds to the vintage, historical feel of the venue.

After the brief portrait walk, Nicky & Trevor were presented ahead of speeches and dinner. Whilst the guests were eating we were treated to the full three-course meal in the drawing room. Great food in luscious surroundings. Fantastic!

It was a wonderful, intimate occasion and a pleasure to be able to document Nicky & Trevor's wedding.

Kingston Bagpuize House is a beautiful venue and lends itself well to both photojournalism and fine-art wedding photography. With tall windows on every aspect, there is natural light in abundance which enables the photographer to create wonderful images. Adrian and his team are wonderful hosts who ensure a smooth and luxurious service to wedding couples and guests.