Wedding Photography & Hybrid Wedding Films


Natural, documentary wedding photography and highlight films across Somerset, Bath & the South West

PHOTOGRAPHY
+ FILM.
ONE PERSON.
ONE STORY

Relaxed wedding photography with the option of a highlight film, captured naturally by one person.

I’m Derryn, a documentary wedding photographer and filmmaker capturing weddings naturally, without turning your day into a photoshoot or film production.

My hybrid approach means I can capture both your wedding photography and a short highlight film using one camera setup. There’s no need for a separate videographer, helping your wedding day stay relaxed, natural and uninterrupted.

From intimate ceremonies at the Guildhall and Roman Baths in Bath to full-day countryside weddings across Somerset, I focus on the real moments, personalities and atmosphere that make your wedding yours.

Based in Somerset, I regularly photograph weddings throughout Bath, Bristol and the South West, as well as travelling across the UK.


REAL WEDDINGS

Relaxed wedding photography across Bath, Somerset & beyond

I’m lucky enough to photograph weddings at some brilliant venues across the South West, including The Guildhall Bath, Priston Mill, Coombe Lodge, Orchardleigh House and The Roman Baths.

From small city ceremonies to big countryside celebrations, my approach stays the same: capture the day as it happens, including all the laughs, reactions and little moments you’ll actually want to remember.

Nothing forced. Nothing awkward.

Planning a Somerset wedding? 
Explore my Somerset wedding photography.

Getting married in Bath? 
Take a look at my Bath wedding photography.

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FAQ: Wedding Photography & Hybrid Films

Yes. Derryn offers both wedding photography and highlight films, captured by one person as part of his hybrid photography and film service. This means you don’t need a separate photographer and videographer following you around throughout the day. It keeps things relaxed and unobtrusive while giving you both a beautiful gallery of photographs and a cinematic highlight film to remember your wedding.
All I would need is a 30% deposit and I’m yours for the day.


Derryn photographs weddings throughout Somerset, Bath, Bristol and across the South West. He regularly works at wedding venues throughout the area, including Priston Mill, Bath Guildhall and the Roman Baths, and is always happy to travel further for the right wedding.

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Derryn’s approach is relaxed, natural and documentary-led. Rather than spending your wedding day constantly posing for photographs, he focuses on capturing the real moments, emotions and little interactions happening naturally throughout the day. There is still plenty of guidance when you need it, particularly for couple portraits and family photographs, but the aim is for your wedding to feel like a wedding, not a photoshoot.



Absolutely. Derryn photographs everything from intimate ceremonies and micro weddings to full-day celebrations. For smaller weddings at venues such as Bath Guildhall and the Roman Baths, shorter coverage is available, including 2-hour wedding photography packages. This can be ideal for capturing your arrival, ceremony, confetti, family photographs and relaxed couple portraits around Bath.


Wedding photography packages are available for different lengths of coverage, including shorter Bath wedding ceremonies and larger full-day celebrations. You can view the current photography and Photo + Film options on our Services page. If you’re unsure which package would suit your plans, get in touch and Sam will be happy to help.


The first step is to get in touch with your wedding date and a few details about your plans. Sam will check Derryn’s availability and talk you through the most suitable coverage. A 30% booking deposit secures your date, with the remaining balance due 30 days before your wedding. Before the big day, you’ll also complete a wedding questionnaire and have an online meeting with Derryn to go through your plans.

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Chloe Neate
9 March 2026
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What can we say Derryn was truly amazing on our wedding day! We first spoke to and hired Derryn two years ago to capture our engagement photos. At the time, it was something completely new for myself and Daniel, and we definitely didn’t consider ourselves photogenic people. Derryn was so relaxed and bubbly, picked the perfect spots for photos, and by the end of the shoot we were completely comfortable and didn’t even notice everyone around us. Our engagement photos were just perfect, and from that moment we knew we had to hire Derryn for our wedding when the time came. Planning our wedding was incredibly important to us, especially as we were having a Harry Potter themed wedding. We wanted to make sure we hired someone who understood us, the magic of the theme, and the little details that made our day unique and Derryn definitely exceeded every expectation we had. Throughout the entire process, Sam and Derryn were kind, supportive, and incredibly organised. Sam always reached out at important moments during our planning, which we really appreciated. Wedding planning definitely wasn’t easy for us, especially with changing the venue multiple times and moving the date, but Sam was always quick to help and update any details. It never felt like we were just another booking to them. Sam and Derryn are two of the loveliest people, and they truly care about your day. On our wedding day, Derryn was calm, relaxed, and spoke to pretty much everyone, which made the whole day feel even more special. He made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, allowing us to just be ourselves and enjoy every moment. Even though we had an idea of what to expect, it was still so helpful having Derryn gently guide us throughout the day. What we appreciated most was how beautifully Derryn captured the feeling of the day. He didn’t just photograph the big moments, but also the tiny magical ones we didn’t even realise were happening, the quiet emotional glances, the laughter between friends, the proud smiles from family, and all the little in between moments that make a wedding so special. He always spoke to us about the next photos he had planned and made sure we were happy with everything. Through the photos, they truly told the story of our day. We also received so many compliments from our guests throughout the day, and even now about how lovely and amazing Derryn was. He was full of energy and seemed to be everywhere, capturing absolutely everything. Sam kept us updated about our sneak peek, our photos, and our highlight film, which we really appreciated. When we finally received our gallery, we were completely overwhelmed in the best possible way. Looking through the photos felt like stepping back into the day again, every emotion, every laugh, and every happy tear. They captured every bit of magic that was happening and even highlighted all the beautiful Harry Potter details that meant so much to us. These photographs and films are something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. They didn’t just capture photos they captured memories, feelings, and moments that we’ll be able to relive forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who is full of energy, will move/climb over tables, go out in the rain, and even climb in trees just to capture the most beautiful pictures, then Derryn is the one for you. He is not only incredibly talented but also genuinely passionate about the couples he works with. We truly couldn’t recommend Sam and Derryn more. Thank you for capturing the magic of our day so perfectly it honestly felt like a little bit of real magic. Mr & Mrs Goodman
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Kel M
22 January 2026
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We couldn’t ask for a better photographer honestly. Derryn was absolutely amazing on the day and leading up. The communication all the way up to the day was perfect from Sam (derryns wife)! I will be recommending derryn to all my friends getting married in the next couple of years. Put everyone at ease on the day and worked his socks off. Thank you both so much. Love Lucy and kel x
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Julie Lloyd
10 October 2025
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Derryn was absolutely fantastic and we would highly recommend him. He provided a very professional and friendly service from start to finish. We are thrilled with our wedding photographs.
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4 October 2025
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Incredible wedding photographer and videographer - extremely talented at what he does and Derryn helped make our special day just perfect. Would 100% recommend and our pictures and films are just amazing. A huge thank you from us!
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Max Bradshaw
20 August 2025
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Derryn was an incredible wedding photographer, he took fantastic photos and got them back to us very quickly to start with family. He was incredible on the day being us organize all the family and bridal party photos and helping everything on our timeline!
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Maisie Thomas
22 June 2025
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The experience of working with Derryn and his assistant Sam was amazing from start to finish. We had such a great feeling from the moment we spoke to him on the phone and even though our wedding day was completely chaotic, with families that are impossible to organize, Derryn did the most amazing job. I hardly even noticed he was there and all the photos are just stunning. He perfectly created the colouring and authenticity I asked for. Derryn is a super talented photographer and videographer and I would not hesitate to recommend him or call him again. Thanks so much!!
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Jessica Benjamin
1 September 2024
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Sam and Derryn were fantastic. Right from the first interaction with Sam, they were professional, friendly and really helpful. Derryn is a brilliant photographer and we are thrilled with the results. He put everyone at ease on the day and helped direct the group for photos. He made the experience fun and relaxing. I would 1000% recommend them! Thank you Sam and Derryn.
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Brittany Tanner
27 June 2024
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We had our engagement shoot completed by Derryn and was so impressed that we booked him for our wedding photographer! The photos have come out amazing and Derryn certainly knows what he’s doing, I’d definitely recommend. He is so friendly but still yet so professional, our guests are also so impressed with his service!
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Naomi Hawker
18 June 2024
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Highly recommend Derryn as a photographer he got some lovely photos on our wedding day. He was very helpful and friendly. Would also like to thank sam who was always so quick to answer any questions I had what an amazing team. Thank you
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Ben Powell
15 June 2024
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We would highly recommend Derryn and Sam for wedding photos as we used their services for our wedding on 18th May. From the first introduction, Sam was really helpful and efficient, setting up calls, giving us information and sending over details as needed. Derryn was really flexible in terms of adapting to what we wanted for our wedding and was very patient in dealing with the various family group photos and put everyone at ease throughout the session. Many thanks Derryn and Sam! Best wishes, Ben and Martin
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