Hestercombe Wedding Photographer
Hestercombe, just north of Taunton, is a photographer’s dream and I don’t say that lightly. The gardens alone would be enough: formal terraces, a Georgian landscape garden, and more backdrops within a five-minute walk than most venues manage in a day. Then there’s the orangery for the ceremony, which is as light and lovely as orangeries always are.
Why I love photographing weddings at Hestercombe
Choice. You’re spoilt for locations, so the portraits never feel forced and we never have to walk far from your guests. Spring, when the gardens come alive, is especially good, but the structure of the place means it photographs well in every season.
The spaces, and how they photograph
- The Orangery. Ceremonies in a glass-fronted room with soft, even light.
- The formal gardens. Terraces, pergola, rills and stone steps. Portraits and group shots without going anywhere.
- The landscape garden. Woodland, lakes and temples for couples who want to wander a little further.
Chris and Heather at Hestercombe
Their original plans were a Covid casualty, and the wait was worth it. A morning getting ready with friends and family at Mill Meadow Eco Lodges, an emotional service in the orangery, then spring flowers, good weather and a couple who were up for everything.
Questions couples ask me about Hestercombe
Have you photographed at Hestercombe before? Yes.
What’s your style? Natural and documentary.
Do you offer an engagement shoot? Yes, included.
See also: Somerset wedding photography and the Taunton page.
Taking a limited number of weddings for 2027 and 2028
If you’re getting married here and my way of working sounds like your kind of thing, I’d love to hear about your plans. Drop me a line with your date and I’ll tell you straight away whether I’m free.
