Ian Baker Photography

22/01/2024

My last wedding of 2023 at the glorious Berkeley Castle Exclusive Weddings. One of my favourite venues for playing with the available light…so many lovely little pockets of it to use in so many places but you’ve got to know where they are. There’s gold in them their hills as they say…

Also, couldn’t post this without mentioning Pippa (last pic) - Queen of the Castle and wedding planner supreme - who was finally “hanging up her boots” after what seems forever at BC. We’ve had such fun over the many years I’ve been shooting there and she’s always been an absolute joy. I know she’ll make an equally huge success in her new role but I’ll miss her loads.

17/01/2024

Crisp, cold, sunny, winter weddings - love ‘em. This one at the centre really shows that there’s no need to compromise when going a bit off piste season wise. Just come prepared (wellies, furs, brollies…), roll with the punches and the pictures will take care of themselves.

12/01/2024

Flashback to the start of the year a few seasons ago…
When wedding worlds collide: great couple, great venue and GREAT light combine to make this a perfect start to a new year and a new life together atEgypt Mill Hotel & Restaurant. # at

11/12/2023

Always been a big fan of winter weddings and the dramatic light you can get if you’re lucky. Yeah it’s cold and yeah it gets dark quickly so you’ve got to be on your toes and all over your timings but if you pretend it’s a sunny afternoon in Ibiza then you’ll pleasantly surprise yourselves. Go on give it a go….(all shots taken at by the lake in December)

03/11/2023

03/11/2023

First time here at and what an absolutely fab venue! Helped too by a really funny couple who didn’t drop the smiles all day and kept me well and truly entertained throughout…

02/11/2023

Brace! Brace! A little selection from a recent The Great Tythe Barn & Tythe House wedding including these two giving it the Thelma and Louise treatment in this lovely old Camper!

25/10/2023

Last one at this year and what a perfect day to go out on! Never felt like work for one minute. If these pics have set your heart a fluttering’ and you like what you see then pop along to meet me there at their Open Day on the 10th December for a natter and a walk round. I’ll show you why it’s such a belter of a place to get married…

14/10/2023

It was great to be asked by Giffords Circus to come in and shoot their final performance of 2023 at Fennels Farm.

Tweedy was on particularly brilliant, cheeky form and was given a rousing reception at the end given that he’s having a year away from the circus to do other things.

I’m always astonished by how amazing the performers are (I’ve taken my family many times!) and the shows just get better and better.

Here’s a few shots from the night!

28/09/2023

Hey guys…save some style for the rest of us. Taken recently at

26/09/2023

Always an eventful day at the , especially when Mr Parsons is there to create magical havoc.

14/09/2023

Back to blogging and what better way to start than a full Berkeley Castle reveal.

I’ve been shooting here for about ten years now so thought it was about time I gave this magical, magnificent place a proper shout out…

Berkeley Castle Exclusive Weddings

Sorori Design Florist ~ Wedding & Event Specialist

Weddings at Berkeley Castle

06/09/2023

Despite a late rally, Summer is on its last legs and the winter wedding season is gearing up. If you are umming and aahing about a winter wedding then I honestly think the pro’s far outweigh the cons.

Here’s why…

The cost - they’re cheaper! That gorgeous castle is going to be a lot friendlier on the budget if you are happy with a Wednesday in January rather than a Saturday in August.

2. The weather - lower expectations and if you do happen to get a crisp, sunny day in November then you’ve won the lottery with all that gorgeous glowing winter light.

3. More chance of everyone you want being there! Most people go away in the Summer. Everyone is dying for something to do at the end of Jan…

4. Photography - most wedding photographers offer discounts in January and February (me included!) and you still get them for the same time.

And the cons…

Only one really. It’s all about the light. Winter light can be dramatic, atmospheric and gorgeously flattering BUT you’ve got to be super organised and plan your photography around it.

Ceremonies should really be no later than 1pm and keep your group shot list to must haves only if you want to shoot outside. Always, always put bride and groom shots first if you’ve booked a fab outdoor location because if you are running over then you can always go inside to take friends and family pics but can’t do it the other way round!

Remember…respect the light and you’ll be alright.

(All pics shot between late November and January at the venues below)

Berkeley Castle Exclusive Weddings
Owlpen Manor
Elmore Court
The Kingscote Barn - Wedding venue
Matara Wedding Center Kingscote
Eastington Park
Barnsley House & Spa

10/08/2023

Great to be back at one of my “locals”: . First time working with the fab. Loved the twist on the traditional white umbrella in this summer’s inevitable rain. Certainly didn’t put a damper though on Swifty and Gill’s weatherproof wedding day…

30/07/2023

How nice to be back at and with such a lovely couple too. Such a pretty venue to shoot at and the weather held out (just). God, this Summer…☔️☔️⚡️⚡️

21/07/2023

White umbrellas (or gorgeous rainbow ones) are the unsung hero’s of bleak, wet weddings. Do not underestimate the importance of the white umbrella at a wet and windy wedding. Keeps the bride dry (essential), smiling and actually looks great in shots. Not though to be replaced with a black umbrella or one with Morgan Stanley written on it or the local golf club’s name, god forbid.

18/07/2023

There are so many wonderfully different places to get married in the Cotswolds. But if it’s out and out grandeur you want along with stunning views for your pics, I’d give Pippa and her brilliant team at Berkeley Castle a shout pretty pronto if I were you and get yourself along for a viewing… Berkeley Castle Exclusive Weddings

11/07/2023

Golden hour at is always spectacular. Shot there so many times now I know which clump of grass to stand on and at what time to stand on it. Different times throughout the year but if you’re luck’s in then it never disappoints.

11/07/2023

Not usually a big fan of the cheesy stuff but these groom boys did make me chuckle. One of my fave weddings at the deliciously cool Matara Wedding Center Kingscote a few years back…

25/06/2023

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When I'm not shooting weddings, families, company headshots and sport then I'm taking pictures of lovely people like Laurice surrounded by her beloved dachsunds (and imposter pug !!!)...

“I couldn’t believe how many of them there were”

24/06/2023

Another scorcher . Thank you Laura and Connor for making my job so easy and enjoyable. Not done the first shot on the wall before but think it’s defo a keeper….

18/06/2023

Dads. 🙌❤️💪.

14/05/2023

in the sunshine. Not a bad place to have your wedding. Berkeley Castle Exclusive Weddings

26/04/2023

Shout out to Jenners Barn…a lovely little gem of a venue near Fairford where this gorgeous wedding took place. Helps when you’ve got the happiest couple and perfect golden hour light…

25/04/2023

There’s still time for the bluebells! Bluebell season is usually from mid-April until the end of May so if you’re looking for some family pics or a pre wedding style shoot using this beautiful carpet of bluebells then drop me a line as I do still have a couple of slots free….