Hannah Barnes Photography (2024)

07/08/2023

Another front cover made 🙌🏼 this time for OX Weddings! A beautiful start to the week!

Photography: Hannah Barnes Photography
MUA: RoseForrest Hair and Make-up
Dresses: Amy Mair Couture
Jewellery:
Model: Evie Robertzon

03/03/2023

A very belated hello to 2023 👋🏼

Well.. it has been a WHILE! I genuinely do not know where the first quarter of the year has gone and how are we already in bloody March!?

I took quite a substantial step back from social media since the end of last year. 2022 was the busiest year that I’ve seen within my business and I really struggled with the demand of weddings, editing and admin that came with the madness of last year. I also really wanted to be able to finish up all galleries and edits from last year before heading into 2023. I am so incredibly grateful to be doing the job I am doing and consider my self so lucky to have such a wonderful job, however there is SO much that happens behind the scenes and as I am just one person with about ten different job titles, it can sometimes get too much and can get incredibly overwhelming. I found that with all of the editing and admin I was trying to keep up with, there was also the demand of being present on social media, Instagram pushing creators to make Reels just to be seen in their followers’ social media timelines etc. and I was finding that I was worrying about aesthetics and always having something interesting to say in my captions.. which actually is not the point of why I have and post to social media.

I LOVE sharing my work, connecting with my couples, being creative and making fun Reels, showcasing all of these wonderful weddings and workshops that I get to be a part of. I felt this immense sense of guilt when I wasn’t constantly present on Instagram which is why I took the last 3 months off of social media for my business so that I could take some breathing room, think about what it is that I want to post on Instagram going forward, and make some changes that will make Instagram a fun and creative space for my business again.

So I am back now, finally! I’ve actually felt so excited to post to Instagram again and I have had so many wonderful messages from my couples checking in with me which just means the absolute world. 2023 is looking like an AMAZING year and I cannot wait for the peak season to begin. I hope you have all had the most wonderful start to 2023 ✨

Venue: Deer Park Country House
Videographer/Second Photographer: Sophie Jane Photography
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27/02/2023

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to pop on here to chat about the change that is happening with engagement sessions from this year. Last year I saw so many wonderful couples wanting these pre-wedding sessions which was absolutely amazing, however I really struggled to fit these in around the manic wedding season and was finding that my wedding galleries were getting pushed back to the demand of the engagement sessions.

I still want to be able to offer these sessions to as many of my couples as possible, so I have come up with a booking system where I have allocated specific Sundays during the off-peak months of the year with locations and time slots. These locations are in Devon, Somerset and Dorset so there should be locations there for all of you but if there are any dates or locations that aren't suitable, please get in touch and I can have a look at adding some other options if needed. I will also be adding dates and more time slots depending on the demand for certain dates.

Hopefully this will allow me to keep my focus in peak season on weddings and editing, and then I can also be a lot more flexible during the off-peak seasons to capture lots of wonderful engagement sessions. If you would like to book in for an engagement session or are thinking about it, I have now got a page on my website dedicated to engagement sessions and you can find the link to book there, but will pop it below as well!

https://www.hannahbarnesphotography.com/engagement-sessions/

I should also mention that these pre-wedding sessions are completely optional! You do not need to book a slot if you do not want to - I just wanted to keep all of you lovely lot in the loop.

Hope you have all had a lovely start to your week x

09/09/2022

An incredible lady who the world had the pleasure of loving - dutiful until the very end 🤍

04/06/2022

Celebrating the LGBTQ+ community 365 days a year, not just for one month 🏳️‍🌈

The wedding industry has still got a long way to go in terms of inclusivity and representation - seeing wedding supplier directories and wedding magazines changing their logos and names to be pride related and seemingly LGBTQ+ inclusive, but then changing it back on the 1st July. Sticking a rainbow on your logo and suddenly posting LGBTQ+ couples and weddings on your socials for pride month. This is all tokenism and this is not progressive - we need to be inclusive to all of those in the LGBTQ+ community and show them love every day, week and month, not just one month a year. Let’s not buy into the pride marketing (which we all know will be gone by the end of the month), and donate to incredible LGBTQ+ charities and organisations instead who celebrate and support those in the LGBTQ+ community every single day of the year.

Let’s continue to celebrate incredible people, incredible love stories and incredible inclusive businesses, brands and communities. WE LOVE YOU ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/05/2022

Well I had the best email land in my inbox this morning..

I’ve been nominated for the Best Photographer category in the Muddy Stilettos Devon awards 2022! I am SO over the moon and haven’t stopped smiling all day.

THANK YOU to all of my wonderful couples - this is all down to you and your love and support. To be nominated for the Best Photographer category in Devon is just surreal and after a few crazy years this is just the loveliest little boost I needed.

I guess this is also a double post really from me as this lovely photo is from my wonderful day on Wednesday at the Love For All LGBTQ+ workshop! It is always so important to show all kinds of representation within the wedding industry, and I am always striving to show every kind of beautiful on my socials and website. The beautiful Jess and Jay were just the most gorgeous humans in the entire world and I cannot wait to share more pics from the workshop soon!

If you’d like to vote for me in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022, the link is here - https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/nominate/
Thank you all so much again - I love you all millions x

Workshop: Love For All LGBTQ+
Lead Photographers: Stephanie Dreams Photography and Ruby Walker Photography
Videographer: Every Moment Media
Stylist: The Little Wedding Helper
Floristry: Lucy Coco Floristry
Stationery: Harriett and Joel
Dresses: Curve Bridal
Couple: On Instagram as and
Celebrant: Aggie The Celebrant
MUA: Justine Kendall Makeup
Hair Artist: Crowned By Kammy
Cake: Not Just Cake Axbridge
Floral ribbon: Studioevig - Naturally hand-dyed textiles
Tableware: Prestige Event Equipment Hire
Favours: Inky Treats
Venue: Historic Blackfriars Priory

24/04/2022

Have you ever seen a couple more excited on their wedding day?! The gorgeous Jess and Liam finally tied the knot yesterday at the wonderful and it was just the most glorious of days.

Also I drove a golf buggy for the first time - and I probably looked just as ecstatic as Liam when I did ✌🏼

31/03/2022

Introducing ‘Let’s Tie the Knot’ Grove!

A plot of land in the Scottish Highlands where trees can be planted to help restore the Caledonian Forest and reintroduce incredible wildlife such as the Lynx, Red Squirrel and the Golden Eagle.

As a wedding photographer, it is inevitable that I will need to travel for my job, and in an effort to reduce my carbon footprint a tree will be planted in the name of each of my wonderful couples that tie the knot.

So from now, any of my couples that I’ve got booked in with me will have a tree planted dedicated to them in the Caledonian Forest, celebrating love one tree at a time. This is OUR grove - not just mine! We are all working together to give back to our wonderful planet and I cannot wait to watch our little patch grow.

I am currently in the process of giving my website a well needed Spring refresh and it will be ready to go tomorrow which is so incredibly exciting! There will be a page dedicated to our little grove and all the information you need to know. So many exciting things happening at the moment, and this is such a glorious step in the right direction x

08/03/2022

Celebrating women 24/7 365 days of the year 🤟🏼

Just a couple of absolutely incredible ladies that I’ve captured over the past few years. Celebrate your wonderful selves today - have a glass of bubbly, have a pamper sesh, cosy up with a hot cross bun and a cuppa and watch some Disney. Whatever you get up to today, remember how amazing you are x

24/02/2022

// BARCELONA //

Fiiiiiinally getting round to posting some pics from my time in Barcelona a couple of weeks ago! This is just a little snippet from our second shoot day where we shot at the GORGEOUS This Must Be The Place / Mas Casamitjana so have got loads more to sort through and edit (I may have taken close to 5000 pics whoops..!)

So hopefully these pics help bring some sunshine and warmth into your week - longer and sunnier days are soon to come and I am ready for it!

Workshop: workshopsbylark
Planner & Stylist: Rebecca Marie Weddings & Events
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Venue: This Must Be The Place / Mas Casamitjana
Florist:
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Stationery: Gray Starling Designs Ltd
Linen & Napkins: Mia Sylvia
Boutique & Dresses: IVY & WHITE
HMUA: Makeup BCN by Soledad Nieto
Veils: Sash + Veil

17/02/2022

// H E L L O //

Well I definitely didn’t think I was going to be posting little old me on the gram today, but the wonderful Sophie Mort Photography sent me through a few snaps from our time in Barcelona and it’s been a little while since I’ve shown my face!

There’s definitely been an influx of followers and enquiries recently - you are all getting on the wedding planning game! It’s been amazing to get to know so many awesome new couples and hear all about your lovely weddings.

I’m currently trying to get some Barcelona edits ready as I’m sure you’re all dying to see the photos just as much as I am! It was such a wonderful and very much needed trip away, meeting some new friends and soaking in that glorious sun.

Next post will definitely be a Barcelona post so get ready! For now, I’ll leave you with my little cheesy grin ✌🏼

08/02/2022

// OUT OF OFFICE //

Just a quick update from me to say that I’ll be out of office from today until Saturday as I’m sapping up the warm Spanish sun in beautiful Barcelona, ready for a few fun-filled days with workshopsbylark! We will be out photographing some gorgeous couples and venues in the city and mountains and I cannot wait to share some gorgeous pics with you all soon!

But don’t worry, we won’t just be photographing out here, there’s also a lot of sangria to be had before we fly home on Friday 🍹

Would love to hear what trips/holidays you’ve got booked this year or in 2023 - the promise of the summer sun is what gets me through these cold winter months!

29/01/2022

Interrupting your Saturday with some moody table decor inspo - still lusting over this incredible workshop by workshopsbylark 🤟🏼

I am VERY excited to say that I’ll be taking part in another one of their gorgeous workshops at the beginning of February.. any guesses on where it will be? Hint: it’s not in the UK!!
Photography: Hannah Barnes Photography
Planner & Stylist: Rebecca Marie Weddings & Events
Workshop:
Venues: St Michael on the Mount Without / The Forge, Bristol
Dresses: Ritual Unions / The One
Florist: Wizz & Wild
Installations: Twisted Sisters UK
MUA: Amy Rose Make-up Artistry
Hair Artist: April Natalie hair
Couples: On Instagram as / / .yesenia / .kusiappiah
Veils & Custom Cape: Sash + Veil
Cake: Marble Cake Company
Jewellery: Lori Muldoon
Stationery: Gray Starling Designs Ltd
Calligraphy: The Whole Caboodle Design Ltd.
Hire Items: Glas Events
Runners & Napkins: Emma's Attic Store
Towers: On Instagram as

23/01/2022

Kicking off 2022 with a bang yesterday with the incredible Rosie and Lee at the beautiful Beaconside House Weddings]. It felt soooo good to be back photographing weddings again, to be back in that creative flow and have so much fun with my couples.

Get ready all of my 2022 couples - I’m coming for ya!!

Venue: Beaconside House
MUA: Changing Faces Makeup
Videographer: Devon Flair

21/12/2021

And just like that, all 50 weddings of 2021 are complete, and what a way to finish last night with Amy & Amar’s beautiful Devon wedding at the always stunning River Cottage. It was so incredible to capture a wedding so local to me (a six minute drive to be exact) which is such a luxury when I am always all over the UK for weddings.

This year for weddings has certainly been different for a lot of us - fitting in so many wonderful weddings, meeting so many people and capturing so many special moments has made it such an incredible year and I felt such a massive wave of achievement last night that I got through every single wedding in the crazy year of 2021 and I’m still standing babaaay!

My last official day in office this year is the 23rd, so I’ll be getting galleries out and replying to emails and messages up until then, and then it’s time to chill and enjoy a restful Christmas. I hope you all have a fabulous festive period, whatever it is you celebrate and I’ll see you all on the other side of 2021. H x

05/12/2021

A little snapshot of some gorgeous wintry light at Lucy & Tom’s wedding in Essex yesterday ✨

I always find it quite bittersweet delivering a wedding gallery - I absolutely love spending time getting to know my couples and capturing the best day of their lives, but once I’ve clicked ‘Send’ on their gallery, then I know that signifies the end of our journey together as photographer and wedding couple.

Tonight I’m sending out the biggest wedding gallery of the year to one of my incredible couples Harry & Chloe. It’s funny - I kind of feel like I don’t want to let go of their gallery as I’ve had so much fun reliving their day, but I know it’s about time for them to relive it too. Such a special day for such a special couple and I can’t wait to share lots and lots of pictures with you very soon x
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01/12/2021

When Cleo and Robin enquired with me about their wedding in London, I couldn’t quite believe that they wanted me to come all the way from Devon to be their wedding photographer. Last Friday was just an absolute dream and C + R were the most wonderful couple - gave us the most glorious light whilst it was raining outside and I cannot wait to be back in London again for another wedding one day.

This weekend I’ve got my last double-header of the year and with only 4 weddings left to go, the end of the busiest and craziest year ever is in sight ✨

19/11/2021

Had a fab (but slightly chilly!) day yesterday capturing Chantelle & Nathan’s gorgeous rustic wedding at the stunning .

Absolutely loving all of these autumnal and wintry weddings that come with October and November - it is definitely my favourite time of year for weddings and I am looking forward to things slowing down in December. 6 weddings still to go before Christmas, and my next wedding next week is in London with the lovely Cleo & Robin! It’s going to be absolutely fabulous x

23/10/2021

No matter your love story, you are always welcome here 🤘🏻

On Thursday I was part of an incredible workshop that is run by the lovely Wedding & Lovers Photographer] - such an amazing day of learning, being able to ask questions and meet such wonderful people. Steph did an incredible job of organising the workshop and I came away inspired and having learnt so much.

Over the next couple of days, I'll be working through my website, client forms and my socials and making sure it is 100% inclusive and that everyone feels welcomed in every single aspect of my business. I have always strived to use the right terminology, to promote all kinds of people, all kinds of stories, and to show and celebrate every kind of beautiful every single day. I have the pleasure of working with SO many incredible people and I love being able to be a part of so many wonderful love stories.

It is so important to me to take the time to learn and educate myself. I have taken a really educational and insightful course in which I learnt about the history of LGBTQ+ marriages, about pronouns and identities and what I can do to be more inclusive within my business.

No matter your love story, no matter your pronouns and no matter who or what you indentify as, my business and my socials will always be a safe space for everyone 🧡

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Lead Photographers & Concept - Wedding & Lovers Photographer] &

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06/10/2021

These two 🧡

I had the absolute pleasure of capturing the wonderful Harry and Chloe tying the knot last weekend. Even though the weather wasn't on our side, H + C still smashed it and as you can see, had the absolute best time.

When I was studying Photography at Uni, Harry came and taught us on a few occasions and I have always admired his photography and have followed him on Instagram for a couple of years now! It was such an incredibly overwhelming and amazing feeling when H + C asked me to be their wedding photographer and I felt truly honoured to be asked to capture their day. These two just have the most beautiful souls and I cannot wait to get their gallery to them and relive their day all over again.

What also made the day so special was sharing the photographer duties with my gorgeous friend Wiltshire Wedding Photographer who was seconding for me last weekend. We did also get fed some delicious cake too, which was just the cherry on the already amazing cake x

Venue: Bickham Barn - Your Rustic Country Venue
Second Shooter: Wiltshire Wedding Photographer]
Videographers: Nathan Thomas Films

03/10/2021

What an incredible email to land in my inbox this morning! After such a busy year, this was the pick-me-up that I so badly needed to see me through to the end of the year.

THANK YOU to all of my lovely couples who voted for me - this literally couldn't have happened without your kind words and being the most amazing couples in the world! I have had the pleasure of capturing so many wonderful weddings this year and have so many treasured memories and experiences from each one that remind me of how much I truly love my job.

I am so excited to be a finalist in the South West Wedding Awards for the second year running - maybe I'll be taking home a shiny award with my name on it this time around 🤞🏻

17/09/2021

September is busy busy busy! 🤘🏻

Usually September is a quieter month wedding wise, but this year my autumn months are just as busy as the peak months - I'm not going to notice a change in pace until early November so it's still a little trek with 18 weddings left to go! But still smiling and still loving every second.

I've still got a couple of wonderful August weddings to deliver, so please bear with me on the editing front! I am trying to get photos out as quickly as I possibly can, and am currently working a 6 week turnaround!

This picture is one of my faves from the dreamiest shoot with the absolute best team. I was invited up to Wales again by the lovely Amy Mair Couture to shoot her new bridalwear range and ohhh my goodness is it STUNNING. We had the most luscious sunset and I am so excited to see Amy sharing her new designs.

Sending lots of love to you all on this wonderful Friday - thank you so much for all of the wonderful birthday wishes for yesterday, I had a lovely day full of lots of love and birthday cake 🧡

Styling, Concept & Bridalwear: Amy Mair Couture
Hair & MUA: RoseForrest Hair and Make-up
Model: Evie Robertzon
Accessories:
Videographer: Break Every Chain Productions

14/09/2021

Congratulations Becky and Rio you absolutely beautiful souls 🧡

I had the most magical day yesterday capturing B + R finally tieing the knot after four attempts at the gorgeous Sopley Mill. These two were absolute dreams to photograph and I wish we could go back and do it all over again. Congratulations to the new Mrs & Mrs Baker - I could not be happier for you both x

Florist:
Hair Artist: Bournemouth Bridal Hair and Make Up & VictoriaNightingalehair
MUA: Tasha Parker Make Up Artist & Make up by Josie Leigh
Styling: Love By Design Weddings and Events

04/09/2021

🧡 OUT OF OFFICE 🧡

Just to let everyone know that I'm away for a few days and will be back replying to emails and messages on Wednesday 8th September! Off for a restful few days in Wales with my other half after the craziest wedding season ever!

I had the most amazing day yesterday capturing Laura and Dave tieing the knot at the gorgeous Trevibban Mill Vineyard - what a way to start September!! We were blessed with the most wonderful weather and absolutely spoilt for choice when it came to L + D's couple portraits. This is just one of my fave shots from yesterday - it was sooo hard to pick which one to post! Can't wait to share more with you all very soon! Will see you all next week x

18/08/2021

Can we just chat about yesterday!!

I had the absolute day of dreams yesterday at workshopsbylark - the couples, the venue, the suppliers were *chefs kiss*

I took some of my favourite ever photos (even though I literally say this every shoot I do) but it was so amazing to just really refine my photography style, take some epic shots and work alongside so many other incredible creatives. I knew I just had to get these photos out as soon as I could because I basically could not keep them a secret any longer! What an incredible day x

Photography: Hannah Barnes Photography
Planner & Stylist: Rebecca Marie Weddings & Events
Workshop: workshopsbylark
Venues: St Michael on the Mount Without / The Forge, Bristol
Dresses: Ritual Unions / The One
Florist: Wizz & Wild
Installations: Twisted Sisters UK
MUA: Amy Rose Make-up Artistry
Hair Artist: April Natalie hair
Couples: On Instagram as / / .yesenia / .kusiappiah
Veils & Custom Cape: Sash + Veil
Cake: Marble Cake Company
Jewellery: Lori Muldoon
Stationery: Gray Starling Designs Ltd
Calligraphy: The Whole Caboodle Design Ltd.
Hire Items: Glas Events
Runners & Napkins: Emma's Attic Store
Towers: On Instagram as

07/08/2021

They don't come any cuter than Linda and Ken ❤️

My heart absolutely burst with joy when I captured L + K tieing the knot at the gorgeous yesterday. They only booked in with me earlier on this year, but it feels like I've known them for a lifetime.

L + K were utterly amazing and it was such a pleasure capturing their special day. I just CANNOT get over the way Ken looks at Linda - you just know when you can see two people in love, and this my friends is it x

28/07/2021

Matt, Hayley and their guests really knew how to party last weekend! Always helps when you have an incredible saxophone backing track to your day, provided by the awesome Daniel Costin on saxophone 🎷

This was such a fun moment to capture, just pure joy and sass all in one picture. I am absolutely loving seeing people dance and party to their hearts content, with no limits or restrictions and letting their inner Beyoncé's run wild! M + H are true party animals at heart, and their special day was nothing short of incredible. Can't wait to share more pics from this awesome day x

28/07/2021

I was lucky enough to photograph Carly and Sean's lovely wedding earlier this month - it was amazing to relive the day through this gorgeous video created by Limitless Visionary!

If you're looking for a videographer in the Somerset/Wiltshire area, these guys are incredible and were an absolute dream to work with. Going to go and watch the video for a third time now because I just can't get enough

25/07/2021

Who's had three weddings in the space of four days? Me! Who has got the world's sorest feet? Me! But who feels on top the world, has enjoyed every single second of one of these weddings, and has constantly thought that they have the best job in the world? ME ❤️

I may be tired and in need of a lengthy foot massage but oh my goodness hasn't these last few weeks been busy!! I have had the absolute pleasure of capturing 9 wonderful weddings (with the final July wedding on Friday!) and every single wedding has been absolutely incredible with the most amazing couples to match. I've been enjoying these weddings so much that I'm very much behind on posting on my socials and blessing you with my gorgeous couples!

This is one of my absolute fave shots from the lovely Charlotte and Adam's wedding at Symondsbury Estate last weekend. We were blessed with just the most gorgeous golden hour and we certainly took advantage of it!

Hopefully this week I'll be able to recover a little bit and get some more photos up on the grid!! Next weekend is my first weekend off in a loooong time so I am absolutely going to cherish every moment before the August craziness begins! H x

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