The bride and groom sharing a quiet moment under her veil

Capturing Your Story in Southampton

Southampton is a city of contrasts, with medieval walls and Tudor buildings sitting alongside a busy waterfront, a modern marina and leafy parks. As a wedding photographer Southampton couples trust, I capture your day in a natural, relaxed way, from the quiet nerves of the morning to the last song on the dance floor.

I am based in Fareham, a short drive or train ride along the coast, so the city’s venues and photo spots are easy for me to reach. Whether you are marrying in a historic hall, a waterside hotel or the register office followed by a party with friends, I will tell your story with warmth, honesty and an eye for the details that make it yours, which is exactly what you should expect from a wedding photographer Southampton couples recommend.

Explore Our Photography Packages

Robin wedding photography package from Fantail Photo and Film
Robin
Includes:

4 hours of coverage
Full gallery edited within 6 weeks
Full digital album

from £499
Tui wedding photography package from Fantail Photo and Film
Tui
Includes:

8 hours of coverage
Full gallery edited within 4 weeks
Personalised USB with full digital album

from £799
Fantail wedding photography package from Fantail Photo and Film
Fantail
Includes:

All day coverage
Full gallery edited within 2 weeks
Sneak peek within 48 hours
Favourites printed in personalised wedding album

from £1049
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Southampton Wedding Venues

As a wedding photographer Southampton couples book for all kinds of celebrations, I love how few cities on the South Coast offer such a mix of settings. Couples marry at Tudor House and Garden, one of the oldest buildings in the city, or at Westgate Hall, a restored fifteenth-century hall beside the old town walls. God’s House Tower offers a characterful space within the medieval walls, while the Harbour Hotel sits on a private marina at Ocean Village for a modern, waterside celebration.

The city register office also has beautiful ceremony rooms, including the Mayor’s Parlour with its tall windows and sweeping staircase. Whatever the size of your wedding, I will work quietly around your venue and its guidelines, so the day feels relaxed for everyone.

Guests watching the ceremony beneath a white floral arch

Wedding Photographer Southampton Photo Spots

Some of my favourite places for couple portraits are only a short walk from the city’s venues. The medieval walls and arches of the Old Town make a wonderful historic backdrop, Mayflower Park offers open views across Southampton Water, and the boardwalks of Ocean Village bring a fresh, coastal feel. For greenery, Southampton Common is a peaceful escape from the city streets.

Just along the coast, the ruins of Netley Abbey and the grounds of Royal Victoria Country Park are perfect for romantic, timeless images, and I also cover weddings in Netley. As a wedding photographer Southampton couples book for relaxed portraits, I will plan a few minutes away from your guests that never feel rushed.

The couple standing on a bridge above a garden lily pond

Southampton Wedding Photographer Prices

My photography packages are designed to suit weddings of every size. Robin covers four hours from £499, ideal for a register office ceremony and drinks reception. Tui covers eight hours from £799 and comes with a personalised USB, while Fantail covers the whole day from £1049, with a sneak peek within 48 hours and a printed album. Booking a wedding photographer Southampton couples can afford should never mean compromising on quality.

Every package includes a full gallery of carefully edited images, so you can relive the day and share it with the people you love. Take a look at my packages page for full details of what is included.

A bridal bouquet of white roses

Photography, Film and Content in Southampton

Many couples choose to combine photography with a wedding film or social content, so one team captures every part of the day. Explore my wedding videography in Southampton and wedding content creation in Southampton, or see how I work across the county as a wedding photographer in Hampshire. Booking a wedding photographer Southampton couples love alongside film keeps planning simple.

The groom popping a bottle of champagne in the garden

Why Choose Fantail Photo and Film?

A Relaxed and Unobtrusive Style

I blend into the background, capturing real moments rather than stiff poses, with gentle direction only when you need it.

Easy Reach From Fareham

Southampton is a short journey along the coast, so getting to your venue and planning your day is simple.

A Personal Connection

I will hold your flowers, make sure you have eaten and help the day run smoothly.

A Beautiful Finished Product

Carefully edited images delivered in a lovely gallery, with a printed album in the Fantail package.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. As a wedding photographer Southampton couples book city-wide, I cover weddings from the Old Town and Ocean Village to Shirley, Portswood and Bitterne, as well as nearby Hedge End, Netley and Bursledon.

Absolutely. Mayflower Park, Ocean Village and Town Quay all offer lovely waterside views, and we can plan a short walk during your drinks reception.

Robin galleries are edited within 6 weeks, Tui within 4 weeks and Fantail within 2 weeks, with a sneak peek within 48 hours.

Yes. My Robin package is perfect for intimate ceremonies at the Southampton register office, with time for portraits in the Old Town afterwards.

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