Maidstone Wedding Photographer
Hey, I’m Scott!
A Wedding Photographer in Maidstone, Kent
I am a specialist documentary wedding photographer covering all of Kent. I focus on capturing real couples who want their wedding day photographed in an authentic style.
Over the 9+ years of being a full-time wedding photographer and the 200+ weddings I have photographed, I have witnessed some pretty crazy moments. And I’m here for all the shenanigans!
Some of the photos below you will find are from the best wedding venues in Maidstone. Such venues as The Orangery, The Gardens Yalding, Archbishop’s Palace, Cooling Castle Barn, The Plough and Barn at Leigh
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Documentary Wedding Photography meets Natural Portraiture
Yes, you can have both!
Documentary wedding photography
True documentary wedding photography is capturing candid moments that create a narrative within photographs. All without the photographer’s direction. I feel it is to capture the real, honest, raw character and emotion of everyone at your wedding.
I am for the couples who don’t like posing
I do not believe a wedding should feel like a photoshoot. A wedding is a day of unity and celebration with the people who care about you most. Who wants to spend it posing for hours when you could be partying? Not me! My job is to capture the real you, without it feeling contrived and taking you away from the fun. A chill 15 minutes is all I need to capture your natural authentic self’s.
The Orangery
Wedding Venue in Maidstone, Kent
A slice of the Kent countryside in central Maidstone, you’ll be amazed at what lies behind the wrought iron gates of The Orangery. It’s your very own secret garden, with nine acres of immaculately landscaped grounds surrounding a tranquil lake with a tumbling waterfall. Winner of multiple awards for best wedding venue in Kent.
Choose from three indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony options, each as beautiful as the other. The Lapa is the perfect location for a woodland wedding on the lake. The Gazebo is an elegant setting for a ceremony on the lawn. And the enchanting Garden Room, flooded with light, enjoys views over the bridge and across the water.
The Gardens Yalding
Wedding Venue in Maidstone, Kent
Located in the picturesque Kent village of Yalding, The Gardens is the epitome of English country idyll. Split into 16 individual garden rooms, each showcasing a variety of planting styles and techniques. Named a ‘Best of Britain’ wedding venue by Bridebook.
Say your vows in the outside gazebo surrounded by 360-degree views of the gardens, or inside the lovingly restored barn. Bespoke nordic tipis provide a stunning location for your wedding breakfast, with cascading fairy lights and fire pits.
Archbishop’s Palace
Wedding Venue in Maidstone, Kent
The Archbishops Palace is one of Maidstone’s iconic buildings. Close to the centre of Maidstone, next to All Saints Church in the heritage quarter of the town with The Tyrwhitt-Drake Carriage Museum on the opposite side of the road.
Steeped in history, The Archbishop’s Palace is one of several palaces that were built for the Archbishop to use when travelling around the diocese. The Palace Complex includes a Terrace Garden overlooking the River, the Walled Herb Garden and the three building elements: the Palace, the Gatehouse and the Gaol/Undercroft.
Today it’s one of the county’s most popular wedding venues.
Cooling Castle Barn
Wedding Venue in Maidstone, Kent
Cooling Castle Barn has three interconnecting timber-framed barns, perfect for each part of your day. The barns provide the perfect setting for weddings all year round. Upon their arrival, your guests will be warmly welcomed at the Heritage Barn before being led to the Fathom Barn for your romantic ceremony. Following your ceremony, a delicious wedding breakfast and reception will be held in the Tithe Barn, I can personally couch for the food. This venue can accommodate for 160 seated guests to dine and up to 250 for the evening festivities. The gorgeous landscaped grounds are sure to inspire and impress your guests and your photographer. The beautiful surroundings, complete with castle turrets and blooming floral gardens, offer the perfect backdrop for your all-important photos.
The Plough and Barn at Leigh
Wedding Venue in Maidstone, Kent
This 16th and 17th century inn and barn are situated to the west of Kent in the Garden of England! They are surrounded by peaceful countryside yet conveniently close to the motorway network for easy access.
Both The Barn and garden hedgerow gazebo are licensed for your civil wedding ceremony or simply available for your wedding reception and evening celebrations.
The Lost Village of Dode
Wedding Venue in Maidstone, Kent
located in an almost forgotten valley between Luddesdown and Holly Hill in the heart of the Kent countryside, there stood, sadly unloved, and decaying, a former Norman church built over 900 years ago – the only trace of the now ‘lost’ village of Dode.
Now having been lovingly restored by the current owners, this beautiful, charming, enchantingly romantic, now privately owned medieval church is known as The Lost Village of Dode.
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Check out some of my Portfolio from Maidstone
When I share my photos, I want you to see the work I produce from real weddings. Not just a styled photoshoot. Every part of a wedding day is filled with photographic opportunities. And being a specialist documentary wedding photographer in Maidstone I like to be there to capture it all. From the in-between moments when mum helps bride into her dress, to the kids running around in the background during the ceremony. It’s all important to me!
My Approach
A wedding is not a photoshoot
There are so many ways a photographer might capture a wedding. But I truly believe the documentary approach, with a hint of natural portraiture is the best way to remember a wedding day. I love to capture weddings so that my couples and their guests can remind them selves just how it felt, lots of laughter, love, tears, emotion and dancing. I document all the best bits and in-between moments, which are often my couples favourite memories from the day.
Paula & Danny
“We found Scott by chance just doing a Google search for wedding photographers in Maidstone, Kent.
We immediately liked Scott’s style of photography, it was exactly what we were looking for and we we’re not disappointed! Our photos turned out even more amazing than we thought!
Scott was great on the day, most of the time we didn’t even know he was there. One of our big things was that we didn’t want to be taken off for hours having photos taken and not spending time with our guests. Anytime we did go for photos Scott didn’t keep us long at all and got some amazing shots!
I also had a bit of a dress malfunction and Scott had some safety pins to help with the situation. Scott made us feel really comfortable and we are so glad we chose him to capture our special day as he captured it perfectly!
Scott sent us a sneak peak of our photos a couple of days after the wedding and from these we just knew we were going to love them all. We are still trying to decide on which ones to print! We would recommend Scott to anyone getting married in Kent, and would 100% use him again.”