Wedding Photographers in Canterbury

Canterbury Cathedral, part of a World Heritage Site, dominates the city's skyline and gives wedding photographs a strong sense of history. Around it, medieval streets, the River Stour and the Westgate Gardens beside the old city gate offer varied settings in a compact centre.

The coast is only a short drive away. Whitstable's beach huts and shingle shore, and the sandy beaches and white cliffs further east, give couples a seaside option for portraits.

Permissions

The cathedral precincts have their own arrangements for professional photography, and many historic sites and private estates in Kent ask for shoots to be agreed in advance. Your photographer can help you check what is possible.

Visitors and timing

Canterbury is busy with visitors in summer and on weekends, and the narrow streets fill quickly. Early or later portrait sessions are usually calmer. Allow time for travel if your venue is out in the countryside, as Kent's lanes can be slow.

Light and seasons

Spring blossom and autumn colour in the gardens and orchards of the surrounding countryside are lovely. The coast can be breezy, so plan veils and hair accordingly. Winter light is short, so earlier ceremonies help.

Kent is a popular wedding county, and photographers covering Canterbury are often booked a year or more ahead for summer Saturdays.