Cotswolds Wedding Photographer.

Set against the rolling hills and ancient stone barns of the Cotswolds, wedding days here carry a quietly refined energy. Whether at Old Gore Barn, Cripps Barn, Barnsley House, Ivy Lodge or Owlpen Manor, the light, the architecture and the surrounding landscape offer more than just a setting—they provide a visual language. I bring an editorial-and-documentary eye to these weddings, capturing design, detail and emotion with equal attention.

A bride in a white dress and a groom in a dark suit hold hands and smile at each other on a gravel path, with ivy-covered stone behind them—captured beautifully by a Cotswolds Wedding Photographer.
A long outdoor dining table with white umbrellas is set up in a lush garden. Captured by a Cotswolds Wedding Photographer, people are seated together enjoying a meal, surrounded by green plants, garden beds, and a fire pit with open fields beyond.

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting some of the best Cotswolds venues as a wedding photographer on numerous occasions now, it’s almost become a 2nd home for me, with more visits lined up over the coming years I might need to consider a holiday home!!!

The Cotswolds has always felt like a destination within the UK – a place that feels far removed from the pace of the city. The villages, rolling hills, and historic architecture create a slower rhythm, one that naturally lends itself to a wedding weekend. It’s an area that feels timeless; every venue, from Cripps Barn to Barnsley House, has a sense of place and permanence. That mix of history and understated design is what draws me back time and again – each space offers its own light, texture, and atmosphere to work with.

A bride in a white dress and a groom in a dark suit walk hand in hand down a paved road, surrounded by greenery, captured with a dreamy, slightly blurred effect by a Cotswolds Wedding Photographer.
A bride in an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown smiles as she steps into a vintage car. Lush green foliage surrounds her, capturing a romantic outdoor moment perfect for any Cotswolds Wedding Photographer.
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a brown suit hold hands and walk on a gravel path outdoors, smiling at each other, as their Cotswolds wedding photographer captures the greenery and rustic building in the background.
A man in a tuxedo gently kisses the hand of a woman in a white, elegant dress. Captured by a Cotswolds Wedding Photographer, they stand outdoors before an ivy-clad building, sharing a tender moment.
A bride in a white dress holding a bouquet walks beside a groom in a black suit along a gravel path outside rustic wooden and stone buildings, beautifully captured by a Cotswolds Wedding Photographer on a sunny day.
A bride in a white gown and veil stands with her back to the camera in a softly lit room with stone floors, cream walls, and a lantern-style ceiling light, beautifully captured by a Cotswolds Wedding Photographer. Curtains frame the window on the right.

Wedding Photography in the Cotswolds

As a photographer, I’m drawn to the simplicity of the landscapes and the character of the buildings. The Cotswolds has a quiet elegance that suits my approach – natural light, soft tones, and a focus on people. Whether it’s a summer ceremony surrounded by open fields at Old Gore Barn, or an intimate winter gathering at Owlpen Manor, there’s always something honest about the setting. It’s refined but not overdone; beautiful without trying too hard. That balance between design, tradition, and calm is what makes documenting weddings here such a pleasure.

I photograph weddings nationwide and internationally, based slap bang in the middle of the UK, in a little place called Derby, I’ve shot weddings in Suffolk, Cornwall, France and Italy, Wales, Sicily, Corsica, Spain, Antigua and The Philippines, to name a few. If you’re interested in working with me/hiring me, please feel free to get in touch, follow me on Insta, Facebook, or email me at sam@samdocker.co

A bride and groom pour champagne together into the top glass of a tower, causing it to overflow and fill the glasses below, captured by a Cotswolds Wedding Photographer during an outdoor celebration on a sunny day.

samdocker.co / Cotswolds Wedding Photographer

Weddings in the Cotswolds always hold something special – a calmness, a connection to nature, and a sense of space that encourages people to slow down and be present. It’s one of the few places in the UK that feels like a true escape, and that atmosphere translates beautifully into photographs. If you’re planning a wedding in the Cotswolds and are drawn to an approach that blends documentary storytelling with a design-led aesthetic, I’d love to hear more about your plans.

“The day after the wedding we both said to each other that we couldn’t have hoped for a better photographer, then seeing these shots come through we know we definitely made the right choice!
You can probably tell already from our socials, we love them. So much happened in the day that it was hard to digest it all, but having these so soon after has really helped us remember and relive a lot of special moments while we’ve been away.
We’ve also lost count of how many of our guests commented on how lovely you were, but some of note are both my Mum and Abbie’s Dad, who made a point of saying how accommodating and helpful you were. Equally we’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed it and our guests too.”
Abbie and Oli / Old Gore Barn – 2025
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