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Wedding Photographer of the Year Award
Grand Member of Photography Wedisson Award
Approved Wedding Photography Supplier for 20 Venues
Wedding Photographer of the Year Award Winner - Kent Wedding Awards
Top 10 UK Wedding Photographers in the UK according to Wedisson
Kent wedding photographer Steve Barber Photography

Heart on sleeve wedding photography

Hey, I’m Steve, a wedding photographer based in Kent, and I’m all about good vibes and awesome photos! I love working with couples who value real, high-quality wedding photography.

Let’s be honest—your wedding day should be filled with laughs and authentic moments, not stiff, awkward poses. When you hire me, you’re not just getting a photographer—you’re getting someone who’s all in, giving it my all, and capturing the real connection between people at weddings.

My approach is pretty relaxed. I want you to just enjoy your day, be in the moment, and have fun. I’ll guide you a little when needed and always bring the creativity, but mostly I’ll blend in and let the natural, unscripted moments unfold so you have a collection of photos that truly tell your story.

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REAL MOMENTS, GREAT VIBES


Love Stories for modern couples searching for a Kent Wedding Photographer

Everyone’s journey looks a little different, and I feel really lucky to be the one capturing those important moments for couples across Kent. As a Kent wedding photographer, I love telling your story through natural images that genuinely feel like you.

From the excitement of the proposal to choosing and styling your wedding venue, it’s all part of the journey. I love sharing these moments with you and documenting them as they happen, creating relaxed, genuine wedding photography in Kent that you’ll look back on for years to come.

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My approach is incredibly simple... "I let you be you"


Want to hear what my clients are saying?

“Get this guy booked before someone else snaps him up!”

Where to even start… if you’re still on the hunt for a wedding photographer, STOP!! This is who you NEED to capture your day.

As soon as we met Steve we knew that we needed to book him for our wedding. Our wedding photos are amazing, and we could not be happier.

The moments and the way that he captures them is out of this world and all whilst keeping everyone smiling, having a laugh and keeping calm… the best guy you could ever want to join you on your special day, and now a friend for life.

Thank you for capturing and making our special day so special!

Vicky & Scott

recommended wedding photographer at chapel house, cooling castle, winters barns and old kent barn

“The most enjoyable & professional experience of our lives!”

First of all I have to say Steve is so much fun to be around, we had the best day.

Our photos are truly amazing! The best advice I can give is to completely put your trust in him throughout the entire day, he really does know what he’s doing.

If you want the best pictures you’ve ever seen, I couldn’t recommend someone any higher. Steve is simply the best wedding photographer in Kent.

Elby & Martin

Wedding photographer in Kent

“Phenomenal photos!”

Steve is an amazing photographer, who is not only really friendly and professional but also helped to put us at ease throughout the day!

The shots Steve took on the day were phenomenal and we both were extremely pleased with how the pictures turned out.

We really can’t praise Steve enough and would thoroughly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.

Shannon & George

best Kent Wedding Photographer

“What a Legend!”

Could not recommend this guy enough! Steve seemed more like a friend than our wedding photographer on the build up and the wedding day itself.

He made everyone feel at ease with his humour and friendly approach and we both had so many comments saying how lovely he was! Our guests kept asking us where we found him (he is on Cooling Castle Barn recommended supplier list and the best by far!).

He honestly made our wedding! Thank you so much Steve!

Jenna & Tom

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I’m a handpicked and recommended wedding photographer at over 20 wedding venues across Kent. Here is a collection of venues that I support and love to work with.

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unposed, natural wedding photography in Kent.

"Our wedding photos are out of this world!"


Frequently Asked Questions

Here’s a few frequently asked questions about my wedding photography…

My wedding photography services cover all of the Kent area of the UK. As a recommended wedding photographer at over 20 venues across Kent, my work is usually based around some of the main wedding venues in areas like Canterbury, Maidstone, Ashford and Folkestone.

I am primarily a wedding photographer local to Kent but do travel abroad for weddings. Please feel free to provide me with some details on your wedding plans so I can check my availability and provide you with a tailored quotation.

I photograph weddings in a really relaxed, unobtrusive way — you’ll be far too busy enjoying yourselves to even notice I’m there most of the day. As a Kent wedding photographer, my focus is on capturing the real story of your wedding day as it naturally unfolds, rather than stopping you and directing every moment.

Those in-between moments are the ones that matter most. A genuine air-punch because you’re finally married will always mean more than being asked to fake a laugh on command. I’m all about natural, honest wedding photography in Kentthat reflects how your day actually felt.

I can’t think of anything worse than posing you for every single photo. My approach is simple — I’ll give you a little gentle direction when needed, have some fun with you, and let you be yourselves. Most of the time, we’ll take your couple portraits during golden hour, when the light is at its best. This usually happens about an hour before sunset and gives us that soft, magical glow that’s perfect for relaxed, beautiful portraits.

My biggest tip when choosing a wedding photographer is to find someone you feel completely comfortable around. If you feel at ease, your photos will naturally follow. No awkward posing, no forced moments — just fun, easy-going direction that leads to genuine, unposed moments between the two of you.

I’m a handpicked and recommended wedding photographer at over 20 wedding venues across Kent.  I frequently provide wedding photography for couples at many of these. If your wedding venue is on the list below you can rest in the knowledge that I know the venue very well and have worked there many times. Here is a few of the venues I support and love to work with.

Most couples book their wedding photographer around 12–18 months in advance, and dates can fill up pretty quickly. I’m often booked well ahead, but the best thing to do is head over to my contact form and check my availability — you never know! If your date is free, we can arrange a relaxed Zoom call to chat about your wedding plans and make sure we’re a good fit.

If you have looked at venues in Kent and across the South East and booked your venue its now time to secure a photographer, if you decide to book me as your Kent wedding photographer, I ask for a £400 booking fee to secure your date in my diary. The remaining balance is then due two weeks before your wedding day, keeping everything nice and simple.

Winning awards for my wedding photography is something I’m extremely proud of and love to share with you. I have a massive drive to be creative and to capture genuine moments for my couples when they choose me to document their wedding day.

I believe winning awards does help you identify exceptional wedding photography, after all, there are so many photographers and styles out there now that it can become a bit of a minefield working your way through various photographers until you find the right one for you.

Some of the best awards not only recognise great work but also recognise high levels of professionalism from the moment you enquire to the delivery of your finished wedding photos. In my ten years as a wedding photographer in Kent I have won numerous awards for the following;

Top 10 wedding photographers in the UK – Wedisson
Kent wedding photographer of the year – KWA
Regional finalist for photographer of the year (South-East of England)  – TWIA
Grand member of photography – Wedisson

The entire editing process generally takes about 6 weeks before you see your finished wedding photos but between your wedding day and receiving your final images it is possible for me to share a teaser image with you to get you all excited about what’s to come.

If you are on Instagram of Facebook make sure we connect so I can tag you in any images for social media, you can find quick links to my accounts at the footer of my website pages.

Shooting any wedding is only 50% of a wedding photographer’s work. The other 50% is in post-production. This includes culling all the images to remove any where I’ve caught you off guard with your eyes half shut followed by a careful edit of each individual image.

Gallery delivery can take up to 6 weeks but I often have these delivered well within that time. Your gallery displays all your photos from the big day and I think it’s a great idea to share them with your family and friends or have them round for a few drinks so you can relive it all over again.