Jodie Cooling Photography

For those who love to love — your wedding photographs should feel like you: honest, warm and full of story. I’m Jodie Cooling, a Banbury-based wedding photographer who specialises in documenting weddings with a natural‑light, documentary sensibility. My aim is to capture the small, charged moments that make a day yours — the nervous laugh while the dress is being fastened, the quiet squeeze of hands during vows, and the golden‑hour glow that makes portraits sing. Why choose me? I treat wedding photography as storytelling. I blend into the day, observing and responding so I can photograph real emotion without forcing moments. At the same time I love to create those calm, beautiful portraits — a few gentle prompts, some time alone with the two of you at golden hour, and you’ll have images that feel timeless. I pay attention to the details too: invitations, buttonholes, the texture of dresses and florals — they’re the visual threads that make your story complete. My approach is relaxed and collaborative. From our first chat I want to know what matters to you: the vibe, the people, the moments you can’t imagine the day without. I work with kindness and a bit of humour to keep everyone at ease (including busy kids and the occasional four‑legged guest). Whether your celebration is a laid‑back barn party, a countryside marquee, or a church and reception around Banbury and Oxfordshire, I photograph it with care and authenticity. Photography is deeply personal to me — I’m a mum, a dog lover and someone who adores golden hour and honest connection. That perspective shapes how I create: warm, natural images that you’ll return to again and again. Beyond weddings, I also photograph families and maternity work, creating keepsakes for different chapters of your life — but weddings remain my true passion. If you’re planning your day in Banbury or nearby and you want a photographer who captures the laughter, the small gestures and the big love with a calm, creative hand, let’s talk. I’d love to hear your plans and help tell your story through beautiful, lasting photographs.