Joanna Ranson is a Basingstoke-based wedding specialist who creates natural, documentary-style wedding photos. Calm, professional and focused on capturing authentic moments from your day.
I’m Joanna Ranson, a wedding photographer based in Basingstoke who specialises in capturing weddings with a natural, documentary-led approach. My priority is to create wedding photos that feel honest and timeless — images that transport you back to the emotions, small details and fleeting moments of your day. Why choose me as your wedding photographer in Basingstoke? I focus entirely on weddings, which means every part of my practice is designed around understanding couples and the unique flow of a wedding day. I work to be unobtrusive and calm, blending into the background so I can catch genuine interactions rather than staged poses. The result is a collection of photos that tell the story of your day — candid smiles, quiet glances, the chaos and the calm — all with a consistent, timeless aesthetic. My approach is relaxed and collaborative. I begin with a conversation to learn what matters to you: the moments you want preserved, the people who mean the most, and the atmosphere you’re hoping to create. On the wedding day I balance documentary coverage with gentle, guided portraits when you want them, always prioritising natural light and authentic expression. I aim to make the photography feel like part of the day rather than an interruption. Every wedding is different, but my commitment is the same: professional, attentive coverage that frees you to enjoy the day while I capture it. Based in Basingstoke, I photograph weddings locally and for couples who want a photographer who understands the region and the rhythms of wedding days in Hampshire and beyond. Photography is how I honour the people and moments that matter. I love the storytelling side of wedding photography — constructing an album of images that family and friends will return to for years. If you’re planning a wedding in or near Basingstoke and want a wedding day photographer who prioritises authenticity, calm professionalism and beautiful, narrative-driven images, I’d love to hear about your plans and how I can help preserve them.