Ian Jeffery is a Bath-based documentary wedding photographer who captures genuine moments with a relaxed, unobtrusive approach. He creates natural images that tell your wedding day's true story.
I’m Ian Jeffery, a Bath-based documentary wedding photographer dedicated to capturing weddings with honesty and a light, unobtrusive touch. My work is rooted in reportage — I look for the quiet, fleeting moments and the big, unscripted emotions that together tell the true story of your day. If you want wedding photos that feel authentic rather than overly staged, my relaxed documentary approach gives you natural images that reflect who you really are. Why choose me for your wedding in Bath or the South West? I focus on creating a calm presence on the day so guests can be themselves and moments unfold naturally. Over years of photographing weddings across Bath, Somerset and beyond, I’ve refined a style that blends observation with empathy. This means I’m ready for the laughter, the tears, the candid conversations, and those little details that mean the most to you — all captured without fuss. My process is straightforward and personal. We’ll talk about your plans and what matters to you, so I can anticipate the moments you want preserved. On the day I work quietly and respectfully alongside your celebrations, staying present but unobtrusive. I prioritise natural light, real interactions and composition that enhances the emotion of each scene. The result is a coherent set of images that reads like the story of your wedding day — honest, warm and timeless. Photography is what I love because of the people I meet and the relationships I get to document. I care about building a relaxed rapport with couples so they feel comfortable, and that comfort shines through in the photographs. Whether your ceremony is intimate in a Bath church, a countryside venue, or a bustling reception, my aim is the same: to photograph your day with care, integrity and an eye for the moments that matter. If you’re looking for a wedding day photographer in Bath who specialises in documentary-style wedding photography and values authenticity over artifice, I’d love to hear about your plans and how I can tell your story through images.