Tarah Coonan Photography

Tarah Coonan is a Brighton-based wedding photographer who specialises in natural, relaxed reportage wedding photography. Grounded in a love of storytelling, Tarah approaches each wedding as a chance to capture the small, true moments — the laughter, the quiet looks, the unexpected joy that make your day unmistakably yours. If you want wedding photos that feel lived-in and honest rather than staged, Tarah’s unobtrusive style lets you enjoy the day while she quietly documents it. Why choose Tarah? Based by the sea in Brighton, she brings years of experience photographing weddings across Sussex and beyond, from intimate elopements to lively barn and house celebrations. Her clients consistently praise her calm, friendly manner — she has a knack for putting camera-shy couples at ease and blending into the background so the day unfolds naturally. That relaxed presence produces authentic images that future generations will turn to as real memories, not posed portraits. What makes her approach special is a dedication to reportage-led storytelling combined with an eye for composition and light. Tarah prefers to let moments happen and then gently shapes them when needed: a quick walk for sunset portraits, a laugh to loosen shoulders during a couple shoot, or slipping in close for a tearful vow. She values the intangible parts of a wedding — the atmosphere, the relationships, the little traditions — and translates them into images with warmth and clarity. How Tarah works with couples is personal and practical. She listens first: getting to know you, your plans and what matters most. On the day she’s steady and unobtrusive, moving through the crowd like another guest while keeping an attentive eye on moments as they unfold. Many couples choose to add a relaxed engagement or pre-wedding shoot as part of their preparations — a gentle, confidence-building session that helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera ahead of the big day. Tarah’s passion for wedding photography comes from being invited to witness people at their most joyful and vulnerable. She’s a bit of a junk collector, National Trust lover and proud rescue-cat owner, and she brings that warm, curious personality into every shoot. If you’re planning a Brighton or Sussex wedding and want professional wedding photos that tell the real story of your day, Tarah would love to hear about your plans.