Country Hearts Photography

I’m Jess (often Jessie on the page!) — your not-so-average wedding photographer based in Kirkby in Ashfield, serving Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands and beyond. With more than a decade of experience photographing weddings, my focus is simple: to be an unobtrusive, friendly presence who captures your day exactly as it feels. I specialise in documentary-style wedding photography, creating natural, storytelling images that you’ll want to relive again and again. Why choose Country Hearts for your wedding? I care about the small things that make your day unique — the stolen glances, the laughter between speeches, the detail work you’ve spent months planning. My goal is to stay out of the way as much as possible so your photos are candid and authentic, not staged or overly posed. Couples tell me they feel relaxed around me; I bring a calm, helpful energy to the day so everyone can enjoy the moment while I quietly record it. How I work: we start with a pre-wedding conversation to understand the rhythm of your day and the moments most important to you. On the wedding day I blend documentary coverage with gentle guidance when couples portraits or family photos are needed — quick, natural prompts rather than long posing sessions. I aim to deliver a gallery that reads like your wedding day story: preparations, emotion, ceremony, portraits and the joyful chaos of the party. While weddings are my primary passion and expertise, I also offer complementary services such as photography & videography combinations and drone footage as add-ons. These extras are there to enhance your visual story, but my core promise remains the same: thoughtful, timeless images that reflect what actually happened. I love being part of real celebrations — whether an intimate village service, a rustic marquee, or a destination celebration — and I’m honoured when couples trust me to document one of the most important days of their lives. If you’re looking for natural, emotional wedding photography from a photographer who listens, supports and tells your story honestly, let’s have a chat and start planning how to capture your day.