Jenny Rutterford Photography

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I am an award-winning Sussex wedding photographer, who will tell the story of your day creatively and unobtrusively through fun, vibrant images that capture personality and genuine emotion.
Jenny Rutterford Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Artistic

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Online Shop
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Jenny Rutterford Photography Full Description

Authentic, Emotive Wedding Stories

If you’re planning a wedding and want your day captured just as it unfolds, Jenny Rutterford is the photographer for you. Based in Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex, Jenny specialises in documentary wedding photography that tells your story with honesty and heart. She focuses on the real, unposed moments—perfect for couples who want to relax and enjoy their celebration without feeling staged. With Jenny behind the camera, you can fully immerse yourself in your wedding day, knowing you’ll receive beautiful, high-quality images to cherish forever.

A Relaxed & Unobtrusive Approach

Jenny’s style is all about being discreet and attentive. She captures the genuine emotions and connections between you and your loved ones without interrupting the flow of your day. Many couples say they barely noticed her presence, yet she was always in the perfect spot to catch those special moments. This unobtrusive approach helps everyone feel comfortable and natural, resulting in photos that truly reflect the joy and energy of your wedding.

What to Expect from Jenny

  • Candid Storytelling: Jenny captures the little moments that make your wedding unique—the laughter, happy tears, and quiet exchanges that often go unnoticed but mean the most.
  • No Awkward Posing: Forget stiff poses. Jenny’s philosophy is “no posing, just great photos,” so you can focus on celebrating with your family and friends without feeling self-conscious.
  • Award-Winning Quality: Jenny’s work has earned recognition from top organisations like the Royal Photographic Society and the Wedding Photojournalist Association, which ranks her among the Top 25 wedding photographers worldwide.
  • Experience Across Venues: Whether your wedding is in a rustic barn, a seaside venue, or anywhere in between, Jenny has the expertise to capture your day beautifully. She’s a trusted supplier at many venues across Sussex and Devon.

About Jenny

Jenny is a Sussex-based photographer with over ten years of experience and a passion for the outdoors, which often inspires her work. She loves creating unique, emotive visual stories for every couple she photographs. When she’s not behind the camera, Jenny enjoys travelling, sea swimming, and long walks on the South Downs. She also gives back by volunteering for the charity Remember My Baby and planting a tree with the National Trust for every wedding she photographs.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Jenny Rutterford
First of all, congratulations on your engagement! I'd love to get to know you both and find out about the day you're planning. I'm based in Sussex, but always happy to travel if you feel I'm the right photographer for you. To get a feel for how I could capture your special day, please do take a look at my images and read through some recent client testimonials. And if you'd like to know more, simply get in touch with your date and venue, and I'll email you my brochure with all the details.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2009
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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Natalie & Sam
Happy couple married in November
November 2019
We are over the moon that we chose you!

Hi Jenny Thank you so much for our amazing wedding photos! We absolutely love them and everyone we have shown have said how lovely they are.  When we first met you we really liked your style - we wanted a relaxed feel with lots of natural photos and feel that you really captured that and showed the emotions of the day really well. Lots of people said that they didn’t even realise you were there!  We’re really happy with how the photos have turned out and are over the moon that we chose you as our photographer. Thank you again! Natalie & Sam 

Sophie & Steph
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
Very responsive and listened to our ideas

Jenny was excited to be a part of our small wedding from the beginning. She listened to our ideas and presented the pictures to us beautifully. Jenny was very responsive to questions and kept to her time frames and offered links to advice. We are very pleased with our final pictures. Sophie & Steph

Emma & Simon
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
We can't praise Jenny enough

We can't praise Jenny enough. She arrived in the morning and stayed with us for 12 hours. She mingled with our guests so subtly, that we hardly noticed her at all. She also has an amazing talent of putting you at ease when taking our 'bride and groom' shots - they are so natural. We have just seen our stunning photos and feel like we've just relived our day all over again. Emma & Simon

Anna & Kath
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
You are truly brilliant!

Before the day Jenny was determined to understand our vision, likes, dislikes to ensure intuitive adaptations. She met in advance for engagement shoot, travelling out of her way to ensure we had the location we dreamt of, and the day before the wedding explored the venue with us to seek out special spaces. The day was manic but she never showed stress or pressure. There was never a formal or awkward moment and she was fully engaged for 14 hours. She went above & beyond, even shooting in the sea, who does that?! Jenny, your service and photographs are outstanding and worth every penny. We couldn’t have asked for a more intuitive photographer, you are truly brilliant. Anna & Kath

Sarah & Jason
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
We feel very lucky that we found you!

Dear Jenny, Thank you so much for capturing our special day so perfectly.  We feel very lucky that we found you! The photos are so magical and we still can't stop looking at them. Thank you again, Love Sarah & Jason xxx

Hannah & Andrew
Happy couple married in July
July 2019
We can't thank you enough

Dear Jenny Thank you very much for being such an amazing photographer for our special day.  It was a pleasure spending our day with you.  You were so relaxed, warm and friendly and really made us feel so relaxed throughout.  We shared the start of our married life with you and you documented it so beautifully.  We can't thank you enough! All of our love, Hannah, Andrew and Socks xxx

Hannah & Kieran
Happy couple married in July
July 2019
She was fantastic!

Having Jenny at our wedding was like having another friend there. She took natural, relaxed shots of the day which is exactly what we wanted. She arrived early to capture the pre-wedding preparations and stayed late into the evening which was above and beyond what we expected her to do. Our guests all commented on how friendly and approachable she was and how she was unassuming while she worked. She made me and my husband feel relaxed about having our photo taken. She was fantastic! Hannah & Kieran

Marlies & Jeroen
Happy couple married in July
July 2019
Jenny perfectly captured the little moments

Jenny was the perfect photographer for our festival-style wedding in West Sussex!  A natural, relaxed atmosphere was what we were looking for, and what Jenny was able to capture. Jenny offered great solutions to [our unique] schedule, ie. by replacing a traditional wedding shoot by two brief walks in nature. She also went above and beyond quite literally, climbing into a tree house to capture our ceremony from above. She was truly part of our day and perfectly captured the little moments we all want to remember. Marlies & Jeroen

Caroline & Bhavin
Happy couple married in July
July 2019
All of the photographs are gorgeous!

Jenny was really amazing on our wedding day, right through from the morning prep and “first look shoot” and ceremony, through to the evening reception and after-dark photos. We’re so glad we chose her to photograph our wedding, she completely understood what we wanted and all of the photographs are gorgeous, very special reminders of our big day (and engagement shoot!). We’d highly recommend her to other couples! Caroline & Bhavin

Lindsey & James
Happy couple married in June
June 2019
She is an outstanding talent

Jenny made us feel so at ease on our wedding day. She is an outstanding talent, and we were over the moon with both our photographs from our engagement shoot and wedding day. She captured some truly special moments which we will treasure for our lifetime and beyond. Thank you Jenny!! Lindsey & James

Jenny Rutterford Photography Location & Contact Details
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Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

If forced to choose one, it would have to be the wedding of Jo and Anna, who tied the knot on Lusty Glaze beach in Cornwall. After the ceremony, the two lovely brides ran straight into the sea wearing their amazing wedding dresses! Waterproof camera at the ready, I literally immersed myself fully in the waves to capture the most incredible and unique images. Truly exhilarating! (and, as a result of those images, I'm happy to be returning to Lusty Glaze twice in 2018!)

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Creative, story-telling, natural, emotive, unobtrusive

What about your business are you most proud of?

Every time I receive lovely feedback from my couples I feel pride that I've been able to give them such happy memories of this special time in their lives.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Be true to yourselves. Decide what's important to you both, and don't feel you need to follow tradition. Chose suppliers you relate to and feel confident with - especially those who'll be sharing your entire day with you!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I want my couples to feel very comfortable and confident on the day, so to help you we'll get to know each other on your fun and super relaxed pre-wedding shoot.

Many couples book 18 months to 2 years in advance, and I'm there for you from the moment you book with me for questions, help or simply to share photo ideas to try on the big day. Because I choose to work with just 20 couples each year, I love to get to know each of my couples really well and really do become a part of your day. Many guests assume I was friends with the couple long prior to them getting married!

What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?

The image that would mean the most to you.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

Capturing 2 brides knee-deep in the Atlantic Sea (I was fully immersed!)

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Just embrace it and have fun with colourful umbrellas or wellies - oh, and try not to worry about your dress getting dirty, you'll only wear it once!

Describe how you got into photography.

Photography has been my passion from a young age, and a five-year relocation from Sussex to Miami with my husband and two young children in 2007 gave me the opportunity to take the plunge and turn it into a career. Ten years on, and specialising solely in weddings, I’m proud to say that many of the 20 couples I work with each year find me through personal referral.

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