Step into a world of love and captured moments with Zara Rowlands Photography. Specialising in storytelling wedding photography for engaged couples across South West England, we are here to beautifully preserve your love story.
I believe the best wedding photographs are felt, not just seen. As a storyteller photographer, I focus on the quiet glances, the belly laughs, and the moments that unfold naturally because your love story deserves to be told honestly. I photograph weddings the way I live life: with heart, intention, and a carefully curated playlist. Yes, I’m a Swiftie, so expect a little magic, a lot of emotion, and an appreciation for love stories in every era. Zara Rowlands Photography provides beautiful wedding photography and videography across South and South West England which beautifully documents your special day as the day unfolds.
AWARDS - LuxLife Global Wedding Awards 2026 - Documentary Photographer of the Year - Somerset | Muddy Stilettos Finalist (Wiltshire) - Wedding Photographer Of The Year 2024| Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards 2024 - Wedding Photographer of the Year 2024 (South West England) | Corporate Livewire Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024 - Wedding Photographer of the Year | LuxLife Global Wedding Awards 2024 - Best Editorial Wedding Photography & Videography Company - Wiltshire |Best of Bridebook Awards - Gold Award 2024 and Platinum Award 2023.
Photographing my first wedding at Tortworth Court which I had wanted to photograph a wedding at for many years. It is a breathtaking wedding venue!
Calm, Authentic, Unobtrusive, Natural, Fun
My creativity and wanting to be unique. Once I know the plan for the day, I then start to plan where I can get the best, beautifully unique images.
Build breathing space into your timeline. A relaxed schedule means you can actually enjoy your wedding day — and it allows for natural, unhurried photos too.
The couple making the wedding decorations and making the wedding reflect them as a couple.
It all begins with a friendly chat to hear about your plans and make sure we’re the perfect fit. Once booked, I’ll support you with timeline guidance and tips to help your day run smoothly. On the wedding day, I take a relaxed, unobtrusive approach to capture natural moments as they unfold, with a little gentle guidance when needed. After the wedding, I carefully edit your images and deliver a beautiful gallery for you to relive every moment.
A full group photo with all your guests. It’s often the only time everyone you love is in one place, and it becomes more precious as the years go by.And even better if it's from above to see everyones faces!
Bride in the bathtub in her wedding dress
Don’t panic, some of the most beautiful weddings I’ve photographed have been in the rain. Focus on enjoying the day, and trust your suppliers to adapt and make the most of it.
My photography journey began at car shows, where I loved capturing the details and personality of each vehicle. That passion for documenting moments and atmosphere naturally evolved into photographing people and celebrations — and I soon realised weddings combined everything I loved about storytelling through images.