Anna Rainbow Photography

Anna Rainbow Photography I'm a Hampshire based wedding photographer who captures very special moments for couples across the

Natural wedding photography full of joy, connection & laughter. Based in Hampshire, capturing weddings across the South of England.

How often do UK wedding photographers get to spend an hour with their couples to have fun in a totally chilled way, most...
04/09/2026

How often do UK wedding photographers get to spend an hour with their couples to have fun in a totally chilled way, mostly spent laughing?

Put simply we don't. Timing is always tight and I'm lucky if I get 20 minutes with most of my couples. So when the weather stopped play, I hatched a plan with Max & Sam to meet up a couple of days after their fomal ceremony and they were so up for. I cannot thank them enough for giving me their time at the end of their mini moon and for being completely happy to go along with some of my more crazy ideas.

We didn't have to rush, we could go where we pleased and everyone we met congratulated them.

I'm a big fan of black & white images, they will always make up a small selection on every gallery I deliver. These are possibly my favourites. In the first, they simply stopped for a moment on the stairs, lit by a single off camera flash. Not posed, not formal, just them being them, a moment in time. The second was one we'd wanted to do from the start, tucked away in market cross reflecting on the love, laughter and emotion of the last few days. Again a single flash in a soft box to light them. As for the third - when I found this little alcove I knew it was perfect spot. I'd thought it would be a good posing location, but we didn't need to. The laughter was as natural as it looked.

Moments like these are what make album worthy images - relaxed, heartfelt, fun.

What a way to bounce back. This was such a special day. Talk about emotional, I don't think there was a dry eye in the h...
02/09/2026

What a way to bounce back. This was such a special day. Talk about emotional, I don't think there was a dry eye in the house as Max & Sam got married on Saturday.

Our original plans for a little pre-ceremony street photography around Chichester were shelved at the last minute as After weeks of sun, the weather imploded in us. This proved to be a positive as it meant neither of their families had seen their suits until they entered the Richmond Room at Edes House. What a reaction. It's not often a groom blows his mother-in-law a kiss before he gets married.

After the ceremony, we had a moment of no rain to grab a few family group shots outside and enjoyed a short reception before everyone headed off to dinner.

But the fun didn't stop there. Max, Sam & I reconvened back in Chichester on Monday afternoon to pick up where we left off. We set off to Bishop's Palace gardens to set up the couple portraits we'd originally planned all those months ago. I'm really not sure who had more fun - Max & Sam or me? So much laughter was had. They were so happy and relaxed, such a good decision to split the time we had into two days. It worked brilliantly which was totally down to the fact that Max & Sam were staying locally and prepared to adapt their plans to get the photos they really wanted.

I can't thank them enough for being themselves at their most fun.

Planning your weddingAfter photographing weddings for over a decade, I've learned one thing…The best wedding photos don'...
29/07/2026

Planning your wedding

After photographing weddings for over a decade, I've learned one thing…

The best wedding photos don't happen by chance. They happen when your day has just enough planning to let you relax and enjoy it.

✨ Build a timeline with breathing room.
✨ Allow extra time for travel.
✨ Check your ceremony photography rules if you're marrying in church.
✨ Don't underestimate the time needed for family photos.
✨ Sneak away for 10 minutes at sunset—you'll never regret it.

My role isn't just to take beautiful photographs. It's to help your day flow naturally, keep things calm when timings drift (because they always do a little), and capture the moments that matter most.

Every wedding is different, but thoughtful planning means you'll spend less time watching the clock and more time soaking up every second of your day.

The first in a new series of planning blogs is now available on my website, so head over there for more of my favourite planning tips to help make your wedding day feel relaxed, joyful and completely yours.

What part of planning has surprised you most so far?

Last week's North Cadbury Court wedding was a beautiful day start to finish. A truly international guest list, so much f...
27/06/2026

Last week's North Cadbury Court wedding was a beautiful day start to finish. A truly international guest list, so much fun to be a part of.

Huge thanks to O & A, so many happy and super relaxed moments, enjoying a stunning June day. I could have partied all night

Congratulations to you both

Photographer Anna Rainbow - Photographer
Venue North Cadbury Court
MUA Jennifer Rose Bridal Make Up
Flowers The Wild Bunch Florist
Catering
Music &

And breatheThe last few weeks have been full on with three double header weekends. So the best way to spend a weekend of...
14/06/2026

And breathe

The last few weeks have been full on with three double header weekends. So the best way to spend a weekend off? Run a hilly 10km trail run in the heat of the day, of course! Super pleased to have crossed the finish line in under an hour.

I don't appear on my own grid very often, neither do I say much about my running, so I thought I'd combine the two.

I'm hugely looking forward to next week's wedding which will almost certainly involve a bit of running here and there.

A little tip to end the day this Tuesday One thing that will transform how your wedding photos feel…Build a little breat...
02/06/2026

A little tip to end the day this Tuesday

One thing that will transform how your wedding photos feel…

Build a little breathing space into your timeline.

It doesn’t need to be loads, even 10–15 minutes here and there makes such a difference. Without it, the day can feel like a constant rush from one thing to the next.

Those pockets of time? That’s where the magic happens.
The deep breaths. The “we just got married” smiles. The spontaneous hugs. The moments you didn’t plan for but will treasure the most.

And selfishly… it also gives me the chance to capture everything in a relaxed, natural way, no forced smiles, no rushing you away from your guests.

Your wedding isn’t a checklist. It’s a day to feel, soak up, and actually enjoy.

So when you’re planning your timeline, give yourselves the gift of a little space.

The moments no one realises I’m capturing…The hand squeeze just before the ceremony kicks off.The deep breath no one els...
29/05/2026

The moments no one realises I’m capturing…

The hand squeeze just before the ceremony kicks off.

The deep breath no one else notices.

Your mum’s face when she thinks no one’s looking.

These are the bits that don’t make the timeline. They’re not posed, planned, or repeated.

But they’re the ones you’ll feel the most when you look back.

Black & white has a way of quieting everything else… so the emotion gets to speak a little louder

If you had to choose…
would you frame the big moments, or the quiet ones?

From formal to fun - these two certainly know how to party.Saturday was a real family gathering. Young and a little olde...
25/05/2026

From formal to fun - these two certainly know how to party.

Saturday was a real family gathering. Young and a little older gathered to celebrate with Lauren & Scott. From Nerf gun wars to bouncy castle dancing, everyone joined in and I certainly was on the receiving end of a few bits of flying Nerfs, totally inadvertently, I just couldn't jump quickly enough to avoid them!

I was made to feel so welcome to a very special day and even persuaded the groom to enjoy having his photo taken.

The next few weeks are back to back crazy, but this weekend will hold a special place in my memories.

Congrats to you both

Photographer
Dress alterations .bi7chi
Catering
Balloons
DJ

What a brilliant couple of days spent with and Scott as they celebrated their wedding with family and close friends on ...
25/05/2026

What a brilliant couple of days spent with and Scott as they celebrated their wedding with family and close friends on Thursday at the beautiful

Walked up the aisle by their eldest Dan and their rings kept safe by Oliver, this was a day full of laughter and plenty of emotion.

After the service, we popped across to the Bishop's Palace gardens for a few portraits, just the two of them and then all four. Talk about fun, we had such a laugh ... and that continued into Saturday's reception which was a serious party.

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Venue
Dress alterations .bi7chi

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