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Broome Park Wedding Photographer | A Photographer’s Top Guide to the Venue

September 10, 2026

Weddings

Last weekend I photographed an event at Broome Park and, while I was there, I met lots of couples who were considering getting married at the venue through chatting with Jo, the events manager (who’s very lovely!). I think there’s real value in getting an outside perspective on a venue, particularly when you’re still deciding whether it’s right for you. And if you’re looking for a Broome Park wedding photographer, chances are you’ve already got your own reasons for being drawn to this beautiful setting.

Could be the grand, historic architecture, beautiful gardens and the feeling of having an entire private estate around you, right?

Broome Park Hotel sits near Canterbury within a Grade I listed 17th-century mansion and a substantial private estate, with the Italian Gardens, parkland, accommodation and indoor spaces all forming part of the wedding experience. Also, the golf course is probably my favourite not too far from my home in Ramsgate!

I’ve photographed events at Broome Park, so I’ve put together my own Broome Park wedding photographer guide based on my experience of the venue, its grounds and how I would approach your photography at the venue.

TLDR

Broome Park is a huge setting for couples who want wedding photographs that feel varied without having to leave the venue. The Italian Gardens provide an obvious hero location, while the mansion interiors, gardens, woodland, golf course and accommodation give plenty of opportunities for something more editorial and personal. It’s a shame people park so close to the face of the main venue, but perhaps with some persuasion on your wedding day the events team could keep that as a walkway.

My approach as a luxury wedding photographer would be to photograph the day in the thick of the action, keeping things authentic yet fashionable. For the couple portraits I would use the architecture, gardens and changing light rather than keeping you away from your guests for ages.

Why Broome Park works so well for wedding photography

Every wedding venue I get the chance to photograph in is unique, and often I haven’t been there before. One of the things I like about Broome Park weddings is that the venue gives you lots of different places to go relatively nearby.

The Mansion House has the kind of historic details that work beautifully for more fashion-led photographs: chandeliers, period architecture, large windows, staircases and elegant rooms with plenty of natural light. Outside, the Italian Gardens bring a completely different feel, with formal landscaping, arches and open countryside beyond (not to mention lots of squirrels!). Broome Park itself describes the gardens as a setting for outdoor ceremonies and drinks receptions, while the wedding marquee overlooks the gardens and wider estate.

Then there is the wider estate which includes my favourite 18-hole parkland golf course with views across the surrounding Kent countryside. That gives me the opportunity as a Broome Park wedding photographer to move away from the obvious wedding-venue photographs and create something that feels a little more expansive and organic.

My favourite places for couple photographs at Broome Park Wedding Venue

The Italian Gardens

This would be one of my first stops as it’s so close to both the marquee and mansion. The arches and formal planting create a strong architectural frame, particularly if you’re after editorial wedding photography rather than a collection of traditional posed portraits. If it were me, I would hire a luxury florist to adorn the frame rather than using plastic flowers, but that’s just my vibe.

I’d probably use this area for a mixture of photographs: some wider compositions showing the setting, some closer frames using the architecture and a few more fashion-inspired portraits. The important thing is not to turn it into an hour long photoshoot. I chat to you, let you chat to each other, and suggest for you to walk around the space to produce much more natural photographs.

It’s worth noting that as a film wedding photographer, I’ll be incorporating as much film into the day as you would see fit – most couples choose at least 3 rolls of film but you can choose up to 12+.

Around the mansion

The mansion itself gives you something completely different. I’d be looking for beautiful window light and unique details where you naturally interact with one another rather than simply asking you to stand somewhere and smile. I’m all about helping you relax to be yourself, whilst giving you a few ideas to keep you looking your best.

This is particularly useful if the weather isn’t behaving itself. A Broome Park wedding photographer doesn’t need perfect sunshine to create a varied gallery here.

The gardens and wider estate

After the formal photographs, I’d be tempted to take you for a short wander. There are plenty of opportunities to use trees, hedges, paths and open countryside to create photographs that feel less obviously like wedding venue photographs.

That is often where some of my favourite images come from: you walking together or even running!

The golf course

This is one I’d definitely explore.

Broome park golf course stretches through the parkland surrounding the house and offers a much wider landscape than the formal gardens. If the light is right, I’d love to use the course for a few photographs towards the end of the couple session, particularly around golden hour.

It could give your gallery a completely different scale: the two of you in amongst the Kent countryside rather than another photograph in front of the wedding venue.

Your room

Broome Park currently has 22 individually designed Mansion House suites, alongside woodland lodges and Flint Cottage. I won’t go into the story of the venue, but you can find out about the history of Broome Park here.

I always think accommodation gets overlooked when couples think about their wedding photographs. Getting ready, opening a bottle with your friends, adjusting a dress, having five minutes together after the ceremony or simply enjoying the room can all become part of the story. Make sure the preparation bags are away, I’ll set off a bit of off camera flash and we can get some iconic photographs.

And if the room has particularly good light aside from flash, I’ll absolutely use it as a Broome Park wedding photographer.

And yes… the swimming pool

This one isn’t necessarily for every couple, but I think it could be brilliant for the right wedding.

Broome Park has a heated indoor swimming pool within its leisure facilities. I’m not suggesting you jump into the pool in your wedding clothes, but if you’re staying overnight and want something a little different, a photograph in the leisure area could be a genuinely original addition to the story.

For a couple who are wanting something with personality and style, I’d be so up for exploring it.

About me and my approach

So hey. I’m Tom, a Kent wedding photographer based in Ramsgate, and I’ve been photographing weddings since 2012. My background started in fashion photography, and that experience still influences the way I see a wedding. It’s all about the couple, helping them look awesome, and capturing the real moments that are treasured.

At the same time, I’m not interested in turning your wedding into a fashion shoot or getting you to pose the same as every other couple. Have a little look at my wedding packages if this already strikes a chord.

My approach sits somewhere between documentary wedding photography and fashion-led editorial photography. I want to photograph the real relationships, emotions and little moments that make your day yours, while bringing a refined eye to the composition and finished images. The result is fashionable but with feeling, authentic without being ordinary, and polished without looking artificial. I’m not a fly on the wall or someone who shouts poses, I’ll get the shot you want that looks cool and effortless.

I’ve been fortunate to be recommended by venues and businesses including The Old Kent Barn, Winters Barns, Solton Manor, Reach Court Farm and the Turner Contemporary, alongside having my work featured in publications including Italian Vogue and Professional Photo. I’ve also got a wedding blog where I regularly give tips and interviews with leading industry professionals.

Planning to book your Broome Park wedding photographer

If you’re getting married at Broome Park and needing a Broome Park wedding photographer, I’d recommend allowing a little flexibility rather than filling your photography timeline with endless formal photographs. The venue already provides so much variety that we can simply make good use of what is around us.

I’d photograph the important things as they happen, get to know your friends and family throughout the day, and then take you away for one or two short periods when the light and settings are worth it. If you love the idea of something more analogue, I can also incorporate more than usual of the 35mm film wedding photography alongside digital, for those who lean more on the nostalgic fashion side of things.

Whether you’re planning an intimate country house wedding or a larger celebration across the mansion, gardens and marquee, my aim is the same: photographs that are timeless and authentic.

If you’re looking for a Broome Park wedding photographer for 2027 or 2028, you can get in contact here.