About Helen Batt Photography

Natural, Unobtrusive Documentary Style Wedding Photography in Kent and beyond...

My Life & Loves

Hi I’m Helen and I live and have a small studio here on a beautiful farm in the little village of Bethersden just outside Ashford in Kent.

I love being outdoors, keeping fit, travelling, gardening, spending time with my family and friends and generally enjoying what life has to offer.

I live with my wonderful partner Shelley, who I married in 2016. After sadly losing our beloved Border Terrier Coco this year, our new little Border Terrier will join us this December hopefully. You can see Shelley & Coco here on my ‘Day in the Life’ photography video.

Why Wedding Photography

For me photography began as a hobby and quickly turned into an obsession, and it still is, I love it!. I started my working career as a Secondary School teacher but honestly it just wasn’t for me.

I’ve always loved art, in fact that was one of the subjects I taught, so photography was something that really appealed. In 2007 I photographed my first wedding and it went from there.

Photograph of Helen Batt Kent wedding photographer

Photograph of Helen Batt wedding photographer with her dog

Influences and Inspiration

Over the years I have honed my skills and learnt from some of the best photographers around the globe which has provided me with a wealth of knowledge as well as some truly amazing experiences in places such as Mexico, India and Armenia. I love to travel, and experiences mean more to me than any amount of material goods. Being able to combine photography with visits to amazing locations on our incredible planet makes it even more exciting.

Influences on my style of wedding photography have come in many forms over the years, from the beautiful colours of impressionist paintings and our picturesque Kent countryside, to the snapshots of human interactions observed in everyday life, as well of course the work of other photographers from around the world.

My values & approach

As much as I enjoy my work I also have fun away from it. I love health and fitness and alongside my photography I enjoy running, cycling, golf and going to the gym. In fact I am currently studying to become a Personal Trainer as well!

Spending time with my partner, family and friends and appreciating the simple pleasures such as walking my little dog, a good movie or enjoying some great food are also really important to me.

Photograph of Helen Batt snorkelling on holiday

Kent wedding photographer Helen batt and her border terrier dog

Being a wedding photographer – what it means to me

A good wedding photograph tells a story, it will remind you of that period of time and the feelings you felt. I work in a way that is sensitive to the situation ensuring the moment is true.

To summarise, I view my photography in a similar way to how I view my life, it needs to be genuine and meaningful, have a positive effect on my surroundings and the people I meet and in some way make a difference.