The Kennels Goodwood Wedding Photographer
Small, relaxed weddings at Goodwood's Georgian clubhouse, photographed quietly by someone who has worked across the estate for well over a decade.
The Kennels was built in 1787 by James Wyatt, for the third Duke of Richmond's foxhounds. These days it's one of the nicest small wedding venues in Sussex.
It sits on the Goodwood Estate looking out over the Duchess Paddock towards Goodwood House. Where the House is grand, The Kennels is warm and informal: books, sofas, Georgian windows and a courtyard garden. It suits couples who want a small wedding that still feels special.
A small room needs a quiet photographer
At a wedding this size, everyone notices the photographer. The trick is that nobody should.
I've photographed weddings across the Goodwood estate for well over a decade, at The Kennels, Goodwood House and the Goodwood Hotel. I know where the light comes in, and where to take you for twenty minutes of portraits without a long walk.
I don't bark instructions or stop the day for a long list of group photos. Two cameras, a longer lens for the reactions, and the rest of the time you'll forget I'm there.
BarrieInside The Kennels
A handful of rooms that each work differently for photographs, all a few steps apart.
The Library
Sofas, armchairs and bookcases, lit by warm lamps. It's where drinks and canapés usually happen, and it makes a lovely backdrop for portraits when the light outside has gone.
The front and the Terrace
Flint and brick, big sash windows, and a terrace looking over the Duchess Paddock towards Goodwood House. At Goodwood, a classic car at the front door is never out of place.
The Music Room seats up to 28 for dinner under Georgian windows. The Putting Green is a canopied courtyard garden with its own bar, for drinks outside in summer. Guests usually stay at the Goodwood Hotel, a few minutes away, which is also where most couples get ready.
Chris and Gaby, a misty day at Goodwood
A very small wedding at The Kennels on a foggy day at the foot of the Downs. A friend had lent them a classic Fiat Dino, so we took it along the drive towards Goodwood House for a few atmospheric portraits, then went back to The Kennels for drinks and dinner.
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Where to take portraits around The Kennels
Twenty minutes when the light is right, and you're back with your guests before they've finished a drink.
- The parklandOpen grass and big trees right on the doorstep, for relaxed walking portraits.
- The drive towards Goodwood HouseTree-lined, and at its best in mist or low evening light. A car helps here.
- The Putting GreenFlint walls and planting in the courtyard, sheltered if it's windy.
- Inside, by the windowsIf it rains, the Georgian windows in the Library and Music Room give soft, even light.
If you want something further afield, the Trundle on the South Downs is a short drive away for a big view on a clear day.
The Kennels through the seasons
A small venue in a big estate works in any month. Each season just gives the pictures a different feel.
What Kennels wedding photography costs
The same collections I offer for every wedding. For a small Kennels wedding, Essential or Classic usually covers everything.
Ceremony through to the speeches.
- Ideal for small weddings at The Kennels
- Ceremony and drinks
- Portraits on the estate
- Family groups kept short
- Dinner details and speeches
Preparations through to the first dance.
- The full day, start to finish
- Getting ready at the Goodwood Hotel
- Ceremony, drinks and portraits
- Dinner and speeches
- Cake and first dance
Preparations through to the last dance.
- For long days where nothing gets missed
- Everything in Classic
- The evening party
- Send-off and late portraits
- An unhurried pace all day
Albums are quoted separately. Albums and extras are explained on my wedding prices and collections page. Looking at other venues nearby? See Goodwood House, Southend Barns and my Chichester page. For the rest of the county, see my Sussex wedding photographer page.
What couples say
A few words from couples I've photographed, in Sussex, London and further afield.
We had Barrie come by and photograph our civil ceremony / wedding registration at Old Marylebone Town Hall. We wanted it shot in an elopement style as it was just one of the many pre- weddings events …
Barrie was fab! He knew Old Marylebone Town Hall really well (even the registrars knew him). He made us feel comfortable and took us to really cute places to get some special shots. Would highly recom…
Barrie was the photographer for our civil wedding ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall and he was great! Professional, friendly and creative throughout the day. The photos are amazing, stylish and ple…
Barrie is incredible! He is a total pro and the best in the business! We love our photos so much. We got married at trading boundaries and he was the perfect photographer. So special. Thank you Barrie
Barrie was such a great photographer for our wedding from start to finish. He was so friendly and make us feel so calm and relaxed on our big day. The photos he took were amazing and we loved all of t…
Kennels wedding questions
What is The Kennels at Goodwood?
A Georgian building on the Goodwood Estate, built by James Wyatt in 1787 for the third Duke of Richmond's foxhounds. It's now Goodwood's private members' clubhouse and a small wedding venue.
How many guests can The Kennels hold?
It's an intimate venue. The Music Room seats up to 28 for dinner. For a bigger wedding on the estate, Goodwood House is the one to look at.
Where do guests stay?
Usually at the Goodwood Hotel, a few minutes away, which is also where most couples get ready in the morning.
Where are the best places for photos at The Kennels?
The parkland on the doorstep, the tree-lined drive towards Goodwood House, the Putting Green courtyard, and the Library and Music Room windows if it rains.
Have you photographed weddings at The Kennels?
Yes, over more than a decade of weddings across the Goodwood estate, including Chris and Gaby's small wedding on a misty day.
How much does a Kennels wedding photographer cost?
My Sussex collections are £1,150 for five hours, £1,550 for eight and £1,900 for eleven, with every image edited. Galleries come back within 24 hours for smaller weddings and within a week for a full day.
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Barrie was the photographer for our late November wedding at the Old Marylebone Town Hall and we are absolutely delighted with the photographs. He was able to capture all the crucial moments before, d…