Jerry Fenner Photography

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About Me

New Forest Wedding Photographer, Dorset Wedding Photographer
Jerry Fenner, photographed at Fiona Moorey’s wedding at The Harbour Heights Hotel in Poole by Sue Lloyd of Picture Yoo

Storyteller Photographer in Dorset and New Forest

Storyteller photographer? What’s that about? Well, as our lives unfold, so do our stories. The story about that person you met on the plane as you flew to India for the gap year trip, or at the coffee machine at work, or online through Guardian Soulmates, and who became such a significant part of your life. Or the story of being pregnant. And the story of a growing family, changing so quickly. Your life as you, ploughing your own special furrow.

I want to be the teller of your story.

So before I find out about yours, here’s a bit about my unfolding, fantastic, wonderful story.

You’ll probably meet me with camera in hand, photographing a wedding, or in a studio space during a portrait photo shoot. But when I’m not doing that (or in front of the computer doing the editing and the admin!), I love to be out in the wilds, walking the hills of the Lake District, or the mountains of Mallorca, getting a fix of wilderness! It was a love of wildlife and nature that first inspired me to pick up a camera, many years ago, and the recognition that we have only one planet has always been a factor influencing how I choose to live my life.

And when I’m not out in the wilderness, I might be at a gig or a festival – music is a big part of my life, especially live music. World and roots are my favourite kinds of music, and I include our fabulous English traditional in that too – if you’ve never listened to some of the young contemporary English folkies, you’re missing some rare treats! Check out Martha Tilston or Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker.

For a long time I specialised in wildlife and landscapes, before spotting an advertisement in the local paper about a course at Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education, offering the opportunity to learn black and white developing and printing. Under the guidance of a brilliant tutor, Denis Roberts, I spent some very happy Saturday mornings in the college darkroom discovering the joys of black and white printing, the old way, and when the term came to an end, I promptly signed up for the following term’s course. After three and a half years, I’d exhausted what the college had to offer, and my photography had moved in some fantastic new directions. There’s a story here somewhere too – as an amateur, I really tried to avoid photographing people; now they are everywhere in my work, especially in my projects, in my art works. Who can fathom that story for me?

Highcliffe Castle was the venue for my first wedding

The first wedding I ever photographed was at Highcliffe Castle, in Christchurch and it was an event I had to be talked into photographing – at the time I had no desire to photograph weddings – but it was wonderful. I really enjoyed the day, and the couple were delighted with the results! And so one wedding led to another, and pretty soon I was a full-time wedding and portrait photographer. I love being involved with weddings and have met some wonderful people over the last few years, and been privileged to share their days at our beautiful New Forest and Dorset wedding venues such as Parley Manor, Highcliffe Castle, Sopley Mill, The Old Vicarage, Athelhampton House, Careys Manor, Burley Manor, Kingston Mauward, Rhinefield House, Milton Abbey. If you want me to be your storyteller, complete this form or, if you prefer, call me on 01425 672706 or 07734 580794.

Fulfilling dreams

I grew up in Kent, and since then have generally headed west, and spent about 30 years or so living in Christchurch and Bournemouth. Now I am bucking that trend by moving east again but only ever so slightly though, to the lovely village of Bransgore, about six miles northeast of Christchurch, six miles southwest of Ringwood, and really close to Burley Manor, Sopley Mill, The Three Tuns, and The Old Vicarage, with my partner Barbara, and our cat Jupiter. I am so excited about this move because I have always wanted to live in the New Forest, or at least in the countryside. And now that dream is coming true. We have bought a lovely house, built during the 1950s, that hasn't been touched since the 1980s, and needs so much doing to it. If you visit during the next couple of years, please make allowances for that!

A big part of the plan, and another lifelong dream coming true, is to have a studio and reception space, in a cabin in the garden. Barbara is a carpenter and she will be largely responsible for the design and construction, and I'll be blogging the process of it coming to life.

Our New Forest home is about 100m from the open forest and because it would be just a crime to live there without a dog, another lifelong dream is about to come true too, having a dog. I really look forward to this as it is way too easy, when I am having an admin or editing day, to suddenly realise that I haven't moved from my office. We'll be visiting the rescue centres to find the dog who will choose us, and we'll also be looking for a playmate for Jupi too. And some chickens will add to our small menagerie, and give us some beautiful eggs.

Contact me now

Please get in touch now to discuss your photography project, whether your wedding, a family portrait, and pregnancy or new-born photo shoot, or PR images for your business.

Call me on:

M 07734 580794

T 01425 672706

Please be ready to leave a message as by the very nature of what I do, I may not be able to take your call at the time and I will call you back later.

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Kind words

Lisa Taylor
Thank you, Jerry, for the beautiful photos of my family and a huge thank you for trawling back through your archives to find them for me . Will be in touch in the new year for another family shoot xxxxxx
Lisa Taylor
Sue and Roy Philpot
When I first called Jerry, I could tell he had a great, fun, honest and professional attitude. And I’m not just saying this, it’s true. When Jerry arrived at our house he showed us his full photography range and explained each package. All this with honesty and a bit of humour too and not rushed or pressured. Jerry, I’m sure went above and beyond here when selling us his service. But he needn’t have done as he is so genuine. Our wedding day arrived and wow if Jerry was a conductor in a previous…
Sue and Roy Philpot
Christina Humphrey 3rd September 2014
Jerry, a year ago today you shared our special day with us and looking through our album reminds us of how special our day was. The photos captured shows every glimpse of our happiness. Thank you x
Christina Humphrey 3rd September 2014
Catherine Widger 16th October 2015
Our wedding album arrived this week and it is absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! We are over the moon with it and even the box it came in is beautiful! Thank you so much for all you have done Jerry. X
Catherine Widger 16th October 2015
Yasmin Hannington, October 2016
I felt very comfortable around you and was put at ease straight away. You directed extremely well and was always willing to take on my ideas on specific photos. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services to others.
Yasmin Hannington, October 2016
Catherine Causebrook, 3rd March 2017
I knew that if I ever met my future husband, then Jerry would be the man to photograph our wedding. Well, 9 years down the line, Jerry did just that! Jerry was professional and lovely on the day. He put me and my hubby at ease. The guests loved him too! Most of the time, I even forgot he was even there as he was so busy capturing beautiful candid shots of our special day.
Catherine Causebrook, 3rd March 2017
Catherine Causebrook 3rd March 2017
I first met Jerry 11 years ago when he was photographing the children at our local playgroup. My son was an extremely shy and anxious 2yr old , to be honest, I didn’t even think that he would leave my side to even be photographed. From the minute we walked in the room, Jerry was full of smiles. The pictures from that day were superb and really captured his personality.
Catherine Causebrook 3rd March 2017
Freyja Faraday January 2017
Jerry has an easy and approachable manner which allows the subject to stay really calm and enjoy the photo experience no matter what pose they are placed in. His many years of experience is evident from the end product which he offers. Professional, friendly and cost effective, Jerry is certainly recommended
Freyja Faraday January 2017
Amy Drewett
The pictures were lovely of our wedding. You put me at ease on my wedding day when I was feeling so nervous. And you did everything I required and I would tell everyone to use you when they need a photographer!
Amy Drewett
Jill Barr
I always recommend you when people ask about photographers, because you have such a fresh approach to portraiture, informed by your love of nature and your ability to think out of the box. You even managed to make a derelict house look desirable and interesting, and when working with people cyou capture the moment. You are great at conveying meaning through photos, because your photos are always that bit different and make us think.
Jill Barr
Alison Silver 24th October 2015
Jerry was fantastic with our little girls, we had a lovely family session today and all thoroughly enjoyed it! 🙂
Alison Silver 24th October 2015
Nicky Green
Thank you so much for our fabulous photos which arrived so quickly. There were so many to choose from initially but really love the ones we chose in the end.
Nicky Green
Gillie & Tom 13th September 2014
Can’t believe it’s been a week already since our fabulous wedding day! Thank you Jerry for your super calm but highly professional photography. You even managed to gently get us back on schedule after our late start. Thanks so much and can’t wait to see the photos. Gillie & Tom x
Gillie & Tom 13th September 2014
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Tracy Holman Linda's family on Bournemouth beach 12th July 2017
I would like to take a minute to give a review of our photo shoot with Jerry.  It was such a wonderful experience from beginning to end.  We did not feel self-conscious at all as he made us feel so relaxed and allowed us to just be ourselves.  Jerry was so good at being one of our group and taking the most beautiful snap shots of our afternoon and turning them into a wonderful memory.  I believe that he is something special as it is very hard to take so many photos and at the same time make one …
Tracy Holman Linda's family on Bournemouth beach 12th July 2017
Cathy Mee
Jerry provides a very professional service paying close attention to detail. He completely understands the importance of the moment and works hard to capture you looking at your best! He can be your best friend, laughing a joking to put your mind at ease, noticing when a shirt needs to be straightened or a shadow is lurking in the wrong place, but can quite as easily melt into the background and capture those precious non-posed photographs (that actually end up being your favourites!).
Cathy Mee
Leyla Akaidere
Thank you to Jerry for being such a professional fab and all round great photographer yesterday at our wedding at Parley Manor, Thank you! Xxxxxx
Leyla Akaidere

Caring for our world

A love of nature is what made me pick up a camera in the first place way back in…. a long time ago! And that love of nature and wild places has informed my life and continues to do so today, and I recognise that we only have one planet. We need to care for our planet, and I strive to do so in all areas of my life, choosing a fuel efficient low emission car, minimising my journeys, reusing, reducing and recycling wherever I can. I have volunteered with many organisations over the years, the RSPB, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth and Jerry Fenner Photography is proud to be powered by Good Energy.

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