about

Hester Barnes

Creating instants that exist in the quiet spaces between the directed & the expected, the joy of connection, not posed or forced. Those are the moments that make up my magical images. The delightful combination of photography & cinematic film;

capturing the 'between the in between'.

The Surrey Family, Wedding & Brand Photographer & Film Maker. Based in Guildford, Surrey with photoshoot packages available at your home or on location throughout Guildford, Haslemere, Petersfield, Farnham, Dorking, Leatherhead, Reigate, Cobham, Surbiton, Kingston, Esher, Epsom & beyond. Covering Hampshire, Sussex, SE London and beyond.

This is where most photographers say they were born with a camera in their hand. I wasn't. But I have fallen totally 'head over heels' in love with photography and film making.

Early memories of flicking through childhood albums, the crinkled prints tucked in the corner of a mirror, playing shadow puppets in anticipation of my grampy's latest cinefilm - has led me to where I am now - honoured to be awarded Best Photographer in Surrey by Muddy Stilettos, featured in V ogue Italia & other national publications.

Always finding the beauty in the moment. I saw it. But I could not get my camera to see it too. So I have studied hard & been trained by some of the worlds leading photographers and family film makers.

Specialising in capturing connection & emotion. Developing a unique joyful style - crafted through my love of natural light and the desire to create beautiful artwork.

And now I would love to do this for you.

Hester x

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TRUST ME

Living life in Guildford, Surrey with my husband, feisty little girl, boisterous bigger boy and a bouncy fluffy pup. Busy lives, motherhood, running a successful creative business - I have walked in your shoes. I understand how you feel. I capture the perfectly imperfect. Here is mine.