Victoria Bakerof Victoria Baker Photographer

"A mix of Contemporary and Documentary style fine art Photography set against the backdrop of the majestic South West"

Fast becoming one of the regions favourite wedding photographers, Victoria Baker provides a mix of contemporary and documentary style, fine art wedding photography across the South West.

"It is such a beautiful part of the world, says Victoria, and having the privilege of witnessing celebrations of love against the majestic backdrop of the SW landscape, I feel very lucky.

She truly understands her camera, and as a result her images have a film-like quality, similar to the classic images of yesteryear. It is a style that perfectly compliments the scenery and feeling of the SW, and a look that so many couples seek to emulate in their wedding styling. It is amazing how perfectly this style of photography works in this region, says Victoria, with the rural landscapes and heritage buildings, I find that the film-like feel of my photos ties everything together so nicely.

As a photographer, Victoria's passion is using her imagery to tell a story. And what better story is there than a love story? She is passionate about connecting with her clients, taking the time to learn their history, the stories of their relationships, where they have come from and where they are heading.

Victoria Baker came to Australia on a backpacking trip in 2009, met her Aussie husband, a Bridgetown local, during her travels and the rest is history. I remember arriving in Bridgetown, coming essentially straight from my life in London, and it definitely took me a little while to adjust to the slower pace of life! In the UK, Victoria had completed her university degree in Photography, and spent the early portion of her career doing editorial shoots in London for well-respected publications like The Face and The Sunday Times as well as large corporate advertising clients like M & C Saatchi. It was fantastic exposure and working with such well-known names pushed me to define my own artistic identity. They really want their photographers to have a brand, as it were. So holding exhibitions of my work became an important part of that process for me.

Investing time in getting to know her clients in the lead up to their weddings means that Victoria is able to work more effectively on the day. My couples are humble, fun-loving people who want to enjoy their day, leaving the camera worries up to me. I pride myself in being an unobtrusive photographer. My photos are real. As I document the day unveiling, they become a true representation that you can cherish- your memories preserved on film.

When you look at Victoria's photos, they speak volumes. She has that rare instinct to know the right moment to capture. Her photographs are revelations, to the subjects, to the viewers. They are intensely beautiful and spontaneous, which is what makes them so interesting. Whether she is shooting a wedding or a family portrait, she manages to capture the feeling of each moment on film.

Emilie Abbiss, The Bridgetown Issue 4

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