The Birmingham Botanical Gardens


If you are looking for an ideal place to shoot some engagement photo's look no further than The Birmingham Botanical Gardens!


"The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the green heart of Birmingham, offering a uniquely bio-diverse natural environment. It is one of the UK’s most significant historic Botanic Gardens which has remarkably remained intact since 1829".


It makes an ideal place to meet up and take some stunning shots! I have photographed families, couples engagement photo's & newly-wed images over the years at the Gardens, its a beautiful place to work!


Someone strolls through a lush garden path bordered by vibrant orange flowers and tropical plants on a cloudy day.

A truly beautiful setting...


Sarah & Mike joined me one summers day to take some engagement photographs. Having a couple photoshoot ahead of your wedding is great for getting to know your photographer and gets you used to being photographed!



A couple walking together on a garden path surrounded by vibrant flowers and tall ornamental grasses.

Take a walk...


"The Gardens offers something for everyone. With over 7000 plants to explore in our 4 Victorian Glasshouses and exciting outdoor Gardens including two Alpine Gardens, the Japanese Gardens showcasing the National Bonsai Collection, a Pinetum, and a rolling lawn overlooking an authentic bandstand and Aviaries". 


You really are hard pressed to find a better backdrop for your photographs in Birmingham!

A romantic couple embraces in a garden setting with orange flowers and pampas grass creating a dreamy atmosphere.
Someone walks through a lush garden path surrounded by tall plants and fall foliage on a sunny afternoon.

Even time for a brew!


The gardens have a lovely Victorian Tea room - meaning I will find time for a cuppa! Walking all that way will of course brings on a thirst!

Couple standing in an intimate garden conservatory with brick walls and tropical plants surrounding their romantic moment.

Stunning views around every corner...


Every way you turn - another picture perfect view!

A romantic couple shares a tender moment on a garden path surrounded by lush greenery and natural sunlight.
A couple walks along a romantic garden path lined with blooming flowers and lush greenery during sunset.
Scenic autumn garden landscape with vibrant orange maple tree against dark evergreens under blue sky.

Not a bad place to spend an afternoon...


Just over an hours walk around the beautiful gardens. Passing ponds, stunning trees & plants - even the (very noisey) bird Aviaries.  

Two people share an intimate moment in a wildflower garden with pink cosmos blooms and dappled sunlight.

Time for a sit down at the fountain...


After our hours walk around the extensive gardens it was time for a rest for a moment at the beautiful fountain.

Water droplets on glass create a dreamy bokeh effect with soft silhouettes visible in the background.
A romantic sunset moment with string lights and warm glowing light in a peaceful outdoor setting.

Erika & Fraser's Newly-wed photographs


Once married at their beautiful wedding ceremony at Lightwoods Park & House in Bearwood - Erika & Fraser opted to take some photographs (their Newly-wed images) at The Botanical Gardens. I jumped at the chance to take the lead and guide them to some of my favourite spots for photographs.

Two people sharing a romantic moment under an ornate glass greenhouse roof surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A photo in the glasshouse


A must have photograph for me is the entrance way to the Gardens - through the Glasshouse where your journey around the gardens begins.

A romantic wedding moment captured in a lush garden setting with greenery and red decor elements.

Stop for a while...


As we were in no rush I urged Erika & Fraser to take a few moments sat at the Pergolas whilst I scouted ahead... It made one lovely photograph!

A romantic wooden garden gazebo with ornate white lattice details and a pointed roof sits nestled among trees in a park setting.
A small wooden gazebo surrounded by tall trees in a moody forest setting during dusk.

The fountain


Once again I used the fountain as a lovely backdrop for my portraits...

A couple poses together by an ornate garden fountain surrounded by lush greenery on a romantic afternoon.
A couple shares a romantic kiss by a stone fountain in a lush garden setting during their wedding day.

Natural & unobtrusive photography


Walking around the gardens occasionally stopping to take a photograph here and there makes for quite a relaxing photo session. Even my most camera shy clients have enjoyed our shoots as my style is more - get to know eachother - get used to my camera & have a good old natter along the way!

A couple in wedding attire walks together on a garden path surrounded by lush foliage and golden afternoon light.
A couple walks together on a winding garden path surrounded by lush foliage and autumn colors.
A couple walks down a garden path lined with orange flowers and lush greenery in an intimate outdoor setting.

Beautiful photographs...


The Birmingham Botanical Gardens really is the perfect backdrop for your engagement or newly-wed photographs in Birmingham.

Two figures stand close together on a garden path surrounded by lush summer plantings and ornamental grasses.

Thank you

Thank you to Sarah & Mike and Erika & Fraser for choosing me to capture your special moments.

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