Tarah Coonan Photography

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Hi, I'm Tarah 👋
Chatty, warm
Hi, I'm Tarah. I've been a wedding photographer since 2011 and live in Brighton with my husband Nathan who writes books for a living, plus our cat Izzy and two little boys, Finn and Bailey. I feel incredibly lucky to live where we do, do a job I love and have such an amazing husband and family.
Tarah Coonan Photography Pricing & Costs
£1,500 - £2,250
Whilst my packages start from £1500 for 5 hours I do also offer elopement packages for midweek (Monday-Thursday) weddings which start from £300.
Full day package
From
£1,950
10 hours of wedding coverage, which generally covers getting ready photos, ceremony, drinks reception, portraits, speeches, and dancing. (2023)
What's included
10 hours
Online gallery
High res digital download
Brighton Elopement (2023)
From
£250
For couples getting married with up to 4 guests in Brighton. 1-2 hours coverage, midweek (Monday-Thursday). This covers ceremony and portraits, can be getting ready or drinks after. Extra guests £150
5 hours (2023)
From
£1,500
5 hours of wedding coverage to cover whatever you'd like - but often is used to cover the ceremony, drinks reception, portraits and some speeches depending on location
8 hours (2023)
From
£1,750
8 hours of wedding coverage to cover whatever you'd like it to but generally fits in getting ready photos, ceremony, drinks reception, portraits, speeches and first dance.
Tarah Coonan Photography Details

Photography Style

Classic
Natural
Documentary

Products and Services

Stay Through Speeches
Personal Online Gallery
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Dancing
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Online Shop
Wedding Albums
Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Tarah Coonan Photography Full Description
I'm a wedding and family photographer living in Brighton and photographing weddings in Sussex, Surrey, London and Kent. I have a natural, relaxed style which means my clients can relax and enjoy their day without spending hours on formal photos. I've been a wedding photographer since 2011 and have photographed over 300 weddings. I absolutely love my job. My photos are light and bright, concentrating on the emotion of the day with some timeless portraits of the two of you together. I am lucky that I get recommended by my clients to their friends and family, and also by the various venues I work at too. I have photographed Register office, outdoor, Church, Jewish, Asian, and Coptic weddings. I absolutely believe love is love.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tarah Coonan
Hi! Congratulations on your engagement and welcome to my page! I know planning can be overwhelming so drop me a line with your enquiry, with over 300 weddings photographed I've seen so much and nothing phases me. I am here to have a chat and help where I can.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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Amie & Nick
Happy couple married in July
June 2023
Wow we absolutely LOVE our pictures!
Wow we absolutely LOVE our pictures! They are amazing 😊 Thank you so so much! We'll write up a (glowing!) review over the weekend, but in the meantime just want to say we couldn't have asked for a better experience on the day!
Amy & Ed
Happy couple married in June
June 2023
You are exceptional!
I just want to say a massive thank you for Saturday. What can I say, you are a dream to work with! I’ve had so many people comment on how brilliant you are and how much they enjoyed meeting you too. We feel the same. Both Ed and I thought you had the right balance of friendliness, fun, being in the background and then also being in the front ground when we needed direction and support. You are exceptional! I will be singing your praises to anyone who will listen.
Amy & Luke
Happy couple married in July
June 2023
I feel tingly all over reliving the day
I absolutely love them!!! Everyone has huge smiles in every photo! The joy I felt on the day wasn’t a figment of my imagination - it was real and now tangible in the beautiful photos you’ve taken that capture it forever. I feel tingly all over reliving the day. Thank you so much!!!
Ed & Leanne
Happy couple married in December
June 2023
They're absolutely breathtaking!
I just wanted to send a massive thanks for the amazing photos. They're absolutely breathtaking! We'll get a review written over the weekend and post it anywhere you need. So please send any links to review sites that you use. Thank you so much again and have a wonderful Christmas. Ed & Brill x
Jeremy & Louise
Happy couple married in September
June 2023
You dealt with it all like a true professional!
Thank you SO much for photographing our wedding on Saturday. We had the best time all day and felt very comfortable with you guiding and instructing us (and everyone else!) when needed - you dealt with it all like a true professional! Thanks especially for: 'saving' Lou from the spider after the ceremony 😂 / tolerating enthusiastic aunts/uncles with camera phones and organising rowdy drunks in the sparkler alley and on the dancefloor.
Lucy & Kieron
Happy couple married in June
June 2023
We were just absolutely spellbound by the photos!!
We were just absolutely spellbound by the photos!! Oh my goodness Tarah, how fantastic you were throughout - from the initial booking to catch up calls to the actual day. You are so professional, creative and calm making sure you get all the most amazing shots but also ensuring we have time to enjoy our day too. Just brilliant, thank you, thank you for capturing our day so perfectly. I could not recommend you highly enough.
Nish & Nikesh
Happy couple married in August
June 2023
The photos look incredible!
Hi Tarah, The photos look incredible, thank you so much! You made the day feel so easy for us - we really are so happy that we had you as our photographer! Thank you!
Rosie & Pete
Happy couple married in July
June 2023
We are overwhelmed!
Hi Tarah, Thank you so so much for your photos. We are overwhelmed at how fabulous your photos are! You were so attentive on the day and fantastic at organising people. We have suggested Falmer Court add you as a recommended supplier. Thank you so much for helping to make our day so special, and capturing some great moments and we’ll leave you a glowing review shortly!
Ella & Matt
Happy couple married in April
June 2023
We are simply speechless
Hi Tarah, We are simply speechless at how wonderful these pictures are, you are so talented and we will absolutely treasure each one! Thank you so much, we were only expecting 60 or so pics so to have so many is a fab surprise. We’ve left a review already and please feel free to use our words wherever you would like, we couldn’t recommend you more :) Have a wonderful evening, Ella and Matt
Kat & Alex
Happy couple married in July
June 2023
We shed a tear or two last night!
Ah Tarah, we love them so much! We shed a tear or two last night, so many happy memories captured to perfection! Thank you!
Tarah Coonan Photography Location & Contact Details

Address

Brighton and Hove, Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Brighton

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M11

Nearest Train Station

Brighton Train Station

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

There are too many to pick just one! With over 300 weddings so many jump out but mainly - love. That makes a wedding memorable for me. Details are lovely but my favourite days are made up by the people in them.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Natural, light, bright, emotional, relaxed

What about your business are you most proud of?

That most of my business comes from recommendations from previous clients

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Do it your way! And to take a break from planning once in a while to enjoy your time together

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

The brides grandmother was her flower girl 'spreading flowers in a carpet of love for her to walk on'. It made everyone emotional

Describe your typical process with a couple.

We always have a chat during the enquiry stage so I can help you work out how many hours you will need, based on years of photographing weddings. I'll never push you into more hours than you need, I want you to get everything you want. That's a really relaxed chat. After that if you'd like to book then it's an online contract and £500 deposit to book the date. Once the booking comes through I'll send you over my welcome document with lots of hints and tips and recommended suppliers. Then we'll speak before the day to work out a schedule, a list of any group/family photos you'd like as well but you're always welcome to call or email for a chat during the planning. I know how overwhelming it can be and I'm always here if you need me.

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

My style naturally captures the ceremony and hugs and kisses that follow. But otherwise, a photo of the two of you. It's such a special moment, full of love and excitement.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

We can't change the weather but we can change what we make of it. We can take beautiful photos in the rain, with umbrellas. It makes everything look lush and green, the light is lovely and soft on the face as well. And it rarely rains all day in the UK so there's generally always a chance to pop out for photos when it stops if you're flexible.

Describe how you got into photography.

I always loved photography. My father had a Canon A1 film camera from when I was born and he gave it to me when I was 16. I spent hours taking photos and after that a camera rarely left my side. I tried different types of photography and then one day answered an advert to assist a photographer at a wedding and loved every minute. At that point I spent several years assisting and learning different styles, how to use the light as well, and I've never looked back. I still love it as much 12 years later.