{"id":8412,"date":"2025-03-28T05:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T05:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simonday.com\/news\/?p=8412"},"modified":"2025-03-26T14:53:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:53:38","slug":"farewell-to-larkbeare-house-a-wedding-photographers-last-shoot-at-an-exeter-gem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simonday.com\/news\/farewell-to-larkbeare-house-a-wedding-photographers-last-shoot-at-an-exeter-gem\/","title":{"rendered":"Farewell to Larkbeare House: A Wedding Photographer\u2019s Last Shoot at an Exeter Gem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Larkbeare House in Exeter has long been a favourite wedding venue of mine. With its stunning gardens, elegant architecture, and intimate charm, it has provided the perfect backdrop for countless beautiful weddings. But this one was bittersweet. It was one of the last weddings ever to be held at Larkbeare House before it is sold. As I photographed the day, I couldn\u2019t help but reflect on all the memories I\u2019d captured there over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Setting: A Hidden Gem in Exeter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nestled in the heart of Exeter<\/a>, Larkbeare House<\/a> has always felt like a hidden treasure. The immaculately maintained gardens, the grand facade, and the warm, intimate ceremony room all make it an incredible venue for couples looking for a mix of elegance and charm. The ceremony room itself is long, with a beautiful bookcase at the far end where the couple stands to exchange their vows. Though it can be quite dark in places, my Godox V1 speedlights lifted the shadows beautifully, ensuring that every emotion was captured with clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capturing the Moments: The Technical Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this wedding, I used my two trusty Sony A7IV cameras, each strapped to my dual harness for quick access. My lenses of choice were the Sony 70-200mm f2.8 v2, which allowed me to compress the scene and capture intimate moments from a distance, and the Sony 24-70mm f2.8 v2 for those wider, storytelling shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lighting was a challenge, as midday sun can be harsh and unforgiving, but I came prepared. I had Godox V1 speedlights mounted on both cameras, giving me flexibility and control, while a Godox AD600 Pro provided additional fill light, softening harsh shadows and ensuring even lighting. In the dimmer ceremony room, the V1s worked wonders in balancing exposure and maintaining the intimate atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n