Luxury Wedding Portfolio Day at Somerley House

I recently attended a luxury wedding portfolio day at the stunning Somerley House, hosted by Jennie Colbourne Photography — and it was genuinely one of the most inspiring creative days I’ve been part of.

Jennie is an exceptional photographer with a distinctive, high-end editorial style, particularly suited to luxury weddings. The day was carefully curated to help photographers, videographers, and content creators elevate their portfolios while creating natural, story-led imagery in a relaxed and supportive environment.

I came away with refined, luxury wedding images that sit beautifully within my portfolio — and just as importantly, I met an incredible group of creatives I’m excited to connect and collaborate with going forward.

Why This Portfolio Day Was So Valuable

Whether you’re building a wedding portfolio or refreshing your content to attract premium clients, this workshop delivered real value without pressure.

✨ High-End Portfolio Content

Every setup was styled with luxury weddings in mind — editorial details, refined colour palettes, and timeless compositions designed to appeal to high-end couples.

💍 Two Real Model Couples

Working with real couples brought genuine emotion and natural interaction into the imagery, making it ideal for documentary-style wedding storytelling.

🏛 Exclusive Access to Somerley House

This breathtaking 18th-century estate offered grand interiors, elegant architecture, and beautiful gardens. Private access allowed time to explore multiple locations and create a varied, high-end wedding gallery.

🎨 Styling, Mentoring & Creative Freedom

Multiple luxury setups were created throughout the day by an exceptional team of wedding suppliers. Jennie was on hand offering guidance, posing support, and creative insight while allowing everyone the freedom to shoot in their own style.

🎥 Behind-the-Scenes Content

Plenty of opportunities to capture BTS content for Instagram and Reels — perfect for showcasing your process and experience.

🤍 Small, Intimate Groups

No overcrowding — just space, time, and freedom to focus on creating your best work.

🤝 A Supportive Creative Community

The atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and collaborative, making it easy to connect with like-minded creatives.

Lunch and refreshments were provided throughout the day.

Creative Team

(Please make sure everyone is tagged — this shoot was a true collaboration)

Concept & Planning
– @jenniecolbourneweddings

Event Planning & Styling
– @cieloeventplanning

Venue
– @somerleyweddings_events

Florals
– @augustaflorals

Hair
– @bridezillahmua

Makeup
– @rubyloubeauty

Dresses
– @littlelondonbrides

Content Creator
– @socialsisters_uk

Tableware, Chairs & Napkins
– @optionsgreathire

Tablecloths
– @tablealchemy

Cake
– @louisehayescakedesign

Stationery
– @fortune.press

Robe
– @lunaroselondon

Jewellery & Hair Accessories
– @thebobbypinuk

Final Thoughts

If you’re considering investing in a portfolio day or creative workshop, this is exactly the kind of experience that pays off — luxury styling, expert guidance, an incredible venue, and a genuinely supportive creative community.

Huge thanks to Jennie Colbourne Photography, Somerley House, and the entire creative team for such a well-executed and inspiring day.