Franklin House Wedding Photos
An 1838 Georgian house with an Ionic portico, a kitchen garden and an oak older than the National Trust.
Franklin House is a Georgian residence on Hobart Road at Youngtown, about 6 km south of Launceston in what was once Franklin Village. It was built in 1838 by Britton Jones, a former convict turned brewer and publican, and by 1842 it had become Mr Hawkes’ Academy, one of the colony’s better-known private schools; the schoolroom survives. In 1960 it became the first property of the National Trust in Tasmania, and its restoration is credited with starting the state’s heritage movement.
The gardens are the wedding setting: flower beds, a restored Victorian kitchen garden and a 180-year-old oak, with the Ionic portico of the house behind. Veri photographed a ceremony here, followed by a reception at Launceston Golf Club at Kings Meadows, and that gallery is below. It is a short run between the two.
How to prepare for your wedding photos (without overthinking it)
Seven small things that make a real difference on the day — learned across hundreds of weddings. None of them involve practising poses.
In motion, unposed · FR 15A1. Be yourselves — that's where the magic is
You don't need to perform or worry about what you look like. The best photos come from real moments: a glance, a laugh, a shared breath. Let go a little — we'll guide when needed, and the best unfolds naturally.
2. Build buffer time into your timeline
A little breathing room between getting ready, the ceremony and couple portraits makes all the difference. It gives us space for spontaneous shots — and gives you time to soak it all in.
3. Choose locations that feel like you
A quiet lane, an open field, a textured wall — we love meaningful or interesting spots. Trust us to find great light, but if you've got a place you love, let's work it in.
4. Consider an unplugged ceremony
Phones can distract from the emotion (and your photos). Asking guests to be fully present makes for cleaner frames and a more heartfelt atmosphere.
5. Get ready in calm, light-filled spaces
Clutter-free rooms with natural light are a photographer's dream, and calm energy in the morning sets the tone for the day. Keep the space tidy — or assign a friend to do a quick sweep before we arrive.
6. Keep a drink and snacks nearby
Especially during portraits — hydration and a little sugar go a long way in keeping energy and moods high.
7. Trust the process
We've worked at hundreds of weddings and we're here to make you look and feel amazing. Trust us with the light, the angles, the pace — we've got you.
Photographing a wedding at Franklin House
The portico is the frame everyone wants, so I do it early with the whole party and then let the garden take over: the kitchen garden paths for the couple and the oak for shade and a wide group shot. Tasmanian summer light lasts long into the evening, which gives an unhurried run of portraits before the drive to the reception. In rain the portico gives a little cover. The gallery below is the Franklin House ceremony with its reception at Launceston Golf Club.