THE FOUNDRY
Fire, Food and First Looks: Launching The Foundry at Upton Barn
Event Documenting
Upton Barn
Cullumpton
'26
Upton Barn has long been one of our favourite Devon wedding venues, so when they asked us to photograph and film the launch evening of their new space, The Foundry, we jumped at it. The night was a chance for guests to see the space for the first time, with Milkshed Catering showing off what they can do with an open fire. Good company, beautiful surroundings and the smell of woodsmoke. We’ve had worse evenings at work.
The Brief.
Upton Barn wanted the launch of The Foundry captured as it happened, so couples, planners and suppliers who couldn’t be there could still get a real feel for the space. That meant showing the room itself, the details and finish, and how it comes alive once it’s full of people. Alongside the venue, Milkshed Catering used the evening to show off their over-fire cooking, and that gave us plenty to work with: flames, smoke, cast iron and food being cooked right in front of guests. We moved between the two, catching the chefs at work, the dishes coming off the fire and guests gathering round to watch (and, in a few cases, to get as close to the food as politely possible). The aim was to tell the story of the evening in a natural, unposed way, so the atmosphere did the selling rather than a script.
What we delivered.
A full set of event photographs covering The Foundry, the guests and Milkshed’s over-fire cooking, plus a launch film, ready for Upton Barn and Milkshed to use across their websites, social media and wedding marketing.
The problem we solved.
A new venue space is hard to sell until people can picture their own day in it. Our photos and film give couples a real sense of The Foundry and the food experience on offer, long after launch night. Wedding venue, caterer or events business in Devon or the South West with something new to show off? Get in touch to talk about photography and film.
