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London Wedding Photographers
London Wedding Photographers
Our London photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Greenwich, Westminster, Eltham, Hackney, Homerton, Dalston, Kingsland, Shacklewell, De Beauvoir Town, Clapton, Stamford Hill, Hackney Central, Hackney Wick, South Hackney, West Hackney, Islington
London Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in London - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best London photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your modern, symbolic, non-traditional, or at-home wedding.
By planning a simple London elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.
The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, London documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
London Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small London wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.
England WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, courthouse, civil union, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.
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44 London Wedding Photographers...
Stam Chananakhon is a destination wedding photographer that loves to document compelling real moments for her couples. An obsessive French bulldog owner and passport stamp collector, Stam has worked as a wedding photographer in over 15 different countries.
3000 (GBP)
Lyndsey Goddard's documentary approach to photography allows her to tell a visual story. With her background in Fine Art and qualifications from the University of the Arts in London, she brings a unique perspective to her wedding work. By capturing honest and...
3250 (GBP)
Liam Collard, an award-winning wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach to his storytelling, using visual elements to capture authentic and heartfelt moments of love. With his expertise in creative lighting, he is available for destination weddings worldwide.
3000 (GBP)
Harry Richards is an England-based wedding photographer with over a decade of experience photographing over 160 weddings and civil partnerships. He has an appreciation for filmmaking, developing a disciplined approach to photography and ultimately having a knowledge of...
200/hour (GBP)
Kristian Leven, an England-based wedding photographer, captures the moments that make up our lives by using a journalistic style. As a visual storyteller, he is passionate about capturing spontaneous and significant moments.
3000 (GBP)
Niaz Maleknia, Iranian award-winning wedding photographer based in London, holds an MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography. She has exhibited work internationally and teaches at the University of the Arts London.
1200 (GBP)
Chaiyasith Junj, a skilled international destination wedding photographer with an architecture and design background, specializes in capturing honest moments with a journalistic style. His unobtrusive approach and diverse skills result in modern, professional photos.
4000 (USD)
Wayne La is an experienced and passionate wedding photographer. Drawing on his life experience, he captures every couple's unique story with a spontaneous and in-the-moment approach, looking for the shards of interest in the ordinary to create humorous, ironic, and...
350/hour (GBP)
With a creative eye that spans forty years, London-based documentary wedding photographer Kate Hampson is a master at preserving the essence of life's most cherished moments.
3400 (GBP)
Dominique Shaw, an England wedding photographer, is known for her journalistic style and ability to capture the authentic moments of a wedding. With a background in film photography and fine art influences, she brings a unique perspective as a visual storyteller.
3500 (GBP)
In his work as a wedding photographer, Steven Carter Hewson employs a journalistic style, skillfully capturing the moments that make up a couple's day. As a visual storyteller, he combines stunning compositions with raw emotion, creating captivating images that are...
1495 (GBP)
Nick Tucker is a London-based professional wedding photographer with a mix of writing and photography background. His style is documentary-editorial, taking wonderful and unique photos which make up beautiful, heightened versions of each wedding day.
2000 (GBP)
Using a documentary approach, Liam Smith, a London-based wedding photographer, tells the visual story of couples' weddings, capturing everything from the morning nerves to the dancing on the tables, ensuring they receive the best possible photos.
1800 (GBP)
Danny Woodstock is an experienced wedding photographer, having been in the business since 2010 and photographing happy couples worldwide. He crafts unique images that deviate from the norm, and strives to form meaningful relationships with all of his clients.
1400 (GBP)
As a London-based wedding photojournalist, John Sanders has spent over 25 years perfecting his craft. Starting off in pop band photography for Smash Hits Magazine, he then moved on to educational sector projects, celebrity portraiture, and advertising.
500 (GBP)
Katarina Nichol is a skilled UK documentary wedding photographer who excels in capturing the unscripted moments that unfold during a wedding day.
150/hour (GBP)
Ernie Savarese is a professional documentary wedding photographer who combines his passion for design and technology to capture the emotion of special moments, ensuring a relaxed and natural atmosphere.
2000 (GBP)
Emis Stasaitis, wedding photographer in East London, blends design background with unique spatial studies in his work capturing authentic moments without staging. Living on a narrowboat by Regent's Canal, he ensures a relaxed atmosphere for couples.
1850 (GBP)
Award-winning Hungarian photographer, Gyula Lovaszi, is based in London and has a keen eye for capturing the most genuine and authentic moments of your special day. With a background in photography and a deep understanding of light, he blends documentary-style photos with...
350 (GBP)
Emil Boczek is a Europe photographer with over 25 years of experience in the journalistic style. Based in the UK, he is a visual storyteller who specializes in capturing authentic moments of love without interfering with the wedding day.
Emil Boczek
Wolverhampton in West Midlands, GB *Now booking London weddings.1550 (GBP)
Based in England, wedding reportage photographer Damion Mower has a background in marketing and advertising. Passionate about visual arts, he captures both the moments and emotions of a couple's special day.
Damion Mower
Chalfont St. Giles in Buckinghamshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.1995 (GBP)
In a journalistic style, Mark Wallis, a wedding photographer, expertly captures the heartfelt moments and authentic emotions of the wedding day, from the behind-the-scene preparations to the lively dancefloor.
Mark Wallis
Long Eaton in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.1450 (GBP)
Geeshan Bandara, an international award-winning wedding photographer, specializes in capturing stories through his pictures. With over 10 years of experience shooting weddings across Europe and Asia, he has worked with both grand celebrity weddings and small intimate ones.
Geeshan Bandara
Dubai, AE *Now booking London weddings.2500 (USD)
Paul Tansley is an experienced wedding reportage photographer based in England. With over 14 years of experience, Paul and his wife Carol capture weddings in a documentary style. Formerly a fashion magazine photographer, Paul brings his expertise in making women look...
Paul Tansley
Bordon in Hampshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.1600 (GBP)
Andy Sidders is a UK wedding reportage photographer with 10 years' experience, Andy has photographed over 150 weddings and his talent for capturing action, fun and the love of the day has been honed on sports and gig photography.
Andy Sidders
Cheddington in Buckinghamshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.1799 (GBP)
Jenny Rutterford, a wedding reportage photographer hailing from England, brings her expertise in editing, marketing, and fundraising to her work. Her love for capturing intimate moments and the genuine emotions of weddings is evident in her portfolio.
Jenny Rutterford
Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex, GB *Now booking London weddings.1850 (GBP)
Tori Deslauriers is a documentary wedding photographer who brings a fresh and innovative approach to capturing the essence of weddings. With a rich background in photography and a continuous commitment to self-improvement, she skillfully blends with the environment.
Tori Deslauriers
St Albans in Hertfordshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.1800 (GBP)
Anna Mikulich is a talented wedding photographer who utilizes a journalistic style to capture the authentic moments of love. With her keen eye as a visual storyteller, Anna's photographs tell a beautiful narrative of each couple's special day.
Anna Mikulich
Basingstoke in Hampshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.1850 (GBP)
Clive Blair has been a wedding photographer since 1987, having covered a wide range of ceremonies from small, intimate groups in register offices to large events in cathedrals. His central West Midlands base allows him to work in the Midlands, nationally, and...
Clive Blair
Birmingham in West Midlands, GB *Now booking London weddings.1200 (GBP)
In his journalistic style, Rob Dodsworth, an England-based documentary wedding photographer, skillfully captures the special and often overlooked moments, telling beautiful wedding stories as a visual storyteller since 2010.
Rob Dodsworth
Norwich in Norfolk, GB *Now booking London weddings.2500 (GBP)
David Weightman is a wedding photographer based in the UK. With a 1st Class Honours Degree in Photography from the University for the Creative Arts in Surrey, he has exhibited his work at the National Portrait Gallery and Somerset House and been featured in magazines.
David Weightman
Guildford in Surrey, GB *Now booking London weddings.1200 (GBP)
Peter Rowen is an accomplished documentary wedding photographer. With almost 20 years of industry experience, his objective is to effortlessly capture the genuine essence of your wedding day. In his leisure time, he indulges in thrilling activities such as mountain biking,...
Peter Rowen
Ashbourne in Meath, IE *Now booking London weddings.2500 (EUR)
Carlo Bettuolo: experienced wedding photographer, specialized in "Wedding Reportage" or "Wedding Photojournalism", capturing real moments in a creative way. 10+ years in the wedding industry.
Carlo Bettuolo
Venice in Venezia, IT *Now booking London weddings.1100 (EUR)
Darren Lehane is a wedding photographer based in England. With a background in street photography and photojournalism, he captures candid and natural moments, genuine emotions, and real stories. Darren's work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and he has won...
Darren Lehane
in Bristol, GB *Now booking London weddings.1500 (GBP)
Tracy Morter, an England-based wedding reportage photographer, started off studying astrophysics but accidentally became a wedding photographer. With over a decade of experience, Tracy has captured beautiful moments at various venues, from muddy fields to elegant country...
Tracy Morter
South Woodham Ferrers in Essex, GB *Now booking London weddings.2000 (GBP)
UK based wedding reportage photographer Nikkala Faye Ades began her career in 2010 with an HND in Graphic Design. A short stint in front of the camera inspired her to invest in her first Nikon D40 and learn the technical aspects of photography.
Nikkala Faye Ades
Norwich in Norfolk, GB *Now booking London weddings.2500 (GBP)
In his role as a wedding photographer, Ryan Cox employs a journalistic style, skillfully utilizing his expertise as a visual storyteller to capture the heartfelt and poignant moments of a couple's wedding day.
Ryan Cox
Cranleigh in Surrey, GB *Now booking London weddings.1850 (GBP)
Using a documentary approach, Kirill Brusilovsky, an award-winning photographer with extensive experience in advertising, design, and photography, tells stories through his visual storytelling.
Kirill Brusilovsky
Hamburg in Hamburg, DE *Now booking London weddings.300/hour (EUR)
James Pearce is an accomplished wedding photojournalist from the UK, known for his ability to beautifully document the raw emotions and intimate moments of a couple's wedding day.
James Pearce
Ramsgate in Kent, GB *Now booking London weddings.1700 (GBP)
Nicola Hudson is an experienced wedding reportage photographer based in England. With over 10 years of running her own successful photography business, she brings confidence and expertise to every wedding. She is known for her beautiful galleries and friendly, professional...
Nicola Hudson
Chichester in West Sussex, GB *Now booking London weddings.1750 (GBP)
Graham Nixon is a UK wedding reportage photographer with a background in TV and movies. He has photographed over 600 weddings since 2005, capturing real stories with a unique touch.
Graham Nixon
Godalming in Surrey, GB *Now booking London weddings.250/hour (GBP)
Murray Clarke is a friendly and creative UK-based wedding reportage photographer with over 10 years of experience in broadcast television shooting documentaries. A good-humored perfectionist with a decade of experience capturing natural, fine art images and storytelling...
Murray Clarke
Worthing in West Sussex, GB *Now booking London weddings.1500 (GBP)
Mamad Mossadegh, an English wedding photographer with a Photography BA, expertly captures natural light moments after 16 years of experience. Inspired by fashion photography, he seeks to portray genuine character and create family heirlooms with timeless elegance.
Mamad Mossadegh
Derby in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.1995 (GBP)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving London Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by London Wedding Photographers
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London Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some London wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these London marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or London engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked London wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the London photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Who are the best London wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top London documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: How can couples find London photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for London wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND London WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Maia & Matt
Photo by Andy Sidders
Thank you so so much Andy!! We are still going through the photos and they are AMAZING!! So many moments captured we had forgotten, thank you!!
Annabelle & Luke
Photo by Wayne La
We were so fortunate to have found you, you were absolutely fantastic at documenting our wedding day in exactly the style we were looking for. You were brilliant at making everything look natural, even got me to smile on camera, which is a feat in itself! Looking back at our photos you have captured the buzz and the genuine emotion in everyone, I can't help but smile every time I look at them. My friends and family were thrilled to have you with us on the day, all mentioning how lovely, unobtrusive and polite you were. You couldn't have made a better impression and it was an absolute pleasure to have you document our wedding, we truly can't recommend you highly enough! "
Kim & Simon
Photo by Tori Deslauriers
Thanks so much Tori for taking the most perfect photos of our wedding day. You captured the sentiment and feeling of our day so well and we are over the moon. And we love, love, love the final album! Thanks so much!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
