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 joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple London elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, London documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements 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 civil ceremony, secret, small, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

49 London Wedding Photographers...

London elopement wedding reportage photographer Lyndsey Goddard, of England UK

Lyndsey Goddard is a UK destination wedding photographer with a background in Fine Art and qualifications from the University of the Arts in London. Photography has been an enduring passion of hers, and she has used it to great effect in her career, including travel...

3250 (GBP)

Kristian Leven is an England based wedding reportage photographer who is passionate about capturing the spontaneous and significant moments that make up our lives. With a focus on natural, honest images, Kristian also enjoys exploring new countries and capturing the lives...

3000 (GBP)
Oat-Chaiyasith - Chaiyasith Junjuerdee Photography

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)
Intimate wedding photography by Wayne La

Wayne La is an experienced and passionate visual storyteller who approaches wedding photography with a journalistic style. Drawing on his life experience, he captures every couple's unique story by seeking out authentic moments of love.

350/hour (GBP)

Harry Richards is an experienced photographer who takes a documentary approach to capturing weddings. With a keen eye for storytelling and a passion for visual storytelling, he creates striking images that capture the essence of each couple's wedding day.

200/hour (GBP)
Documentary Wedding Photography by Niaz Maleknia

Niaz Maleknia, an Iranian award-winning documentary photographer based in London, MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from the London College of Communication. Shows work internationally, with pieces in the National Portrait Gallery and New York Times.

1000 (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)
Wedding photographer Stam Chananakhon

In her work as a destination wedding photographer, Stam Chananakhon embraces a journalistic style, capturing real and compelling moments for her couples. As a visual storyteller, she uses her camera to immortalize the love and emotions shared on the wedding day.

3000 (GBP)
Elopement and wedding photography by Kate Hampson

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)
United Kingdom documentary wedding photography by Dominique Shaw of York Place Studios

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)

Steven Carter Hewson takes a documentary approach to his photography, aiming to tell the story of a couple's wedding day through visually captivating images. With his unobtrusive style, he captures authentic moments and genuine emotions, resulting in a collection of...

1495 (GBP)
 A skilled wedding photographer named Nick Tucker, based in London, England, capturing cherished moments throughout the United Kingdom.

Nick Tucker is a London-based wedding photojournalist, capturing honest moments with his journalistic style. His unobtrusive approach and passion for meaningful photos make each wedding day a visual storytelling experience.

2000 (GBP)
Liam Smith photography for wedding events and elopements

Liam Smith is a London-based wedding reportage photographer who has been on his photographic journey since he was 16. With every couple, his goal is to document the entirety of the wedding - from the morning nerves to the dancing on the tables - and to provide them with the...

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)
London elopement and wedding reportage photography by John Sanders of the England, United Kingdom WPJA

With a background in the educational sector, celebrity portraiture, and advertising, John Sanders is a skilled and professional documentary wedding photographer based in London.

500 (GBP)
Katarina Nichol wedding and elopement photography

Katarina Nichol is a UK wedding photojournalist, capturing unexpected moments of a wedding day in her documentary-style photography.

150/hour (GBP)
Creative wedding and elopement photography by Ernie Savarese

Ernie Savarese is a professional wedding photojournalist who brings his love for design and technology to his photography, capturing the emotion of special moments with ease.

1500 (GBP)
Wedding Reportage Photography by Emis Stasaitis

Emis Stasaitis, a wedding photographer based in East London, draws from his background in Architecture and Design. Living on a narrowboat along Regent's Canal, he specializes in capturing authentic moments without staging, offering a relaxed and enjoyable experience...

1850 (GBP)
London Wedding Reportage Photography by Joe Twigg

Joe Twigg, a London-based wedding reportage photographer, brings a distinctive style to every couple's special day. Drawing on his expertise and training in photojournalism, he skillfully crafts images that capture the emotions and stories of each wedding.

750 (GBP)

Emil Boczek is a Europe wedding photographer who takes a documentary approach to storytelling through visual media. With over 25 years of experience, he is based in the UK and captures authentic moments of love without interfering with the wedding day.

Emil Boczek

Wolverhampton in West Midlands, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1550 (GBP)
United Kingdom wedding photography, engagement portraits and elopements by Jenny Rutterford

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.

1850 (GBP)
England, United Kingdom wedding reportage photography by Paul Tansley

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)
Lifestyle portrait of Andy Sidders, an England Wedding Reportage Photographer of the UK WPJA

With a decade of experience as a wedding photojournalist, Andy Sidders brings his expertise in capturing the genuine emotions and spontaneous moments of over 150 weddings. His background in sports and gig photography has sharpened his skills in capturing action.

Andy Sidders

Cheddington in Buckinghamshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1799 (GBP)
Lifestyle portrait of England wedding photographer Tori Deslauriers

Experienced wedding photographer with 10+ years of experience. Passion for photography since childhood. Skilled in capturing moments and relationships. Available worldwide.

Tori Deslauriers

St Albans in Hertfordshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1200 (GBP)
UK wedding reportage and engagement photography by Damion Mower

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.

1995 (GBP)
Geeshan Bandara wedding photography studio owner

Geeshan Bandara, an award-winning wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience in Europe and Asia, specializes in capturing stories through his pictures. He has worked on grand celebrity weddings as well as smaller, intimate ceremonies, and is particularly fond of...

Geeshan Bandara

Dubai, AE *Now booking London weddings.
2500 (USD)
BW portrait of Mark Wallis, Europe wedding reportage photographer

With a documentary approach, Mark Wallis competently tells the visual story of your wedding, using an unobtrusive style to capture the genuine and intimate moments that unfold throughout the day.

Mark Wallis

Long Eaton in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1450 (GBP)
UK wedding photography and elopements by Anna Mikulich

Anna Mikulich is an accomplished wedding photographer who embraces a documentary approach to her storytelling. Through her lens, Anna captures the authentic and intimate moments of love, creating visual representations that speak volumes about the beauty and emotion of each...

Anna Mikulich

Basingstoke in Hampshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1850 (GBP)
Wedding reportage and elopement photography by Clive Blair Photos

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)
Rob Dodsworth - Wedding Reportage Images

Rob Dodsworth is an England-based wedding reportage photographer with a passion for capturing the special and often overlooked moments. Since 2010, he has been telling beautiful wedding stories through his documentary style approach.

Rob Dodsworth

Norwich in Norfolk, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1995 (GBP)
BW wedding photography by Melissa Iannace

Melissa Iannace is an experienced destination wedding photographer with more than 15 years of photojournalistic experience. She provides a range of beautiful, edited, and print-ready black & white and color images that beautifully capture the unique and special moments...

1500 (EUR)
United Kingdom Wedding Reportage Photographer David Weightman - Married to My Camera

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)
Wedding and elopement photography by Peter Rowen

Peter Rowen is a wedding photojournalist, with nearly two decades of expertise. His goal is to authentically depict the ambiance of your big day while also pursuing his passion for outdoor adventures like mountain biking, snowboarding, and motorcycling.

Peter Rowen

Ashbourne in Meath, IE *Now booking London weddings.
2500 (EUR)
Corina Badenoch - UK Wedding Reportage Images

Corina Badenoch, an England-based wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach to her storytelling. With a background in portrait and street photography, she adeptly captures the visual details that make up the comprehensive life stories of her clients.

Corina Badenoch

in West Sussex, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1800 (GBP)
Italy Couple Engagement Sessions Wedding and Elopement Photographer Carlo Bettuolo

Carlo Bettuolo, a wedding photographer based in Venice, Italy, utilizes a journalistic style to capture the happiest moments of his clients' lives. With his creative vision, he avoids static poses and instead focuses on capturing authentic, candid moments.

Carlo Bettuolo

Venice in Venezia, IT *Now booking London weddings.
1100 (EUR)
United Kingdom wedding reportage images by England-based Darren Lehane

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)
United Kingdom wedding reportage-style photography by Tracy Morter

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)

Manes Pangalos, seasoned wedding photographer, London-born, based in Greece for 15 years, captures breathtaking love stories internationally with passion, skill, and energy.

Manes Pangalos

Athens, GR *Now booking London weddings.
2200 (EUR)
BW portrait of England wedding photographer Milda Vasiliauskaite of the United Kingdom WPJA

Milda Vasiliauskaite is a skilled wedding photographer with over 12 years of experience, known for capturing genuine emotions and unique celebrations. Drawing inspiration from various sources, her style blends editorial sophistication with documentary authenticity. Based in...

775 (GBP)
Kirill Brusilovsky wedding photography for creative couples

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)
England elopement and wedding reportage photography by James Pearce - United Kingdom WPJA Pro

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)
Bedfordshire wedding photography by Paresh Tailor for London England

Paresh Tailor

Luton in Bedfordshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1500 (GBP)
Engagement, elopement and wedding photography by Nicola Hudson

Nicola Hudson is an experienced documentary wedding photographer based in England. With over 10 years of running her own successful photography business, she brings confidence and expertise to every wedding, documenting the day with a journalistic approach.

Nicola Hudson

Chichester in West Sussex, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1750 (GBP)
England Wedding Photography by Graham Nixon

With a background in TV and movies, Graham Nixon is not your ordinary photographer. As a skilled wedding photojournalist, he has expertly framed and captured over 600 weddings since 2005, ensuring every moment tells a story.

Graham Nixon

Godalming in Surrey, GB *Now booking London weddings.
2000 (GBP)
BW picture of England wedding photographer Ryan Cox of the United Kingdom

Ryan Cox is a wedding photographer specializing in capturing the emotions and narratives of a couple's special day. With over two decades of experience, he has built a reputation for his distinct documentary style, characterized by its relaxed and natural approach.

Ryan Cox

Cranleigh in Surrey, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1850 (GBP)
United Kingdom elopement and wedding reportage photography by Nikkala Faye Ades

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)
Portrait of wedding photographer in Derbyshire and Derby, Mamad Mossadegh of the East Midlands England United Kingdom Wedding Photojournalist Association

Mamad Mossadegh, an England-based wedding photographer with a BA in Photography, specializes in natural light, blending documentary and editorial styles. Drawing from 16 years of experience, he captures timeless images and genuine character in relaxed sessions.

Mamad Mossadegh

Derby in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking London weddings.
1995 (GBP)
United Kingdom wedding reportage-style photography by Murray Clarke

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)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving London Couples

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.

In Richmond Park, London, the couple playfully tease each other while hugging closely, sharing smiles and showing their love for each other.
At the top of steps near massive old world stone pillars in the sunshine, a couple in London, UK posed for their engagement portrait session before their upcoming wedding.
At a London UK prewedding session, a couple of lovers watch as birds take flight on the street nearby, the old world building steps providing a picturesque backdrop near the stone columns.
At Richmond, London, the bride and groom to be sit and laugh on stairs on a windy winter day in their engagement portrait session before their upcoming wedding.
Captivating BW image taken at a London wedding capturing the moment the bride and groom are separated before their Sikh ceremony.
Captured at the Old Town Hall Hotel in London, UK, this wedding photo showcases a joyful bride holding hands with her groom amid confetti on the Town Hall steps.
At Nobu Hotel in London, the joyous celebration unfolds as a Jewish groom is joyfully lifted and tossed in the air above everyone on the dance floor, capturing the exuberance of the moment.
In London, England, a Jewish bride joyfully dances high above the dance floor during the traditional horah chair dance, enveloped in the spirited celebration of love and tradition.
In London, England, the bride dances joyously with her friends, hands intertwined in a circle around her, epitomizing the bond of friendship and celebration on her special day.
In London, England, the Jewish tisch unfolds with many men surrounding the table, creating an atmosphere steeped in tradition and camaraderie.
A bride and groom embrace on their wedding day at Gray's Inn in London. The night-time portrait captures the couple bathed in colorful lights and surrounded by bokeh flares, creating a romantic and enchanting scene.
A newlywed couple walking hand in hand on their wedding day at Gray's Inn, London. This unique shot captures the couple from the interior of a vintage car, symbolizing their journey into marriage together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small London wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your London wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my London wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked London wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND London WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Becky & Greg

Photo by Paul Tansley

They are incredible! I cant wait to look through again when i am home with him. Ive been laughing and crying looking through them - they are perfect! I cant thank you enough! Becky & Greg

Couple have fun pulp fiction style first dance at The Andaz, London

Emma & Ben

Photo by Tori Deslauriers

Thank you so much you really have made our day and memories be so very special. You will be pleased to know we have received sooooo many compliments on your behalf of your work and have been recommending you to all!

Cain Manor Wedding Photography by Tansley Photography of the UK

Laura & Dan

Photo by Paul Tansley

Thank you so much for our gorgeous photos. We love looking back through them and reminiscing! These photos capture the day perfectly and means we'll remember all those fabulous moments from the day.