Bride and Groom standing facing each other while the groom holds a drink and the Bride sips her drink

UK & DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | JAY ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM

Wedding photography for couples who care about how it feels

I photograph weddings as they really happen — the atmosphere, the emotion, the moments in between.

Not staged. Not forced. Just honest storytelling shaped by the people, the place, and the energy of the day.

My work is rooted in observation rather than direction. I focus on capturing what’s already there — the connections, the quiet pauses, the chaos, the joy — so your photographs feel true to you and the people you’re sharing the day with.

It’s about presence, not performance.

Bride in the middle of the pool with a light shining on her, while the groom is behind her coming out of the pool

IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE….

…and what stays with you are the moments you’ll want to feel again.

Weddings aren’t productions. They’re lived experiences — layered, unpredictable, and deeply personal. My role is to stay aware, anticipate what’s building, and document it with clarity and intention.

The result isn’t just a record of the day. It’s a collection of photographs that carry weight — images that bring you back to how it felt.

UK & DESTINATION

While based in the UK, I photograph weddings throughout Europe and internationally. I take on a limited number of commissions each year to ensure every couple receives considered, focused coverage.

Travel feels natural to how I work — adapting to light, landscape and culture without losing the tone that defines my imagery.

LONDON WEDDINGS

EUROPE & INTERNATIONAL WEDDINGS

OXFORDSHIRE WEDDINGS

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ABOUT JAY ANDERSON

Simple. Confident. Editorial.

A modern, documentary approach to wedding photography and film.

I’m Jay — a photographer drawn to real moments, genuine connection and the energy that makes every wedding feel different.

I photograph weddings across the UK and internationally, working in a calm, unobtrusive way that allows the day to unfold naturally. No staged moments. No forced direction. Just honest storytelling shaped by people, place and atmosphere.

From the first quiet moments of preparation to the final dance, my focus stays the same — capturing what’s real and framing it with clarity and intention.

I’ve been documenting weddings since 2014, adding film in 2017, and have photographed celebrations from architectural city venues to destination gatherings across Europe and beyond.

If you’re drawn to imagery that feels unforced, modern and emotionally grounded, you’re in the right place.

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WHERE I WORK BEST

  • Architectural city venues

  • Refined countryside estates

  • Multi-day celebrations

  • Destination gatherings

  • Design-led weddings
    I work across both photography and film, documenting each setting with the same calm, editorial perspective.

  • Alongside weddings, I take on select creative and brand commissions — projects that value story, atmosphere and considered imagery.

EXPLORE THE WORK

THE WEDDING PHOTOS

Honest, documentary-led coverage that captures the full story of the day.
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THE WEDDING FILMS

Thoughtful, cinematic films that focus on atmosphere, movement, and emotion.
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THE PORTRAITS

Everything but weddings…. Family, Children, Pets & Couples. Everything, just not weddings.
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Black and white photo of a woman resting her head on a man's chest, both smiling softly, seen through a reflective glass surface with trees in the background.

Honest moments. Real connection. Thoughtfully documented.

LET’S TALK

If you’re planning a wedding in the UK or abroad and are drawn to imagery that feels modern, confident and quietly different, I’d love to hear more about your plans.

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