London Wedding Photographer - Modern Wedding Photography

Wedding couple standing in front of a wall with graffiti art at a London Wedding

’m Jay, a London wedding photographer capturing weddings in a modern, documentary-editorial style.

I photograph weddings as they happen — not by directing every moment, but by watching, anticipating and responding. It’s about understanding light, energy and emotion, and being in the right place at the right time to create images that feel effortless, stylish and real.

My work is rooted in storytelling, but guided by an editorial eye. Less tradition. Less performance. More atmosphere, movement and moments that naturally create the strongest images.

Based in both London and West Midlands, I photograph weddings across the capital and Greater London — from modern city venues to character-filled North London celebrations.

If you want wedding photography that feels contemporary, emotional and genuinely different — you’re in the right place

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The London Skyline through the window of The Treehouse Hotel, with a silhouette of the bride and make-up artist

Bride in a tshirt and looking down wearing a Flower Crown at a London Wedding

Bride looking in the mirror while doing her at City of London Wedding

Groom looking out of the window while doing his tie at a London Wedding

Bride sitting in the makeup chair looking forward while getting her done at a London Wedding

WHY COUPLES CHOOSE ME FOR THEIR LONDON WEDDING

Editorial vision, documentary timing

I don’t build moments — I recognise them. I photograph what’s really happening, using light, composition and timing to turn real moments into strong, editorial images.

Modern, cool, and quietly different

My couples don’t want a traditional experience. They want their wedding to feel like them — and their photos to reflect that.

London-focused experience

London weddings move fast. I’m used to working fluidly in the city, finding space, light and story in busy, unpredictable environments.

Photography first, film available

Most couples book me for photography, with the option to add cinematic wedding films.

A personal, non-formula approach

Every wedding is different. I don’t follow templates. I respond to what’s in front of me.

RECENT LONDON WEDDINGS

Black & White portrait of a London Wedding Couple with their reflection in a glass window

Yun & Tendai South London Wedding - Garden Museum

A portrait of a London Weddings Couple standing outside The Old Marylebone Town Hall looking at smiling at each other.

Stephanie & Edward Central London Wedding - Old Marleybone Town Hall

Black & White image of a London Wedding Couple with the groom smiling and looking at the camera while the Bride hides her face in the grooms shoulder

A black and white portrait from London Wedding Photographer, Jay Anderson, of a London Weddings Couple standing side to side looking in the opposite direction standing outside wooden garage doors on a cobble street

Helen & Andrew North London Wedding - Highgate Village

Group shot of a London Weddings Bride and her bridemaids in multicolour dresses standing and sitting outside St Bartholomew the Great Church in City of London

Elizabeth & Eddi Central London Wedding - Old Marleybone Town HalL

A black and white image of a London Weddings couple standing very close together smiling in front of their wedding cake with wedding guest in the background.

Hilary & Robert City of London Wedding - St John’s Restaurant

Joanna & Ian Central London Wedding - The Union Club

The front of Treehouse Hotel, London before morning prep at a Old Marylebone Town Hall Wedding.

Front of Hackney Town Hall, East London before a London Wedding

A passer-by walking past the entrance to The Union Club, Soho, before a Central London Wedding.

Passer-by standing outside The Old Queens Head, Essex Road, Islington before a North London Wedding.

Front of Islington Town Hall with Bride and Bridal Party on the steps before a London Wedding.

LONDON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY – LOCAL EXPERIENCE

As a wedding photographer who shoots across London and surrounding areas, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing celebrations in some of the city’s most unique and characterful venues. From intimate church ceremonies and modern registry offices to contemporary London venues, my approach stays the same — letting the day unfold, reading the energy, and creating imagery that feels current, emotional and visually strong.

Recent London weddings I have documented include:

A beautifully styled ceremony qt The Garden Museum
A amazing fun-filled gathering at The Union Club in Soho
A romantic celebration in Highgate Village
And a modern city wedding at St John Restaurant in Smithfield

Each of these weddings bought something totally different, but all shared that unmistakable London energy and personality.

Couple standing together in a London Mews facing away from each other at a Old Marylebone Town Hall Wedding.

A wedding couple in an embracing hold next to Metal gates in Smithfield Market for a City of London Wedding.

A wedding couple standing outside large wooden doors for Lambeth Palace, London for a Garden Museum, London Wedding.

Wedding couple posing next to the Regents Canal, Camden, with the bride in focus, standing in front of groom who is out of focus at a London Wedding.

Bride & Groom standing in the middle of a busy Soho, London street. Holding hands while smiling at the camera at a London Wedding.

Wedding Party standing on the steps of Islington Town Hall, London throwing confetti over the Bride & Groom at a London Wedding

A wedding couple walking through a confetti line with the Groom wearing a Top Hat with the rim cover with confetti at a London Wedding

Wedding Party standing on the steps of Old Marylebone Town Hall, London throwing confetti over the Bride & Groom at a London Wedding

Wedding Party at Islington Town Hall, London throwing confetti over the Bride & Groom at a London Wedding

Wedding couple walking through a confetti line with their arms up at a London Wedding.

MY APPROACH TO LONDON WEDDINGS

I don’t believe the best images come from stopping a wedding every five minutes.

They come from paying attention.

From noticing what’s building, what’s shifting, what’s about to happen — and being ready when it does.

My role is to move with the day, not control it. To create space when it’s needed, and to step back when the story is unfolding on its own. When we do step away for couple photos, it feels relaxed and natural — guided, but never staged.

The result is a gallery that doesn’t just document your wedding — it elevates it.

Images that feel modern. Honest. And emotionally grounded.

A bride posing holding a v-sign to her eyes, while guests smiling and laughing at The Union Club, Soho for a London Wedding

Bride dancing in the middle of the restaurant with guests around her at St Johns Restaurant, Smithfield, City of London.

The groom at The Old Queen's Head Pub, Essex Road, pouring champagne down a guest throat at a London Wedding.

A guest on the dancefloor jokely pointing a finger at the camera at The Garden Museum, Lambeth for a London Wedding Photographer.

Wedding guests on the dance floor with arms and legs in the air while a guest walks past at St Johns Restaurant, City of London Wedding

Wedding guest under a canope set up for a Whiskey & Cigar bar holding a cigar just been lit and smoke coming from his mouth at a Highgate, London Wedding.

Frequently Asked Questions

No — although London is a huge part of my work, I also photograph weddings across Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds, Buckinghamshire, the Midlands and destination weddings.
Yes. My work is built around photographing weddings as they actually feel, not how they’re “supposed” to look. Most of my couples care about style, atmosphere and emotion over tradition.
I guide when it adds to the image — especially with light and environment — but I don’t build fake moments. The strongest images always come from what’s real.
Yes. Most couples book me primarily for photography, with the option to add cinematic wedding films, highlight films and full ceremony coverage.
London dates often book well in advance, especially summer weekends. If you have a date in mind, it’s always worth checking availability early.

So you are looking for a London Wedding Photographer.

London will always be special to me.
The contrast. The culture. The way old and new sit side by side. The energy you can’t really explain unless you’ve lived it.

Photographing London weddings isn’t just part of my work — it’s where my creativity feels most at home. The pace, the people, the architecture, the light, the unpredictability. Every wedding here feels different, shaped not just by the couple, but by the city itself.

If you’re planning a London wedding and want photography that captures the real atmosphere of your day — not just how it looks, but how it feels — I’d love to hear about what you’re planning.

→ Get in touch and tell me your story.

A woman singing into a microphone with a man holding a glass of champagne nearby, on a dark background, in black and white.