London Wedding Photographer - Emis Stasaitis

I’m a London wedding photographer specialising in relaxed, documentary-style photography. Based in South London and working across the capital — from Hackney and Islington to Brixton, Chelsea and beyond — I photograph weddings in a natural, unobtrusive way, focusing on real moments rather than staged poses.

Whether it’s a town hall ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall, a warehouse celebration in Shoreditch, or a laid-back pub reception in South London, my approach stays the same: observe, anticipate, and capture what’s genuinely happening. The atmosphere. The in-between moments. The energy of your people all in one place.

As a documentary wedding photographer in London, I’m there to tell the full story of your day as it unfolds — honestly, creatively, and without turning it into a photoshoot.

Relaxed Documentary Wedding Photographer in London

Weddings are so much more than the classic walking-away-in-the-sunset photos. As a London wedding photographer, I offer a documentary approach that has very little impact on your day, so you can focus on enjoying every moment while I capture it all creatively in the background.

All my couples can relax knowing that every key moment from emotional vows at London town halls to quiet smiles during countryside receptions is being captured naturally, without disruption.

I believe beautiful wedding photography shouldn’t involve staging moments or taking large chunks of your day to set up scenes while your guests enjoy the canapés you’ve planned.

Every wedding is unique, and I bring my creativity and passion to each one. There’s no checklist of shots or rigid rules to follow; I approach every day with a completely personalised touch, getting excited about every wedding, regardless of size or location.

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Real moments, creatively captured.

Having worked at numerous venues across London, and the UK, the one thing I have learnt over the years, is that moments matter most.

Documentary Wedding Photography Explained

Capturing the Real Story
Documentary wedding photography is all about noticing the unscripted moments the laughter, the chaos, the quiet pauses and turning them into photographs that feel alive and full of meaning. I work quietly in the background at weddings across London and the UK, capturing your day as it naturally unfolds, without staging or interrupting the flow.

Sometimes the most powerful images aren’t the big moments themselves, but the anticipation, the reactions, or the little gestures that make a day truly unique.

The Heart in Every Frame
Each image should hold more than just a record of how things looked. A strong documentary photograph tells a story within a single frame carrying emotion, personality, and atmosphere. Through careful composition, perspective, and light, I aim to give every picture depth and context.

Some of the moments I focus on include:

Laughter, tears, and spontaneous reactions
Quiet gestures and fleeting expressions
The subtle interactions that reveal real connections

Blending the Planned and the Unexpected
My goal is to blend all of this the planned and the spontaneous into a complete visual story of your day. The result is a collection of images that not only show what happened, but also convey how it felt. Every wedding I photograph has its own personality, energy, and little moments that make it unforgettable, and my job is to capture them all beautifully and naturally.

Meet the photographer

Hello!

Hi, I’m Emis. I’ve been photographing weddings for many years, capturing real moments, laughter, and the little details that make each day unique. Based in South London, I travel across the city, the UK, and abroad blending into the background while creating images that feel natural and timeless. I get genuinely excited about every wedding I photograph and love meeting couples to hear their story and how they envision their day.

On the Day: A Hands-Off, Documentary Approach
On your wedding day, I work quietly in the background, blending into the day while capturing everything as it naturally unfolds. I don’t stage moments or interrupt the flow, instead I use my creative eye to notice the little gestures, reactions, and interactions that tell your story.

Post-Wedding Delivery: A curated story
After the day, I carefully edit and curate every image in my signature style. You’ll receive a full gallery of high resolution photos, ready to print or share, plus a private online gallery for guests to view the collection.

A Personal Touch
Every wedding I photograph is unique, and I bring creativity, energy, and genuine excitement to every day. I tailor my approach to each couple, ensuring your story is captured exactly as it happens.

My goal is simple: to give you a collection of images that reflect your personalities, your atmosphere, and the joy of your day, all without taking you away from the moments that matter.