London · Italy · France · Europe
Luxury Wedding Photographer in London & Europe
Cinematic, documentary-led wedding photography for elegant celebrations, private events and destination weddings across Europe.
Featured wedding stories
Real weddings and pre-weddings across Europe
A curated selection of elegant destination weddings, château celebrations, London events and cinematic pre-wedding stories photographed across Europe.
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Venice, Italy Palazzo Pisani Moretta Wedding
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France Château Challain Wedding
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Spain Sant Pere del Bosc Wedding
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Rome, Italy Villa Miani Wedding
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London Mandarin Oriental Wedding
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London London Chapel Wedding
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Paris, France Shangri-La Paris Wedding
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Bordeaux, France Château de Borderie Wedding
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Santorini, Greece Santorini Pre-Wedding
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Lake Como, Italy Lake Como Wedding
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Swiss Alps Switzerland Mountain Pre-Wedding
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Paris, France Paris Pre-Wedding
The approach
Calm, cinematic and technically precise wedding photography.
My work is built around light, timing and atmosphere. I photograph weddings with a documentary eye, an editorial sense of composition and a quiet understanding of how luxury events unfold in real time.
Light before everything
I look for how light falls on people, architecture, fabric and movement — the details that make an image feel cinematic rather than staged.
Documentary timing
Most of the day is photographed naturally, without interrupting the rhythm of the celebration or turning real moments into a production.
Editorial portraits
When portraits are needed, I keep the direction calm and minimal — enough to create elegance, never so much that the couple stops feeling posed.
Discreet experience
From private London events to multi-day destination weddings, the work is planned carefully and delivered with discretion, consistency and care.
Featured destinations
Wedding photography across Europe’s most elegant locations
From London and Lake Como to France, Italy and destination pre-weddings across Europe, these are the places I photograph most often.
Experience & recognition
Trusted for elegant weddings, private events and destination celebrations.
With more than two decades of experience, I photograph weddings with a balance of documentary instinct, editorial direction and calm technical control.
Luxury without stiffness
The work is elegant, but never forced. I keep the experience calm so real emotion, movement and atmosphere stay intact.
International experience
From London hotels and private clubs to villas in Italy and château weddings in France, I am used to working across languages, locations and timelines.
Discreet private coverage
Private galleries, NDAs and sensitive events are handled with care, discretion and a clear understanding of client privacy.
The client experience
A clear, calm and carefully managed photography experience.
From the first conversation to the final gallery, the process is built to feel organised, discreet and effortless — especially for destination weddings with many moving parts.
Before the wedding
We discuss the locations, timeline, priorities, family dynamics and the feeling you want from the photographs. For destination weddings, I also look closely at light, logistics and the natural flow of the day.
On the day
The coverage is calm and unobtrusive. Most moments are photographed naturally, while portraits are guided with quiet direction when needed.
After the wedding
A first set of images is usually delivered shortly after the wedding, followed by a carefully edited online gallery with a full story of the celebration.
For larger events
Second photographers, film photography, drone coverage and multi-day coverage can be added for larger weddings, private events and destination celebrations.
Questions couples often ask
Wedding photography answers for London, Europe and destination celebrations.
A few practical details about how I work, what is included and how destination wedding photography is planned.
Where are you based?
I am based in London and photograph weddings across the UK, Italy, France and Europe. I regularly work with couples planning destination weddings in places such as Lake Como, Portofino, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Paris, Provence, the French Riviera and Switzerland.
Do you photograph destination weddings?
Yes. Destination weddings are a major part of my work. I photograph full-day and multi-day weddings across Europe, including welcome dinners, wedding days, pool parties, post-wedding sessions and private celebrations.
How would you describe your wedding photography style?
My style is cinematic, documentary-led and editorial when needed. I photograph real moments naturally, but I also create calm, elegant portraits with minimal direction. The aim is for the photographs to feel atmospheric, emotional and timeless, without becoming over-posed.
Do you offer film photography?
Yes. Film photography can be added to wedding coverage. I work with both digital and film, including 35mm and medium-format film when it suits the wedding, location and visual style.
Can you work with planners and larger production teams?
Yes. I regularly work with planners, venues, videographers and larger supplier teams. My approach is calm, organised and discreet, especially for luxury weddings, private events and multi-day destination celebrations.
Do you offer second photographers?
Yes. A second photographer can be added for larger weddings, multi-location events or celebrations where both partners, guests and details need to be covered at the same time.
How long does it take to receive the photos?
Sneak peeks are usually delivered within 72 hours to 7 days. The full wedding gallery is normally delivered within 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the scale of the wedding and the number of events covered.
Do you offer private galleries and NDAs?
Yes. Private galleries and NDA arrangements are available for couples, families and events where privacy is important. Discretion is part of how I work.
Enquire about your wedding
Planning a wedding in London, Italy, France or elsewhere in Europe?
Tell me where and when your celebration is taking place, what kind of coverage you are considering and whether it is a one-day wedding, elopement or multi-day destination event.
Client words
Kind words from couples I have photographed.
A wedding photographer becomes part of the atmosphere of the day. These reviews reflect not only the photographs delivered, but also the calm, discreet and personal experience couples felt while being photographed.
Posted on Rachel ShahmoonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Janis was absolutely incredible! Not only were the photos beautiful and exactly what we asked for, but he was such a pleasure to have around on the day! I would highly recommend Janis!Posted on Joshua BlacherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Janis did our wedding and we absolutley loved him. He tailored the photos to what we asked for and was able to get some lovely in the moment pictures.Posted on Asha Pandya-SharpeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I don't know what I expected prior to looking at our wedding photos, but Janis' work was exceptional. The photos were gorgeous. He was there ready with his camera for every important moment and the photos are cute, candid and so un-cringe. Janis helped made two very un-photogenic people feel comfortable and look great. He did everything I wanted and more! Couldn't recommend him enough!Posted on Gillian CarlingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Janis photographed our 3-day wedding in France, and I highly recommend him. Janis was a great photographer and lots of fun to work with. Our photographs were stunning and delivered quickly after the event. He was especially great at taking action shots and bringing life into our photoshoots. We'll always treasure these special memories photographed by Janis.Posted on Natalie BakerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I couldn't recommend Janis enough. He did an AMAZING job for our wedding. He was professional and got the most wonderful pictures. He created the most wonderful memories for my husband and I. I was hoping for just a few good pictures to have framed however I got more than this from Janis and we are so happy! my husband and myself aren't very photogenic so to have these photos that we are happy with are great.Posted on brett durantTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. super professional! super talented, and an awesome guy! my favourite photographer ever!Posted on Lady RoseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We met Janis at Château Challain last week, it was an honour and a pleasure to have done so. He was professional, friendly, fun and we got on with him wonderfully whilst working together at the wedding of Alex and Claire. Janis is a world class photographer who has a real passion for his work which shines through in his photography. He captured so many stunning shots of the wedding guests, the beautiful couple and the incredible venue. We hope our paths cross again one day.Posted on Claire CloughTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Janis photographed our wedding last weekend and he was truly incredible. Janis gifted his time completely free of charge to a competition open to key workers during COVID and stayed true to his word. He photographed a 3 day event and was so warm and friendly we were put at ease instantly despite not being the most natural of people in front of the camera. Today we received a preview of some of our photos and we are completely blown away. They are absolutely stunning and tell the story of the day brilliantly from the laughter to the tears. I would recommend Janis to anyone planning any event! Thank you so, so much!Posted on KellyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The most incredible photographer! We have the most amazing photographs of our wedding day and the whole experience was effortless, it was like he had known us for years the way he captured our photos and the venue itself.We couldn’t be more grateful and over the moon! The detail in our photos is simply beautiful. If you’re looking for a photographer then look no further, can’t recommend him enough! Huge thanks, The Dhadas xPosted on Manny DhadaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best photographer you could ask for. Our photographs came out better than we'd ever hoped for. He was so quietly brilliant on the day, I never really noticed where he was at any one point in time, however, when we saw our photos there wasn't a moment he'd missed. He was polite, welcoming and a joy to have at our wedding. We'd actually booked Janis back in 2018 for our original wedding date in 2020. Of course, we all know what happened, but even with the 2 year delay it wasn't a problem for Janis. He reassured us straight away after each rescheduling and we're so happy to have had the privilege of Janis photographing our wedding day.Load more