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- 2025
AM Wedding Photography
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About this supplier
On Hitched.co.uk since 2024
Last update: September 2026
Hitched Wedding Awards 2025 & 2026 Winner
London Wedding Photographer | Candid, Documentary & Unposed
Wedding Photography That Feels Like Your Wedding
If you don’t love the idea of posing for hours or having your wedding turned into a photoshoot, we’ll probably get along.
I’m Ariel, a London wedding photographer focused on real moments, natural storytelling and photographs that genuinely feel like your day.
No awkward posing.
No forced moments.
No disappearing for hours when you would rather be celebrating with your favourite people.
Just relaxed, honest photography of the day as it naturally unfolds.
About Me
Before photographing weddings, I spent years covering live events and artists including Robbie Williams—where nothing repeats itself and you need to be ready before the moment even happens.
That instinct is what I bring to every wedding.
I notice the small things.
The in-between moments.
The reactions happening across the room.
The moments you might not even notice at the time—but which often end up meaning the most.
What It’s Like Having Me There
I keep things relaxed and let you enjoy your wedding.
I’ll offer guidance when you need it—especially if you’re wondering what to do with your hands—but I won’t spend hours forcing you into poses that don’t feel like you.
We’ll keep group photographs quick and organise a short, relaxed couple session without taking you away from your guests for half the day.
Many couples say it feels like having another guest there—someone who knows when to step in and when to quietly capture what’s happening.
What You’ll Receive
✔ Documentary, candid and unposed coverage
✔ A carefully edited collection of high-resolution photographs
✔ Private online gallery
✔ Full printing and sharing rights
✔ Full gallery delivered within four weeks
✔ Travel within London included
✔ A relaxed and personal approach from beginning to end
Coverage is available for everything from intimate registry-office ceremonies to complete wedding days.
Not sure how many hours you need? Send me your rough timings and I’ll honestly recommend the coverage that makes sense for your plans.
The Approach
I’m not there to take over your wedding.
I’m there to tell its story properly—the nerves, the chaos, the quiet moments, the loud ones, the people you love and everything happening around you while you’re busy living it.
You enjoy the day.
I’ll take care of the photographs.
Get in Touch
Send me your wedding date, venue and a rough idea of your plans, and I’ll reply personally—usually within 24–48 hours.
📧 arielweddingphotography@gmail.com
🌐 www.amweddingphotography.com
📱 +44 7763 483737
Weddings with this supplier
Zoe & Gavin
164 photos
Rob & Deborah
44 photos
Amy & Ozzie
208 photos
Denielle & Pierre
237 photos
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Photocall
Other (Documentary wedding photography with optional second photographer, 48-hour preview, engagement sessions, fine-art albums and prints, additional coverage hours, and destination weddings)
What does the wedding package include?
High-resolution edited images, private online gallery, and planning support. Typically 100–650 images depending on coverage. Full details on my website. www.amweddingphotography.com
How far in advance should I contact you?
Most couples book 6–18 months ahead, especially for summer. I sometimes have last-minute availability, so feel free to get in touch anytime
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, based in London, covering the UK, Europe, and destination weddings worldwide. Happy to travel wherever your story takes me
What is the charge for travelling?
No travel fees within London. For further locations, travel and accommodation are agreed in advance — simple and transparent
What style of photos do you take?
Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Other (Unposed, authentic documentary photography capturing real moments as they unfold — no forced smiles, just honest storytelling)
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
Documentary approach combined with strong timing, light, and composition — capturing natural moments with a creative, artistic eye
What kind of equipment do you use?
Fujifilm cameras and prime lenses for beautiful colours and a timeless, filmic look. Quiet and discreet for natural coverage
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, private online gallery to view, download, and share your photos easily across all devices
What's the delivery time for a photographic report?
1 month
Do you send all the photos taken?
No
Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
Alone
In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?
Yes
Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?
Yes
Do you charge per hour or per event?
Per event
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
£200 per hour
What are the forms of payment?
Bank transfer
How do you work?
Relaxed and unobtrusive — capturing real moments naturally with no awkward posing, just honest storytelling
Served in
East London and Essex
Do you have any questions?
Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for AM Wedding Photography
Vinh Sent on 19/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating
A true hero
We honestly can’t say enough good things about Ariel, who photographed our wedding. From the very first pre-wedding shoot, he put us completely at ease. Neither of us are naturals in front of the camera, but he had such a relaxed approach to posing and capturing moments that it felt genuinely effortless—and more importantly, fun.
What we really appreciated was how natural everything felt. Ariel has a knack for spotting those candid moments that truly reflect how the day unfolded, without anything feeling staged or overthought. His communication throughout was spot on, always quick to reply and genuinely invested. Before the wedding, my wife even found herself asking his opinion when she was torn between a few dresses!
The morning of the wedding didn’t run to schedule but Ariel was calm, flexible, and unflappable. He adapted to switch up locations to maximise his coverage, and later on even helped convince our officiant to let us pull off a ‘shots of tequila after tying the knot’ moment we’d planned. A true legend!
His personality was a big part of the experience.. Guests were bantering with him like he was part of the guest list —some even posed for selfies with him! He blended professionalism with good spirits and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.
We’d wholeheartedly recommend Ariel to anyone looking for a relaxed, genuine, and brilliantly talented photographer. He’s an absolute gem.
What we really appreciated was how natural everything felt. Ariel has a knack for spotting those candid moments that truly reflect how the day unfolded, without anything feeling staged or overthought. His communication throughout was spot on, always quick to reply and genuinely invested. Before the wedding, my wife even found herself asking his opinion when she was torn between a few dresses!
The morning of the wedding didn’t run to schedule but Ariel was calm, flexible, and unflappable. He adapted to switch up locations to maximise his coverage, and later on even helped convince our officiant to let us pull off a ‘shots of tequila after tying the knot’ moment we’d planned. A true legend!
His personality was a big part of the experience.. Guests were bantering with him like he was part of the guest list —some even posed for selfies with him! He blended professionalism with good spirits and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.
We’d wholeheartedly recommend Ariel to anyone looking for a relaxed, genuine, and brilliantly talented photographer. He’s an absolute gem.
Hannah Sent on 26/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding photos
Ariel was absolutely brilliant from start to finish, he made me feel at ease as I was so nervous. The photos are stunning and he made our special day even more memorable, he helped with our budget as well and we are forever grateful to you for capturing our special day. Thankyou so much ❤️
Łucja Sent on 29/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much!
Ariel was great- so happy with our choice! Pleasure to work with, professional and photos look beautiful!
Sulan Sent on 28/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Captured our story beautifully
It was such a gift to be able to relive our day through Ariel’s lens. His photos told a story and were filled with so many intimate/unscripted moments as well as the big important ones! His relaxed and friendly manner put us and our guests at ease- at other times we barely knew he was there! He really captured the essence of our wedding and we absolutely love our photos. Ariel was reasonably priced, flexible and responsive and would highly recommend.
Aimee Sent on 25/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Was more than our Photographer
Ariel was more than “just” our photographer. He became a part of the wedding party pretty quickly from the moment we met!
My now husband (Chris) wasn’t very comfortable with the idea of being photographed constantly on our wedding day, so we went for documentary style where there is less posing and more snapping candid shots.
The engagement shoot instantly put Chris at ease as Ariel made us laugh, and just let us be our silly selves while taking some beautiful shots of both of us and our son.
The wedding day was no different, Ariel arrived and blended in with everyone taking some of the loveliest pictures I could have wished for.
He was there in moments where I didn’t even notice capturing some intimate moments with family and friends. He was dancing with us on the dance floor, laughing at our jokes, and really getting involved which we LOVED!!
I know photographers are everywhere, but I really can’t recommend Ariel enough.
From start to finish, he was everything I ever wanted and my pictures reflect how amazing he is.
Thank you so much Ariel. From the bottom of my heart.
The Fox Family ❤️
My now husband (Chris) wasn’t very comfortable with the idea of being photographed constantly on our wedding day, so we went for documentary style where there is less posing and more snapping candid shots.
The engagement shoot instantly put Chris at ease as Ariel made us laugh, and just let us be our silly selves while taking some beautiful shots of both of us and our son.
The wedding day was no different, Ariel arrived and blended in with everyone taking some of the loveliest pictures I could have wished for.
He was there in moments where I didn’t even notice capturing some intimate moments with family and friends. He was dancing with us on the dance floor, laughing at our jokes, and really getting involved which we LOVED!!
I know photographers are everywhere, but I really can’t recommend Ariel enough.
From start to finish, he was everything I ever wanted and my pictures reflect how amazing he is.
Thank you so much Ariel. From the bottom of my heart.
The Fox Family ❤️
Lisa Sent on 26/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Highly recommend!
We booked Ariel for our wedding day and couldn't be happier with our decision!
We met for the first time on the day of the wedding and he was so friendly and relaxed, and made us feel at ease straight away. Having shot at our venue before, he knew what worked and was great in guiding us and suggesting what would look best. He was very professional in the lead up and on the day. He captured all the important moments beautifully, but also got all the candid moments of our friends and family enjoying themselves throughout the day. Ariel was somehow everywhere and blended in so well with our guests - many actually thought he was our friend and didn't realise he was the professional photographer!
Turnaround for the photo gallery was super efficient and Ariel captured the joy of the day so well. We are so pleased with the photos and will be looking back at them for years to come with such fond memories. A huge thank you to Ariel for helping us capture the most wonderful day - we cannot recommend him enough!
We met for the first time on the day of the wedding and he was so friendly and relaxed, and made us feel at ease straight away. Having shot at our venue before, he knew what worked and was great in guiding us and suggesting what would look best. He was very professional in the lead up and on the day. He captured all the important moments beautifully, but also got all the candid moments of our friends and family enjoying themselves throughout the day. Ariel was somehow everywhere and blended in so well with our guests - many actually thought he was our friend and didn't realise he was the professional photographer!
Turnaround for the photo gallery was super efficient and Ariel captured the joy of the day so well. We are so pleased with the photos and will be looking back at them for years to come with such fond memories. A huge thank you to Ariel for helping us capture the most wonderful day - we cannot recommend him enough!
Sam Sent on 19/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible photographer & person
We cannot recommend Ariel enough!
We were so worried about picking the right person to capture our day with natural pictures and to also to blend in. When reading through reviews, you read that someone was ‘like a guest’ they ‘fit in’ and you think yeah ok sure BUT Ariel did - he is so so lovely!
Everyone commented on how nice he was, how he blended in and he DID become one of the guests. We all really love him. He was such a brilliant addition to our special day and very importantly he really delivered the BEST pictures, capturing our beautiful day and making it come to life again when we looked through the stunning gallery. We can’t thank him enough and we feel so lucky to have found him! THANK YOU! I hope whoever reads this will be lucky enough to book him for their special day
We were so worried about picking the right person to capture our day with natural pictures and to also to blend in. When reading through reviews, you read that someone was ‘like a guest’ they ‘fit in’ and you think yeah ok sure BUT Ariel did - he is so so lovely!
Everyone commented on how nice he was, how he blended in and he DID become one of the guests. We all really love him. He was such a brilliant addition to our special day and very importantly he really delivered the BEST pictures, capturing our beautiful day and making it come to life again when we looked through the stunning gallery. We can’t thank him enough and we feel so lucky to have found him! THANK YOU! I hope whoever reads this will be lucky enough to book him for their special day
Modiegi Sent on 31/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Phenomenal Service
Ariel was absolutely amazing in all aspects. He was punctual (early in fact), easy to communicate with, professional and accommodating from booking to the day of event.
Gave easy to follow instructions which turned out to be the best advice - we have fantastic photographs. The turnaround time for our photo album was exceptionally fast.
I cannot imagine having used anyone else!! Highly recommended service.
Gave easy to follow instructions which turned out to be the best advice - we have fantastic photographs. The turnaround time for our photo album was exceptionally fast.
I cannot imagine having used anyone else!! Highly recommended service.
Ruaa Sent on 15/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful photographer
We booked Ariel very last minute, and I still can’t believe how lucky we were that he was available! From the moment he arrived on our wedding day, he was completely professional and friendly – it felt like he just got us, even though we hadn’t met before.
Ariel captured every moment so beautifully – the emotions, the joy, the little in-between glances that made the day so special. The photos were delivered earlier than agreed & they were amazing!
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who can deliver magic even under pressure, Ariel is the one. We’re beyond grateful and couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
Ariel captured every moment so beautifully – the emotions, the joy, the little in-between glances that made the day so special. The photos were delivered earlier than agreed & they were amazing!
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who can deliver magic even under pressure, Ariel is the one. We’re beyond grateful and couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
Celine Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Just Amazing!
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Ariel for our wedding! From the moment he arrived, his warm and friendly vibe made such an impression—so much so that a few guests actually thought we’d known him for years. That’s just the kind of energy he brings: relaxed, positive, and totally in tune with the moment.
Ariel was incredibly professional and discreet, capturing so many amazing photos without ever feeling intrusive. Among them are some truly cinematic shots that took our breath away—they perfectly captured the emotion, the atmosphere, and all those fleeting moments we never want to forget.
As big foodies, we were thrilled that he also took the time to beautifully capture the reception food. Those details mattered to us, and he absolutely delivered.
We can't recommend Ariel highly enough. If you're looking for someone who brings great energy, makes everyone feel comfortable, and delivers stunning, heartfelt images—you’ve found him!
Ariel was incredibly professional and discreet, capturing so many amazing photos without ever feeling intrusive. Among them are some truly cinematic shots that took our breath away—they perfectly captured the emotion, the atmosphere, and all those fleeting moments we never want to forget.
As big foodies, we were thrilled that he also took the time to beautifully capture the reception food. Those details mattered to us, and he absolutely delivered.
We can't recommend Ariel highly enough. If you're looking for someone who brings great energy, makes everyone feel comfortable, and delivers stunning, heartfelt images—you’ve found him!
Wednesday Sent on 11/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Epic photographer and an amazing person!
Professional with exceptional knowledge and communication. Helpful, friendly and approachable. He aided with every aspect of our special day. His unique style captivates the true emotion and unique moments that make your day really special.
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