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About

On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: March 2026

Visual storyteller with a documentary-led approach, an editorial eye, and a fine art sensibility.

At The Stories Lab, I photograph weddings in a way that feels honest, elegant, and personal. I am drawn to real moments, beautiful atmosphere, and all the quiet in-between details that give a wedding its character.

I love creating images that feel natural and heartfelt, while still carrying a refined and thoughtful aesthetic. I am drawn to the emotion, the people, the atmosphere, and the subtle details that give each wedding its own rhythm and character.

I bring a calm and thoughtful presence to every wedding, giving gentle direction when needed while allowing real moments to unfold naturally. The result is a collection of images that feels both polished and deeply personal.

If you are looking for wedding photography that feels honest, stylish, and thoughtfully observed, I would love to hear more about your plans.

Services Offered

Based in London, I photograph weddings across the UK and destination celebrations abroad.

Wedding photography and videography coverage is available for intimate ceremonies, half-day weddings, full-day celebrations, and destination weddings.

Packages are designed to stay flexible, with options for shorter coverage, full-day storytelling, and elevated collections with additional features such as analogue film photography, hybrid highlight video, pre-wedding sessions, and fine art albums and fine art prints.

There is also the option to add longer wedding film coverage through a dedicated videographer for couples who would like both photography and video.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
Negatives
Blu-ray or DVD with all the photos
Photocall
Photo booth
Other (48-hour previews, Hybrid highlight video, analogue film photography, destination wedding coverage, fine art albums, premium photo books, and full wedding film options through a dedicated videographer)

What does the wedding package include?

All digital files edited in high resolution and online sharing size, 48 hour preview gallery, wedding photo books and fine art albums, online gallery, 2 weeks to receive images, pre-wedding calls etc

How far in advance should I contact you?

We try our best to accommodate customer's needs depending on availability

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, i cover weddings across the UK and destination weddings abroad

What is the charge for travelling?

Depends on the distance, travel options and accommodation

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography
Other (Editorial, documentary and fine art)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital
Analogue

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Documentary-led, with an editorial eye and a fine art sensibility - I focus on real moments, natural storytelling, elegant portraits, toucthe atmosphere and details to keep every story unique

What kind of equipment do you use?

I use professional full-frame high quality camera equipment, a range of lenses suited to different parts of the day with professional lighting when needed and analogue cameras, films

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, online gallery, making it easy to view, download, share with loved ones

Do you send all the photos taken?

Yes

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?

Additional coverage is charged at £150 per extra hour and can be arranged in advance or, where possible, added on the day

What are the forms of payment?

Payments can be made by bank transfer. For half-day and full-day collections, instalment payments are also available, making it easier to spread the cost over time

How do you work?

I work in a calm and unobtrusive way, allowing real moments to unfold naturally while offering gentle direction when needed for portraits and group photographs

Served in

Oxfordshire, South West London and Surrey

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Do you have any questions?

Reviews for The Stories Lab

Caroline
Caroline Sent on 28/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Very pleased we found Duran

We found Duran (the face behind Durvean Photography) actually on Hitched and contacted him because of his soft, beautiful style of photography. We were so pleased he had availability (our wedding was the same year) and were very impressed by his pricing which included a pre wedding shoot also. On both the pre wedding shoot and on our wedding day he was very professional, prompt and made us feel at ease while having our photos taken. He was brilliant at directing us having never done a photo shoot before and on the wedding day even helped the flower girls with the bows on their dresses which was really sweet. The photos from both days are stunning and he sent them both within 3 weeks. Can't recommend enough, thank you Duran!
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John Sent on 31/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Photography and Film Service

We had an exceptional experience with his photo and film services. He was a professional through and through, managing the timeline from the pre-wedding sessions to the wedding day with ease. He has a unique talent for making everyone feel at ease, which truly showed in the candid nature of our guests' photos and our guests loved him :) The quality of both the imagery and the video was top-tier. Highly recommended!
Karen
Karen Sent on 25/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional highly recommend

Duran had a quality style for photography.
He put in all of the small details that I wouldn’t of though of when taking my wedding pictures. there were request that I asked for and he was so flexible and happy to do so.
His presents was so professional and he is such a lovely man he was just perfect on our special day I’m in love with all of the amazing pictures he had given me on my special day.
Thuy
Thuy Sent on 03/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Legendary photographer

Duran was truly superman, finding ways to be everywhere at once. Not only is he an incredible photographer, allowing us to really enjoy the moment, we had every faith from our pre wedding shoot that he would capture them spectacularly, in his artistic and legendary style.

I found out that Duran must also moonlight as a stylist, as well as the man behind the Stories Lab - he'd be on hand to help fix my hair or neaten us up, which was greatly appreciated and made us look and feel picture perfect.

Duran also fit in immediately with our family and loved ones, his warmth was very apparent and they all had high praises for him, you'll find him in quite a few selfies too.

Thank you so much (Teşekkürler), Duran
for helping us tell our love story. They say pictures say a thousand words, but your pictures tell a million more.
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Sandy Sent on 25/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience with Duran

We booked Duran as our photographer for our pre wedding shoot and wedding, we were very pleased with the results and quick turnaround of photos.
H
Hulya Sent on 22/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Just fantastic in every way!

He was incredible from the beginning. He was amazing at directing us and very supportive in every step. The photos and video are incredible; more then we expected! They were very friendly for everyone! If you’re looking for stress-free, friendly and very supportive service with incredible images then book him as your wedding photographer!
L
Leanne Sent on 16/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely brilliant!

Loved working with Duran to capture our special day. Duran is very approachable and helped us all feel relaxed on the day. Brilliant attention to detail. Love the photos received. Excellent service and good service. Highly highly recommend!
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Angelic Sent on 13/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

He is an amazing photographer! We couldn't recommend Duran enough! He was also very flexible regarding the package and everything else. He is very easy to work with, kind and relaxed.
Thank you so much for those wonderful photos, album and service from beginning to the end!
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