relaxed Documentary Wedding Photographer in London
JAY SHAW-BAKER
Hi, I'm Jay.
I believe the best wedding photographs happen when you're enjoying your day, not thinking about the camera. My approach is relaxed, documentary and unobtrusive, allowing your wedding to unfold naturally while I capture the genuine moments that make your day unique.
Whether you're planning a registry office ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall, Old Marylebone Town Hall, or celebrating somewhere else in London, my aim is always the same – to tell the story of your wedding honestly and beautifully. From the excitement before the ceremony to the laughter with family and friends, I want you to be able to look back at your photographs and remember exactly how it felt.
I know that not everyone feels comfortable in front of the camera, and that's absolutely fine. I'll never ask you to spend hours posing or take you away from your guests for longer than you want. Instead, I'll help you feel at ease, giving you the space to enjoy your wedding while I quietly document it as it happens.
If that sounds like the kind of wedding photography you're looking for, I'd love to hear about your plans.
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London Registry Office Weddings
Some of my favourite weddings have taken place in London's beautiful registry offices. Whether you're getting married at Chelsea Old Town Hall, Old Marylebone Town Hall, or another venue across London, I love capturing the unique atmosphere that makes every wedding different.
Relaxed Documentary Wedding Photography
I believe the best wedding photographs happen naturally. Rather than directing every moment, I quietly document your day as it unfolds, capturing the laughter, emotion and little moments that often become the most treasured memories. My aim is simple: to tell the story of your wedding exactly as it happens.
Wedding Packages
£1,250
Which includes:
- All day coverage, so around two hours before the ceremony to around thirty minutes after the dancing starts in the evening.
- High resolution copies of your edited and retouched pictures.
For couples who want the whole story captured — from the excitement and nerves of getting ready through to the ceremony, portraits, speeches and evening celebrations.
I’ll document the day naturally as it unfolds, focusing on the genuine moments, reactions and atmosphere while giving you a little direction whenever it’s helpful.
The result is a complete collection of photographs that lets you relive your wedding from beginning to end.
Includes your fully edited high-resolution photographs and a private online gallery.
£650
Up to 4 hours coverage
Perfect if you’d like more of the day documented without needing full-day photography.
Four hours gives us plenty of flexibility and can include some preparations, arrivals, the ceremony, group
photographs, relaxed couple portraits and the beginning of your reception or celebration afterwards.
It’s a lovely option for smaller weddings where you still want a fuller story of the day.
Includes your fully edited high-resolution photographs and a private online gallery.£450
Which includes:
- Up to 2.5 hours coverage
Ideal for London registry office and town hall weddings. This gives us a little more breathing room to photograph arrivals, the ceremony, family and group photographs, and some natural couple portraits nearby afterwards.
A great option if you want the story of your ceremony captured properly without booking half or full-day coverage.
Includes your fully edited high-resolution photographs and a private online gallery.
£350
Which includes:
- Up to 1.5 hours coverage
Perfect for intimate ceremonies where you’d like the important moments captured without needing several hours of photography. Typically enough time for arrivals, the ceremony, a few group photographs and some relaxed portraits of the two of you afterwards.
Includes your fully edited high-resolution photographs and a private online gallery.
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Need a Wedding Photographer at Short Notice?
Sometimes plans change unexpectedly, or you simply decide a little later that you’d love to have your wedding professionally photographed.
If your wedding is coming up soon, get in touch. I’ve photographed weddings booked at very short notice — even stepping in on the morning of a ceremony when another photographer became unavailable.
If I’m free, I’ll always do my best to help. Whether you need coverage for a couple of hours at a London registry office or something longer, the approach is exactly the same: relaxed, natural photography without making your day feel rushed.
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Frequently asked questions
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Tell me about your wedding
Tel: 07786585480
Planning your wedding? I’d love to hear about it. Tell me a little about your plans, your date and where you’re getting married, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can with my availability and a personal quote.
"Jay captured our day perfectly...
and delivered beautiful photos that we will cherish forever. An incredibly dedicated and professional photographer. We couldn't recommend him enough"
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Get in touch
Please feel free to contact me and tell me about your plans. And I can get back to you with your own personal quote
Tel: 07786585480
