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Kristian Leven Photography

London, England, United Kingdom

Services

Photography

Events

Wedding

Styles

DocumentaryCandidCinematic

Specialties

Destination WeddingsIndian WeddingsLarge Celebrations (200+ guests)

Kristian Leven is a documentary wedding photographer who has been based in London since 2010, photographing weddings across the UK and as far afield as Argentina and Thailand. His approach is rooted in observation rather than direction, capturing weddings as they actually feel, full of movement, atmosphere, humour and connection, from the intimacy of the vows to the big energy of the dance floor. An accomplished street photographer whose work has been exhibited internationally, he has been named among the top 10 wedding photographers in the world by the WPJA and top 25 by Fearless Photographers, with features in the BBC, The Guardian and ELLE. He limits commissions to 25 weddings a year.

We are truly blown away by your photos. We never dreamed it would be possible to capture the day with such sensitivity, tenderness, poetry and precision. They are thoroughly magical.

Ellie

Frequently asked questions

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How do I find a wedding photographer near me?+

Start with the photographer directory, then filter by service, event type, country, style, and specialty. Open profiles to compare portfolios, languages, travel coverage, and contact details.

What wedding photography style should I choose?+

Documentary and candid are best for unscripted storytelling, editorial is more directed and polished, fine-art and light-and-airy lean romantic, and cinematic, moody, flash, film photography, or black-and-white styles bring stronger atmosphere.

What should I ask before booking?+

Ask who will photograph the wedding, whether they have worked with your venue or ceremony type, how they direct portraits, and when final galleries are delivered.

When should couples book their photographer?+

For peak wedding seasons, many couples book 9 to 15 months ahead. Elopements and weekday weddings can often be booked sooner, but popular destination and luxury teams may fill dates earlier.

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