London Wedding Photographer
for couples who don’t like posing
Piccolino Weddings
AWARD-WINNING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Hello, I’m Francesca! I’m an award-winning London wedding photographer based in South London, with over 15 years of experience. I’m a people person, and my favourite part of any wedding is making you feel at ease and a little bit special.
Your day will be full of nerves, laughter, hugs and, hopefully, a dance floor gone wild. I’ll be there for all of it, quietly capturing it as it happens, so you can enjoy every minute and relive it later.
My wedding photography style
ideal for:
London couples who feel awkward being posed
Want to fully enjoy their wedding
enjoy candid, emotional, spontaneus wedding moments
Prefer wedding storytelling over staged portraits
Couples tell me I made them feel at ease, and that their photographs are a piece of art. My work has been recognised by WPJA, Fearless Photographers, This Is Reportage and Photographers Keeping it Real.
I’m so proud to be listed third in the WPJA’s Top London Wedding Photographers. WPJA, the Wedding Photojournalist Association, recognises award-winning documentary wedding photographers from around the world, and being listed among London’s best is a big honour for me.
Take a look at my awards page.
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IS THIS YOU?
Feeling awkward in front of a camera?
You’re in very good company, because almost everyone does. I’ll help you relax with a few simple tips and silly little tricks, a bit like acting games, and before you know it you’ll be laughing. It’s much less scary than it sounds.
Your wedding experience with me
Getting to know each other
We have a chat. Over a coffee, a glass of wine or a video call, I’d love to hear what you like about my photos, why you chose me and what you hope your photographs will be like.
We click, and you book. When it feels right, you choose your package and secure your date
I’ll tell your story, with heart. I never settle for “good enough”. I give it everything I have, so your photographs are unforgettable and yours to treasure forever.
On your wedding day
Relax, and enjoy the party. I don’t watch the clock. When the moments are good, I keep going, because I’m passionate about getting the best photographs, however long you’ve booked me for.
After your wedding
A sneak peek within 3 days. I’ll share a few preview photos on social media, so you can relive your day while you wait for the rest.
Your full gallery within 8 weeks. You’ll receive your photographs in colour, with some in black and white as well.
Let’s Talk
I’d love to hear about your day! Tell me about your story, your family, the traditions you cherish and the people closest to your heart, so your photographs can reflect you. We can chat online, or meet in person over a coffee or a glass of wine, whatever feels relaxed and friendly.
Send me your date and venue, and I’ll check my availability. I can’t wait to hear from you.
Photographing Weddings in London
What normally happens in a London Wedding is a combination of a Registry Office with a local Pub surrounded by the city and its vibe.
From a registry office ceremony followed by a ride in a red London bus to a reception in a pub, a celebration in a grand townhouse or a private home, I photograph London weddings in a natural, documentary way, capturing moments and telling stories.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing weddings in some of London’s most inspiring locations in places like The Rosendale or the Lordship Pub. I also photographed celebrations in numerous registry offices in London, like Chelsea, Southwark, Wandsworth, Camden, Brixton or Islington Town Halls. Then I followed the rest of the day in other iconic places like the Ivy in Chelsea, the Trafalgar Tavern or hidden gems like the Asylum Chapel.
London is one of my favourite cities and I enjoy shooting around it in a completely unstaged way. I’m drawn to simple moments of life, details that speak and the small interactions that often pass unnoticed.
If you’re planning your wedding in London, I can help you think about the logistics around your venues, from the registry office or town hall to your wedding reception.
London civic buildings are particularly special for wedding photography because they bring together architecture, history and emotion. I love photographing ceremonies at Islington Town Hall, with its beautiful interiors and elegance, or the classic Chelsea or Wandsworth Town Halls.
Brixton, Hackney and Camden are other wonderful examples of London’s diversity and character. Brixton has a unique energy and offers a completely different atmosphere compared to other more central parts of the city, and Hackney reflects the creative and vibrant spirit of East London.
Choosing your London wedding venue
A wedding in London can take place almost anywhere: a registry office with beautiful interiors followed by a lively pub, a riverside venue on the Thames or a private house in a London neighbourhood. Whatever you choose, I give myself 100%, I look for clean backgrounds, beautiful light and great composition to frame all those moments part of your day.
If you haven’t chosen your venue yet, I’m happy to share with you everything I know about the London venues I’ve worked at or be open to suggestions should you need advice.
Why are London Weddings so special?
London gives a backdrop like nowhere else. One minute you’re on the steps of a registry office, the next you’re on a red bus, crossing the river or walking past Trafalgar Square with lots of people around, and everything in between is a photograph waiting to happen. Some couples bring the landmarks into their day, like Tower Bridge, St Paul’s or the Houses of Parliament. Others prefer to enjoy the quiet corners of the neighbourhoods they are attached to, from the busy streets of Brixton to the leafy roads of Dulwich and Herne Hill. Either way, the city adds its own energy, and it shows in the pictures.
Wherever you are in London, I approach every wedding in the same way: with enthusiasm, creativity and passion.
My wedding photography journey
Photography found me in 2006, when I joined a photography course in Shoreditch, London, just for fun. I learned how to use my camera confidently in Manual Mode, and it was love at first sight! I soon started photographing everything: people rushing to work, children playing, mums with kids on the school run, street artists, and people with lovely London architecture in the background. What attracted me the most were the moments of ordinary life that last only a few seconds and make you smile or marvel at their simple beauty. Life is full of them, and most go unnoticed.
I’m really happy when I am behind my camera. It separates me a little from the world around me, so I can observe it and catch the details that slip by, because life is just too fast.
Over the years, I kept learning through courses, workshops and mentors, and I tried different styles until I found the one that fits me: documentary. Along the way, I studied portrait photography, studio lighting (thank you, Gary Hill), posing, on-camera and off-camera flash, and architectural and object photography. Street photography shaped me the most. It taught me to decide quickly, compose well and notice the unnoticed. I admire the humour of Martin Parr, the layering of Alex Webb, and more contemporary photographers like Matt Stuart and Pau Buscato.
I don’t like directing moments or making the perfect frame. For me, photography is a representation of reality. So instead of staging a scene, I look for clean backgrounds and beautiful light, then wait patiently for the right moment. That takes quick decisions and strong technical skills, built through years of self-study, mentors and a lot of practice.
Wedding photography is art
Weddings ask a photographer to do everything at once: portraits, details, street photography, flash and landscapes, often in changing light and always at speed. It’s the most demanding kind of photography I know, and it takes both technical skill and an artist’s eye.
Your wedding is special to me
Mostly, I want you to have fun and enjoy this special occasion with your family and friends. I will capture it all. You’ll also have a beautiful natural portrait without having to pose.
See my prices.
Documentary Photography
Wedding Photography Awards
I can proudly say that I have won several awards in very prestigious contexts like This is Reportage, Fearless, Wedding Photojournalist Association and Photographers Keeping it Real. I’ve also won an award at the Street Photography Award, The Edge.
In contexts like this, every few months, wedding photographers from all over the world submit their images. These are judged, and only about 60 out of thousands get awarded
Winning an award feels really special.
FAQ
I want to hear from you!
I hope my website has helped you know me better! If you are getting married in London, you are inspired by the unique atmosphere and energy it offers and like my approach, get in touch!
As your wedding photographer, I want to go beyond just taking pictures—I want to capture your day in the context of your life and your relationship with your family and friends. To do that, I’d love to know you: your story, your family, and your legacy. What brings you joy? What are the special traditions or moments you cherish? Who are the people who hold a special place in your heart?
By understanding what you like or dislike, who and what is important to you, I can prepare and create photos that truly reflect your spirit. I want the images to be tailor made for you.
Let’s chat about what makes your story unique. We can meet online, in person with some coffee or some wine, whatever feels relaxing and friendly.
KIND WORDS
She is the most talented storyteller, every single picture she gave us was full of emotion, connection or a detail that I never want to forget.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, our day might be over but we only need to look at our album to feel we are reliving every part of it.
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KIND WORDS
We used Francesca for our wedding in May this year. What a wonderful experience from start to finish.
The photos of the day were wonderful. She captured the essence of the event so well. The photos were so natural, not staged as you can often get.
