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 with over 15 years of experience. I’m a people person, and my favourite part is making you feel at ease and a little bit special.
Expect 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 photography style
ideal for:
London couples who feel awkward being posed
Want to fully enjoy themselves and love candid, emotional, spontaneous moments
Prefer 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 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 London 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 about your plans in London. What you like about my work, why you would chose me as your London Wedding Photographer
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, full of you and yours to treasure forever.
On the day
Relax, and enjoy. 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.
Afterwards
A sneak peek within 3 days. I’ll share a few preview photos on social media, so you can enjoy some moments and share them 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.
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 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 celebrations 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 the reception.
London civic buildings are particularly special 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
Your celebration 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 that matter to you.
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 photographs, like Tower Bridge, St Paul’s or the Houses of Parliament. Others prefer to enjoy the quiet corners of the neighbourhoods they are emotionally 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 couple in the same way: with enthusiasm, creativity and passion.
My photography journey
Photography found me in 2006, when I joined a 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, a photograph 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.
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 genre I know, and it takes both technical skill and an artist’s eye.
Your day 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.
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Awards of a London Wedding photographer
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, 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 London photographer, I want to go beyond just taking pictures. I want to know you as a friend that you trust. What brings you joy? What are the special moments you cherish?
By understanding what you like or dislike, who and what is important to you, I can build a story that truly reflects you.
Let’s chat about what makes your London story unique.
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.
