Guides & advice

Honest answers to the questions couples actually ask.

No sales talk, just practical guidance on planning your wedding photography, written from years of photographing real days across London, Croydon and Surrey.

The gilded apse and Corinthian columns of All Souls, Langham Place, set for a wedding ceremony

Venue guide · 6 min read

Getting Married at All Souls, Langham Place: A Photographer’s Guide

A photographer’s guide to getting married at All Souls, Langham Place: John Nash’s landmark church at the top of Regent Street, how it photographs, and the quiet corners of the West End most couples never think to use.

Dylan and Arianna walking through bubbles outside All Souls, Langham Place, central London

Real wedding · 4 min read

Dylan & Arianna’s Wedding at All Souls, Langham Place

A relaxed central-London wedding at All Souls, Langham Place: a ceremony beneath the gilded apse, private vows on the portico, a bubble-filled exit and black-cab portraits in the West End. Real wedding photography by Evocation.

Bruno and Barbara walking through confetti at Highley Manor, Haywards Heath

Real wedding · 4 min read

Bruno & Barbara’s Spring Wedding at Highley Manor

A relaxed spring wedding at Highley Manor near Haywards Heath, West Sussex: wisteria, a confetti-filled walk and golden-hour portraits in the grounds. Real wedding photography by Evocation.

Bridal party in front of Ashton Lodge Country House near Rugby

Real wedding · 4 min read

Tarnia & Iain’s Autumn Wedding at Ashton Lodge Country House

An autumn country-house wedding at Ashton Lodge near Rugby: an elegant period ceremony room, confetti on the terrace and family portraits on the lawn. Real wedding photography by Evocation.

Liz and Sean leaving their ceremony at the Battersea Park bandstand

Real wedding · 4 min read

Liz & Sean’s Summer Wedding at Battersea Park

A summer wedding at Battersea Park’s Victorian bandstand and Pump House Gallery in South West London: leafy portraits, an Albert Bridge backdrop and a relaxed marquee reception.

Bride having her veil adjusted outside All Hallows-on-the-Wall church, City of London

Real wedding · 4 min read

Harry & Lydia’s City of London Wedding at All Hallows-on-the-Wall

A City of London wedding at All Hallows-on-the-Wall, EC2: a Wren-era church, a classic black cab and portraits among the City’s architecture. Real wedding photography by Evocation.

The white Gothic nave and gilded altar of St John’s Church, East Dulwich, set for a wedding ceremony

Venue guide · 4 min read

St John’s, East Dulwich: A Wedding Venue Guide

A photographer’s guide to getting married at St John’s Church, East Dulwich (SE22): the Victorian Gothic architecture, the light inside, and what makes it photograph beautifully.

Wedding jewellery details, what wedding photography costs in London

Pricing · 7 min read

How Much Does Wedding Photography Cost in London?

An honest guide to London wedding photography prices in 2026: what the market charges, what drives the price, and how to choose the right amount of coverage.

Emotional unposed wedding moment, documentary wedding photography explained

Style · 6 min read

Documentary Wedding Photography: What It Means and Who It’s For

What documentary wedding photography actually involves, how it differs from traditional coverage, and how to tell whether it suits your wedding.

Wedding ceremony in London, how to choose the right wedding photographer

Planning · 8 min read

How to Choose the Right Wedding Photographer in London

A practical checklist for choosing a London wedding photographer: style, full galleries, insurance, contracts and the questions worth asking before you book.

Couple during their London registry office wedding ceremony, Evocation Photography

Small weddings · 6 min read

Registry Office Wedding Photography in London

How registry office wedding photography works in London: timings, photo rules during the ceremony, the best moments to capture and what coverage actually costs.

Couple photographed in a leafy South London park, Evocation Photography

Locations · 6 min read

Best Wedding Photo Locations in Croydon and South London

A local photographer’s guide to the best wedding photo spots in Croydon and South London: parks, gardens, viewpoints and streets that photograph beautifully.

Relaxed, unposed moment between a couple on their wedding day, Evocation Photography

Style · 6 min read

Relaxed Wedding Photography for Couples Who Hate Posing

Hate having your photo taken? How relaxed, documentary wedding photography works for camera-shy couples: no stiff poses, no performing, just your day as it happened.

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