London Wedding Photographer

For modern couples who value natural, candid and emotional wedding photography

Capturing unforgettable moments across London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex & worldwide.

Telling stories of love

WELCOME TO IAN KUGLER PHOTOGRAPHY;

PREMIER LONDON WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Capture your love story with elegance and style

Welcome to Ian Kugler Photography, where timeless elegance meets unparalleled artistry. As a distinguished London Wedding Photographer, I specialise in capturing the most precious moments of your special day with a touch of style and sophistication. Based in the heart of London, I offer exquisite wedding photography services that narrate your unique love story through stunning, candid images; with the odd portrait as well.

 

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WITH IAN KUGLER PHOTOGRAPHY

Luxury Wedding Photography in London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex and beyond. 

With years of experience and decades of learned knowledge from my world-class mentors, I have had the honour of photographing beautiful weddings across London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, and beyond. Including some truly wonderful favourite destinations such as Ibiza, Paris, Milan, Vienna, Florence, and Iceland. My approach is both personal and professional, ensuring that every image reflects the authenticity and emotion of your love and the connection you share together, and with your guests. From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, my goal is to make your wedding memories feel, as well as last a lifetime.

 

CUSTOM-TAILORED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Personalised Attention to Every Detail

At Ian Kugler Photography, I believe that each wedding is unique and deserves a bespoke approach. From the first consultation to the final edited photos, I work closely with you to understand your vision and preferences. This personalised attention to detail ensures that your wedding photos are not only beautiful but also deeply meaningful.

I designed all my packages to best suit your needs. Kept simple and easy to follow. Less pressure and more time back to you!

 

WHY CHOOSE IAN KUGLER PHOTOGRAPHY?

If my commitment to excellence and a quality experience, is not enough, how about this…

+ Award-winning London Wedding Photographer: Recognised for excellence in the wedding photography industry.

+ Exceptional Quality: High-resolution images and beautifully crafted photo albums and handmade frames in the UK.

+ Client-Centric Approach: Dedicated to capturing your special moments in the most natural and authentic way. Not to mention the guidance and support I offer from start to finish.

+ Experienced and knowledgable photographer, who’s learned from the biggest names in global photography and the wedding industry.

+ Endless 5* star reviews on Google and social media.

 

ONLY PHOTOGRAPHY CAN CAPTURE A

LIFETIME OF MEMORIES

Most things lose value with time, whereas photography becomes more valuable with time!

  What past clients say

"Working with Ian was the best decision we made for our wedding"

Working with Ian was the best decision we made for our wedding. We were anxious about the photography part, mainly because we are not very comfortable in front of the camera. Ian’s friendly and professional attitude made us feel at ease, and he got the most beautiful, natural photos of us and our guests. Not only did he capture the big moments, but the little ones too, which truly showcased the joy and love of our day. Ian delivered beyond our expectations, and we are so grateful for his amazing work!

"A talent and you need to book him!"

Ian is very talented and clearly knows what he is doing! We were worried about looking too posed, but the photos Ian took of us were so authentic and beautiful. Ian was friendly, professional, and captured everything without making us feel awkward. Highly recommend! He is a talent and you need to book him! 

"I couldn't be happier with the results!"

I recently had the pleasure of working with Ian, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The photos are stunning, capturing every detail and emotion beautifully. Ian was professional, creative, and made the entire experience enjoyable.

"Ian went above and beyond"

On a very wet and windy day Ian went above and beyond to find some great locations local to us and to capture some wonderful moments in a pre-ceremony couple shoot with us and dog. The added hot cuppa also helped warm us up after!

He also hung around after the ceremony to capture some glorious golden hour moments too.

Thank you Ian!

"His professionalism is was outstanding"

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire Ian as our wedding photographer. We were nervous about finding someone who could capture our day authentically, but Ian exceeded every expectation. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of photos, his professionalism was outstanding. The candid shots were breathtaking, and he made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our friends and family keep raving about how stunning our wedding photos are. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly understands the importance of your big day, Ian is your guy!

"Great with his communication!"

Ian was professional and captured our wedding so beautifully!
He took the time to have a meeting with myself and my husband prior to our wedding to ensure he knew exactly what we wanted. He has exceptional time keeping and great with his communication!

I would highly recommend Ian Kugler Photography for any occasion!

"Ian has an amazing eye"

Ian has an amazing eye for detail and is easy to work with. He has a very personable demeanour, which put us at ease instantly, and he offers well-considered suggestions for each shot.

The photograph quality was superb and a testament to him being talented at his craft. We were also very pleased with the diversity of shots he was able to provide alongside our standard requests.

We are so glad to have chosen him as he managed to capture the most meaningful moments of our lives. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!

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Knowledge & skill

I have spent years & invested heavily in state-of-the-art equipment & world-class knowledge so that I can deliver an exceptional service & unbeatable value to you!

Knowledge is power & I have leared from the very best in the world! Here are just a few names of mentors, supporters, guides & friends I have admired & learned from so far along my journey…

GREG WILLIAMS

Greg is a living legend, an icon of film photography! And an ABSOLUTE hero of mine.

The official photographer for the British Academy of Film & Television Arts, the Golden Globes, the Oscars, Cannes & Venice Film Festivals, and the film set photographer for the James Bond franchise. There is barely a name in Hollywood or film for that matter that Greg does not know personally on a first-name basis. 

Starting his career as a war photographer and over the past 10 years has become the most recognisable photographer in Hollywood, rubbing shoulders with all the film stars & attracting a following in his own right of millions across the planet. 

I first met Greg at the privately held, invite-only launch of the new Leica Q3 in Mayfair, London back in 2023 (thank you again to my friends at Leica & Harrods for inviting me). It was a goosebumps moment for me & we hit it off instantly. Perhaps it was because we both shared a similar South London accent. It turns out he grew up not far from my grandparents. South London represent! 

Over the last few years I’ve learned a huge amount from Greg about photography & how to work with a-list clients. Celebrities (or “talent” as they are known in the industry) take a certain set of skills, which turns out are not too dissimilar from working with political world leaders & politicians for over 14 years. Kinda handy that was my life before photography.   

I adore Greg’s style! I just love how Greg becomes so familiar with the talent he’s working with so quickly, almost like a relationship you would have with a close friend. Someone you can be authentically you around & let your guard down with. His work shows another, often relaxed, expressive & fun side to his subjects. It’s just these subjects are the likes of Daniel Craig, Gary Oldman, Lady Gaga, Tom Hardy, Ana De Armas, Dakota Johnson, John Boyega, Robert Downey Jr., Dua Lipa, Brad Pitt, Kate Winslet, Cynthia Erivo, Cate Blanchett, Quentin Tarantino, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jonny Depp, Matt Damon, Meryl Streep & so on & so on. It’s totally mindblowing! 

Unlike popular belief in today’s ‘instant’ world Greg was no overnight success story. He spent most of his career unrecognised until only in the last decade building up to being the photographer of superstars. He’ll tell you as much himself if you one day get to meet him. He’s a testament to the qualities it takes to be exceptional, hard work, relentless & building networks. I have endless admiration & respect for you Mr Williams! It’s a humble reminder that good things are built with time & knowledge. See you around! 

 Check out his work here.

RANKIN

Celebrity portrait, fashion & commercial campaign photographer, music video & film director, television judge & presenter, publisher, published author & campaigner. 

His work has converted the front page of the likes of Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Vanity Fair, GQ, Esquire, Rolling Stones, Dazed, AnOther & Hunger. Time & time again!

He’s appeared on TV judging numerous photography shows, as well as on Next Top Model UK & Germany. 

Rankin’s public name came mostly from his world-famous portrait sessions with cultural icons, politicians, royalty, musicians, film & sports stars of their time. He has worked in studio with the likes of The late HRH Queen Elizabeth II, HRH King Charles, Zara Phillips; Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Mikhail Gorbachev; Adele, Lily Allen, Iggy Azalea, Azealia Banks, Björk, David Bowie, Miles Cyrus, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Eminem, Future, Liam & Noel Gallagher, Macy Gray, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Grace Jones, Kelis, Jay-Z, Madonna, Kylie Minotaur, Rita Ora, The Rolling Stones, Britney Spears, Spice Girls, U2, Florence Welch, Will.I.am,; Monica Bellucci, Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Ricky Gervais, Hugh Grant, Scarlett Johansson, Lindsay Lohan, Jude Law, Sienna Miller, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Spacey, Emma Watson, Kate Winslet; Gisela Bündchen, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, David Gandy, Winnie Harlow, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kendall Jenner, Heidi Kluuvikatu, Kate Moss; Lewis Hamilton, LeBron James, Damien Hirst, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, 

He’s directed music videos for artists including Rita Ora, Kelly Rolland, Tinie Tempah, Miley Cyrus, Kelis & Tove Lo. 

Hired by the biggest brands in the world such as Aston Martin, Diesel, Dove, H&M, Hugo Boss, L’Oreal, Levi’s, M&S, Mercedes-AMG, Nike, Unilever, Guinness, Rommel, Rolls-Royce, Samsonite.

And with social causes so close to Rankins heart, he has given his time to shoot campaigns for; Women’s Aid campaign to highlight female domestic violence, HIV/AIDS campaign to raise awareness of both, Plastic waste campaign for Surfrider Foundation, and supported many other campaigns and charities he personal cares about including; the NHS, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Amnesty International, Institute of Cancer Research, Oxfam, MacMillan, Teenage Cancer Trust, Breast Cancer Awareness & The Big Issue. 

Safe to say there is nothing Rankin has not done & can not do in photography or with light & a camera. 

This wonderful human is not only someone I greatly admire, respect & am inspired by in the world of photography; but I’ve also learned a great deal from him over the past few years! Working with him in the studio & learning from him online. 

Rankin is a true innovator & rule-breaker. A cultural icon in editorial photography. His work has this unique quality, its high gloss, impactful & impossible to ignore. I not only greatly admire the man behind the lens, but also the stunning career he has made for himself! When nobody would hire him, he created his own path & made others wish they had said yes! 

I’ve hanged out with Rankin a few times in the past few years & it’s impossible not to love this guy & what he stands for. His values & attitude are second to none. He taught me to be a student of light. How to draw out an honest reaction out of your subject, how to get a glimpse into the soul & being of your subject. How to allow them to embrace their identity in front of a camera & shine. And how to create some truly iconic & timeless masterpieces. 

I’ve worked with Rankin in the studio, studied under him & had a chance to learn what it takes to be a world-class photographer. The thought process, The perspective. The art of storytelling. 

Check out Rankin’s work here.

SAM DOCKER

One of the biggest names in UK Wedding Photography with an extensive list of awards & publications in prestigious global magazine brands such as Vogue & Harpers Bazaar. Sam has built a highly successful photography business over the last decade & become an internationally recognised photographer with his own signature style.

I initially merely knew of the Range Finder Rising Star out of Derby, that is Sam Docker & later on, I became familiar friends with this great human being. I first heard stories of admiration about his work whilst I was studying under the team at The Trained Eye on their year-long Wedding Photography Academy.  Sam’s journey was a source of inspiration from the start of my business & a model for growth which I aspired to follow. A few years later, I was lucky enough to study under Sam & even visit his studio for workshops & photoshoots. For me, not only is Sam such a down-to-earth, talented & genuinely lovely guy, his eye for design & detail in everything he does in his business mirrors my own pursuit for that dreamy state of impossible perfection. We share a passion for excellence & for offering immense value to our clients in every way we can! Style & substance both matter equally to us!

Check out Sam’s work here.

JOHN DOLAN

With over 30 years in the wedding photography industry; cited thousands of times in every global fashion magazine you can think of from Harper’s Bazaar to Vogue; John is the godfather of wedding photography.

John has spent much of his career being selected by the biggest celebrity clients of their time. The likes of Will Smith, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Martha Stewart, & many more have hand picked John as the trusted eye to capture their wedding celebrations; and that is just some of the names he is able to publically share. More recently, John was asked to be the official photographer for US President Joe Biden’s daughter’s wedding, and he had exclusive access to capture events from the White House.

I first met John in Vienna in 2022 & was initially oblivious to him or his work. I remember embarrassingly asking him frankly, “Sorry, but I don’t know who you are”. We can laugh at it now. You can’t say I’m not honest.

I could see how excited my fellow photographers were just being in his presence, and having time to speak to him 1-2-1 I could tell he was full of wisdom & I soaked it all up like a sponge. He taught me a lot about mindset & to “embrace the imperfect” when it comes to weddings. He has such a poetic eye for storytelling. He also taught me the value of trust between client & photographer. If you learn to trust in your photographer, as John says “amazing things happen”. We have kept in contact since & the more I learn, the more I grow to admire John!

Check out John’s work here.

ANNI GRAHAM

One of the most internationally recognised Wedding Photographers, based out of the United States. Her legendary talent has taken her across the globe & seen her amass hundreds of thousands of devoted followers who take great inspiration from her style & unique approach. Anni centres her approach to storytelling around the power of feelings, with an emotive & empathic style.

I first met Anni a few years ago & as you can see from this picture, we got on like the proverbial “house on fire”. We connected on more levels than I could imagine, especially on values & how we lead with our emotions & heart in our work. We bumped into each other backstage shortly after her keynote speech at one of the biggest international wedding conferences in the world. And of course, she had the whole audience on their feet with a standing ovation, or some still on the floor crying their eyes out with emotion. The good & beautiful kind of tears of joy & pure hearted positivity. It speaks to the kind of warm & wonderful human being she is.

I strongly believe that this is what distinguishes between ‘ a photographer’ & a truly exceptional photographer. The latter feels the moments, they read a story & a scene with their heart. Photography isn’t so much a job for them, but a calling. A passion which comes naturally to them!

Check out Anni’s work here.

STEVEN BARTLETT

Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Author, Dragon on BBC Dragon’s Den & host of one of Europe’s biggest podcasts ‘The Diary of a CEO’. 

Followed by millions around the world, Steven is arguably one of the most successful young people in the UK today! 

For what Steven doesn’t know about photography or weddings, he certainly makes up for what he knows about business & about offering value to a market. I was fortunate to be invited backstage to meet with him before the start of his speaking series in 2024. 

I won’t go into too many details from our private 30-minute conversation but he took a great interest in Ian Kugler Photography and was seriously impressed by my vision & ambition. In his words “You’re talented beyond your own realisation”. Like Steven, I aim to serve & offer exceptional value to clients! I don’t want you to simply like what I offer, I want you to love it! I extensively research, product test, & aim for outstanding quality; in service & product. 

From our conversation, we found we shared far more than just a passion for business & strategic growth. We shared struggles earlier on in life which drive us to overachieve in life, a relatable origin story & that we were born only a month apart. Steven is a great & down to heart guy. I have all the time in the world for him! Thank you Steven for your support & belief in the vision for Ian Kugler Photography. 

Check out more about Steven here.

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Take a look at my portfolio to see a selection of my work. Each gallery showcases the love, joy, and elegance that I strive to capture in every wedding. From chic city weddings in London to picturesque venues in Surrey, Kent, and Sussex, my portfolio speaks to the versatility and artistry of Ian Kugler Photography. You can also find more examples of my work on my Blog page.

 

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Ready to start planning your dream wedding? Contact me today to schedule a consultation and find out how I can help make your special day unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a London wedding or a destination celebration, Ian Kugler Photography is here to capture your love story.

 

 

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What past clients say

Delivered beyond expectation

Working with Ian was the best decision we made for our wedding. We were anxious about the photography part, mainly because we are not very comfortable in front of the camera. Ian’s friendly and professional attitude made us feel at ease, and he got the most beautiful, natural photos of us and our guests. Not only did he capture the big moments, but the little ones too, which truly showcased the joy and love of our day. Ian delivered beyond our expectations, and we are so grateful for his amazing work!

Stunning

I recently had the pleasure of working with Ian, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The photos are stunning, capturing every detail and emotion beautifully. Ian was professional, creative, and made the entire experience enjoyable.

Thank you Ian

On a very wet and windy day Ian went above and beyond to find some great locations local to us and to capture some wonderful moments in a pre-ceremony couple shoot with us and dog. The added hot cuppa also helped warm us up after!

He also hung around after the ceremony to capture some glorious golden hour moments too.

Thank you Ian!

Great with Communication

Ian was professional and captured our wedding so beautifully!
He took the time to have a meeting with myself and my husband prior to our wedding to ensure he knew exactly what we wanted. He has exceptional time keeping and great with his communication!

I would highly recommend Ian Kugler Photography for any occasion!

Put me at ease

Like many brides, I was terrified of everything going wrong on my big day, especially with the photography. However, Ian’s calm demeanor and obvious expertise put me at ease instantly. He captured moments we didn’t even realize were happening, and the photos turned out better than we could have dreamed. We were particularly impressed with how well he handled our large and somewhat chaotic wedding party. The photos are not just pictures, but beautiful memories we will cherish forever.

Hardly noticed the camera

We couldn’t have asked for more from Ian! He captured all the little moments that made our day special. The photos are so special to us and our family. The memories of the day Ian took are natural and beautiful, and we hardly noticed the camera the whole day. Truly grateful! Thank you again Ian, for everything! 

Breathtaking

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire Ian as our wedding photographer. We were nervous about finding someone who could capture our day authentically, but Ian exceeded every expectation. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of photos, his professionalism was outstanding. The candid shots were breathtaking, and he made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our friends and family keep raving about how stunning our wedding photos are. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly understands the importance of your big day, Ian is your guy!

You need to book him!

Ian is very talented and clearly knows what he is doing! We were worried about looking too posed, but the photos Ian took of us were so authentic and beautiful. Ian was friendly, professional, and captured everything without making us feel awkward. Highly recommend! He is a talent and you need to book him! 

Talented at his craft

Ian has an amazing eye for detail and is easy to work with. He has a very personable demeanour, which put us at ease instantly, and he offers well-considered suggestions for each shot.

The photograph quality was superb and a testament to him being talented at his craft. We were also very pleased with the diversity of shots he was able to provide alongside our standard requests.

We are so glad to have chosen him as he managed to capture the most meaningful moments of our lives. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!

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