Town Hall Hotel Wedding Photography – Natural, Relaxed & Editorial London Wedding Photographer


Most couples tell me the same thing before their wedding. “We’re not great in front of the camera. We don’t want to feel awkward.”


Documented on Digital & 35mm Film.

A black and white photo shows a couple embracing in a mirrored elevator, with one wearing a white dress and feathers.

Would you believe Katie and Thomas said the same? They didn’t want anything overly staged or forced, just portraits that felt effortless and in-the-moment. Their wedding at Town Hall Hotel, London was the perfect example of how to get exactly that. Thoughtful, stylish and completely relaxed, their day gave us endless opportunities to create editorial-style wedding photographs that felt like them, without ever pulling them away from the celebration. 

Black and white photo of dress shoes, perfume bottle and handwritten note on a textured fabric surface.
A pair of pale pink pointed kitten heels placed on a dark textured stone surface.
A groomsman helps adjust the suit jacket of another in a candid black and white getting ready moment.
Elegant white building entrance decorated with holiday greenery garlands and flanked by ornate architectural details.
Black and white image of two people in a doorway, one wearing a white dress and another in dark clothing.
A white wedding welcome sign for Katie and Thomas stands beside stairs decorated with greenery and fairy lights.
Person in white dress sitting in modern living room with houseplants adjusts footwear on hardwood floor by patterned rug.
Black and white photo of person in velvet suit jacket adjusting cufflinks while standing near large windows and bed.
Close-up of vibrant red anemone flower with dark center in winter floral arrangement with evergreen branches and white blooms.
Black and white photograph of someone seated in a wooden chair against a wall near a large window with natural light.

The best wedding portraits don’t come from standing still and smiling at the camera. They happen when you’re moving. Walking, laughing, adjusting a dress, leaning into each other mid-conversation.


Katie and Thomas got this instinctively. They didn’t stop to overthink how they looked, they just moved through the space together. Whether it was slipping into the Town Hall Hotel’s hallways for a quiet moment or stepping outside for a few classic London city shots, nothing felt forced. They kept moving, and I kept photographing. 

A wedding ceremony takes place in an ornate wood-paneled room with floral arrangements and candles decorating the altar area.

Some couples spend months planning the details of their wedding day. Some get surprised with a vintage Mini Cooper minutes after saying I do. Thomas had secretly arranged for the car to be waiting outside the venue, complete with a private reg and their lucky number 23 on the side. Katie’s reaction was everything. Pure disbelief, followed by absolute joy. We captured it all, then made the most of the car itself for a quick set of portraits before they drove off for a moment alone.  


If your wedding has a detail that means something to you, use it. The photos will instantly feel more personal. 

Elegant ceremony room with wooden paneling, green chairs, and ornate floral arrangements on a raised platform.
A vintage black and white ceremony takes place in a traditional courthouse with wooden paneling and spectators seated.
Wedding couple shares a kiss on church steps while guests shower them with confetti during winter celebration.
Beautiful wedding scene outdoors with bride holding burgundy bouquet standing on stone steps wearing off-shoulder gown.
A wedding party with a bride in a tea-length dress and white headband holding a burgundy bouquet on stone church steps.
A vintage car numbered 23 is parked on a street beside a classic building in black and white photography.
Wedding party gathered on stone steps outside venue with vintage car parked on street during intimate ceremony.
A hand holding an elegant bouquet of red and white flowers against a flowing white dress on dark wooden flooring.
Three figures in elegant attire stand on stone steps outside a historic building decorated with holiday greenery.
Black and white photo of a wedding ceremony in a vintage courthouse with circular pendant lights and wooden panels.
A couple walks together on a rainy street outside a historic building decorated with holiday garlands and greenery.
Newlywed couple walking down street near vintage car with greenery garland decorating building entrance.

London at night is a different kind of beautiful. The streets empty a little, the lights glow a little softer and everything feels a bit more cinematic.  


After dinner, we took ten minutes outside for some evening portraits in the city. No big production, no pressure, just the two of them against the backdrop of London after dark. There’s something about an evening session that adds another layer to the story. I'll always suggest this on your day, it really is one of the most magical times!


Your wedding isn’t a photoshoot. The best portraits happen when they fit into the day, not when they take over. We kept Katie and Thomas’ sessions short and easy. A few frames in The Library with some flash photography. A couple of shots by the grand staircase as they made their way back to the party. 


As their wedding photographer, I was mindful of how they wanted their photographs to feel yet totally open to taking their lead, and they trusted me enough to follow mine. Each session was different, but all of them felt natural. No overthinking, no pressure, just photos that slotted into the day instead of interrupting it.  The perfect combination for high-end, editorial wedding photographs. 


The key to good wedding portraits isn’t learning how to pose. It’s doing what feels natural. Moving, laughing, soaking it all in, making the most of what’s around you.  


If you’re planning a wedding at the Town Hall Hotel, London or just want portraits that actually feel like you, let’s make it happen.  


Black and white photo of wedding place settings with name cards written on ornate baubles with matching cutlery and menu card.
Black and white candid photograph of guests enjoying wedding reception dinner with speaker delivering a toast.
Motion-blurred image of an elegant table setting with wine glasses and place settings in warm lighting.
Elegant table setting with pink and purple flowers, red candles, and wine glasses on white tablecloth against wooden wall.
Wedding reception scene with table settings decorated with pink flowers and guests seated for dinner.
A white dress with feather trim hangs on a wooden hanger against a dark background in black and white.
A black and white photo shows a couple embracing in an elevator, with one wearing a white feathered dress and heels.
A bride in a strapless white gown and groom in a black tuxedo descend an elegant white staircase together.
A romantic black and white nighttime wedding photo showing a couple embracing on city steps beside a historic building.
Couple in wedding attire share an intimate moment on elegant marble stairs with geometric wall patterns.
A romantic moment captured between a couple in an elevator, with the bride wearing a short white feathered dress.
Romantic wedding moment of couple sitting together on wooden bench beneath framed artwork.
Black and white photo of a couple walking in a grand hallway with checkered floors and elegant chandeliers.

Team: 

Wedding Photography: Sam Sparks Photography

Florist: Flora Collective

Makeup: By Beau

Hair: Charlie Babb

Venue: Town Hall Hotel London

Videography: Richardson Video

Band: Go 2 Entertainment