Richard Payne Photographer

I like to think of myself as a London wedding photographer who shoots in a style not associated with your typical wedding photography. Most of the day is shot in a documentary reportage style, which is very unobtrusive. I will pick moments throughout the day to capture memories and natural emotions. I also find time  to photograph the two of you together without keeping you from your party.

I am very passionate about my style of photography and all of my processes. I find the words “reportage” and “documentary” are really thrown around today and very often have no resemblance to a photographer’s work. 

I hope that after looking at my portfolios you will see that my work can be described as such. I think to be good at this you shouldn’t fill your head with too many pre-conceived ideas, who knows what’s going to happen unless you’re going to pose it!

All my black and white photography is shot on 35mm film which I then hand print in my studio – the traditional way.

Get in touch if you’d like to know more.

“A photographer must always work with the greatest respect for his subject and in terms of his own point of view.”

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Rosie and Tom

Rosie and Tom

Emma & David

Emma & David

Stefanie & Steve

Stefanie & Steve

Black & White

Black & White

Portfolio

Portfolio

Details & Venues

Details & Venues

The Contact Sheet

The Contact Sheet

Memory Archive Box

Memory Archive Box

The Contact Sheet

This is an elegant, stylish and timeless addition to your wedding portfolio. Measuring around 4 by 3 feet it comprises of 20 black and white images in film strip form so totally analogue. It is signed, stamped and comes professionally framed.

The Contact Sheet

“We were so lucky to find Richard. We didn’t think we could get something like this for our wedding. The analogue approach is really special, and the Contact Sheet is truly unique”

Please contact me if you have any questions