If you’re a couple who values genuine moments over posed shots, Ian Bursill offers a wedding photography experience that feels natural and heartfelt. Specializing in documentary-style storytelling, Ian captures your wedding day as it truly happens—unposed and full of real emotion. The result? A beautiful collection of images that not only records the day’s events but also preserves the fleeting feelings and memories you’ll treasure forever.
With 18 years of experience and over 450 weddings photographed, Ian knows exactly how to navigate the flow of your special day. His unobtrusive approach means you and your guests can relax and enjoy every moment—often without even realizing he’s there—so your photos reflect your personalities and the unique atmosphere of your celebration.
Ian isn’t just any wedding photographer—he’s an internationally recognized photojournalist. As an award-winning member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), Ian ranks 4th in the UK, 16th in Europe, and 20th worldwide. These accolades highlight his exceptional skill in capturing candid moments with both artistry and precision.
Couples consistently appreciate Ian’s calm, friendly nature, which helps create a relaxed and comfortable environment for everyone on your wedding day.
Ian’s style blends documentary, natural, and modern photography to focus on authentic emotions rather than staged poses. This approach creates timeless, story-driven images that truly reflect your day.
To make your experience seamless and personalized, Ian offers a range of services:
Ian’s ultimate goal is to create a stunning visual story of your wedding day—capturing the real, emotional, and beautifully imperfect moments that make your love story uniquely yours. These are memories you and your family will cherish for generations.
How could I choose one wedding over so many great ones? They all are brilliant for different reasons. It's an honour to document a couple's special day.
Unobtrusive. Professional. Natural. Emotive. Timeless.
My customer service and the response I get from my couples when they see their images for the first time.
Don't stress it, enjoy the day and just go with the flow.
I see it at every wedding. The look of pride on a parent's face and that magical moment when the bride and groom's eyes meet as she walks down the aisle towards him. Simply amazing.
We meet. We hit it off. They book. They marry. I attend and narrate their wedding day. I deliver great customer service (is that enough?).
One where they aren't camera aware but are showing the true love they have for each other. That's priceless.
I don't pose or contrive images. They are all real moments (apart from the group shots and very lightly directed bride/groom portraits.
An umbrella, a pair of wellies and the mindset that rain will not spoil your day - (trust me, it won't).
A very boring answer, just like everyone else I suppose. My dad was a photographer, he bought me a camera, we had a darkroom at home. That's it (told you it was boring).