John Sanders is a documentary wedding photographer based in Hackney, London, with over ten years of experience capturing people, stories and raw emotion. Read reviews from his couples below.
“John was exceptional. He made me and my (now) husband feel very comfortable straight away, and directed us when we needed (as we are not the most comfortable around a camera!). He was flexible, professional and very personable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a wedding photographer. Our photos came out absolutely beautiful. Thank you again, John!”
Posted on Google ↗“John was perfect! Friendly, never intrusive and making us feel very relaxed. The photographs were also wonderful. 10/10 would certainly recommend”
Posted on Google ↗“John was the perfect wedding photographer, he put everyone at ease, was very relaxed and friendly. The photos are incredible and captured so many perfect moments, I cannot recommend him more highly!!”
Posted on Google ↗“John is a fantastic wedding photographer and did a fantastic job of not just capturing magical memories for our day, but creating them.
He was a lovely addition to our wedding party and the photos are better than we could have imagined!”
“John was a wonderful photographer for our wedding. His approach was natural, relaxed and personal and he really put us both at ease. We have absolutely beautiful photos of our wedding day to treasure now. Couldn't recommend him more. Thank you!”
Posted on Google ↗“Couldn’t be any better!!
John helped us and our family organise arrangements/timings for photos at the town hall and the reception, to get the best out of every moment. He also made us really comfortable and all the photos are natural; we can feel the atmosphere of the special day in every single photo.
Thanks John for these amazing photos and for your support all the way!!”
“It was amazing to have John be the photographer for our wedding day. John produced so many amazing shots and all of our guests commented on how John’s personality really added to the day. We would recommend John to anyone looking for a photographer!”
Posted on Google ↗“We booked John last minute for our ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall and are so glad we did. He made us feel very at ease, was friendly but professional and took beautiful photos! Thanks John”
Posted on Google ↗“John was absolutely brilliant! His photos captured the day perfectly, he was so friendly and he put everyone at ease. We're delighted!”
Posted on Google ↗“Couldn't recommend John highly enough, he was the dream wedding photographer. He listened to exactly what we wanted from the day and brought so much energy when interacting with us and our guests – he felt like part of the wedding party whilst taking some amazing photos!”
Posted on Google ↗“John made our day totally stress free his experience and knowledge of taking pictures was truly amazing his suggestions were welcomed and the photos were brilliant I would highly recommend John”
Posted on Google ↗“We couldn't have hoped for a better wedding photographer – not only are the photos brilliant, John was such a wonderful presence and put everyone feel at ease.”
Posted on Google ↗“We couldn't be happier with John! He’s an expert at London Town Hall weddings, and it really showed. John took the time to get to know us as a couple, and it made all the difference in the photos. He perfectly captured our day at Islington Town Hall and Hammerton Brewery. From the beautiful ceremony shots to the fun and lively moments at the brewery, every photo was amazing. He made us feel so comfortable and blended into the background, catching all the special moments. The pictures are stunning and truly reflect the joy of our day. We highly recommend John to anyone looking for a fantastic wedding photographer!”
Posted on Google ↗“John did an amazing job for our wedding. Not only were the photos incredible, the overall process of working with him was so enjoyable and easy and it was great to have him as a part of our day. He had so many helpful insights on how we approached our day and some of the highlights of our day were due to his suggestions. Could not recommend him enough.”
Posted on Google ↗“John is amazing! The moments he captured from our wedding are unforgettable. He has an ability to be so discreet yet capture some of the moment lovely interactions with guests. He was very organised and calm throughout the day that put us at ease as well.”
Posted on Google ↗“John is absolutely fantastic! We had him photograph the special moments of my civil wedding at the Marylebone town hall and the whole experience with him was absolutely seamless. He knew the town hall well and knew where the good photo spots were. He was so easy to work with, meanwhile extremely professional.
The photos, needless to say, were beautiful and exactly what I hoped for. He did both candid and posed photos PERFECTLY. Looking back at the photos, I was impressed by all the moments he was able to capture. There wasn’t a second when I thought I wish he’d had done something differently.
And above all, he made me and my family all feel very at ease during the whole event. I couldn’t recommend John more!”
“John is just incredible. More than a photographer, he helped us plan and coordinate our entire wedding day and captured the moments so beautifully. All of our guests have commented on his warmth and wonderful direction. We were married the weekend before Christmas and he gave us the best Christmas gift, presenting our full gallery of photos on Boxing Day! We have just been blown away by his kindness and ease. We couldn’t recommend John highly enough for your wedding day. Thank you so much John!”
Posted on Google ↗“We are so grateful to John. He put us at ease, met us before the wedding to plan and captured our day in the best way we could have imagined. John listened to our wishes and found a way to take photos that truly represent us. Would 100% recommend.”
Posted on Google ↗“It was wonderful working with John to capture our wedding day in October. When we were in the process of planning the wedding, we went for a coffee with him and were immediately struck by his warmth and ability to put us at ease.
This continued all the way through and we are so happy with the pictures he took on the day. Taking us for a stroll around the venue has lead to some really beautiful shots. At the venue some really beautiful moments have been captured naturally. His style ensures that you don’t have to think about having great photos – John will see the moment and capture it for you.”
“We hired John for our wedding, which was in London during October.
He was phenomenal, his approach to photography is brilliant and you don’t notice him while he works. He is very friendly and made us feel comfortable, all our family have provided lovely feedback on his methods.
We received our photos very swiftly and were blown away by how amazing the they look and how natural they were.
John has captured every moment of our wedding perfectly and we would highly recommend John to others.
Sharms and Andrew x”
“John is an absolutely amazing wedding photographer. We were blown away by our photos of the day. They were beautiful, stylish, fun, and full of personality. He managed to capture every guest having a lovely moment and also made us look really good! The photos really did tell a story of the day. We barely noticed him while it was all happening but when we did speak to him, he was just so friendly and easygoing. The turnaround time for the photos was also extremely fast and all the communications outside of the wedding were very professional and organised. I would highly recommend to anyone and will definitely be asking for his services again should we want another shoot for something else!”
Posted on Google ↗“John captured our day perfectly, he worked so hard on a very hot and humid day to get natural shots of us and our guests and totally understood our brief and made us feel at ease as people who don’t particularly enjoy being photographed! We also got the pictures really quickly which was great, thanks so much!”
Posted on Google ↗“John is an absolute super star. From our first meeting, a pre-wedding shoot and the wedding day itself, John did exactly what we hoped for and more. He is so friendly, organised and relaxed – he is a joy to have around on your special day. His photographs are perfect and he turns them round really quickly and at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!”
Posted on Google ↗“John did a brilliant job at capturing the best moments of our wedding and I highly recommend him. He was easy to work with, non intrusive and great at taking lots of natural shots. Thank you John!”
Posted on Google ↗“John's exceptional photography skills truly illuminated our wedding day, capturing each moment with artistry and precision.
One of the most endearing qualities we found in John was his warmth and kindness towards our guests. His ability to engage with everyone while maintaining his focus on the photography added a genuine touch to our celebration.
John's responsiveness to our emails and queries was impressive, offering assurance during the planning process. His ability to put us at ease and his attention to detail made us confident that we were in capable hands.
The swift delivery of our photos was an absolute delight. John's efficiency in sending us the images shortly after the wedding allowed us to relive the day's magic while the memories were still fresh.
In every sense, John went above and beyond to make our day extraordinary. Without reservation, we wholeheartedly recommend John to anymore seeking not just a skilled photographer, but a wonderful person to be part of their special moments.
B and V”
“We absolutely love the photographs John took of our day. Although it was a small wedding, having it documented in the right way was important to us. The shots feel very natural, and the process was relaxed and fun. He managed to get beautiful shots of all our guests including our one year old, no mean feat on a hot summer's day. We'd highly recommend John if you're looking for a wedding photographer.”
Posted on Google ↗“John did a phenomenal job on our wedding day despite the chaos of Storm Antoni. He captured the day perfectly, put everyone at ease, was a hit with all guests, dovetailed perfectly with the videographer he’d just met, and even at short notice gave a lift to wedding guests who were stranded without a taxi.
Most importantly he was a pleasure to deal with from the start, and all the photos he took are incredible.
Thanks w & k”
“We are absolutely thrilled with the photos that John took of our wedding day. They are so natural and capture so many lovely moments. John was also amazing on the day – making everyone laugh, and calm amidst all the chaos. His suggestions for scheduling were also very helpful for us wedding novices. Lots of friends have said they are the best wedding photos they've seen.”
Posted on Google ↗“We’re so happy we chose John as our wedding photographer! He took the time to meet us and understand the kind of event we were planning beforehand and then on the day he was brilliant. He was so helpful and put everyone – us and our guests at ease. The photos are fantastic and we’re so pleased with how he captured the day. He knows North London and the Venus there, particularly Islington Town Hall so well and so took some great pictures. We’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking for their wedding photographer.”
Posted on Google ↗“We feel lucky to have selected John as our wedding photographer across two venues – the wedding at York House and reception at Pembroke Lodge. John is wonderful to work with and right from the get-go made us feel comfortable and confident that we were in good hands. On the day, he was great, receding into the background and taking natural shots of the fun, excitement and emotions, and also gently herding us to get our wedding shots. Our guests relied on having him around so much that they didn't take many pics themselves!! And, the pictures he took tell an amazing story replete with all the emotions we felt on our wedding day. Thank you John!”
Posted on Google ↗“John is a first class wedding photographer. In the planning he was enthusiastic and responsive. On the day he made everyone feel comfortable and involved without being invasive. The results are incredible; John has captured the joy of the day, from the big group shots to the candid moments. We are overwhelmed by how beautiful the photos are and have no hesitation in recommending John to others.”
Posted on Google ↗“We had our wedding at the end of March and John was an absolute dream to work with. He made us all feel at ease & relaxed all the way through the process (initial conversation to delivering the final pictures), whilst also giving clear and direct directions to us and our guests, to get the right pictures at the right time. During the evening John was able to capture many great memories for us and everyone commented how friendly and professional he was. We would 100% recommend anyone looking for a top grade photographer, to work with John. Thank you John, you captured our special day in such a brilliant way. Dave & Steph”
Posted on Google ↗“John was absolutely brilliant, and we'd highly recommend him to anyone. His shots of our wedding were gorgeous, and exactly what we were hoping for. We had a very useful initial meeting where he helped us plan our approach to the day, and was flexible in accommodating our requests while also offering a number of helpful and welcome suggestions on how to get the most out of our venue. On the day, his calmness and enthusiasm helped put us at ease and enjoy our wedding to the fullest.”
Posted on Google ↗“We can't thank John enough for being part of our wedding day. He was incredibly professional and friendly, making the whole experience easy. He was prompt to reply to all of our questions and led us through the options for photos on the day. He also offered great advice about timings and organisation which we would not have considered. On the day he came with great energy and a big smile, seamlessly blending into the background while also directing us and our guests for some of the key portraits. We had so many compliments about how friendly and kind he was to the guests. The selection of photos was amazing, capturing all the special moment and details of the wedding. We cannot recommend John enough if you are looking for a photographer, he was truly a pleasure to work with!”
Posted on Google ↗“John is the one to capture the moment. He was fantastic at our wedding… His work is just a piece of poetry!”
Posted on Google ↗“We highly recommend John as a wedding photographer. He made everything easy and fun and he has great energy. He took amazing pictures that were so natural and captured the moment perfectly. At the same time giving us enough space that we hardly knew he was there.”
Posted on Google ↗“John was fantastic at our wedding. He produced so many wonderful photographs and made us feel very relaxed with his great sense of humour and warmth. I would thoroughly recommend his services.”
Posted on Google ↗“We honestly don’t know how to put into words how amazing John truly is. From the first zoom call to having just received our photos, we are overwhelmed with our choice of photographer. John has this way of making you feel so comfortable (even if you hate being photographed!) he put us at ease, made us laugh, smile, act crazy and he captured every single moment. He made sure we took time to step away and enjoy a minute to ourselves, which was priceless. We will never be able to thank him enough. Makes us want to do it all over again!”
Posted on Google ↗“John was absolute super star throughout the planning and during the wedding day itself. He’s an absolutely lovely chap and had some great ideas but also really listened to our wishes. The photos in particular caught some of the really personal moments wonderfully and we couldn’t have been happier with the whole experience.”
Posted on Google ↗“Our wedding day involved multiple locations (including an actual bus ride through London) that required a lot of coordination and expert execution. John was great at helping keep everyone on task/plan and also taking the pressure off us as the bride and groom. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and would encourage you to do the same.
Thank you John for perfectly capturing the beauty, fun, and joy of our wedding day!”
“John did our wedding at the Islington Town Hall in September and we are ecstatic with the pictures. The whole process was seamless and stress free. He's very efficient, creative, open minded, really calm and from the first phone call, we knew we were in great hands. For new parents of a 1 year old who doesn't sleep much, that was extremely important! He's really quick, gets beautiful natural shots. He truly captured our day beautifully yet you'd hardly know he was there! He was amazing at capturing sweet moments with our little baby boy too. I would highly recommend John. Plus he turned out photos around incredibly quickly!”
Posted on Google ↗“John is fantastic at capturing all those wonderful candid moments that you don't want to miss – he was so calming to have on the day, just felt like one of the guests. 🙂 Would highly recommend!”
Posted on Google ↗“John was exactly what we were looking for in a wedding photographer – friendly and laid back while still organised and efficient, he took fantastic photos capturing all the key moments of the day while being completely unobtrusive and allowing us to thoroughly enjoy the day, rather than feeling like we were on a photoshoot. It's hard to get the balance right between ensuring you have great pictures to take pride of place in your home, while not taking too much time away from celebrating with your guests to get them – John's approach was perfect for us. Beautiful, authentic images that we will treasure.”
Posted on Google ↗“From the first phone call to the last photo on our wedding day, John has been absolutely fantastic. We were so glad that we found him after having met him at our friend's wedding and seeing him at work.
John made us feel completely at ease and maintained both a professionalism and sense of fun throughout the whole process. He has all the right qualities to get everyone on board for big photos and many of our guests commented on how great he was on the day
We are thrilled with the photographs that he took for us and we could not recommended his services enough.”
“John is a fantastic wedding photographer. He was really easy to communicate with at all stages – planning, on the day and after the event. He was fun and relaxing to have around on the day and got everyone organised for the group shots I wanted without being shouty or intrusive. He got so many lovely shots of my children and friends that I will treasure forever. Highly recommend.”
Posted on Google ↗“5 stars is clearly not enough to rate John's work! He took pictures of our wedding last April 16th in Islington Town Hall and Fredericks and the pictures are stunning. John knows Angel Islington very well and did more than just photographs; he organised and guided us to great places in the neighborhood as we made our way from the Town Hall to Frederick's. Everything from the first point of contact to the delivery of the actual photographs has been truly perfect. We can't recommend and thank John enough for the moments he managed to capture and for everything he did on our wedding day which we felt was more than just taking pictures.”
Posted on Google ↗“John photographed our wedding in a Kent location and was amazing throughout the process, keeping us really well informed of what was both realistic on the day and likely to make us look great! His easy-going attitude matches his professionalism as well as his ability to make us and all our guests at ease with being in front of the camera. His photographs are beautiful and we couldn’t be happier or recommend his work enough.”
Posted on Google ↗“John was our wedding photographer for both our registry office and civil ceremony wedding, making sure we captured the special moments from both of our days! The quality of the photos are amazing and the relaxed style was exactly what we were after, reflecting the mood of both days. John was professional, friendly, helpful and easy to communicate with, and it was a pleasure to share our special days with him – he made everyone feel at ease – thank you!”
Posted on Google ↗“There are a lot of wedding photographers out there, not easy to pick one. I already struggled with this, you don't have to.
I picked John after seeing some of his pictures and understanding his style. The aim is documentary type photography, not posy, but aiming to candidly depict the day. Believe they call it reportage photography.
I can confirm this is exactly what he did, the shots are gorgeous. Coupled with his affable manner and professionalism, he offers superb value, shots for a lifetime.
Nice one John – thanks again”
“John was our wedding photographer last month and he was absolutely brilliant! He captured every moment perfectly and the photos are fabulous. On the day, he was so reassuring and calming. We would highly recommend him and we are so happy with the beautiful photos. Thank you so much John.”
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