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About Kristian Leven, award winning London wedding photographer

About me

“My camera became my voice - a way to connect, express, and explore.”

A while ago, I had a realisation.

Whilst scrolling through Instagram Stories one day, I saw a number of clips of my friends out cycling, rock climbing, sharing their Strava time, and proudly posing with the big fish they just caught, when it hit me - I don’t do any of this. My hobby, my only hobby, is photography. It’s what I think about constantly, and it’s what excites and motivates me more than anything else.

But first let me take you back.

In 2007 I was at a low in my life. I was unhappy at work, I felt I wasn’t living up to my potential, and I was still living with my mum (bad times). Then one decision changed everything: I bought a camera.

I had no idea how to use it or even what I wanted to photograph. But I had a real desire to learn, and express myself in a way I hadn’t before. I experimented with different styles until I discovered what excited me most - capturing completely unposed, authentic images of people.

It was a revelation. For the first time, I was truly excited and passionate about something. My camera became my voice - a way to connect, express, and explore. It’s fair to say that (apart from my other half and Arsenal) photography is all I ever think about. I spend my evenings immersed in it, I plan my free time around quirky events I can photograph, and my holidays revolve around places I want to visit and capture.

I've been fortunate to have my street photography published in magazines and exhibited at festivals around the world. My wedding photography has also been widely recognised - something I feel incredibly proud of.

But the real buzz comes from creating images that feel honest, artistic, and completely unique to each couple. That’s what drives me.

Couples who book me to be their wedding photographer share this vision. They’re excited to see what I see on their wedding day - and I never take that for granted. I pour everything I have into it.

Afterwards, I get messages like this — and I can't tell you how much they mean to me:

"We are both sat here laughing and crying and speechless and I'm not even sure what to type – they are AMAZING." Charlotte + Alex

If that resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Check out my work and see if we're a fit. I would love to bring my best to your wedding photography.

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