YORK PLACE
PHOTO & FILM STUDIO
Outdoor wedding ceremony photograph - bride and groom embrace
Asylum Chapel wedding photography in South London; a documentary-style ceremony capture highlighting the historic ruin's unique industrial-chic aesthetic.
A burst of laughter as the couple hold each other, surrounded by clapping guests and warm light.

HUMANIST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM

HUMANIST
WEDDINGS

CELEBRATE YOUR WAY
by York Place Studios

Unscripted Storytelling for Celebrant-Led & Non-Traditional Weddings

UNIQUE, TAILORED, INDIVIDUAL.

Like our photography, Humanist weddings are truly unique to the couple they celebrate.
You didn't choose a Humanist wedding to follow a script. You chose it to write your own.
Whether you are tying the knot in a handfasting, a back garden ceremony, or an urban warehouse, a Humanist wedding is about stripping away the 'shoulds' and focusing on what matters: your story.
Our documentary style is the perfect mirror to this philosophy. We don't bring a shot list of stiff poses; we bring an open mind. We are there to capture the laughter during the personal vows and the relaxed spirit of a day that is 100% yours.
Bride and groom's wedding entrance in the outdoor ceremony
A quiet walk together as guests gather beneath the trees.
Bride and groom clasp hands on a confetti-strewn wedding dancefloor, smiling beneath soft stage lights.
A quiet pause together on the confetti-strewn dancefloor.
Beach wedding couple smiling as guest wipes tears by the sea.
A tender moment unfolds on the shoreline as laughter and tears mingle in the sea air.

Relaxed, discrete wedding photography & video

Humanist weddings are typically less formal events - perfect for our natural, unposed style of photography & filming. Shooting in a documentary style, we don't ask our couples to pose for the camera, we don't interfere in events or ask you to repeat an action. Instead we immerse ourselves fully in the day, reading the people and situations around us to understand where we need to be and where hidden stories are likely to emerge. Photographing and filming Humanist weddings, it's important to us that our couples remain in the moment, not thinking about the camera. The more relaxed and lost in the moment you are, the more creative we can be with our compositions, capturing stories of love, fun and true friendship more powerful than we could possibly artificially create.

One in-sync family team of photographers & videographers

When you book York Place Studios you don't get just one respected photographer, you get two! Brother and sister team Liam & Dominique are both renowned multi-award winning photographers in their own right, but work together to ensure every moment of your wedding is documented to perfection. Joined by Alex & Matt (both also family members!) on the videography side, we work as a coordinated team (if booking both photo & film) to get the very best footage and photos of your humanist wedding celebrations.

Capturing the Rituals

Because Humanist weddings are unscripted, they often include beautiful, symbolic rituals that you don’t see in church or civil services. We are experienced in capturing the unique visual language of these moments without intrusion:

Handfasting: We position ourselves to capture the binding of the hands and the texture of the ribbons, while keeping the focus on your connection.

Ring Warming: As the rings are passed among your guests to be blessed/warmed, we follow their journey, capturing the touching interactions between your friends and family.

The Story: A Humanist ceremony is built on your history. We actively listen to the celebrant’s words, allowing us to anticipate the laughter, the tears, and the reactions of your guests as your story is told.

Sand ceremony during an outdoor humanist wedding at Grand Villa Heights

View some of our Humanist weddings on the blog

Like what you see?
Get in touch and talk to us about photographing and/or filming  your Humanist wedding.
GET IN TOUCH
Our wedding was truly intimate…just our families on one big vacation. And Dom and Liam felt like they were a part of the family throughout it all. The way in which they captured our day is something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. No posing, perfectly imperfect….just as it happened. Each time we go through them we find little bits that we never noticed. They exceeded our expectations beyond what we can describe in words.
- SHELBY & CREAGH,
HUMANIST WEDDING, NANTUCKET, USA

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Many couples do the legal signing at a registry office a few days before or after the main Humanist day. If you want coverage of that intimate legal ceremony as well as the big celebration, we can create a bespoke package to cover both parts of your story.

Yes! We love the personal rituals that come with Humanist weddings. Whether it’s a handfasting, a sand ceremony, or a ring warming, we get in the right position to capture the action without interrupting the intimacy of the ritual.

One of the joys of a Humanist wedding is that you can get married anywhere—from a woodland to a warehouse. We are experts in natural light and use high-end equipment to handle everything from bright sun to candlelit ceremonies without killing the atmosphere with flash.

Yes, but only if you want them. We know Humanist weddings are often about rejecting tradition, so we are happy to shoot a 100% candid day. However, if you do want family records, we can take them efficiently while the other photographer continues to capture the candid party atmosphere.

Yes, and for a Humanist wedding, it is highly recommended. Because the ceremony is built around personal vows and your specific story, having high-quality audio and film of those words is incredibly powerful. We work as a unified photo-video team to capture the sights and the sounds of your ceremony.

“Unconventional” is our favourite word! We love weddings that break the mould. Whether you are planning a surprise wedding, a hike up a mountain to exchange vows, or a party in a ruin, we thrive on the unexpected. We don’t need a traditional timeline; we just need you to be yourselves.