Intimate London Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Alina Pullen, the Vogue-published London photographer with over 100 intimate weddings captured
For couples, who want to feel and enjoy their day to the fullest, not people please
Intentional choice for those who value a quiet presence, deep connection, and beauty in simple things.
Photography that is more than just documentation
Let's Rock and Roll!
You are here because you want to create the most unforgettable wedding day that is truly and uniquely YOU. A day focused on you two and people and things you love, with no compromises on your individuality.
My goal? To create a day focused on you two, free from pressure, rushing, and obligations, and full of love and joy instead.
I am here to make your journey smooth with years of expertise and artistic skill. I will help you create a calm, meaningful wedding day!
Sounds good? All right, Allons-y!
What's unique about working with me?
VOGUE published: over 50 of my fine art works have been published by Vogue
Complimentary Pre-Wedding Photoshoot: so you can feel comfortable and confident on your wedding day
Lifetime of visual arts experience: I'm a daughter of a photographer and an artist
Multicultural: being bilingual in Russian and English, having lived in Turkmenistan, USA, Korea, Spain and the UK, I work with clients from all over the world, who often celebrate their diverse heritage on their wedding
Specialising in intentionally intimate weddings where everyone is focusing on deep connection over facade
Hello there! I'm Alina!
Your Wedding Photographer + Planning Consultant
- I have a vital job – witnessing the most important moments of your life, shining light on your deep connection, and telling your unique story.
- To date I have captured over 100 intentionally small weddings and elopements around London, UK and Europe
- I cover small weddings and elopements because I value connection both with my clients and their guests. Smaller weddings allow me to not just be a silent observer but an active participant. I want to make a difference on the day, and my clients say that I absolutely do – which is my greatest privilege.
- My journey as a photographer started in my childhood, with my father – a photographer – being my first teacher, inspiration, and role model.
Why 2 hours aren't going to cut it
'Intimate' or 'small' doesn't mean short
Many couples initially enquire for shorter coverage because they picture photography as something centred around the ceremony itself. But once we begin shaping the day together, they often realise the photographs they return to most are the moments around it.
The slowness of the morning before everything begins. Fixing each other’s outfits in quiet concentration. Guests spilling out onto London streets after the ceremony. The relief, laughter and softness once the formalities are over and the day finally starts to sink in.
These moments are easy to overlook while they are happening, but they become part of how your wedding is remembered.
Having more time also changes the pace of the day itself. There is less rushing, less pressure to compress everything into a tight window, and more space to actually experience what you have spent months planning.
My approach has never been about turning your wedding into a photoshoot. I quietly document what the day felt like — the atmosphere, the movement, the relationships, the details you never noticed in the moment but will care deeply about later.
Because the story of a wedding rarely lives in just one hour or one room. It exists in all the small things unfolding around it.
What's included?
Everything I do includes
- Hands on helping with planning - from the first inquiry call (where I help you with your timeline before you even book!) to the final run-through call
- A complimentary pre-wedding shoot so you can feel happy and comfortable on the day
- A full digital delivery with all your photos beautifully edited in my style in high resolution and web size
- Unlimited downloads in high resolution
- Unlimited beautiful gallery for you to share with your guests
Packages are created uniquely for each client. Most couples invest between £1800 and £4800 depending on the shape of their celebration
What's the end result? See for yourself
Below are the full client galleries (the finished product of what you'd get) for you to check out:
A Complimentary Pre-Wedding Photoshoot is always included
I always include a pre-wedding shoot with all of my packages; moreover, I always insist on it. I believe that no one is born with the innate talent of being amazing in front of the camera. That is a skill that can be gained and requires practice. It is natural to tense up in front of the camera, not to know what to do, and feel awkward and uneasy. This is something that happens any time we are being closely observed by a stranger. This is why I offer a pre-wedding photoshoot:
- so you can get all of the awkwardness out of the way
- know exactly what to do and expect on your wedding day
- feel relaxed and confident
- focus on each other, knowing everything else is taken care of
- get lovely pictures as a bonus before your wedding
Want to know what it looks like? Take a look at some pre-wedding shoot galleries below:
A love letter from my clients
"Moments that have been captured forever"
"What can we say - these are AMAZING photos and bring the day back to life again - it has been so so lovely to go through them all and be reminded of some great moments and know that they have been captured forever in such a beautiful way. Your skills are incredible and to see events captured ‘in the moment’ where we didn’t even know you were there are just so special to have (notably where we were mid conversation and were asked to be godparents!!) You got the whole thing! What a lovely surprise to see it all on camera too.
We are so pleased with everything you have done for us and we couldn’t recommend you more highly. we are just all excited with reliving the moment. We are SO grateful for you, your expertise, honest advice (OMTH specifically) and all round ability to capture our special day in the way you have,
Love and best wishes,
Henry and Paul x "
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A step-by-step guide to my process
Here is how everything works
I. Congrats! You've got your date and your venue
I am here to help! I want to connect on a call where you can tell me more about yourselves and the day you have planned, and I can tell you everything I know about the process of planning a wedding. Please book a video call with me—a no-obligation complimentary consultation—to:
- Get a timeline and a plan for your day, allocating time for photography, moving around and the proceedings
- Understand what happens during your ceremony
- Get recommendations for any suppliers you still need
II. We meet for a tea and a mini-photoshoot
My favourite part of the wedding planning process is meeting you in person, connecting with you, and getting you comfortable in front of the camera.
- We will meet in central London and have a relaxed chat first
- Then we will go for a walk, where I will start taking pictures of you
- The whole experience will take about 1-1.5 hours, with the photoshoot part taking about 30-40 minutes
III. We have the run-through call
- We will have another video call to go over everything before your wedding day.
- I will make sure you have the appropriate logistical support in place. This meeting can also be done together with your wedding planner.
IV. You get married; I document your day
- Enjoy yourselves and leave everything else to me!
V. You receive your gorgeous photos and order prints and albums
- I will send you high-resolution highlights from your day within the first 3-7 days from your wedding day in a beautiful online gallery.
- The gallery will be shareable with your guests, who can view and download the photos directly from there.
- I will then get to editing the rest of your photos, which you will receive within 3 months from your wedding.
- I will create a complimentary digital album design for you that will tell the story of your day. You can choose to keep it digitally or order an album with me.
For Full Pricing & Packages scroll below:
What's it like to have me as a wedding photographer?
"Exceeded what we thought possible"
"Absolute Pro"
"Alina really does care so much about capturing your special day"
"I genuinely shed a tear"
Can't we just have our friends take photos? I'm sure we won't need longer than an hour.
The fact that you chose to have an intimate (under 50 guests) ceremony means that a lot of your family and friends will only experience your wedding day through the pictures. Look at it this way: you must have a reason for choosing this stunning venue; you are inviting your close ones from far and wide to see you tie the knot; you are getting the elegant outfits; so, whether this is "just a civil ceremony" before your big day elsewhere or THE big day that you want to keep intimate and special, someone to guide you through the process, keep everything running smoothly on the day, AND document every detail in a stunning yet subtle storytelling style is going to make all the difference. Keeping the details of your day forever in the best possible light is the best decision you can make for your future selves and the generations to come. You are not just putting signatures down; you are having an adventure of a lifetime, and each part of it is worthy of being documented.
Your dreams, mood boards, and hours of planning are about to become reality; all that I have to do is capture it seamlessly and candidly so you can relive those moments and share them with your loved ones again and again.
Wedding & Elopement Packages
2026-2027 Pricing
Full Day Wedding Experience
up to 8 hours of documentation
£3,800
The full day coverage service will truly capture the full story of your intimate wedding or elopement from start to finish. Imagine a morning filled with butterflies in your stomach, getting ready as you prepare to embark on your journey to the town hall, perhaps stopping on the way for some heart-stopping city shots and revealing your first look at each other in a location that truly describes you. Then, after your ceremony, whether you join more of your guests at a beautiful venue for reception and dinner, or a restaurant or pub for an intimate meal, I will follow you and document all of the special details that you and your guests have inspiringly planned for your big day. This gives you the chance to have the full story of your wedding day told.
PRE-Wedding Mini Shoot
As I mentioned previously, it is an absolute must for me to offer all my couples a pre-wedding mini shoot. The shoot should be booked for at least 4-6 weeks before the wedding and is offered if you are booking 3 or more months before your big day.
ALL YOUR Photos in a digital gallery
You will get your full shareable gallery of edited, high-resolution photos (photos are backed up for a year for you) with unlimited downloads, sharing and printing rights. You will also have options to buy any prints and albums.
planning assistance + Resources and recommendations
I will be there with you every step of the way of your planning process. I will help you to create your timeline, recommend you venues and other suppliers, plan the locations for the portrait shoots and first look, organise your group photos and brief you on all the inner workings of your venue.
My Travel is Covered
No matter where in and around London you are having the rest of your celebrations, my travel is always already included.
Half-Day Wedding
One Half-Day (up to 4 hours) of documentation
£2,800
Whether you choose to capture more of the start or the finish of your day, I will tell the story of your intimate wedding day or elopement with the full force of my heart.
PRE-Wedding Mini Shoot
As I mentioned previously, it is an absolute must for me to offer all my couples a pre-wedding mini shoot. The shoot should be booked for at least 4-6 weeks before the wedding and is offered if you are booking 3 or more months before your big day.The shoot should be booked for at least 4-6 weeks before the wedding and is offered if you are booking 3 or more months before your big day.
ALL YOUR Photos in a digital gallery
You will get your full shareable gallery of edited, high resolution photos (photos are backaged up for a year for you), with unlimited downloads, sharing and printing rights. You will also have options to buy any prints and albums.
planning assistance + Resources and recommendations
I will be there with you every step of the way of your planning process. I will help you to create your timeline, recommend you venues and other suppliers, plan the locations for the portrait shoots and first look, organise your group photos and brief you on all the inner-workings of the Old Marylebone Town Hall.
My Travel is Covered
No matter where in and around London you are having the rest of your celebrations, my travel is always already included.
Not Sure how much coverage you need?
"Alina was the best choice we could make"
"Alina was an absolute lifesaver when we were stressed trying to find a photographer for our wedding. Working with Alina was a pleasure from start to finish. We could tell from the moment that we sent an inquiry that Alina was the best choice we could make. She immediately made us feel at ease, taking the lead when needed to guide us on what we should be thinking about, getting to know us and most importantly, looking forward to the big day.
Her communication has been fantastic throughout, giving us advice and feedback over email, whatsapp messages and video calls. Along with prompt return of many beautiful photos, delivered in sets for our convenience. She put her all into making our wedding special, going above and beyond before, during and after our wedding. We couldn't be happier with how it went, thanks in part to her personal touch on the day, as well as her guidance in the lead-up. Her communication was fantastic, always available if needed and put a lot of thought and effort into how she could make everything the best it could be. Thanks again Alina."
-Max
"Absolutely loved"
"We worked with Alina for both our pre wedding ceremony and the wedding itself. We chose her based on what we saw on her website and loved the fact that she’d worked with parents and children before. We were not disappointed and absolutely love our final photos. Alina was organised, communicative and accommodating of our needs. She was really good at capturing candid, beautiful moments without us even noticing and made everyone feel really comfortable, particularly our camera shy selves. The pictures are absolutely beautiful, and we can’t wait to get some framed for our home. We particularly loved how she captured our daughter on the day.
Alina is so lovely and we really enjoyed having her there on our special day (s) - we would definitely recommend working with her if you want someone professional, creative and calm. Thank you Alina!"
-Kamala
I feel the happiest doing this job and sharing your most precious moments!
I cry at your ceremonies with you, I laugh with you, I study and I share your experience, finding the best moments, angles and ways of telling your story. I can't wait to meet you and hear what you have in mind for your magical day. My former clients often become my friends, as I approach every wedding as a process of building a very special connection. Your lifetime together begins on your wedding day, and I will be absolutely honoured to document and share that step with you.
Lots of love.
Alina
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