Intimate London Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Alina Pullen, the Vogue-published London photographer with over 100 intimate weddings captured
You get to have fun, I get to deliver the proof
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!
Hello there! I'm Alina!
Your Wedding Photographer + Planning Consultant
My purpose in life is to bring light to people. I can tell you how Vogue and others have published my work, my couples can tell me how my photos brought them to tears and made them relive the day. My colleagues at London venues can tell you how my presence and personality brighten up their day. But that doesn't matter. None of the voices on your wedding day matter, except for yours. All I can tell you is I can't wait to meet you and talk with you about your plans and help to shape them into the most beautiful reality. After all, I've been a photographer for my entire life - with my dad, a professional photographer in Turkmenistan, being my first teach and inspo. I've lived several life times of adventures having ended up in London. Let's connect, and I'll tell you the full story.
Charlotte & Kyle:
"Alina was our photographer for our wedding this year. I don't think I have the words to express how incredible she was.
Right from the beginning she was kind, patient, understanding and knew what our vision was. We lived hours from London but she set up video calls to get to know us before the big day as well as arranged a face to face engagement shoot. This was the real game changer as she got used to how we photographed and we got used to how she worked.
On the day Alina was so calm. At times it felt like she wasn't even there and just blended in with everyone else. And at pivotal moments she directed everyone, got everyone ready, had a schedule and made everyone feel at ease.
She's the most calming influence on your wedding day. You will be nervous and emotional but Alina will be there to reassure you throughout the whole process. She captured so many beautiful moments with family and friends. We have had over 70 images back within 7 days!
If you are thinking of getting a photographer please consider Alina. she works incredibly hard, will get to know you as people before your day and will make you feel amazing. She's talented and you have to pay for talent! She's 100% worth it and more.
Always try and have a vision of what you want your photos to look like. What kind of wedding are you having? And let Alina know. Shes got a brilliant eye for detail and will help your vision come to life. Your photos are your lasting memories of the day. You can go back and take them again! Alina captured everything we wanted and more. I wouldn't change it for the world."
Thank you for sending me a message! There is so much I want tell you in person. But for now, I left you a very special compilation below. Scroll down, and I hope you will get to know me a bit better.
'Intimate' or 'small' doesn't mean 'short'.
I specialise in small or intimate weddings, telling the full story of the day.
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.
For me, photography is all about psychology.
There is an actual difference in quality of pictures and also of your day between the scenario where the photographer arrives minutes before your ceremony and starts pointing the camera at you, versus where you have time to adjust to their presence having a slow start while getting ready. This is not about aesthetic or even telling the whole story of your day. This is about you actually feeling relaxed and comfortable on your wedding day. The only wedding day you get. You want to start it right, without a rush, without thinking about what you'll look like in the pictures, without dreading of a stranger jumping out of the taxi to ambush you and you partner. I know I'm exhagerrating here, but it can geniunly feel like that if you haven't met the person before your wedding day and if they're starting at the ceremony. That's why I always recommend to start your photography coverage with the getting ready pictures and finish during your celebration.
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.
I love capturing the moments when you think no one is looking...
These are the moments my couples tend to treasure forever
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 "
How do we know you're right for us?
Let’s get to know each other
I see things in my own way
If you like someone seeing something unique in every situation, always observing, analysing, staying curious and being genuinely interested, you would be comfortable with me around. If you want to be yourself with your partner and your most cherished people, sharing a special moment in their company with absolute confidence in a photographer who is there not just for a job but also as your trusted confidant, I will be a good choice. If you want someone other than your friends and family to have your back, it's me! If you want someone real, someone who believes in what they do instead of offering what everyone else does, it's still me! If you want someone uncompromising on what matters, someone who will protect your fun, sometimes sanity and even wardrobe, on the day, I want to hear from you!
What's included?
Everything I do includes
- Packages created just for you no matter the number of hours
- 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 (read more below)
- 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 £2000 and £4800 depending on the shape of their celebration
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
Why I don't offer 35mm film
Unpopular opinion... trends will pass, but your wedding photos will stay
My focus isn't on recreating a trend—it's on creating photographs that will still feel beautiful and meaningful in 30 years. Whether they're viewed on a phone, framed on a wall, or passed down to a younger generation, my priority is timeless storytelling, natural colour, and genuine emotion. Film is the past of photography, just like the silver plates from the 19th century. It is fun to be nostalgic and creative, but it isn't the goal for your wedding day. Capturing emotions with the highest skill and the most genuine care means bringing a little more than outdated equipment because current fashion determines it charming. I grew up shooting on film; my father shot on film all his life. Current technology is superior in interpreting and capturing images for the purpose of today – digital files – but the photographer must know how to edit them well. Film provides the built-in editing, creating the style that so many like. My unique editing style already carries the full range of film colour, depth and even grain without the jeopardy of the unpredictability of film exposure. I've edited hundreds of thousands of photos by hand, building my own style and vision. When you choose me, you choose all of me, not a list of equipment. Trust the process, and it will not disappoint.
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:
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"
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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.
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.
For full pricing & packages, book a consultation to determine the length of coverage. Coverage starts at 2 hours minimum from £1500.
"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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