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Alina Pullen Photography
Intimate Wedding & Elopement Photographer in London
Telling YOUR love story with effortlessly beautiful images, in the most stress free way that allows you to focus on each other, your family and friends.
+ Vogue published
+ Lifetime of experience
+ over 50 small weddings curated in tandem with couples and planners
Based in London, telling your stories worldwide
OMG! You're getting married!
Congratulations!
You've got the date now, how exciting! Did that sink in yet?
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.
Sounds good? Awesome!
Published by VOGUE
Intimate London Weddings
Thos recent photos from two of my weddings (Old Marylebone Town Hall & Royal Automobile Club) have been selected and published by Vogue in February. These work can be seen on photo Vogue website here and here. I am grateful and humbled for my work to have been selected by the editing team, and even more so to my couples, who trust me with their happiest day yet.
Hello there! I'm Alina!
Your Wedding Photographer + Planning Consultant
I believe that I have an extremely important job - witnessing the most important moments of your life, shinning light on your deep connection, and telling your unique story.
My journey as a photographer started in my childhood, with my father - a photographer, being my first teacher, inspiration, and role model. However, I was born as a photographer when I became a mother, and my art was born out of a very personal struggle. Learning how to navigate motherhood, identity shift, and body-image issues, I turned to my camera, which gave me a whole new life. Once a part of my life, photography became a gift that I can extend to others. I do this because that is my way of being a part of something bigger and better than myself, of capturing someone's happiest moments and preserving their precious memories.
I love deep conversations and always will choose genuine connection over small talk. I hate compromises and seek to find the way for you to get exactly what you want on your own terms, because that's what I strive for for my family and friends and for myself. That's why you can count on me to work quickly and guide you to the best shot spots, keep the persistent town hall ushers at bay, keep the times and organise your guests for photos, climb high, and run fast to get the best shot for you.
What's it like to have me as a wedding photographer?
"Exceeded what we thought possible"
"Absolute Pro"
"Captured the day and the feel of it"
"Alina really does care so much about capturing your special day"
"I felt comfortable with Alina and so did my family"
"I genuinely shed a tear"
As featured in
Old Marylebone Town Hall
What's the end result? See for yourself
View Full Client Galleries from various weddings around London
A step-by-step guide to my process
Here is how everything works
I. Congrats! You've got your date and your venue
You now have your date and time for your ceremony at the beautiful venue in London. Whether it is a combination of several venues and a town hall or a single iconic spot in London, I am honoured to help you create your timeline.
II. I help you plan your day
You got in touch with me, so I will help you plan your timeline in the first instance of contact - during the free consultation with me. During the call we will talk through your plan for the day, I will explaom exactly how much time you will need for what pictures, and build the rest of the day based on your plans and wishes. We can discuss when and where to plan the getting ready shots, whether you would like to capture the first look, when is the best time for group photos and how exactly to organise them, where and how to follow up the rest of your day from there. You can schedule the free consultation here.
After you book me, I can help you even further. Do you need a local florist or a make-up artist? Would you like to create an activity that is very YOU and out of the box of the traditional wedding day idea? I'm here to share my experience with you, generate ideas and make things happen.
III. 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. No one is born with the talent of being comfortable with the camera; because we are observed, we naturally tense up. It is a skill that comes with practice, and I am absolutely determined to create the environment in which you can extend your bubble to include me and be yourselves focusing on each other. We will schedule the pre-shoot shortly after you book me.
IV. We have the run-through call, adding any finishing touches and tweaks to your timeline and logistics
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.
V. You get married; I document your day
Your wedding day won't feel like a rushed, stressful, and exhausting all-day photoshoot, not with me at the steering wheel! I mean, at the camera. I work as both a firm and caring guide to organise everyone and make sure people are exactly where they should be at any given time and a fly-on-the-wall, documenting the most intimate and candid moments. I will guide you to get the most beautiful shots and will be always discreet enough for you to feel relaxed and be yourself while focusing on each other. My clients always love the photos that they had no idea were even being taken in the moment.
VI. You receive your gorgeous photos
I will send you high resolution highlights from your day within the first 3-4 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 12 weeks from your wedding.
VII. Order your albums and prints
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. If you choose to order the album, we can customize the cover, size, and materials. You and your family and friends can print photos directly from the easy-to-navigate online gallery, so you can cover your walls with the beautiful memories you created on your wedding day.
Emotional messages from my clients I will always keep close to my heart:
I believe that my services should be as unique as each couple. Please get in touch to go over your plans for your wedding, and I will create the most amazing photography package for you! Below are some examples with some of the things that I include with every package.
London Wedding & Elopement Packages
Your easy, stress-free, once in a lifetime celebration
I strive to create unique packages for my couples as much as possible; that is something I value and find my clients value the most. I absolutely believe that you deserve everything to be crafted to your needs and wishes, and that can't be done with the "one size fits all" approach. My proposition is simple - let's book a call and I will walk you through everything I know about planning an intimate wedding in London, the inner-workings of your venue, photography, and anything you might need in the process. During the call, you can tell me more about yourselves and what you envision about your special day, and I can walk through some ideas and create a package that would work with your unique vision of your wedding day. Below I illustrate some packages that I have created for my couples. There are a few things that I always include with everything I do, and that is a pre-wedding mini-shoot, a planning meeting, a run-through meeting, a digital gallery, any recommendations for other suppliers and locations, and my travel—always included. Once we are on the video call, I will walk you through some of the packages and pricing based on the number of hours, that I set as an example, that can be modified to your specific needs. You can see the examples here as well, so you know what could be possible. In the meantime, you can book the call below
Here is what i include with every package:
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 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 plan the locations for your portrait sessions.
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.
Two-Day Wedding and Elopement Experience
Especially great for those who have family coming from overseas or have more than one day of events
I will tell the story of your wedding or an elopement over the course of two days. It is true that your wedding doesn't start on the morning you wake up and get ready for your ceremony in a cozy hotel room. It starts with your family and friends coming together from far and wide, buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the big day. This package is designed specifically for those who want to capture something extra the day before, like a family dinner or an adventurous photoshoot around London's landmarks, or in nearby picturesque country locations like the lavender fields, country estates, or parks. You can split the hours between two days depending on your plans (which I can help with fleshing out).
Full Day Wedding Experience
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.
Half-Day Wedding
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. This package will be enough to cover either from getting ready, first look, your stunning ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall, reception drinks and dinner with speeches, or start at the ceremony and cover for up to first dance or a pointed adventure around the city's favourite spots finishing with a unique celebration of your love (for example, attending a show at the West End)
Mini Wedding
I will tell a part of the story of your intimate wedding. This could be enough time to capture the first look, the ceremony, and your arrival at your reception venue.
Not Sure how much coverage you need?
Photography is the only part of your budget that will not only last several lifetimes but will also tell your unique story, carve your history and create an unforgettable memory. It is the best present we can give to ourselves, as time cannot be turned back. The people we love may not always be with us, but we can re-live the day through images and tell the story to the next generation. My biggest values are authenticity and connection with people, which I weave into every step of my journey with each couple. If it is important to you to tell your unique love story in the most authentic way, please get in touch with me below.
"Alina captured some really special moments and emotions by knowing what to look for and where to be. Her photos blew us away and will always be treasured to us both"

- S & R
"We absolutely loved Alina. She is incredibly thorough, friendly and the pics are of great quality. We are in touch with Alina even after our wedding and will most definitely use her services in the future!"

-- N & F
"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."
-- M & I
"Alina was so kind and reasonable from the get go. We were in two minds about getting a photographer but I’m so glad we did. The whole experience was really smooth and honestly we gave her very little to work with on the day. We didn’t want to spend long posing, we wanted to get straight to the party and I’m awkward to photograph and she still managed to get so many great shots that we’ll love forever."
- C & T
"Since meeting Alina for our pre-wedding photoshoot, we knew that Alina was the right photographer for us. She was friendly and open, which made us feel very comfortable while working with her. During our wedding day, Alina was very professional and had a great eye for capturing intimate and memorable moments. Highly recommend Alina - talented photographer and a great person!"
- P & L
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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