Getting to Know London Wedding Photographer Andrew Leo
With a calm, observational approach and a refined editorial eye, Andrew Leo captures weddings as they naturally unfold. His work focuses on the in-between moments, quiet exchanges and honest emotion, allowing couples to be fully themselves rather than perform for the camera.
THEODORE Mag: What first inspired you to become a wedding photographer?
AL: I’ve always been drawn to the moments: the spaces in between, the quiet exchanges, the way people act when they feel safe and happy. Weddings bring all of that together in a very concentrated way. They’re not performances; they’re real, emotionally charged days where relationships, families and friendships all intersect. When I first started shooting my friends’ weddings, I could really sense that. I loved the feeling of handing over a body of work that people will hopefully treasure for the rest of their lives. As much as I enjoyed it, I wasn't getting that same buzz from fashion or music photography.
THEODORE Mag: How would you describe your signature style and the experience you aim to create for the couples you work with?
AL: My work is very observational. I’m not interested in directing people into versions of themselves that don’t feel true. Visually, my style is editorial: clean, considered, and timeless, but it’s always grounded in emotion.
Experience-wise, I want couples to feel like I’m part of the day rather than managing it. The best feedback I receive is that people forget I’m there, and then later see images that feel natural and true to who they are.
THEODORE Mag: Your approach often blends into the day like a guest. How do you balance being present with capturing natural, emotional moments?
AL: Trust is everything. When people feel comfortable, they behave naturally. I usually already have a connection with the couple before the day: maybe we’ve met at another wedding, or we have mutual friends, or if not, we would have definitely met up beforehand. This gives the couple a sense of me and how relaxed I am, and in turn will relax them.
On the day that groundwork allows me to step back. I’m always attentive, always watching, but never imposing. The balance comes from knowing when to step forward and mix with the guests and when to move back and disappear.
THEODORE Mag: What do you look for when getting to know a couple before their wedding, and how does that influence the way you photograph their story?
AL: I’m interested in how they see themselves and how they want to remember this chapter of their lives. For some couples, it’s about intimacy, subtlety and the little details; for others, it’s about energy, community, family and celebration.
Understanding that shapes everything: how I frame moments, what I prioritise, how I pace the day visually. No two stories should look the same, because no two relationships are.
THEODORE Mag: You’ve shot weddings across the UK and internationally. How do different locations or cultures shape your work and perspective?
AL: Every place brings its own style, light, and emotional tone. Shooting internationally has taught me to listen more closely to people, to environments, to traditions that aren’t my own.
It’s made me a more adaptable and respectful storyteller. Rather than imposing a fixed style, I respond to what’s already there and let that guide the work.
I really do love the diversity of shooting abroad, always discovering new traditions and ideas.
THEODORE Mag: What’s one thing you wish every couple understood about working with their photographer on the wedding day?
AL: That you don’t need to perform. The most meaningful images come from presence, not perfection. When couples allow themselves to be fully in the day — messy, emotional, joyful, quiet — the photographs naturally become more powerful. The less you care about what I'm doing, the better. If I need to direct you in any way, I'll give you some subtle hints.
THEODORE Mag: Can you share a favourite moment you love capturing , the ones that really make you feel like you’ve told the story well?
AL: It's usually a moment in between shots where you look so relaxed and cool. Or when you've completely forgotten I'm there, and you're lost in what's happening around you, laughing at friends in the middle of the dancefloor or maybe an emotional interaction with a parent. It may be an obvious choice, but the confetti shot never lets me down; it really works. When I see those images later, and they still hold that feeling, I know the story has been told honestly.
THEODORE Mag: What advice would you give couples when choosing a wedding photographer who feels like the perfect fit for them?
AL: Choose someone whose work makes you feel something, but also someone you trust to see you clearly. You should never feel like you need to change who you are or have to act; you should just be completely yourself and let them work around you.
When you feel safe with your photographer, everything else falls into place, and that’s what allows the images to feel real, personal and lasting.
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