UK Wedding Photographers The Falkenburgs on Their Approach to Wedding Photography
Emerging from the stillness of lockdown, The Falkenburgs found their way into wedding photography with a clear sense of intention and quiet confidence. Their work lives in the space between editorial and documentary, where creative freedom meets deep trust, and moments are observed rather than orchestrated. With a calm, thoughtful approach, they create imagery that feels honest to the day and enduring in its emotional pull.
THEODORE Mag: When did you both start The Falkenburgs, and what inspired you to become wedding photographers?
The Falkenburgs: Our focus on wedding photography took shape towards the end of lockdown. What draws us to it is the freedom to create without constraint, paired with the responsibility of thoughtfully documenting a day that matters deeply. We’re there to tell the story as it unfolds, creating photographs that feel considered yet natural, and that the couple, their family and friends can return to for years to come. At its heart, it’s about creative freedom and being trusted to play a meaningful role in an extraordinary day.
THEODORE Mag: How would you describe your style in your own words?
The Falkenburgs: Our work sits between editorial and documentary: considered, but never forced. We’re drawn to images that feel composed without feeling constructed: moments that unfold naturally, but are seen with intention. Analogue photography plays a central role in how we see and work; it slows the process, sharpens our attention, and brings a depth and texture that’s fundamental to the way we tell a story. Rather than imposing a narrative, we respond to what’s already there, paying close attention to light, movement and atmosphere. The result is imagery that feels honest to the day, while still carrying a strong visual point of view.
THEODORE Mag: What inspires you outside of photography and weddings?
The Falkenburgs: Family time sits at the centre of everything for us, being with our daughter, quality time with loved ones, slowing things down. We’re happiest outdoors too: walking the dogs in the woods above where we live, or wrapped up on a windswept beach in the cold (a recent favourite day trip). Travel still inspires us, though these days it’s less about far-flung destinations and more about small escapes, a day trip here, a mini adventure there.
THEODORE Mag: What can couples expect when they book you for their wedding?
The Falkenburgs: A calm, considered and attentive approach underpins everything we do. From the outset, the process feels collaborative and natural, built on trust, shared understanding and an ease that develops over time. On the wedding day itself, our role is to be a steady, reassuring presence: observant, responsive, and attuned to what’s unfolding. We work with a lightness of touch, responding to the rhythm of the day and the people within it, so couples feel supported without ever feeling directed. The aim is for everything to feel effortless, so they can be fully present while we quietly take care of the rest.
THEODORE Mag: What’s your favourite part of a wedding day to capture?
The Falkenburgs: I don’t think I have a single favourite part. I’m drawn instead to the in-between moments. They can surface during something significant, like the ceremony or the speeches, or in quieter pockets of the day. It’s when an unscripted moment gently unfolds. When something genuinely personal surfaces, that's what I love most, and it finds its way into every wedding.
THEODORE Mag: How do you approach telling each couple’s unique story?
The Falkenburgs: By being fully present with them throughout the day, whether it’s manic or calm. Paying attention to small signals, fleeting looks, and those in-between moments we’re always drawn to. From there, it’s about staying true to how we work, blending an editorial eye with a documentary approach to tell the story of the day as it genuinely unfolds.
THEODORE Mag: Has your work changed or evolved since you first started?
The Falkenburgs: Yes, absolutely. Our work has evolved over the years, and I hope it always continues to do so. It should always feel recognisably ours and remain true to who we are, but as we change, it’s only natural that our work changes with us. I remember a lecture at university where someone said that if you ever believe you’ve taken your best photograph, you’ll never better it. It’s a well-worn idea, but one we really believe in. We’re always striving to refine what we do and how we see, not because we’re dissatisfied, but because curiosity and growth are essential to the process. We’re incredibly proud of the work we create, while knowing there’s always more to learn.
THEODORE Mag: Looking back, what’s a moment from a wedding that really stays with you?
The Falkenburgs: It’s a hard one, as there are so many moments that stay with me, and some feel too personal to share without crossing a line of trust. One moment that does stand out, though, happened recently as a couple left their ceremony. They stepped into a rare patch of winter light, especially unusual for December in the UK, and there was a quiet, natural ease between them. Nothing big or dramatic, just a look they shared that said everything, and that’s what’s stayed with me.
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