Philippa Sian Photography

Philippa Sian Photography Luxury Fine Art Wedding & Lifestyle Photography for beautiful weddings, families and events.

Philippa Sian Lawley; a Documentary Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer based in the London (and surrounding) area. She has a keen eye and one simple creative vision; to share her passion for photography with her clients by providing a fantastic, professional service with beautiful results.

Time for a re-introduction šŸ‘‹šŸ¼ I’m not going to tell you my coffee order (though it’s a matcha latte).Instead, I want to ...
17/03/2026

Time for a re-introduction šŸ‘‹šŸ¼

I’m not going to tell you my coffee order (though it’s a matcha latte).
Instead, I want to share how I see things.

Because let’s be honest, most wedding photography looks the same.

And I’ve never been interested in that.

I’m drawn to the in-between.
The quiet tension before something happens.
The energy in a room just before it shifts.

The way a dress moves.
The way people hold each other when they forget they’re being watched.

That’s what I look for.

I photograph weddings and celebrations with a balance of instinct and intention.
Editorial, but never forced.
Documentary, but never passive.

Because the images that last aren’t just beautiful.
They feel like something.

If you’re planning something with depth, style and presence, we’ll get along very well.

And if you’ve found me here for weddings, you’ll find more of my family work over at Ā šŸ¤

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Not every wedding moment is loud... Some of the most meaningful ones happen quietly. In between. Unnoticed by almost eve...
13/01/2026

Not every wedding moment is loud...

Some of the most meaningful ones happen quietly. In between. Unnoticed by almost everyone. Here's to the quiet, candid moments!

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Hi, I'm Philippa, a documentary and editorial wedding photographer in London, capturing a mixture of candid, emotional moments and quiet, fine art storytelling.

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I have a confession; this year has been really *really* hard, and I wanted to share something that I've been on the fenc...
15/12/2025

I have a confession; this year has been really *really* hard, and I wanted to share something that I've been on the fence about sharing for a while. But frankly, it should be spoken about more so here goes nothing...

Swipe to read.

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17/11/2025

PSA for parents: don’t sleep on this šŸ‘‡šŸ¼šŸŽ…šŸ»

One thing I know about Christmas minis… they go fast.
And after last year’s rush, so many of you asked if they were coming back… so here they are.

šŸŽ„A cosy, classic festive set.
šŸ“øFifteen minutes of fun in front of the camera.
⭐Three beautiful images included.
šŸŽ€And not forgetting your Christmas cards designed for you.

These sessions are for the families who want memories on the wall and their Christmas list ticked off in one go.

A quarter of the slots have already gone to my waitlist, so if you’re thinking about it… now’s the moment.

They begin this weekend! šŸ“†

Comment ā€œCHRISTMASā€ and I’ll DM you the link
or tap the booking page in my bio.

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Step inside the newly refurbished and soon to open Bart's Heritage! A wonderful evening hosted by  complete with teeny w...
25/09/2025

Step inside the newly refurbished and soon to open Bart's Heritage! A wonderful evening hosted by
complete with teeny weeny martinis and the canape club.

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Catering
Rentals
Flowers
DJ

Some glorious previews from Emily + Simon's beautiful wedding at Old Sessions House last weekend. What ADay!🦢✨Full of st...
20/09/2025

Some glorious previews from Emily + Simon's beautiful wedding at Old Sessions House last weekend.Ā 

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Day!

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Full of stunning and thoughtful design by lots of emotions, joy and fun, and outrageously tasty food by

I just love being boring... While trends come and go, I believe in calm, considered service. Meticulous planning. Editin...
11/07/2025

I just love being boring...

While trends come and go, I believe in calm, considered service. Meticulous planning. Editing that feels luminous and true to life. Framing that lets emotion breathe.

I don’t chase trends or back-to-back bookings. I shoot for you, not my portfolio. Because your wedding isn’t content. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

From printing a physical photography schedule to arriving early and scouting the best light, this ā€œboringā€ approach? It’s what allows me to capture elegant, editorial, documentary-style wedding photography with complete intention.

For couples who value connection, artistry and quiet confidence, this is how we create images that will never date.

Being ā€œboringā€ is my secret to timeless wedding photography. Let’s be boring together.

These frames from I&M's Italian wedding at the weekend make our hearts sing šŸ¤Venue  Photography  Flowers  Hair  Dress  *...
03/06/2025

These frames from I&M's Italian wedding at the weekend make our hearts sing šŸ¤

Venue
Photography
Flowers
Hair
Dress

*Still pinch myself everyday that I get to work in this industry and do a job that I love for very special people ✨

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is an experienced, editorial and documentary wedding photographer based in London, travelling worldwide, capturing exquisite events, people in love, and fun celebrations.

Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t just about who takes nice pictures.It’s about trust, connection, and knowing someo...
15/04/2025

Choosing a wedding photographer isn’t just about who takes nice pictures.

It’s about trust, connection, and knowing someone’s got your back when the pressure’s on.

Here’s what one couple had to say after working with me:
šŸ—£ļø ā€œFrom the very first call, Philippa understood our vision. She was calm, intuitive, and so fun to be around. On the day, she felt like part of the family — and the results are beyond anything we imagined.ā€

This is why I do what I do šŸ’«
When the photos feel like you, we’ve done it right but importantly, that you've enjoyed the process and our company.

I'm still getting enquiries for 2025 (things are so different these days!) and key dates are booking up.

A few 2026 enquiries landed this week too (thank you šŸ«¶šŸ¼) so do get in touch if you're planning a 2026 UK or Destination wedding. Id love to hear more!

If you keep saying, 'we should book a family shoot one day', then consider this your sign!!! šŸ‘‰šŸ¼Spring is beginning to po...
19/03/2025

If you keep saying, 'we should book a family shoot one day', then consider this your sign!!! šŸ‘‰šŸ¼

Spring is beginning to pop from everywhere we look right now which means it's the perfect time to launch the Spring 2025 Mini Shoots.

Spring is the perfect time to create lasting memories with your loved ones and this year I have two dates available due to this season being a popular one.

Saturday April 5th - Gunnersbury Park, Blossom 🌸
Saturday April 26th - Hanwell Bluebell Woods 🪻

The details:

+ Speedy 20 min session to get a short but sweet family album update
+ Proofing gallery to make your selections of 20 of the best shots
+ Three digital photos of your choice from the gallery
+ You investment £99 with the option to buy more photos of you wish*

*These are the final seasonal mini shoots at this price. Minis will cost £125 from summer season onwards*

Limited slots are available for Bluebells on the 26th as those on my Family Shoot Waitlist have snapped these up with their exclusive early booking period, so be quick to secure yours!

I've photographed over 70 individual family mini sessions over the last two years! It's a pretty tiring day for me but I come away with my cup full, knowing I've been able to reach more families and create lots of lovely memories for them.

Living in quite an expensive day and age, I believe that all families should be able to afford professional photographs of their children and my mission is to reach as many as I can.

They will not freely run into our arms for a cuddle forever but we can capture that so you'll always remember that they once did 🄹🄲🄰

You can book via my website, the links in my bio will take you directly there too ā˜ŗļø

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W73BE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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