London Anniversary Session with Iconic Views

As a NYC-based wedding and portrait photographer, I’ve been lucky enough to travel all over capturing couples in places that are meaningful to them. For Elaine and Daniel, their anniversary session took us to London, specifically, the heart of the city near Westminster Bridge, with views of Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Palace of Westminster.

Elaine and Daniel were visiting London to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and wanted to celebrate their anniversary with portraits. We timed our shoot to take full advantage of golden hour, and it did not disappoint. The way the light bounced off the River Thames and wrapped around them as we wandered near the bridge was pure magic. There’s something so romantic about photographing couples in cities with deep history. The architecture and vibes are always amazing!

I’ve photographed Elaine and Daniel in several different destinations over the years, and every session feels like a new adventure with old friends. Thank you for trusting me to capture this special season for you!

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married couple sits together in gardens during London anniversary portraits

husband and wife sit holding hands in front of Big Ben during London anniversary portraits

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couple stands against railing during London anniversary session

man and woman hold hands leaning on railing during London anniversary portraits

married couple holds hands walking on bridge and sits in front of London Eye

woman leans head on man's shoulder looking at the London Eye during anniversary portraits

married couple sits on bridge during London anniversary session

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woman leans against London bridge during portrait session

man and woman hug with London Eye behind them during London anniversary portraits

man and woman stand on bridge in front of Big Ben London anniversary portraits

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man and woman kiss in front of London Eye

married couple sits on wall in front of the London Eye

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Before filling in getting ready photos, portraits, or detail photos, start with the times that are already set. Your ceremony time is usually the biggest one. From there, add in anything else with a firm start time, like transportation, cocktail hour, dinner, sunset, or the end of your venue rental. Once those pieces are in place, it becomes much easier to build the rest of the photography timeline around them.

This is also why I recommend talking with your photographer before completely finalizing your schedule. We can help you work backward from your ceremony and make sure there’s enough time for the photos that are most important to you.

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