LVRS Photography & Videography

An award-winning wedding photography & videography company based in London, led by documentary maker, Luke Santilli.

We specialise in capturing real, story-driven weddings with a relaxed editorial feel. Blending beautiful stills with cinematic highlight films, every package is crafted to tell the full story of the day from the quiet, intimate moments to the big celebrations with, genuine emotion and timeless style.

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Meet Luke Santilli

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Luke Santilli is a documentary photographer and filmmaker with over a decade of professional experience across weddings, editorial, and commercial photography & videography. Holding both a BA and MA in Documentary Photography from the University of South Wales, a course founded by Magnum photographer David Hurn. Luke brings an award-winning, refined storytelling approach to every wedding he captures.

His background in editorial and branding photography shapes his calm, detail-oriented way of working, ensuring every image feels natural, emotional, and enduring.

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How We Work

  • We’re fully transparent, and with you from start to finish, with unlimited consultations whenever you need them. Ask anything at all. Weddings are a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and the photography and videography must be perfect.

  • In keeping with our extensive documentary background, we work discreetly. At the end of the day, your wedding is a special moment for you, not a photoshoot. So we operate with a couple first mindset.

  • We have extensive experience in the wedding industry, but our background goes far beyond weddings. We’ve worked in press, branding, advertising, and fashion, bringing that wider creative knowledge into how we tell your story. This isn’t a side job for us. It’s our full-time craft, and we care deeply about it, and your wedding.

Our Procress

  • Every couple receives a complimentary pre-wedding shoot as standard. It’s one of the best ways to set you up for a relaxed, natural wedding day; it breaks the ice, helps you get comfortable in front of the camera, and lets us learn what feels most like you. If you’re someone who “doesn’t like having your photo taken,” don’t worry, that’s exactly what this is for. By the end, most couples feel far more confident, and it shows on the wedding day.

  • If we haven’t been able to arrange a venue visit before the wedding, we’ll arrive well ahead of time on the day to scout locations and plan our angles. This doesn’t affect the hours you’ve booked us for, it’s simply part of how we work. Knowing the layout, the best horizon lines, and the direction of the light makes a huge difference

  • We aim to deliver your photographs within two weeks of the wedding. It’s not rushed, we’re simply experienced, efficient, and consistent in our workflow. Your images will be delivered via a secure online gallery, where you, your family, and friends can view and download them easily.

    If you’d like physical products such as albums, books, wall art, or prints, we can arrange those for you, and there’s absolutely no rush to decide.

    Video takes a little longer. Final delivery is typically a minimum of one month, as the edit is more involved. We’ll stay in touch throughout the process to make sure the finished film feels exactly right.

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Here are some of our Pre-Wedding photos

A dream to work with!

We feel so lucky to have had Luke and Sam as our wedding photographers. From the very beginning, they made us feel completely comfortable and at ease meaning we could just enjoy the day while they worked their magic behind the lens.

We were really impressed by how many other vendors on the day praised their professionalism and thoughtful approach. They are not only talented but also a joy to collaborate with, which made the whole day run so smoothly.

LVRS packages are packed with value as they offer so much without compromising on quality. Every penny was worth it. The photos are absolutely stunning and capture the most magical, emotional moments perfectly. We’ll treasure them forever.

If you’re looking for someone who’s warm, professional, and incredibly skilled, we couldn’t recommend LVRS more highly!

— Zaynah , Married on 07/08/2025

Images from Zaynah’s Wedding

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We aim to reply within 24 hours. If we’re on a shoot, it may take a little longer, but we’ll come back to you as soon as we can. In the meantime, once you’ve sent your message, you’ll be able to view our brochure.

Real Weddings

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Here are some examples of real weddings with real couples

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Some FAQ’s

  • Documentary first, with a little gentle direction when it helps.
    Most of the day is photographed as it naturally unfolds, real moments, atmosphere, and the story as it happens. I’ll step in briefly for relaxed portraits and any key group photos, then let you get straight back to your day.

  • Pricing and package options are in our brochure. Once you submit the enquiry form on this page, it will load straight away so you can view everything in one place. If you’d rather, share your date and venue, we’ll guide you to the best fit.

  • Yes, you can view full wedding galleries and complete wedding stories (not just highlights). Take a look at our Real Weddings section to see how we cover an entire day from start to finish.

  • LVRS coverage includes pre-wedding planning support, documentary coverage on the day (with relaxed portraits when needed), and a carefully edited final set of images. Your photos are delivered in a private online gallery where you can view, download, and share everything easily.

  • Yes, we offer photography and hybrid photo + film coverage. Hybrid includes documentary photography alongside a cinematic highlight film, capturing the key moments and atmosphere of the day. Full details, options, and example deliverables are in the brochure.

  • Submit the form with your date, venue (if you have it), and a few details about your plans. We’ll reply as soon as we can (usually within 24 hours) to confirm availability and next steps. After you submit, our brochure will load so you can view pricing and options in the meantime.

  • A realistic turnaround time for documentary wedding photos is usually a few weeks, depending on the season and workload. With LVRS, your photos are delivered within 2 weeks. If you’ve booked film/hybrid coverage, the highlight film typically takes a little longer, we’ll confirm an exact timeframe when we have your date and package details.

  • When choosing a documentary wedding photographer in London, look for real wedding stories (full galleries, not just highlights) so you can see consistency across an entire day. Check that their approach is genuinely unobtrusive, that the editing style feels timeless, and that they handle low light and busy timelines well. Experience matters too, someone who’s covered a wide range of weddings will stay calm under pressure and still deliver the story, whatever the day throws up.

  • Yes many documentary wedding photographers offer pre-wedding shoots. The main point isn’t “perfect photos”; it’s an ice breaker. It gives you a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera, understand how we work, and go into the wedding day feeling more relaxed and natural.

  • An unobtrusive documentary wedding photographer works quietly in the background, focusing on real moments as they happen rather than directing the day. We’ll anticipate key moments, stay close enough to catch the story, and step in only when it genuinely helps, like for a short set of relaxed portraits or quick group photos, then let you get back to your day.

  • Documentary wedding photography focuses on real moments as they unfold, with minimal direction, capturing the story, atmosphere, and interactions naturally. Traditional posed coverage is more directed, with set portraits, staged moments, and more time spent arranging people and scenes. Most couples choose documentary when they want the day to feel relaxed and genuine, without turning it into a photoshoot.

  • For many couples, yes, hybrid photo + highlight film coverage is worth it, especially in London where the day can move quickly and there’s a lot happening at once. Photos give you the full story and details, while a short highlight film brings back the movement, speeches, and atmosphere in a different way. If you want to relive how it felt as well as how it looked, hybrid is a great fit.