Documentary Wedding Photography

in Kent and London

feminist. quirky. queer.

wedding photography for the

folks

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wedding photography that’s…

inclusive

fun

and badass af

For Lovers Who Choose Values Over Convention

Your wedding looks like you. Maybe it means you not wearing traditional wedding attire and your dog bringing a bit of chaos to the ceremony. Maybe you decided to swap the cake for veggie burgers in the evening, maybe you didn’t invite the uncle everyone expected you to and instead have your chosen family in the front row.

I capture it all - the quiet moments in between, the mayhem of partying with all you loved ones, and the joy in your eyes when you look at each other. And the dog. Always the dog.

This business is built on genuine inclusion, not the performative kind. You know the one, where "gay weddings and same-sex couples too!" is seen as ticked box. As if that covers the entire gorgeous, complicated, wonderful spectrum of the LGBTQIA+ community. Spoiler: it doesn't. Whether you're queer, trans, non-binary, polyamorous, or anything the wedding industry hasn't caught up with yet - you don't need to explain yourself to me, because honestly, I'm still explaining myself to the wedding industry too. I'm proud to be a member of Rebel Love Directory - a community of wedding suppliers who've actually done the work, not just talked about it. If you’re looking for truly LGBTQ+ inclusive suppliers - that’s the place to start.

Hey Fellow Humans

A young woman, Nastia, with blue hair in a long black coat crouching on sandy ground between two dogs, one tan medium dog and one sable GSD, in front of a cliff wall at Botany Bay in Broadstairs, Kent.

I’m Nastia (she/they), an inclusive Kent & London wedding photographer, a dog lover, feminist, based in between Folkestone, Canterbury and Dover in Kent, and I’m here for all the people who can’t and won’t fit in a box.

My documentary photography is fun, relaxed, candid and I’m all about you being comfortable and seen. If you want real memories, connection, representation, inclusivity, accessibility on your wedding day - then I am the photographer for you!

Think we might be a good fit?

LET'S TALK!

Accessibility gets the same serious treatment. Not as an afterthought, not as a checkbox. I'm disabled myself, so I've already thought about the things you might be nervous to bring up and discuss access needs from the first point of communication. This isn't new territory for me, but I’m always learning, so feel free to share your thoughts. I've been actively working to address the lack of accessibility in the wedding industry for years, including a shoot specifically exploring disability and wedding representation among wed-to-be’s and suppliers that was published by Most Curious Wedding Fair.

WEDDING PHOTOS

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Young woman Nastia with blue hair looking straight at the viewer, holding a camera below their chin, wearing a dark blue dress with white Ukrainian embroidery standing outdoors in front of a brick wall and stairs.

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Micro Weddings

For those intimate celebrations or. shorter days. Covering town halls, registry offices and any photos you’d like for 2 hours of photography in Kent, London and East Sussex. I’ll also photograph anywhere else in the UK, but will need to add travel costs.

Full Day Wedding

Whatever your day will look like - I’m there for it. From the getting ready to dancing your socks off, I’ll be photographing it all and then some! You want the whole story, even the moments you didn’t know were happening. Covering London, Kent, Midlands and the rest of the UK!

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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Proposals & Engagements

Whether you want memories of THE moment your partner said they’ll marry you or you want a photoshoot to announce your engagement, I’ll help you plan and we’ll create beautiful images of your love story!

PROPOSALS

MICRO WEDDINGS

"Nastia was amazing!! Brilliant service, absolutely gorgeous photos. We had a small DIY wedding, and Nastia was just phenomenal throughout. Brilliant communication in the lead up to the big day - we had a video call that really put us at ease, including clear planning of shots which actually helped map features of the day as well. Instantly felt very comfortable and confident in Nastia, great vibes during the call, and was fab to chat things through with - made things exciting and real. Captured some beautiful moments we love to look back over. We're so so happy with the photos and will treasure them forever!! Brilliant communication, service, delivery - 100% 10/10 couldn't be happier. Thank you so much!! ❤️

T & D
"Nastia was such a joy to work with, and I would definitely recommend her services! From the moment she first responded to my request for an engagement shoot, she’d been so thoughtful and kind. She even recommended a garden next to my proposal location for additional photos. My now fiancee and I were in London during the heat wave, and Nastia was flexible and offered moments to pause and rehydrate. During the shoot, I think I can speak for both of us when I say we both felt so comfortable just being ourselves. She’s truly a gem of a talent, and we wish her all the success in her career moving forward!"

N & C
"Nastia was an absolute pleasure to have at our wedding she went above and beyond to capture priceless moments in our day. We opted for a more laid approach for our photos and Nastia was in all the right places getting the most incredible shots without us even knowing she was there. Me and my wife cannot thank or recommend her enough for people looking to have their special days captured. I think her work speaks for herself in the photos which she managed to get back to us within 24 hours!. Highly highly recommend!!"

D & E

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Weddings are about the things that matter

MEET ME

A woman with blue hair crouching on a rocky beach with seaweed, looking at a large German Shepherd dog who is looking back up at her, with white cliffs of Botany Bay, Kent in the background and the sun backlighting them.

Based in Dover and Leamington Spa, I photograph weddings in London, Kent, Midlands and all over the UK.

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I capture the smaller things from the day alongside the spotlight bits. I photograph the whole story of your wedding day, all the emotion, the candid and the special moments. Those photos and memories you can cherish forever. The story you will be able to share for generations to come.

I specialise in reportage/documentary wedding photography with a splash of contemporary (ie artsy fartsy when the situation permits)!

I am passionate about weddings and the wedding industry being inclusive and accessible to everyone. We still have a long ways to go, but I have hope that together we can make a difference. I’m big on representation and my client’s safety and comfort so please let me know how I can be better.

I am bilingual in English and Ukrainian, as well as conversational level in Dutch.

Enhanced DBS check and first aid certificate available.