It’s such a pleasure to be able to shine a spotlight on one of our lovely recommended suppliers today, and if you’re looking for a wonderful photographer who won’t make you pose and loves to create vibrant, joy-filled photography, then allow me to introduce you to the wonderful Ian, aka, Sidey Clark Photography.
Ian is a London-based wedding photographer known for a relaxed, documentary approach and an instinct for reading people rather than directing them. His work centres on natural, unposed moments, the interactions between couples and their favourite people, and the atmosphere of a wedding day as it organically unfolds.
For couples who feel a little unsure in front of the camera, he’s on hand with gentle direction. Nothing forced, nothing awkward, just enough to help you feel relaxed and comfortable, so the moments still feel real.
If you’re keen to book a wedding photographer who will capture images that reflect who you really are, without stiffness or self-conscious posing, Ian offers a thoughtful and human alternative. I love how his images aren’t about trends or perfection or making everything Vogue-worthy, but about documenting the day in a way that people will remember how it felt to be there.
Ian would like to gift a £150 saving on any 2026 or 2027 wedding booking. Enquire via the link below to secure your date today.
Meet Ian
“Hey, I’m Ian. I’m a London based, documentary style wedding photographer, living in West Dulwich in South East London with my partner, Jon.”
“I’m originally from just outside Glasgow, and travelled to Australia in my early twenties, where Jon and I met while backpacking. Seventeen years later, we’re still adventuring together. When I’m not photographing weddings, you’ll usually find me in a theatre, at a gig, or buying shoes. You can never have too many pairs.”
What do you want couples to feel when they look through their wedding photos for the very first time
I want them to feel completely transported back into their day. Not just what it looked like, but what it felt like. The laughter, the nerves, the little glances, the energy in the room.
I want them to see themselves exactly as they were, surrounded by the people who matter most. And I love that they’ll be able to do that whenever they want.
You take time to build a connection before the wedding. What does that relationship mean to you on a personal level and how does it shape the experience you create for your couples?
Connection is everything. When a couple let me in, I get to understand who they are together, and that makes such a difference on the day. It means they feel at ease and can be themselves with me, and I can photograph them in a way that feels honest to their relationship.
I genuinely care about the people I’m photographing and recognise what an honour it is to be entrusted with documenting the story of their day.
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How did you find your way into wedding photography and what drew you to telling love stories in this way?
My first wedding came along in 2013 for my best friend’s sister. She asked me to photograph her day and it was a proper full-on Scottish celebration, emotional and chaotic in the best possible way.
A pure adrenaline rush, like a roller coaster. I still remember standing there with my camera thinking, this is it. This is what I want to do.
Lots of people worry they might feel a bit shy or self conscious at first. What would you love them to know that might help them relax into the experience?
Most people feel that way at the start, and it is completely normal. What I’d love them to know is that it fades so quickly. I’m not expecting anyone to perform.
I’m just there to capture the two of them being themselves. Once we have a chat, a little wander, maybe a laugh, it becomes easy. They stop thinking about me and just enjoy being together. That is always when the magic happens.
Weddings can be fast paced and emotional. What kinds of moments make you pause, smile or feel something, even while you are working?
The vows always get me. When a couple are standing there facing each other, you can hear it in their voices, the way they talk about one another, how much they mean to each other. It feels so intimate, even though they’re surrounded by everyone they love. It’s really special, and I’ve definitely shed a tear more than once.
I also love those moments where people forget I’m even there. The little glances, the smiles, the way everyone relaxes into the day. Those are the bits that stay with me. There are always points in the day where I catch myself smiling behind the camera. It’s impossible not to feel it with them. Those tiny, honest flashes of emotion are what keep the job feeling fresh and meaningful, no matter how many weddings I’ve photographed.
Looking back at recent celebrations, is there a moment that reminded you why photographing weddings still excites you?
I’d just finished putting together a gallery and found myself smiling all the way through it. The whole wedding had been such a joy from start to finish, and going back over the images brought all that energy right back.
You could see the happiness in every frame, the little looks between people, the laughter, the wee pockets of calm in between all the excitement. It reminded me why I still get such a buzz from doing this. When you reach the end of a gallery and think, yes, that’s their day exactly as it felt, it makes everything worthwhile. It’s a lovely feeling knowing the couple will get to relive it all in the same way.
For couples searching for their photographer, what helps them recognise when someone is the right fit for them on a personal level as well as visually?
I think you know when someone feels easy to talk to, when the conversation flows naturally. If you can imagine them being beside you all day and it feels comfortable, that is a good sign.
Of course the work needs to connect with you too, but the personal fit matters just as much. You spend so much time with your photographer, so you want someone who feels right in both senses.
What do you hope couples remember most about having you with them on their wedding day?
I hope they remember feeling relaxed, supported and genuinely themselves. I want to blend into the day when needed and step in with guidance when it helps.
Above all, I hope they feel I cared about their wedding as much as they did and that I captured their story with warmth, honesty and a bit of joy.
