“Great documentary-style wedding photography is an art that is hugely in demand, and British photographer Ian Bursill has just proved that he is one of the best in the world at delivering this service.”

Terry Hope — Photo Pro Magazine

Wedding Photographer Ian Bursill // Natalie & Ciarán's Wedding at South Farm, Cambridgeshire

What Couples Say

What couples say about their
wedding photographer.

Sara and Robbie's wedding at Hothorpe Hall
“We were so shocked with some of them as we hadn’t even realised you were close to take the photo — which was amazing and just what we wanted. We are so happy you were part of our special day.”

Sara & Robbie

Hothorpe Hall, Leicestershire

Tzen and Daniel's wedding at Grosvenor Chapel London
“Each time I look at them, I discover new details and think them even more beautiful than before. I am finding them more and more moving and feel that they transport me back into the lightness and happiness of the day.”

Tzen & Daniel

Grosvenor Chapel, London

Rebecca and Rowan's wedding at Kilworth House
“You were so calm and lovely to work with. Everyone commented on what a lovely photographer you are and so kind. We had an amazing day and we are so grateful you were a big part of it.”

Rebecca & Rowan

Kilworth House, Leicestershire

Milly and Pete's wedding at The Belvoir Estate
“We’ve sat and looked at the slideshow and felt all the emotions come flooding back, reliving the moments, and enjoying seeing new perspectives of the day that we missed but were captured by you.”

Milly & Pete

The Belvoir Estate

Tonia and George's wedding at Swancar Farm
“Well just wow, we are still taking in our absolutely beautiful pictures. We can’t believe how well they’ve turned out. Actually we can, which is why we picked you.”

Tonia & George

Swancar Farm, Nottinghamshire

Siobhan and Dan's wedding at Kilworth House
“Ian has captured beautiful photographs of everybody. The photos truly reflect the relaxed atmosphere of the day and the photos are so beautiful it’s difficult to know which images to put in frames around the house.”

Siobhan & Dan

Kilworth House, Leicestershire

Julia and Graeme's wedding at Mythe Barn
“Looking through our album now feels like we are reading a story of our day. We could not be any happier or more grateful for all of Ian’s hard work, and we cannot recommend him enough.”

Julia & Graeme

Mythe Barn, Warwickshire

Monica and Debashis's wedding at Ladywood Estate
“His attention to detail is superb. He expressed a genuine interest in us and listened intently to our wishes. Never pushy, always offering advice. The unexpected images are simply stunning. A true professional.”

Monica & Debashis

Ladywood Estate, Rutland

Astrid and Adam's wedding at Sutton Bonington Hall
“You’ve made the whole photography such a relaxing affair and we have got some stunning photos to keep as memories.”

Astrid & Adam

Sutton Bonington Hall, Leicestershire

Beth and Adam's wedding at Leicester Town Hall
“Thank you again for everything you did to make our wedding day so wonderful!”

Beth & Adam

Leicester Town Hall & Hoby Village Hall

Lauren and Alex's wedding at Stapleford Park
“The USB with the music is fantastic — it really brings back the emotion of the day.”

Lauren & Alex

Stapleford Park, Leicestershire

Penny and Andrew's wedding in Wiltshire
“You seem to have gone unnoticed by most! Perhaps you could think about a career as a spy!”

Penny & Andrew

Fovant & Tisbury, Wiltshire

Jade and Andy's wedding in Sileby
“We particularly appreciated your discrete style & the effort you made to get to know & remember family & friends’ names.”

Jade & Andy

Sileby & Browns Lane, Loughborough

Jen and Mark's wedding at Iscoyd Park
“In my mind you became just another lovely guest. That’s no mean achievement on your part. You’re so much more than a man with a camera.”

Angela Newton (Mother of Bride)

Iscoyd Park, Shropshire

Carole and Ron's wedding at Kilworth House
“It was a joy to watch you work. We appreciated your professionalism, kindness and good humour.”

Carole & Ron

Kilworth House, Leicestershire

Catherine and Tim's wedding at Stapleford Park
“We absolutely love all the photos and the memories! We can’t say thank you enough!”

Catherine & Tim

Stapleford Park, Leicestershire

Claire and Ashley's wedding at Norwood Park
“The whole process of choosing the album materials was so stress-free and we now have photos we will cherish forever.”

Claire & Ashley

Norwood Park, Nottinghamshire

Claire and Daniel's wedding at Prestwold Hall
“The photos are amazing but I knew they would be! You made our day perfect!!!”

Claire & Daniel

Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire

Sarah and Daniel's wedding at Donington Park Farmhouse
“You were the only choice of photographer for us & thanks for being so relaxed on the day! It helped keep me calm too!”

Sarah & Daniel

Donington Park Farmhouse, Leicestershire

Emma and Dan's wedding at Goldstone Hall
“The pictures are beautiful and you were amazing throughout.”

Emma & Dan

Goldstone Hall, Shropshire

Yen Fun and James's wedding at Loseley Park
“The day has been recorded in the most natural and emotive way — thanks to your amazing talent. You are truly brilliant!”

Yen Fun & James

Loseley Park, Surrey

Jessica and Simon's wedding at Stubton Hall
“We didn’t even know you were there as a photographer, but more so as a friend and guest. You put me at ease, you made me feel relaxed and you’ve made this whole journey for me.”

Jessica & Simon

Stubton Hall, Nottinghamshire

Sarah and Jon's wedding at Sheepy Magna
“The way it told the story of our special day was all we hoped it would be, capturing so many special moments, details and emotions in each shot.”

Sarah & Jon

Sheepy Magna & Newton Regis

Sara and Lee's wedding at Prestwold Hall
“Thank you again for the absolutely fantastic job you did on our pictures, we love them!”

Sara & Lee

Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire

Emma and Leigh's wedding at The Old Stables Swithland
“Your presence helped things flow very smoothly. All of our guests commented on how friendly and personable you were.”

Emma & Leigh

Long Whatton & The Old Stables, Swithland

Lou and James's wedding at Stoke Rochford Hall
“You had such a big impact on our day yet you were almost invisible on the day. So many guests have mentioned how amazing you were!”

Lou & James

Stoke Rochford Hall, Lincolnshire

Marg and Vic's wedding at Bosworth Hall
“Everytime we look at them we see something new which makes us smile. You are a truly talented photographer.”

Marg & Vic

Bosworth Hall, Leicestershire

Zoe and Mitchell's wedding at Prestwold Hall
“From the minute we met you, we knew you had to be the one to photograph our wedding. You’re a true gent and a super star of wedding photography!”

Zoe & Mitchell

Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire

Nadine and Rob's wedding at Ladywood Estate
“Every moment, every guest and every emotion documented, to be treasured forever. We were unaware of your whereabouts for the rest of the day.”

Nadine & Rob

Ladywood Estate, Rutland

Nicole and Paul's wedding at Didsbury House Hotel
“They are better than we ever thought possible. You were a pleasure to work with, more like a friend than a photographer!”

Nicole & Paul

Didsbury House Hotel, Manchester

Sophie and Gordon's wedding at Prestwold Hall
“Our photos couldn’t be better, you completely summed up our special day.”

Sophie & Gordon

Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire

Steph and Byron's wedding at Prestwold Hall
“We couldn’t be happier with our photos and are so glad we found you. We will be recommending you to everyone!”

Steph & Byron

Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire

Zoë and Joel's wedding at Sutton Bonington Hall
“We love all our photos & the album is amazing — we’re so pleased with it! It’s lovely to have everything in one place to show our family & friends.”

Zoë & Joel

Sutton Bonington Hall, Leicestershire

Lorna and David's wedding at Kilworth House
“He blended into the day and captured it perfectly. His eye for composition, lighting and capturing those off camera moments was simply stunning.”

Lorna & David

Kilworth House, Leicestershire

Emily and Conor's wedding at The Old Cow Shed
“It was honestly like having a bonus family member for the day. The emotion in every moment is captured with such precision. The finished results speak for themself and tell our story perfectly.”

Emily & Conor

The Old Cow Shed, Leicestershire

Natali and Henry's wedding at Ladywood Estate
“Felt like we could really enjoy our wedding day as a couple with our families and friends with minimal intrusion. The albums are such high quality!”

Natali & Henry

Ladywood Estate, Rutland

Laura and Daniel's wedding at Prestwold Hall
“Ian was professional & yet blended into the background like he was just another guest. The quality of the photos & service provided is more than worth the money.”

Laura & Daniel

Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire

Holly and Laurence's wedding at High Billinghurst Farm
“If you want natural unposed photos then Ian is your guy. He worked so hard but went unnoticed. Our photos completely capture the day and all the special stand out moments.”

Holly & Laurence

High Billinghurst Farm, Surrey

Bea and Harrison's wedding at Royal Crescent Hotel Bath
“It was like having one of our mates with us. He seems to have a sixth sense of where to be at what time. The photos really tell a story. Every time we flick through the hard copy album it’s like re-living the day. Ian deserves every accolade that comes his way.”

Bea & Harrison

Royal Crescent Hotel Bath & The Newt, Somerset

Siobhian and Michael's wedding at Mythe Barn
“Very professional and very friendly. We got all the photos we wanted from our magical day and more! He went above and beyond — we highly recommend Ian for his professionalism, talent, and dedication!”

Siobhian & Michael

Mythe Barn, Leicestershire

Alisia and Andrew's wedding at The Woodlands at Hothorpe
“We wanted someone who could blend in & capture those little moments we would miss & he did just that & then some! He managed to slot into our wedding seamlessly and really capture the emotion of the day with his candid style.”

Alisia & Andrew

The Woodlands at Hothorpe, Leicestershire

Jemma and Alex's wedding at Mythe Barn
“He made himself feel like a family friend who was part of the wedding and not just there as part of “another job.” Our wedding slideshow, which I still regularly play several years later, still makes me as emotional as it did upon first viewing.”

Jemma & Alex

Mythe Barn, Leicestershire

Kelly and Paul's wedding at Bridge House Barn
“We wanted very laid back, no staged photos and he did exactly that — there was absolutely no intrusion. Ian was fantastic, friendly, helpful and worked with a smile on his face.”

Kelly & Paul

Bridge House Barn, Leicestershire

Priya and Tony's wedding at Coombe Abbey
“Wow! I can’t stop looking at them! They are wonderful. We love them!”

Priya & Tony

Coombe Abbey, Warwickshire

Penny and Michael's wedding at Prestwold Hall
“From initial consultation to final delivery of albums, the professionalism was outstanding. Lovely to be with and discreet at all times through our ceremony. The whole sequence of photos telling the story of our day was beyond anything we hoped for. Memories for a lifetime, captured to perfection.”

Penny & Michael

Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire

Lauren and Kieron's wedding at Rutland and Derby Arms Leicester
“From the moment we stumbled upon Ian’s website we knew he was the one to capture our wedding day. From the first Zoom meeting we clicked straight away, and by the time the day came we felt we had known Ian for years. We were relaxed and didn’t feel as though we were being watched. The day was captured wonderfully without being intrusive or a distraction.”

Lauren & Kieron

Rutland & Derby Arms, Leicester

William and Sarah's wedding at The Pumping House Nottinghamshire
“We were at a friend’s wedding where Ian was the photographer — present but not obtrusive, and his photos were fabulous and emotive. We were so impressed we approached Ian to photograph our own wedding. He managed to take fabulous photos of us despite our unease at being photographed. The photos are absolutely stunning — they capture so many unseen moments.”

William & Sarah

The Pumping House, Nottinghamshire

Nathan and Sallie's wedding at The Upper House Staffordshire
“We have just had our wedding photos back from Ian — they are exactly what we had hoped for. He has captured the spirit of the day perfectly. We have already received so many compliments on the photos. I would absolutely recommend Ian, it was a pleasure to share our day with him.”

Nathan & Sallie

The Upper House, Staffordshire

Olivia and Martyn's wedding at Mythe Barn
“We chose Ian as he’d done both my brother and sister’s wedding and had such good reviews — and he did NOT disappoint! The photos are always so natural and you never even realise he’s there snapping away. He understood what we wanted, and the photos we received were nothing but perfect. Your presence made our wedding day so special.”

Olivia & Martyn

Mythe Barn, Leicestershire

Jamie and Sophie's marquee wedding in Leicestershire
“Booking Ian was the best decision we made regarding our wedding day. We always felt comfortable that we never had to worry about the photography. We knew he would get the shots we needed and do it in a way that wouldn’t disturb or be too noticeable. He’s the ultimate professional and so down-to-earth and friendly.”

Jamie & Sophie

Marquee Wedding, Leicestershire

Natalie and Simon's marquee wedding in Shropshire
“Ian photographed our wedding in May 2016 and was just the best photographer we have ever met. His pictures still fill our home and we absolutely treasure them. He was so much more than a photographer on the day, it was like having an extra friend enjoying the festivities with us.”

Natalie & Simon

Marquee Wedding, Shropshire

Claire and Ian's wedding at Kilworth House
“You just have to use Ian for the most important days of your life! He has created the most amazing emotional story of our very special day. He is a wonderful person and so easy to have around, you don’t really notice all the fabulous work he’s doing. And the albums and framed photos are to die for!”

Claire & Ian

Kilworth House, Leicestershire

Sophie and Kris's wedding at Norwood Park
“We wanted a photographer who would really document the day naturally and we knew instantly that Ian was perfect for us. On the day we felt like we hardly saw Ian — he blended in with the guests so well. We were AMAZED by the photographs! He captured everything, every emotion. Looking through our album now feels like we are reading a story of our day.”

Sophie & Kris

Norwood Park, Nottinghamshire

Stephanie and Adam's wedding at The Grosvenor Hotel Chester
“Thank you so much for capturing our day so perfectly. It was a pleasure to meet you and we couldn’t recommend you enough!”

Stephanie & Adam

The Grosvenor Hotel, Chester

Chloe and Paul's wedding at Rothley Court Hotel
“Ian was a great help and source of advice leading up to, and on the day itself. He was professional and friendly, managing to capture natural images of key moments without us even realising he was there. We highly recommend his services and are so glad we chose him to document our special day.”

Chloe & Paul

Rothley Court Hotel, Leicestershire

Alexandra and James's wedding at St Dunstan's Church West Peckham
“An outstanding service from start to finish and the photos are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Ian guided us through many date changes in the covid times with so much flexibility.”

Alexandra & James

St. Dunstan’s Church, West Peckham & Bower Mount Oast Marquee

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