Bridal portraits / Marylebone, London
The Landmark London
Bridal portraits.
Soft window light, sweeping staircases and a moment at the piano. Caroline and Vincent’s pre-wedding shoot explores the elegance and quieter corners of The Landmark London.
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THE STORY, IN WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHS
Caroline & Vincent. A little time for the two of them.
Caroline and Vincent chose The Landmark London for a separate bridal and pre-wedding shoot. With time set aside for portraits, we could explore the light and the hotel’s beautiful interiors, moving from a softly lit room to the curved staircase, the piano and the grander spaces beyond. Here are some of my favourites from their session, followed by advice for couples planning photography or a wedding at the hotel.
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01The finishing touches
A dress in the window. The details close by.
The collection begins in the quiet of a hotel room, with Caroline’s dress hanging against the light. Shoes, jewellery and a pale tie sit alongside the flowers, before the photographs move to the final touches of getting ready.
I like to photograph these details in the setting around them. The fabric, the window and the little reflections help the opening images feel connected to the portraits that follow.
02In the window light
Soft light, and room to slow down.
The large window gave us a beautifully soft setting for Caroline’s portraits. Her dress and veil caught the light, with the curtains framing some wider photographs and closer portraits concentrating on her expression.
Vincent joined her for photographs together before we explored the hotel. Mixing those moments with a few black-and-white portraits gives this part of the collection a calm, understated feel.
03Along the sweeping staircase
A grand setting for the two of you.
The curved staircase brought a different shape and warmth to the photographs. Its dark ironwork and polished handrail lead the eye towards Caroline and Vincent, while wider compositions give the dress and the architecture space.
We mixed portraits together with a few of Caroline on her own. A change of viewpoint could make the same staircase feel completely different, from a close moment on the steps to a view from above.
04A moment at the piano
A little music, a little laughter.
At the piano, the photographs became more playful. Vincent sat at the keys while Caroline leaned beside him, and the smiles between them brought a lovely change of pace.
The polished surface also offered a reflection of Caroline, adding a small detail to the sequence. These images are a reminder to leave room for a little spontaneity during portraits.
05Beneath the chandeliers
The room, the light and a quiet embrace.
The ballroom photographs let the hotel’s scale become part of the portrait. High ceilings, chandeliers and tall windows surround the two of them, with space in the composition to take it all in.
Closer photographs bring the attention back to their hands and expressions. The contrast between those views is what I enjoy about a setting like The Landmark: the room can feel grand, while the photograph still feels personal.
06One last staircase
An elegant finish, in marble and light.
The marble staircase gave us a final setting, with Caroline’s train following the steps and the window light falling across the landing. The wider photographs show the architecture; the closer ones hold onto the connection between them.
Together, the collection moves from the smallest details to some of the hotel’s most striking spaces, with Caroline and Vincent at its centre.
The people. The feeling. The moments that stay.
FOR YOUR OWN CELEBRATION
A few helpful notes
for your day.
A little advice for planning your own wedding, and useful information about the setting.
Tell me about your plansWedding photography at The Landmark London
The Landmark brings a grand hotel setting to the heart of Marylebone. Its palm-filled central atrium, staircases and richly detailed interiors offer different possibilities for photographs, from a wider view of the architecture to a quiet portrait by a window.
I’d plan a small number of portrait locations around your ceremony and reception timings. That keeps the photography relaxed and gives us time to work with the available light. The hotel asks for advance approval for professional photography, so we’ll agree access and arrangements with your wedding coordinator, particularly in shared spaces.
Choosing a space for your celebration
The hotel’s banqueting rooms are licensed for wedding ceremonies, with different spaces available for the celebration that follows. The Grand Ballroom has original chandeliers and natural daylight, while the Marble Ballroom brings marble columns and a connection to the Champagne Room. The Tower Suite offers a more intimate setting with a skylight and views into the atrium.
Ask the wedding team which spaces and layouts suit your guest numbers. Once those plans are in place, we can think about where to gather for group photographs and when to step away for portraits, keeping the transitions between each part of the day comfortable.
Getting ready and arriving in Marylebone
There are rooms and suites at the hotel if you’d like to stay or get ready on site. Standard check-in is from 3pm, so arrange access for your preparations in advance. Staying the night before may make an early start easier; the reservations and wedding teams can help you work out what suits your plans.
The hotel is at 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1 6JQ, opposite Marylebone railway and Tube station. It currently has no on-site parking, so guests driving should plan where to park beforehand. Confirm the entrance for your event with the wedding team and include those details with your travel information.
Your Landmark London wedding photographer
A separate bridal or pre-wedding shoot gives us time to explore a setting like this without fitting portraits around a celebration. If you’d prefer photographs on your wedding day, we can plan a shorter session around the moments that matter most to you.
The setting is part of your story, but the people give the photographs their meaning. Whether we’re planning a portrait session or your wedding photography, I’ll offer gentle guidance so you can feel at ease and enjoy being together.
For current venue details and availability, visit The Landmark London’s website .
YOUR STORY IS NEXT
Photographs that feel
like you.
Planning your wedding at The Landmark London? I’d love to hear about the people you’re bringing together and the moments you’re most looking forward to. We can make time for portraits in this beautiful setting while leaving plenty of space for you to enjoy your celebration.
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