Light before everything
I look for how light falls on people, architecture, fabric and movement — the details that make an image feel cinematic rather than staged.
London · Italy · France · Europe
Cinematic, colourful and honest wedding photography for private celebrations, destination weddings and multi-day events across Europe.
Wedding photography across Europe
I’m Janis Ratnieks, a wedding photographer working in London, Italy, France, Latvia and across Europe. I photograph private celebrations, destination weddings and multi-day events with a cinematic, documentary approach. Explore complete wedding stories to see the people, places and moments that make each celebration different.
Featured destinations
From London and Lake Como to France, Italy and destination pre-weddings across Europe, these are the places I photograph most often.
United Kingdom London Weddings Elegant London wedding photography by Janis Ratnieks, luxury wedding photographer in London and Europe.
United Kingdom UK Weddings UK wedding photography by Janis Ratnieks, from country houses and private homes to city and destination celebrations across Britain.
Italy Italian Destination Weddings Italian destination wedding photography by Janis Ratnieks, photographing weddings across Lake Como, Venice, Rome, Portofino and Tuscany.
France French Château Weddings French château wedding photography by Janis Ratnieks, destination wedding photographer in France and Europe.
Worldwide Destination Weddings International destination wedding photography by Janis Ratnieks for celebrations across Europe and worldwide.
Europe Pre-Wedding Europe European pre-wedding photography by Janis Ratnieks, including Paris, Lake Como, Switzerland, Santorini and other destination locations.
Lake Como, Italy Lake Como Weddings Lake Como wedding photography in Italy by Janis Ratnieks, luxury destination wedding photographer in Europe.
The client experience
From the first conversation to the final gallery, the experience is designed to feel organised, discreet and effortless — especially for destination weddings, private events and multi-day celebrations.
EnquireWe discuss the locations, timeline, priorities, family dynamics and the feeling you want from the photographs. For destination weddings, I also look closely at light, logistics and the natural flow of the day.
The coverage is calm and unobtrusive. Most moments are photographed naturally, while portraits are guided with quiet direction when needed.
A first set of images is usually delivered shortly after the wedding, followed by a carefully edited online gallery with the full story of the celebration.
Second photographers, film photography, drone coverage and multi-day coverage can be added for larger weddings, private events and destination celebrations.
Delivery details
Questions
A few practical answers about pricing, destination weddings, film coverage, privacy, delivery and how the photography process works.
EnquirePricing depends on the location, number of coverage hours, travel, whether the wedding is one day or multi-day, and whether film, a second photographer or additional events are included. Most full-day destination weddings are quoted individually after I understand the plans.
Yes. I regularly photograph weddings across Italy and France, including Lake Como, Venice, Rome, Portofino, Sicily, Paris, the South of France and French château weddings.
Yes. Multi-day coverage can include welcome dinners, rehearsal events, the wedding day, pool parties, brunches and post-wedding portraits. The coverage is planned around the rhythm of the full celebration.
Yes. Film photography can be added to the coverage. I usually combine digital medium format and 35mm or medium format film for a richer, more tactile visual story.
Yes. Private galleries, discreet delivery and NDAs are available. I regularly work with clients who prefer their wedding or event coverage to remain private.
A second photographer can be added when the wedding has a large guest count, multiple locations, complex logistics or when both sides of the morning preparations need to be photographed at the same time.
A first preview is usually delivered within 72 hours to 7 days. The full edited gallery is usually delivered within 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the wedding.
Yes. I help with photography timing, light, portrait locations and the natural flow of the day. This is especially useful for destination weddings where travel, ceremony times and changing light matter.
Planning guides
Venue comparisons, travel decisions and photography planning for couples choosing between London, Italy, France and other European destinations.
A practical guide to choosing a country, comparing venues, planning the weekend and protecting time for photographs.
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Compare the practical differences between Lake Como’s villas, hotels, guest capacity, transport and weather plans.
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A photographer-curated look at Riviera, Provence, Saint-Tropez and Nice venues, with planning details that affect the day.
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Compare London hotels through real photography, guest flow, light, portraits, weather and planning considerations.
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Availability
Tell me where, when and what kind of celebration you are planning. I will reply with availability, a suitable collection and a clear next step.