While July and August are peak wedding season, and many couples look forward to bright, colourful, sun-soaked wedding photos, mid winter can offer something just as special. The light, tones and atmosphere you get at this time of year are completely different - softer, moodier and often more cinematic. For couples who like a calmer, more understated look, winter wedding photography can be incredibly rewarding.

This photo was taken in Brockwell Park, right on the Brixton and Herne Hill border, just before New Year. It was a heavily foggy day, which dramatically reduced visibility and flattened contrast across the scene. Fog can be challenging to work with, especially when you still want images to feel crisp and detailed rather than washed out. But when it works, it creates a beautiful sense of depth and atmosphere that’s hard to replicate at any other time of year.

From a technical point of view, winter weddings demand a slightly different approach. Lower light levels mean working with fast lenses, shooting wide open where needed, and being comfortable using higher ISOs. The key is knowing how far you can push things without letting images become noisy or lose detail. Modern cameras help, but experience matters just as much - understanding how light behaves, even when there isn’t much of it.

I’ll also use flash when it’s useful, but always in a very considered way. A small amount of well-judged flash can lift a scene, add clarity, or separate a subject from the background without killing the natural mood. The aim is never to overpower the light, just to support it.

What I really love about this image is how the subdued winter palette works alongside the sharpness of the photograph. It feels calm, intimate and very true to the moment - a reminder that great wedding photos aren’t just about sunshine, but about making the most of whatever the day gives you.