The Anti-Bride

2nd Story Studio is a New York-based studio specialising in documentary and editorial-style photography and filmmaking for weddings and events. The studio blends documentary storytelling with fashion portraiture to capture unique, cinematic moments, emphasising natural observation and composed shots. With expertise in documentary filmmaking, 2nd Story Studio works in digital and...

Based in Birmingham, GREDDINS is passionate about analogue photography and holds the belief that photographs are meant to be tangible and part of everyday life, not just viewed on a screen. She approaches each wedding uniquely, ensuring no two are photographed in the same manner. Trust, presence, and building friendships with her couples are the foundation of GREDDINS' work.

Mollie and Josh had a destination wedding in Lisbon, Portugal. "A big priority was throwing a party that could go late into the night — something surprisingly few venues actually allow. Ours ran until 1:30 in the morning, and we wanted it to feel like a rave! More than anything, we wanted as much time with our people as possible."

Lauren and Arthur were married in Melbourne and had 18 guests. "When we started to think about how we wanted our wedding look it was immediately obvious that imagining ourselves at the centre of a traditional wedding made us anxious or gave us the ick (no shade to anyone else, that’s just not us). So instead of planning a ‘wedding’ we started planning our dream date day/night an...

Rather than aiming for perfection, Marine Arborio appreciates the beauty in spontaneous moments. She enjoys focusing on character, charm, and genuine, subtle moments. Marine Arborio collaborates closely with each couple to develop a shared vision for your day. She is located in Saint Jean de Luz, France, and photographs weddings across Europe.