Janis Ratnieks is a Chelsea-based wedding specialist creating fresh, cinematic, and timeless wedding photography. He blends editorial sensitivity with documentary instinct to capture true emotion.
Janis Ratnieks Photography is a specialist wedding service based in Chelsea, GB — focused entirely on telling authentic wedding stories with a fresh, cinematic vision. Janis' work blends an editorial eye with documentary instincts: sometimes he composes a frame like an editorial shoot, other times he disappears into the crowd to catch raw, unguarded moments. The result is timeless, emotional photography that reflects the real atmosphere of your day. Why choose Janis? With twenty years of wedding experience and hundreds of celebrations photographed across the UK and abroad, Janis has a practiced ability to anticipate decisive moments — the quiet glance, the tear, the burst of laughter — and render them with depth and texture. He blends digital precision with the warm texture of film when it suits the story, giving each set of images a layered, enduring quality that will feel alive decades from now. What makes his approach special is the balance between artistry and calm reliability. Janis works closely with couples from Chelsea and London to shape a photography plan that fits their day, then moves through the celebration with a discreet, confident presence. He adapts to the light, the space and the mood — whether the party is in an intimate London townhouse or a distant château — always seeking natural emotion rather than forced poses. How he works with clients is personal and straightforward: Janis values good communication, careful planning, and a relaxed atmosphere on the wedding day so couples can feel themselves. He collaborates with his wife, who handles all retouching, which means every image benefits from a consistent, artistic finish and dependable delivery. While weddings are the clear focus, Janis also offers pre-wedding and engagement sessions as complementary pieces to the wedding story. Rooted in Chelsea but experienced worldwide, Janis Ratnieks Photography positions itself as a dedicated wedding specialist — cinematic in vision, editorial in framing, and deeply committed to preserving the emotion of your day. If you want photographs that feel alive and honest, made by a photographer who truly loves weddings, Janis is focused on capturing your story with care and creativity.