William Besse is a Chelsea-based wedding specialist capturing authentic, cinematic wedding and engagement photos. A calm, storytelling approach with personal consultations and private galleries.
I love being a wedding photographer — my job is to capture your story exactly as you lived it, the moments you remember and the ones you missed. Based in Chelsea and working across London, the UK and on destination weddings, I specialise in wedding and engagement photography with a cinematic, documentary-led style that keeps the day feeling natural and joyful. Why choose William Besse? I bring years of experience shooting weddings for couples and venues of all sizes, combining an editorial eye with technical expertise. My approach is all about storytelling: candid emotion, expressive portraits and the atmosphere of the day. I work to put you at ease so your photographs reflect genuine moments — the laugh, the tear, the cheer and the quiet in-between — while also delivering striking portraits that will stand the test of time. How I work with couples: every wedding starts with a personal consultation so we can shape the photography around your plans and priorities. I’m happy to capture engagement shoots, rehearsal moments and preparation time, and I can work with an additional photographer when fuller coverage is needed. On the day I move through the event with discretion and purpose — blending reportage coverage with posed portraits that feel effortless. What you can expect: a professional, reliable service from planning through delivery. Images are carefully edited and delivered in a private online gallery and on a personalised USB for easy download and sharing. Album design, prints and additional high-end retouching are available to create the lasting keepsakes you want. If you’d like cinematic wedding films or social content alongside photos, I also offer videography and creative content services to complement the images. Based in Chelsea, I work closely with venue teams, planners and couples to ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether you’re planning an intimate registry or a full day celebration, my aim is the same — to create professional wedding photos that tell your unique story and give you memories to treasure for a lifetime. Get in touch for a relaxed chat about your wedding vision and availability.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Introductory photography masterclass covering fundamentals; check site for dates and availability.
1-hour actor headshot session. 5 digital images included, optional hair & makeup, up to 3 outfit changes and next-day delivery.
1.5-hour headshot session with 10 digital images included, optional makeup & hair, up to 3 outfit changes and next-day delivery.
Advanced workshop / course focused on creative vision and photographic direction; availability may vary.
2-hour premium headshot session. 25 digital images included, optional hair & makeup and next-day delivery of all images.
2-hour gym or location fitness shoot with 30 expertly edited images celebrating your physique and progress.
2-hour model update session including all web-resolution images on USB, 6 retouched images and 6 A4 prints.
2-hour portrait/photoshoot session. All unedited photos (usually up to ~30) plus 3 edited images. Location of your choice; option to add professional makeup for £50.
Coverage of wedding ceremonies only (religious or registry) with 150 edited photos delivered via private gallery.
4-hour model book creation with 10 fully retouched images (high & web resolution) and 10 A4 prints; all images provided on USB.
Half-day food and drinks photography package delivering ~150 edited images optimised for social and website use with a 1-year license.
Extended photoshoot (listed as 5 hours). Includes makeup artist, up to 5 outfits, all unedited images (no more than ~30) and private online gallery for downloads.
Full day food and drinks shoot with ~250 edited high-resolution images and a 1-year license for use across social and web.
All-day wedding coverage (approx. 8 hours) with 300 edited photos delivered via private online gallery. Add-ons available for engagement shoot, album and prints.
Comprehensive luxury wedding package with engagement shoot, two photographers for full-day coverage, 500+ photos on USB and a 24-page album.