Crowborough wedding photographer Jacob Malinski specialises in natural, storytelling wedding photography. With a relaxed, personal approach he captures authentic moments as timeless keepsakes.
Jacob Malinski is a Crowborough-based wedding specialist who approaches each day as a story worth telling. His work centres on natural, storytelling wedding photography — the unscripted looks, quiet laughter and fleeting glances that reveal the true emotion of the day. If you want wedding photos that feel authentic rather than posed, Jacob’s relaxed presence and attentive eye will help you stay present and enjoy your celebration while he records it. Why choose Jacob? Years of photographing real weddings at venues from barns and castles to wild gardens have taught him how to anticipate moments and work with available light to create warm, timeless images. Couples often comment on how easy he is to be around: his conversational manner and unobtrusive style mean you get beautiful photographs without feeling like you’re ‘doing’ photos all day. He believes the best images come when people feel comfortable being themselves, and he creates a calm atmosphere that encourages that. His approach is simple and human. Jacob blends documentary-style observation with gently guided portraits — whisking newlyweds away at the right moment to capture quiet togetherness, then returning to document the celebration as it unfolds. He pays attention to the details that matter to you: the little gestures, the reactions from loved ones, the light as it changes across the day. The result is a cohesive collection of images that reads like a story — honest, heartfelt and personal. From planning to delivery Jacob aims for clarity and ease. He listens to what you want, offers practical suggestions based on experience at many UK venues, and stays flexible on the day so the photography supports your plans rather than dictates them. After the wedding he curates and edits the best images, presenting them in a way that makes reliving the day effortless. While wedding photography is his core focus, Jacob can also cover engagement sessions to help couples feel comfortable in front of the lens ahead of the big day. Based in Crowborough and working across the UK, Jacob Malinski is dedicated to capturing wedding days with warmth, honesty and a storyteller’s eye — images you’ll return to again and again.