Ian Choi Photography

Ian Choi is a Harrogate-based wedding specialist who focuses on one clear aim: to preserve the atmosphere and emotion of your day with refined, editorial-quality photography. Guided by the motto “Look Good But Not Staged,” Ian balances elegant, posed portraits with genuine, unscripted moments so every gallery feels both beautiful and honest. Why choose Ian? His work is rooted in a calm, considered approach — from the first conversation to the final delivery. He blends cinematic lighting techniques with subtle, precise retouching to craft images that feel timeless rather than trendy. This is photography that reads like a story: signature portraits with depth and atmosphere, and candid frames that hold the small, meaningful gestures you’ll want to remember. What makes the approach special is attention to detail. Ian composes with editorial sensibility, shapes light to create mood, and uses retouching as a finishing craft — refining textures and tones while preserving real skin and emotion. His visual language often blends Asian and European aesthetics, producing a refined, international feel that suits both intimate country weddings and grand, design-led venues. How he works: the experience is intentionally calm and collaborative. Ian recommends a relaxed pre-shoot conversation so he can understand your story, locations and priorities. On the day he guides when needed and steps back when the moment calls for it, creating a gentle atmosphere that helps couples look and feel natural. After the shoot, each image is carefully curated and finished to an editorial standard so your final gallery is cohesive, polished and ready to display. While wedding photography is his primary focus, Ian also offers engagement sessions that complement the wedding story — useful for capturing pre-wedding moments and building familiarity before the big day. Based in Harrogate and trusted for work that values craft and storytelling, Ian brings a quietly confident professionalism to every commission. His background working with video and feature opportunities such as speaking to BBC News about his cherry blossom photography inform a storyteller’s eye — always attentive to mood, timing and the way light carries feeling. If you want a wedding photographer who treats your day as both a personal story and a piece of refined, lasting photography, Ian Choi offers a considered, bespoke approach that puts meaning and elegance at the centre of every frame.