About Kitty Wheeler Shaw Photography
Let’s get acquainted
I’m Kitty, a London-based documentary wedding photographer with a fine art eye and a deep respect for those real, meaningful moments.
I don’t believe in stiff poses or manufactured emotion. Instead, I hone in on presence, free movement, connection, and letting your day unfold exactly as it should for the most authentic, atmospheric shots.
My Approach
Reflecting You
Romantic. Playful. Passionate. Every couple carries their own energy, and that’s something to be honoured.
I’ll read the room, analyse how you move together, notice how your people love you (quietly or boldly), and reflect the true feeling of your day in every image, all while maintaining my signature reportage style.
COMBINING DIGITAL WITH FILM
I use a synergy of digital and 35mm film, whether I’m documenting a destination elopement or an intimate wedding in London.
Digital allows me to capture those spontaneous moments, while film adds a depth and emotion that still cannot be matched. The glorious imperfection of film is what makes an image feel raw and shamelessly alive.
EFFORTLESSLY ORGANIC
With me, you’ll never have to perform in front of the camera or perfect a pose. My only ask is that you be yourself without any limits or parameters.
The best images come from organic moments. The ones that speak with quiet confidence and subtle connection. I’ll create the space, offer comfort and confidence, and preserve the moment, so you can stay fully present within it.
DOWN WITH THE PATRIARCHY
LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE
TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS
DIET CULTURE IS LYING TO YOU
EXCESSIVE CELEBRATION ≠ FORGOING SUSTAINABILITY
SELF EXPRESSION > TRENDS
IT’S NOT COOL TO BE CYNICAL
THERE’S POWER IN SENSITIVITY
LOVING YOURSELF IS RESISTANCE
my Core beliefs
Who I value. What I celebrate. How I see the world.
ON A MORE PERSONAL NOTE…
I grew up in the countryside, always more at home in nature than anywhere else. I’m drawn to depth, honesty, and individuality, and I run from anything that dulls it.
I believe in the right to be loved and love freely. Sustainability over excess. Art over algorithms. Kindness over performance. And that animals deserve far more than we could ever give them on this Earth.
I love the raw energy of cities. The quiet hum of sun-soaked passageways. The feet-tingling pulse of love-filled celebrations. Stories can be found everywhere, and this concept has shaped who I am as a documentary wedding photographer travelling across London, the UK, Europe, and other roads less travelled.
My work is mine for a reason. Grounded yet expressive, sensitive yet brazenly bold. I’ll be there with my camera, crafting photographs that are more than just beautiful, but alive with meaning.
“Kitty was the main inspiration for our wedding day.
Shortly after getting engaged, I stumbled upon a photo of hers on the Rock My Wedding Pinterest.
From this one image, I fell in love with Anran, the use of pastel flowers mixed with dried flowers, and her photography and editing. Her style just made the finishing details POP on the photo.
From that Pin, we found our dream photographer, venue, and some of our styling inspiration, all in one image. Thank you, Kitty!”
— EMMI AND LUKE, Devon
