Brett Harkness Photography
Brett Harkness Photographer

“A documentary storyteller with a fashion edge — honest moments, unforgettable energy, and imagery that feels as extraordinary as the celebration itself.”

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“He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera — more than we ever dreamed of.”

Alex & Kristian

“Brett was so composed the whole day, kept us calm and made us feel really comfortable.”

Sherri & Sam

“A fashionable edge that makes him stand out from other wedding photographers.”

Henrietta

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Bride and groom at an outdoor wedding altar
Weddings

Anywhere you say 'I do'

Two guests or fifteen hundred. London hotels, French chateaux, Scottish castles. Two decades of reading a room and letting the day happen naturally — with equal care for posed portraits, shot with an eye for light, timing, and elegance .

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Wedding guests dancing the hora in a circle
Jewish Weddings

Twenty Five years under the chuppah

From the badeken and the breaking of the glass to the hora lifting late into the night — a photographer who understands the rhythm of the day, not just the schedule.

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Two men embracing in tallit at a bar mitzvah
Bar & Bat Mitzvah

A family's most important day

Synagogue coverage, pre-portraits and the party itself — documented start to finish with the same care as a wedding, whatever the scale.

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Fireworks over the water at a celebration
Parties & Celebrations

Energy you can feel in every frame..

Birthdays, anniversaries, awards nights — trusted at venues including Claridge's and Hampton Court Palace to mix in and miss nothing.

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Bride and groom outside a historic building with a clock tower
Hampton Court Palace

A preferred photographer at the Palace

From the grandeur of the Great Hall to the romance of the Privy Garden — trusted with the Tudor architecture and grounds of one of the UK's most iconic venues.

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“No where is too far, no day too big or small.”

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In Frame

A running thread of the work, in no particular order.

A black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing on their wedding day. The bride is wearing a long veil and a simple white dress, while the groom is in a suit. They are standing outside with a blurred building in the background.
A groom in a dark suit and a bride in a white wedding dress and veil walking hand in hand on a city street, with sunlight shining from behind.
Black and white photo of a man smiling, wearing a suit and kippah, seated at a formal event with other attendees in the background.
Bride and groom walking away on a churchyard path at sunset, with the bride holding a bouquet and wearing a long veil.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony where a bride and groom are sharing a kiss under a floral arch, surrounded by guests in formal attire.
Bride and groom in traditional attire sitting together in a dimly lit room with ornate curtains.
Bride dancing in a circle with guests at her wedding reception.
Group of people lifting a person on a sheet indoors at an event.
Colorful fireworks exploding in the night sky over a body of water.
Elegant banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, chandeliers, stage with performers, and guests mingling.
Bride and groom cutting a multi-tiered white wedding cake decorated with flowers, surrounded by greenery and candles.
Bride and groom standing at the altar of an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by floral arrangements and guests, with a historic building as the backdrop.
Smiling young girl in white dress and floral crown, standing in decorated room with white chairs and floral arrangements.
Five men in formalwear smoking cigars under canopy lighting, black and white photo.
Bride in white gown with seven bridesmaids in sage green dresses holding bouquets, standing indoors with floral decorations.
Bride and groom holding hands, bride in a beaded dress and veil with bouquet, groom in a tuxedo.
Silhouetted couple holding hands in front of a brightly lit castle at night.
Bride in white lace wedding dress with veil walking outdoors, accompanied by another person wearing a light-colored suit, with a rustic wall in the background.
A man in a tuxedo kissing a woman in a wedding dress on a wooden boat, with trees in the background.
A newlywed couple celebrates after their wedding ceremony, standing under a floral arch. The groom is in a light-colored suit and the bride in a flowing white dress. Musicians in formal attire are visible in the background.
Silhouette of a couple with the Florence skyline, featuring the Duomo, at sunset.
Black and white photo of a bride and bridesmaids laughing and holding bouquets, standing outdoors in elegant dresses.
Black and white photo of a woman adjusting a sheer, embroidered fabric on her shoulder, softly lit from a window.
A bride and groom stand outside a historic building with a large clock tower. The bride is wearing a white gown and holding flowers. The groom is in a black suit. The building features brick walls and arched windows.
Elegant wedding reception venue with round tables, white chairs, floral centerpieces, and chandeliers. Greenery and white flowers hang from the ceiling.
Bride and bridesmaids in light blue dresses, standing in front of a floral backdrop with red and white flowers.
Bartender pouring espresso martini into cocktail glasses on a tray
Bride and groom walking hand in hand, bride smiling back, wearing a veil and dress, groom in light suit, outdoors, black and white photo.
A couple dancing under a decorative ceiling during a wedding, with romantic lighting.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace wedding dress and a groom in a tuxedo walking on a city sidewalk.
Elegant dining room with ornate ceiling and walls, featuring classical paintings and intricate moldings. Tables are set with white tablecloths, colorful decorative items, plates, glassware, and candlesticks. Red chairs surround the tables.
Two men wearing kippahs and tallit embrace, seen from behind, in a black and white photo, with blurred background.
A woman dressed as a bride holding a silver cup and appearing to kiss it, while a man in a tuxedo with a microphone reads from a paper at a formal event.
Bride and groom sitting on a boat, embracing, in black and white.
A bride and groom walk through guests throwing flower petals and taking photos outside in a garden setting.
A smiling man in a suit with a boutonniere sitting inside a vintage car, with a woman in the background, during daytime.
A bride and groom celebrating their wedding surrounded by friends holding sparklers at night.
Black and white photo of a bride in a wedding dress and bridesmaid in a dress, standing next to a vintage car, smiling and holding hands outdoors.
Wedding ceremony with guests seated and smiling, man in light-colored suit in foreground, indoor and outdoor sections visible.
Happy wedding party celebrating outside of a house, with champagne bottles spraying confetti, with the bride in a white wedding dress and the guests in black dresses and tuxedos.
Black and white photo of a man in a white suit adjusting his tie, with another man in the background.
A wedding scene outside a church with four men in kilts and women in light-colored dresses holding children, on a sunny day with bare trees in the background.
A bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet of pink, white, and purple flowers, standing outdoors during sunset near a tall hedge.
Silhouette of a person standing in front of a window with daylight coming through, holding an object and looking at their hands.
Three men dressed in formal suits and one wearing a top hat, standing outside a pub called 'The Fox & Pheasant'. One man has a boutonniere, suggesting a wedding or special occasion.
Three children, two girls and one boy, playing outdoors in a park, with the girls dressed in white dresses and the boy in a white shirt, smiling and enjoying themselves.
Two women preparing for a wedding or special event, one wearing a white dress with lace sleeves and a floral headband, and the other in a wedding gown with a veil, adjusting her shoes.
A man in formal attire dips a woman in a wedding dress for a kiss during a wedding celebration. Three women in floral crowns and dresses stand in the background, smiling and clapping, holding bouquets. The setting appears to be an outdoor or garden v
A bride in a wedding dress, viewed in profile, with dark hair and a veil, standing against a dark background.
A bride and groom are dancing outdoors on a red carpeted area surrounded by petals at sunset. The groom is in a white tuxedo with a black bowtie, and the bride is in a white lace wedding gown with a veil. The background features a building with arche
An elegant wedding arch decorated with white and green flowers and foliage at a reception hall.
Black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo adjusting his sleeve.
A group of performers on stage, dressed in tuxedos and black dresses, posing in front of a band with musical instruments and bright stage lighting.
A red brick building with multiple floors, Victorian architecture, and black wrought iron balconies. Flags are hanging outside, and there is a sign that reads 'Claridge's' at the entrance.
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Where we travel

We cover it all

London to the Highlands, Land's End to Ireland — nowhere is too far and no wedding too big or small.

London
South
South West
Midlands
Cheshire
Scotland
Ireland
Trusted at

amongst others

Claridge's· The Savoy· The Dorchester· The Connaught· The Berkeley· The Lanesborough· The Langham· Mandarin Oriental· Four Seasons London· Four Seasons Hampshire· Rosewood· The Peninsula· Hampton Court Palace· Kew Gardens· Oswald's· Café Royal· Babington House· Chateau Rigaud

Over two decades photographing London and the UK's most respected addresses — trusted to move through a room, mix with the guests, and miss nothing.

Brett and Kristie Harkness with their two daughters
Our story

A husband-and-wife studio, twenty-five years in the making

I'm behind the camera; my wife Kristie manages every detail beyond it — enquiries, planning, timelines — so it all feels calm and considered from the first conversation to final delivery. Two decades on, it's still just us and a small trusted team.

Brett & Kristie Harkness