TAMMY SHUN captures weddings with a quiet sense of refinement, blending editorial elegance with heartfelt storytelling to create imagery that feels both elevated and deeply personal. Working across destinations from London to Lake Como and beyond, her approach combines the reliability of digital with the softness of film, ensuring every moment is preserved with intention. With a focus on authenticity and emotional connection, TAMMY creates photographs that allow couples to relive their day in a way that feels natural, intimate, and enduring—images designed not only to be seen, but to be felt for years to come.
WHAT LED YOU TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, AND HOW DID YOUR CAREER BEGIN?
My love for photography starts at a really young age. My little point and shoot is always with me on family holiday and at class. But turning that into a full time career? It all started with a bit of Instagram magic. Years ago when social media was just starting to take off, I began sharing some of my photos online (and they’re not even portraits). Somehow, that connected me with friends in the wedding industry. I started helping out, shooting small engagements for friends, and before I knew it, I was photographing people’s most meaningful days. There’s something profoundly beautiful about witnessing human connection up close. Every wedding is a reminder that love, in all its forms, is something worth celebrating and preserving.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE, AND WHAT SETS YOU APART?
I’d say my style lives somewhere between timeless elegance and modern editorial flair. It’s polished but never pretentious, refined yet deeply human. I’m drawn to real emotions and in-between moments, but I also love shaping them through intentional composition, light, and texture.
WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO CAPTURING A WEDDING? DO YOU PREFER A STRUCTURED OR MORE CANDID STYLE?
I think of a wedding day as a living story: partly documentary, partly art piece. I don’t believe in being overly staged or overly hands-off; it’s a dance between the two. I let real moments take their stages but I also step in when there’s space to create something more intentional and editorial. The key is to stay present and adaptable.
I’d say my style lives somewhere between timeless elegance and modern editorial flair. It’s polished but never pretentious, refined yet deeply human.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO COUPLES WHEN CHOOSING A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
Talk to your photographer. You can tell very quickly if you click with someone. A great portfolio is important, but personality matters just as much. You want someone with a strong artistic voice, but also someone calm, humble, and kind – a person who makes you feel safe and seen. The best photographers aren’t just there to make something beautiful for Instagram; they’re there to tell your story with honesty and heart.
WHAT’S ONE OF THE MO0ST MEMORABLE WEDDINGS YOU’VE EVER PHOTOGRAPHED AND WHY?
Honestly, memorable moments are plenty, and they rarely come from the same wedding. It’s the little, unexpected moments that stay with me. That variety, that unpredictability, is what keeps my work interesting and keeps me excited about every wedding I shoot.
WHAT INSPIRES YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BEYOND WEDDINGS? ANY PERSONAL PROJECTS OR CREATIVE INFLUENCES?
Travel is a huge source of inspiration for me. Exploring different destinations, learning about their cultures, observing how people live and connect, these are what keep my perspective fresh. When I travel, I’m constantly absorbing textures, light, and colours, they feed back into my art in subtle
WHEN YOU’RE NOT BEHIND THE CAMERA, HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR FREE TIME?
I stay offline. Traveling, playing tennis, going on picnics — anything that takes me outside and away from screens. I try to spend as much time in the real world as I can. It helps me recharge and stay grounded.
IF YOU COULD GIVE COUPLES ONE TIP FOR FEELING COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA,
WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Meet your photographer before your shoot or wedding. Even just a quick Zoom call or a coffee chat helps so much. When you get to know each other a bit, it stops feeling like “posing for a stranger.” By the time the wedding day comes, you’re just hanging out with someone who already understands your energy. That comfort always translates into more natural, effortless photos.
DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING TO SHOOT—STYLE, LOCATION AND OVERALL VIBE?
That’s a tough one! I think my dream wedding would be something truly unique, something that hasn’t been seen before. Maybe in an unexpected place, like a remote village near the Himalayas or a spiritual ceremony in Tibet.
HOW WOULD YOU SPEND YOUR IDEAL DAY OFF?
I’d unplug completely. No emails, no notifications, no screens. If I could spend it in a resort that would be VERY ideal.
