About Soven Amatya Photography
Soven Amatya Photography
Capturing digital and analogue weddings worldwide
Soven Amatya Photography is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning photography business based in Surrey, UK. Founded in 2012 by Soven Amatya, who specialises in capturing authentic human connections.
Soven’s unique approach has led to features in prestigious publications such as the BBC, Vogue, Condé Nast Brides, and The Independent. He has received multiple industry awards and has served as a judge in renowned photography competitions.
Celebrated for blending authentic documentary storytelling with refined editorial portraits, Soven has garnered over 20 Fearless Awards and received recognition from SLR Lounge, Junebug Weddings, and Ninedots.
He consistently ranks on various authoritative “best photographer” lists, showcasing him as one of the leading wedding photographers in both the UK and internationally.
Soven’s work transcends traditional wedding photography, creating visual narratives that families will cherish for generations. With a calm and unobtrusive presence, he combines documentary photography with creative portraiture, resulting in galleries that feel natural, elegant, and deeply emotive.
Whether covering intimate elopements or grand destination weddings, Soven approaches each celebration with care, empathy, and artistic vision for every couple.
Business Information
Company Name
Soven Amatya Photography
Founded By
Soven Amatya
Year Founded
2012
Region
Surrey, UK
Worldwide Coverage
Business Sector
Wedding Photography
& Videography
Based In The UK,
Available Worldwide
Soven Amatya Photography serves couples across the UK, Europe, and internationally, including popular destinations such as Italy, France, Greece, Tahiti, Turkey and beyond.
Whether your wedding is traditional, modern, relaxed, or multicultural, Soven brings a thoughtful, tailored approach to every couple’s story.
Over A Decade
Of Excellence
Experienced In
Diverse Cultural, Fusion & LGTBQIA+ Weddings
Destination
Wedding Expert
Photography Style
Soven’s photography style combines documentary storytelling with editorial elegance.
Documentary Focus: Soven focuses on genuine, unscripted moments. The fleeting glances, quiet laughter, and tears of joy. These are all taken with the natural rhythm and emotion of the day, preserving the authenticity of the experience without interruption.
Editorial Portraiture: Soven has a refined, artistic eye for portraits. His work is creative and intentional, yet never overly posed, allowing your personalities and connection to shine through with grace and ease.
Timeless Aesthetic: Soven’s editing style is clean, natural, and true to colour, ensuring your images feel timeless and not tied to fleeting trends.
Emotionally Driven: Most importantly, Soven’s photographs are grounded in real emotion. His work allows you to remember not just how everything looked, but also how it felt.
What Makes Soven Amatya Photography Different
Soven Amatya Photography provides an experience that goes beyond beautiful images.
Connection Over Cliché: Soven builds genuine relationships with his couples. The goal isn’t to stage perfect moments; instead, it’s about documenting the real moments that matter most to you.
Discreet, Calming Presence: Soven has a quiet, calming energy that allows him to blend into the background. This approach lets you be fully present on your special day while ensuring that every essential moment is captured.
Tailored Luxury Experience: Every wedding is unique, and so is Soven’s approach. From the first consultation to the final delivery, everything is personalised to reflect your style, culture, and vision.
Global Perspective, Local Sensitivity: With experience photographing weddings across different cultures and continents, Soven brings an international outlook while honouring local traditions and emotions with deep respect.
Less Posing, More Feeling: While Soven gently guides you when necessary, his focus is on capturing genuine connections rather than posing for the camera.
Recognised By
Soven’ has been named among the best Wedding Photographers in the UK and Worldwide by prestigious international
Fearless Photographers (One of the highest accolades for wedding photographers)
This Is Reportage
Masters of Wedding Photography
SLR Lounge
Professional Photography
Junebug Weddings
ISPWP
Siena Awards
Inspiration Photographers
WPJA
Featured In
Soven’s work has been featured in leading wedding publications and platforms, including:
Conde Nast Brides
Vogue Weddings
Khush Magazine
BBC Newsnight
The Independent
Metro
The Huffington Post
Bored Panda
Business Insider
Cosmopolitan
Client Experience
Couples often describe working with Soven as calm, effortless, and genuinely reassuring. He brings a quiet confidence to every wedding, allowing people to feel entirely at ease in front of the camera.
His unobtrusive approach means nothing feels forced, yet every meaningful moment, even the ones happening in the background, is thoughtfully and beautifully captured.
Destination &
Multicultural Weddings
Soven has photographed weddings across cultures, countries, and continents.
His experience working with diverse traditions allows him to document ceremonies with cultural sensitivity and emotional depth, whether it’s a multi-day South Asian wedding, a fusion ceremony, or a romantic European elopement.
Soven’s experience spans diverse cultural celebrations, fusion ceremonies, and LGBTQIA+ weddings worldwide. He approaches each celebration with cultural sensitivity and an unwavering commitment to honouring the unique story of every couple, regardless of tradition, background, or destination.
Emotional Authenticity
Soven focuses on unguarded, genuine moments that transcend conventional beauty standards. Every frame captures the raw emotion and authentic connection between people.
Balanced Storytelling
Soven masterfully blends candid photojournalism with artistic composition, creating images that are spontaneous and visually striking.
Timeless Legacy
Soven creates images designed to preserve family stories and legacies across generations, ensuring your memories remain vivid and meaningful for decades to come.
UK & European Destinations
From Scottish castles to Mediterranean villas, capturing celebrations across diverse European landscapes with cultural authenticity and artistic excellence.
Cultural Weddings
Extensive experience with Indian, Jewish, Sikh, Muslim, Chinese and African wedding traditions, honouring sacred rituals with photographic respect.
Worldwide Destinations
Available for destination weddings globally, bringing world-class documentary photography to your dream location, wherever that may be.
faq
Got some questions?
01.
Who is Soven Amatya?
Soven Amatya is an award-winning wedding photographer based in the UK, specialising in emotional, documentary-led photography with an editorial eye for luxury weddings around the world.
02.
Soven Amatya Photography location
Soven Amatya Photography is based in Surrey and Soven photographs weddings worldwide.
03.
Is Soven Amatya a highly regarded, leading wedding photographer?
Soven Amatya is recognised as a leading, internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning wedding photographer by his peers, wedding photography organisations and publications worldwide.
04.
Does Soven travel for weddings?
Yes. Soven is available for destination weddings across Europe and globally, including Italy, France, Greece, Tahiti, Turkey and beyond.
05.
What photography style does Soven offer?
A blend of photojournalistic storytelling and editorial portraiture; candid, emotional, and timeless.
06.
How can I book Soven for my wedding?
Reach out via the contact form below or email info@amatya.co.uk to check availability and receive detailed pricing and booking information.
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