Evagoras Mandrides
The People's Photographer
Evagoras Mandrides
The People's Photographer
I'm Evagoras Mandrides, and I've been photographing weddings since 2004. I'm Greek Cypriot and I speak Greek, and I've now photographed more than 600 weddings. I photograph weddings from Ealing and Shepherd's Bush to Docklands and Ilford, and from Battersea and Crystal Palace to Bromley, Croydon, Kingston and Richmond. I plan around London traffic and parking, and I always arrive early.
I specialise in Greek Cypriot and Greek Orthodox weddings, from the stolisma to the last dance. In West and South London I've photographed at St Nicholas Cathedral in Shepherd's Bush, St Mary's Cathedral in Camberwell, St Constantine and St Helen in Crystal Palace and St Nectarios in Battersea. Flash is almost always allowed in Greek Orthodox churches, so I can photograph the whole service. I know most of the Greek Orthodox priests in London, and if I haven't met yours, I introduce myself before the service.
I photograph weddings of every culture and faith, not only Greek Orthodox: civil ceremonies, Turkish and Albanian weddings, Catholic weddings at St Agatha's in Kingston and St Peter's in Camberwell, and humanist ceremonies. I've also photographed a christening at the Church of the Holy Family in West Acton.
I've photographed couples in the grounds of Richmond Golf Club, The Manor at Bickley and Oakley House. Depending on where you're getting married, I'm also happy to take you to Richmond Park, Kew, Greenwich Park or Crystal Palace Park. I plan your portraits around golden hour where the day allows, and if it rains, there's always an indoor plan: the venue's own rooms and staircases, or the church itself.
I arrive about 30 minutes before the service for family photos, photograph the whole service, then take about 30 minutes of portraits at the church and about 30 minutes at your venue. If you'd like me to stay on, extra coverage (2 to 5 hours) can include the meal, the speeches, the cake cutting and the dancing.
Getting married in town? See my Central London page. For North London, near my studio, see my Enfield & North London page.
Churches and venues across West, East and South London where I've photographed weddings, christenings and events:
I haven't photographed at these yet, but I'd be glad to.
If yours isn't here, just ask.
West London from Ealing, Acton and Shepherd's Bush to Brentford and Heathrow, East London from Docklands to Ilford and Woodford, and South London from Battersea, Camberwell and Crystal Palace to Bromley, Croydon, Kingston and Richmond. For Central and North London, see my Central London and Enfield & North London pages.
Yes, they're my speciality, from the stolisma to the last dance. I've photographed at St Nicholas Cathedral in Shepherd's Bush, St Mary's Cathedral in Camberwell, St Constantine and St Helen in Crystal Palace and St Nectarios in Battersea.
Yes. Civil ceremonies, Turkish and Albanian weddings, and Catholic and humanist ceremonies.
Yes. I arrive about 30 minutes before the service for family photos, photograph the service, then take about 30 minutes of portraits at the church and about 30 minutes at your venue. Extra coverage of 2 to 5 hours can be added.
In your venue's grounds or nearby: Richmond Park, Kew, Greenwich Park or Crystal Palace Park. I plan around golden hour, with an indoor plan if it rains.
Of course. The consultation is free, in person at my studio in Enfield, by video call or by phone. I'm also happy to visit your venue with you beforehand.
Check your date, get your quote and fill in the booking form. Your date is secured once the booking fee is paid, and if you need time to decide, I'll hold the date for 2 weeks.
Tell me your date and where you're getting married, then see your price as you choose your options. No obligation, and nothing is booked until you say so.