Gothic wedding group portrait at The Shack Revolution, bride in dramatic deep purple ball gown and crown holding dark floral bouquet, surrounded by wedding party dressed in black - alternative wedding photography by Khya Watts
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Wedding Photos for People Who Weren't Born to Fit In

Different by design. Dark by choice.

Jack and Sally got married. I shot it.

Candid getting ready shot at Arnos Vale, flower girl in heart shaped sunglasses being pampered with makeup brushes by laughing bridesmaids in silk robes, dramatic window light - documentary wedding photography by Khya Watts

You've spent your whole life being a bit too much for the room. Too loud. Too tattooed. Too into the stuff that doesn't make it onto the cover of Bride magazine.

Your wedding should be different.

I shoot weddings for the rockers, the goths, the ink covered, the metalheads, the people who'd rather moshed to Rammstein than waltz to Ed Sheeran. Couples who shop at Killstar, throw axes on their hen do, and whose wedding playlist has zero acoustic covers of pop songs.

I'm Khya. I'm one of you. And I know exactly how to photograph people like us.

“This isn’t your nans wedding”

- Khya Watts

Dramatic low angle wedding portrait at Ettington Park, bride and groom seated in a dark ornate room, cathedral length veil pooling across the floor, moody natural light from tall gothic windows - alternative wedding photography by Khya Watts
No Pinterest boards. No awkward posing. No watered-down version of you.

When you book me, here's what actually happens:

We meet. Properly. Over a pint, a video call, whatever works. I want to know your story before I ever pick up a camera on your wedding day.

On the day itself, I'm not barking orders at you or making you hold hands and stare into the distance like a stock photo. I capture the real stuff — the chaos, the laughter, the quiet moments between the noise. The portraits we do take will be dramatic, cinematic, and actually look like you.

Then I turn it around fast. Full gallery in 2 weeks. Not 6 months. Because you've waited long enough.

  • Full gallery in 2 weeks

  • Next day previews

  • 100% money back guarantee

  • No time limit on your wedding day

  • A decade of experience

Prices from £995
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If any of this sounds like you, we're going to get on brilliantly.

You've got tattoos. Or you want them. Your wardrobe leans dark. You discovered your music taste aged 14 and never looked back. Your idea of a great weekend involves a gig, a game, an axe range, or all three.

You're planning a wedding that looks nothing like the ones on Instagram. Maybe you're getting married in a gothic venue, a warehouse, a forest at dusk. Maybe you're wearing black. Maybe your guests are too.

Whatever it looks like… I'm in.

Relaxed wedding couple portrait in Sicily, seated on vintage iron garden furniture against ancient stone wall, bride in long sleeve lace gown with flowing veil, dramatic shadow and light - destination wedding photography by Khya Watts
Simple. No drama. (Well, lots of drama... but the good kind.)

1 . Enquire

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Drop me a message with your date, location, and a bit about what you're planning. I'll get back to you fast.

2 . Chat

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We'll have a proper conversation video call, phone, or if you're nearby, a pint. No sales pitch. Just figuring out if we're the right fit.

3 . Book

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25% deposit. Signed contract. Date locked in. Job done. Then your final payment drop is six weeks before your wedding.

4 . Shoot

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I show up on your day, get stuck in, and capture everything from getting ready to last orders. Dramatic portraits and epic candids included.

Khya Watts, alternative wedding photographer, seated on the bow of his narrowboat on a UK canal, tattooed, bearded, wearing sunglasses and Dr Martens boots - Stroud based alternative wedding photographer
Pink flag with a skull wearing a crown, two rings above it, two crossed bones below, a camera on the left, and a bouquet of roses on the right, all in white

Pirate behind the Camera

I'm Khya. Tattooed. Rock music obsessed. Currently living on a narrowboat I'm renovating while I cruise the UK's inland waterways. I've been shooting weddings for over a decade, and I've never once wanted to be the kind of photographer who makes you stand in a field doing forced smiles.

I gravitate towards the weddings that have a bit of edge to them. Dramatic venues. Dark aesthetics. Couples who look like themselves rather than a version of themselves they think they're supposed to be.

  • "The posed shots (which we we nervous about taking beforehand) came out amazing! He was super chilled, totally for our laid back but party vibe for the day and did an amazing job. 10/10 recommend thanks for photographing our day!"

    —Sophie & Jess

  • "The turn around time for photos was really quick but not for lack of quality. We would 1000000% recommend Khya to anyone looking for a photographer."

    —Alice & Tom

  • "We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Khya. From the moment he arrived, he made everyone feel so relaxed and comfortable."

    —Leanne & George

  • "We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. From the very beginning Khy was so friendly and laid back, which instantly put us at ease (we’re not exactly people who love being in front of the camera!)."

    Cesci & Peel

  • "On our wedding day, Khy felt like one of our guest. One of our big worries was that we both don’t enjoy taking photos of ourselves but Khya made us feel so comfortable and made it feel so natural."

    Meg & Alex

Ready to do this differently?

Drop me a message. I don't do generic replies, you'll get a voice note back so you can actually get a feel for who I am before you commit to anything.

Why Book Me
  • No time limit on your wedding day

  • Free sweets for alt couples

  • 100% money back guarantee

  • Two week full digital album delivery

  • A decade of wedding photography

  • Dramatic portraits

Prices From £999

My packages are built to be flexible. No hidden costs. No nasty surprises. And because I know wedding budgets are tight, I offer payment plans, just 25% upfront to lock in your date.

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