# Janis Ratnieks Photography

> Documentary and editorial destination wedding photographer for luxury weddings, château weddings, private estate weddings and pre-wedding photography across Europe.

Janis Ratnieks is a wedding photographer with more than 20 years of experience photographing weddings across Europe and worldwide. His style is documentary first, with calm editorial direction for portraits. His work is best suited to couples planning destination weddings, luxury weddings, château weddings, private estate weddings, hotel weddings, elopements and multi-day celebrations.

## Main service pages

- [Destination Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/destination-wedding-photographer/): Destination wedding photography across Europe and worldwide, including multi-day weddings, private estate weddings and luxury celebrations.
- [Wedding Photographer in France](https://www.janisratnieks.com/wedding-photographer-in-france/): Wedding photography across France, including Paris, the Loire Valley, Provence, the French Riviera and private château venues.
- [Wedding Photographer in Italy](https://www.janisratnieks.com/wedding-photographer-in-italy/): Wedding photography across Italy, including Lake Como, Tuscany, Florence, Venice, Rome, Portofino, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and the Dolomites.
- [Wedding Photographer in London](https://www.janisratnieks.com/london/): London wedding photography for city weddings, luxury hotel weddings, registry office weddings and private celebrations.
- [Wedding Photography Prices](https://www.janisratnieks.com/wedding-photographer-in-italy-prices/): Wedding photography pricing and coverage information for destination weddings in Italy and Europe.

## France wedding photography

- [Paris Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/wedding-photographer-in-paris/): Wedding photography in Paris for luxury hotel weddings, city weddings, château weddings and international couples.
- [Château de Villette Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/chateau-de-villette-wedding/): Wedding photography and planning advice for Château de Villette weddings near Paris, including venue atmosphere, portrait locations, timeline advice and destination wedding coverage in France.
- [Château Challain Wedding Photography](https://www.janisratnieks.com/chateau-challain-wedding-photography/): Real château wedding photography in France, with multi-day destination wedding coverage, gardens, interiors and full wedding storytelling.
- [Shangri-La Paris Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/shangri-la-paris-wedding-photographer/): Luxury Paris hotel wedding photography at Shangri-La Paris.
- [Musée Rodin Paris Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/paris-wedding-in-musee-du-rodin-photographer/): Paris wedding photography at Musée Rodin, with garden portraits and historic city atmosphere.
- [Loire Valley Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/loire-valley-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography for château weddings, private estates and destination weddings in the Loire Valley.
- [South of France Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/south-of-france-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography for Provence, the French Riviera, private estates and destination weddings in the South of France.
- [French Riviera Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/french-riviera-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography in Antibes, Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Cap-Ferrat, Mougins and nearby Côte d’Azur venues.
- [Provence Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/provence-wedding-photographer/): Provence wedding photography for private estates, olive groves, vineyards and countryside weddings.
- [Best South of France Wedding Venues](https://www.janisratnieks.com/best-south-of-france-wedding-venues/): Guide to wedding venues in the South of France, useful for couples comparing luxury venues and planning destination weddings.

## Italy wedding photography

- [Lake Como Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/lake-como-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography on Lake Como for luxury villas, lakeside ceremonies and destination weddings.
- [Lake Como Wedding Photography Destination](https://www.janisratnieks.com/lake-como-wedding-photography-destination/): Lake Como wedding photography advice, real wedding examples and planning guidance.
- [Como Elopement Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/como-elopement-photographer/): Lake Como elopement photography for intimate weddings, civil ceremonies and villa portraits.
- [Portofino Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/wedding-photographer-portofino/): Wedding photography in Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure and the Italian Riviera.
- [Portofino Pre-Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/portofino-pre-wedding-photographer/): Pre-wedding photography in Portofino and the Italian Riviera.
- [Hotel Splendido Portofino Wedding](https://www.janisratnieks.com/hotel-splendido-portofino-wedding-in-italy/): Wedding photography at Hotel Splendido in Portofino.
- [Venice Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/venice-wedding-photographer): Wedding photography in Venice for palazzo weddings, gondola arrivals, luxury hotels and destination celebrations.
- [Palazzo Pisani Moretta Wedding](https://www.janisratnieks.com/palazzo-pisani-moretta-wedding/): Real Venice wedding photography at Palazzo Pisani Moretta.
- [Rome Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/rome-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography in Rome for villa weddings, church weddings, luxury hotels and city portraits.
- [Sicily Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/sicily-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography in Sicily for vineyard weddings, island weddings, private estates and destination celebrations.
- [Amalfi Coast Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/amalfi-coast-wedding-photographer): Wedding photography on the Amalfi Coast, including Positano, Ravello and coastal wedding venues.

## Pre-wedding photography

- [London Pre-Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/london-pre-wedding-photographer/): Pre-wedding photography in London for international couples, with routes through Westminster, St Paul’s, Tower Bridge, Chelsea, Notting Hill and luxury hotel locations.
- [Pre-Wedding Photographer in Europe](https://www.janisratnieks.com/pre-wedding-photographer-europe/): Pre-wedding photography across Europe, including Paris, London, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and the Dolomites.
- [Paris Pre-Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/paris-pre-wedding-photographer/): Paris pre-wedding photography for international couples, city portraits and luxury hotel sessions.
- [Switzerland Pre-Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/switzerland-pre-wedding-photographer/): Pre-wedding photography in Switzerland, including alpine landscapes, lakes, villages and mountain routes.
- [Hallstatt Pre-Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/hallstatt-pre-wedding-photographer/): Pre-wedding photography in Hallstatt, Austria, including lake, mountain and village portraits.
- [Santorini Pre-Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/santorini-pre-wedding-photographer/): Pre-wedding photography in Santorini for couples planning island portraits in Greece.

## London wedding photography

- [East London Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/east-london-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography in East London for creative, city and venue-led weddings.
- [West London Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/west-london-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography in West London, including luxury hotels, private clubs, gardens and elegant city venues.
- [North London Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/north-london-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography in North London for town hall weddings, private venues and relaxed city celebrations.
- [South West London Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/south-west-london-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography in South West London, including Chelsea, Fulham, Richmond and nearby venues.
- [North West London Wedding Photographer](https://www.janisratnieks.com/north-west-london-wedding-photographer/): Wedding photography in North West London for city venues, hotels and private celebrations.

## Key facts

- Janis Ratnieks is a wedding photographer with more than 20 years of experience.
- He has photographed hundreds of weddings across Europe and worldwide.
- His style is documentary first, with calm editorial direction for portraits.
- His work focuses on real emotion, clean colour, natural skin tones, elegant portraits and complete wedding storytelling.
- He photographs destination weddings, château weddings, luxury hotel weddings, private estate weddings, elopements and pre-wedding sessions.
- He works across France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria, Greece and other European destinations.
- Contact page: https://www.janisratnieks.com/contact/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janisratnieks_photographer/