Hello! I’m Katy, a documentary photographer based in stunning West Sussex. I specialise in relaxed, natural wedding photography and authentic, storytelling family sessions across Sussex, Surrey, London, and the wider UK. My mission is simple: to capture your real, unscripted moments—the honest magic that unfolds when you’re simply being yourselves.

Woman in a rust-colored sweater holding a DSLR camera to her eye, smiling at a social event.

My approach is genuinely calm and unobtrusive. I believe the most meaningful photographs are the honest ones—the quiet glances, the natural laughter, the deep connection, and the true atmosphere of a moment. Forget stiff, forced poses; I’m here to capture how it felt to be there, not just how it looked.

Documentary portrait photography by Katy Treadwell

Photography, for me, is always about storytelling. I work in a pure documentary style throughout the day, allowing your unique narrative to unfold naturally without awkward interruptions. I offer gentle guidance only when necessary, ensuring the entire process is relaxed and comfortable. This is authentic, unobtrusive wedding photography that genuinely reflects you.


Although based in West Sussex, I frequently travel for documentary wedding photography and family portrait sessions across the UK—from intimate countryside elopements in the South Downs to relaxed London family photography sessions. My work is defined by beautiful natural light, human connection, and a passion for finding the magic in your everyday life.

I believe the most meaningful photographs are rarely the perfectly planned ones. More often, they happen quietly—in laughter between friends, children being themselves, nervous hands before a ceremony, or the way someone looks at the people they love when they think nobody is watching

Outside of photography, I’m also a creative working across visual storytelling, design, and content creation, which continues to shape the way I approach composition, atmosphere, and narrative through imagery.

If you are searching for a West Sussex photographer who specialises in relaxed, documentary wedding photography or natural family storytelling, let’s chat about your plans. I would genuinely love to hear your story and help you preserve these timeless memories.