THE Brains
on the Table
Before he was documenting weddings, Ed was chasing goals, politicians, and breaking news with a press pass and a 35mm Camera. That training shows. His timing is uncanny, his bullshit radar finely tuned, and his ability to spot the moment before it happens is the reason people hire him again and again.
Now into his second decade of wedding work, Ed’s still allergic to posing and pristine timelines. (Even though his portraits are gorgeous) He shoots it as it unfolds, unfiltered, unexpected, and often hilarious. If there’s a bit of human chaos about to happen, chances are Ed’s already got it in the bag..
We’re bringing Ed to Wyrd because he gets it.. the work, the rhythm, the burnouts, and the joy. He’s proof that staying curious and cutting through the noise is a form of resistance in itself.
Igor Demba shoots weddings all over the world, from Iceland to Morocco to, yes, his homebase in Peterborough. but what he really captures is the space between things. The quiet gestures, the chaos with heart, the kind of moments you don’t remember until you see them again in a photograph and suddenly feel everything all over.
He’s a Canon Ambassador, one of Harper’s Bazaar’s top wedding photographers in the world, and somehow still manages to feel more like your mate than someone with a laundry list of accolades.
We’ve asked Igor to join Wyrd because he’s living proof that you don’t need to shout to be heard. His work speaks loud enough. And when he does speak, you’ll want to listen.
Kate shoots film. Only film. Not because it’s trendy, but because it’s beautifully messy, honest and unpredictable, like most of life.
Born in Canvey Island, forged in California, and now somewhere in-between, she blends her fine art training & early work in photojournalism with a documentary edge sharp enough to slice through the beige haze of modern wedding photography.
Her toolbelt includes 35mm, medium format and probably some expired roll she found under a car seat in 2012. Her work doesn’t chase trends it punches them gently in the ribs, blows them a kiss and keeps walking.
We invited Kate because she’s got an eye for honesty, a heart full of grit, and because analogue weirdos deserve to be celebrated. Expect sharp insights, film-based philosophy, and zero apologies for doing things the long way round.
Arran and Fern co-founded Department Two; a Sheffield-based studio that sits somewhere between art direction, photography, and brand therapy. They've spent over a decade building visual identities for people who actually give a damn. Think Savile Row tailors, independent makers, and heritage brands with unfinished edges and real life stories.
Arran’s background in photography and filmmaking means he shoots with narrative in mind, not spectacle. Fern brings the editorial calm and conceptual clarity that makes even the most chaotic idea look intentional. Together, they create work that’s precise without being precious, designed to last longer than your latest rebrand.
We’ve invited them to Wyrd because they know how to build things that feel real. They’ve worked across industries but never lost sight of what matters. Good ideas, well made, for people who care. They’ll talk about process, presence, and knowing when to trust your gut over the algorithm.
Sundari’s journey lies in the realms of fashion portraiture and editorial, a wearer of many hats & far too often left to creative direct, and style through lack of campaign budgets.. These days, she’s found a new rhythm in photographing weddings in the only way she knows how. Quietly, purposefully, and always with her full attention and those editorial roots firmly in place. (All the good parts of it anyway)
No stranger to retreats, she also co-runs The Film Gathering with Izzie Farr. an intentional and important part of the analogue world. A photographers holiday, gathering to swap stories in stunning locations throughout Europe offering a space to escape and remember why they started shooting film in the first place.
Sundari told us she’s not really one for keynote presentations or public performances.. To which we said, “THIS IS EXACTLY WHY WE WANT YOU!” At Wyrd, she’ll be running our Portraits As Empathy workshop a slow-burn session on what it means to photograph someone with care. Plus she’s sticking around for a campfire open discussion on what it all means to work with these intentions.
We invited Sundari because she’s the kind of person who notices what most people miss. She doesn’t shout to be heard, or take things too seriously either. Which TBH is what WYRD is all about and who it is for.
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