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Our Essex photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Rayleigh, South Benfleet, Thundersley, Harlow, Grays, Brentwood, Clacton-on-Sea, Epping Green, Epping Upland, Epping Forest, Wake Arms, Upshire, Thornwood Common, Rye Hill, and Copped Hall Estates

Essex Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Essex - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Essex photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Essex elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Essex documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple celebrated their elopement with a dinner at a special venue, captured from the outside
Boz Green
Civil Marriage Photography in Paris at the Town Hall | the couple share an excited glance full of anticipation
Elodie Ruelleux Dagorne
The newlyweds held hands and looked to the officiant as they had a small ceremony at City Hall, and were announced as husband and wife in an intimate moment captured in their wedding photo
Chris Shum

Essex Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Essex wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

England WPJA members are ready to document any fast, themed, secret, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

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United Kingdom wedding reportage-style photography by Tracy Morter

In Tracy Morter's career as a wedding photojournalist, she brings a journalistic style to her photography, capturing beautiful moments at various venues with an authentic and unobtrusive approach.

Tracy Morter

South Woodham Ferrers in Essex, GB
2000 (GBP)
Lifestyle portrait of England wedding photographer Tori Deslauriers

With a decade of experience and a passion for photography that started at a young age, Tori Deslauriers approaches weddings with a unique perspective. As a wedding photojournalist, she focuses on capturing genuine, unscripted moments and believes in fun over posing.

Tori Deslauriers

St Albans in Hertfordshire, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
4
1
8
19
1200 (GBP)
Rob Dodsworth - Wedding Reportage Images

Rob Dodsworth is an England-based wedding reportage photographer with a passion for capturing the special and often overlooked moments. Since 2010, he has been telling beautiful wedding stories through his documentary style approach.

Rob Dodsworth

Norwich in Norfolk, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
17
2
5
16
1995 (GBP)
Harpenden and Hertfordshire elopement and wedding reportage photography by Neil Pleasants of England United Kingdom

With a documentary approach, Neil Pleasants of Mulu Photography has been using his visual storytelling skills to document couples' special day for the past 10 years. His journey started with studying photography at art school and continued with formal training from...

Neil Pleasants

St Albans in Hertfordshire, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
3
2
13
1800 (GBP)

Steven Carter Hewson is a UK wedding photographer, blending stunning compositions with raw emotion. He has a background in advertising, having worked as an Art Director for two London ad agencies.

Steven Carter Hewson

London, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
9
1495 (GBP)

Ben Pipe, an England wedding photographer known for his journalistic style and knack for capturing beautiful moments, finds inspiration in both weddings and landscapes. His unobtrusive approach and authenticity have earned him recognition from top publications around the...

Ben Pipe

London, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
2
6
1295 (GBP)
United Kingdom elopement and wedding reportage photography by Nikkala Faye Ades

Nikkala Faye Ades, a UK wedding photojournalist, kickstarted her photography career in 2010 after studying Graphic Design. She quickly picked up a Nikon D40 and mastered the technical side of the art.

Nikkala Faye Ades

Norwich in Norfolk, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
2
2500 (GBP)
England elopement and wedding reportage photography by James Pearce - United Kingdom WPJA Pro

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, James Pearce stands out as a remarkable wedding reportage photographer, skillfully immortalizing the unique love stories of couples on the biggest day of their lives.

James Pearce

Ramsgate in Kent, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
3
1700 (GBP)
BW portrait of England wedding photographer Milda Vasiliauskaite of the United Kingdom WPJA

Milda Vasiliauskaite is an award-winning wedding photographer based in Hertfordshire. With 12 years of experience, she expertly captures genuine emotions and unique celebrations worldwide.

Milda Vasiliauskaite

St. Albans in Hertfordshire, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
775 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Essex Couples

Essex Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Essex wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Essex marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Essex engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Couple in love standing in a picturesque setting in Colchester, Essex on their wedding day. The couple's tender session is interrupted by a passing cyclist in the serene woods. A unique and memorable shot capturing a romantic and unexpected twist.
At the Canary Shed in Essex, England, an award-winning image captured by an artistic wedding photographer showcases bridesmaids holding flowers that flawlessly complement their individual red and pink outfits.
Chigwell Marquees in the UK showcases a happy bride and groom surrounded by friends celebrating their Hindu wedding ceremony
A WPJA awarded image captures a heartwarming moment as the groom's father ties his shoelace at Friern Manor Country Hotel in Essex, UK.
Award-winning wedding photographer captures a stunning bridal portrait at The Fennes in Essex, UK. Utilizing natural window light, the artist expertly positions the bride, creating a captivating play of shadows and highlights that highlights her face.
Romantic couple embrace amidst the lush vines of the private Hyde Vineyard in Danbury, captured by a creative Danbury wedding photographer.
A tender moment between the bride and her grandmother is captured in a wedding picture taken at Braxted Park during her arrival
In the black and white image, a busy scene of the couple celebrating their marriage at the indoor ceremony of Braxted Park is captured
A loving couple are getting ready to tie the knot soon, as seen in their engaged portrait taken at Epping Forest in the UK
A happy couple is embracing in Epping Forest, UK, as they eagerly await their upcoming wedding
The couple in Hedingham Castle, UK braved the rain for a few minutes by coming close together under an umbrella during their lifestyle engagement portrait
At Braxted Park in Essex, UK, the groomsmen came to the rescue as the groom navigated the water obstacle created by the rain with a warning to mind the puddle

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Essex wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Essex wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find Essex photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Essex wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Who are the best Essex wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Essex documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Essex WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Bride smiles at groom after being walked down aisle by father Holy Trinity Church, Long Newnton

Charlotte & Liam

Photo by Tori Deslauriers

Tori, the photos are unbelievable, just stunning. We are so delighted with them, thank you sooooo much! I can’t stop looking at them! Family agree – just wonderful!

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Rhiannon & Chris

Photo by Ben Pipe

Working with you was fantastic - you are very professional, whilst still being very approachable and great fun. Your photos of our wedding in Weymouth last October are absolutely stunning and everything we'd hoped for and more. We opted for the top tier package and we're really glad we did - made things so much easier and less stressful on the day - not having to worry about if you captured everything (since you brought along a 2nd photographer) and you were there until the wee hours too. Before the wedding day we met up with you over a few pints and explained our hopes & ideas for the day which you took on board and wove into your own style. What was captured was all the beautiful little natural moments that we wanted, plus all the big formal photos too. Couldn't have asked for more! You also attended the wedding in a great suit, so blended right in and didn't make anyone feel awkward or intruded upon. So glad we picked you for our photos that'll be hung on our walls, and our family's walls for many many years to come smile emoticon

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Zoe & Gordon

Photo by Ben Pipe

You photographed our wedding in September 2013, and the results were fabulous: a good blend of unposed (which we were hoping for!), posed (obligatory family shots), and some really clever sleight-of-hand pictures of us (now framed in our living room). Can't recommend you highly enough! Zoe Hopkins and Gordon (married in Dorset).

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