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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 dream of a destination elopement wedding came true for this couple
Alessia Bruchi
The couple eloped and were married in a small ceremony with few witnesses in the garden courtyard at City Hall
Lori Anne Crewe
The couple celebrated their special day by eloping with only their closest family and friends, numbering around 30 people
Brenda Bravo

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 small, quick, city hall, 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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8 Essex Wedding Photographers...

United Kingdom wedding reportage-style photography by Tracy Morter

Tracy Morter, an England-based wedding reportage photographer, started off studying astrophysics but accidentally became a wedding photographer. With over a decade of experience, Tracy has captured beautiful moments at various venues, from muddy fields to elegant country...

Tracy Morter

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

Tori Deslauriers is a documentary wedding photographer who brings a fresh and innovative approach to capturing the essence of weddings. With a rich background in photography and a continuous commitment to self-improvement, she skillfully blends with the environment.

Tori Deslauriers

St Albans in Hertfordshire, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
4
1
8
24
1200 (GBP)
Rob Dodsworth - Wedding Reportage Images

In his journalistic style, Rob Dodsworth, an England-based documentary wedding photographer, skillfully captures the special and often overlooked moments, telling beautiful wedding stories as a visual storyteller since 2010.

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

Neil Pleasants of Mulu Photography, a Hertfordshire-based wedding reportage photographer, has been capturing memories of couples' special day for the last 10 years. His journey began with studying photography at art school and went on to formally train under some of...

Neil Pleasants

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

Steven Carter Hewson takes a documentary approach to his photography, aiming to tell the story of a couple's wedding day through visually captivating images. With his unobtrusive style, he captures authentic moments and genuine emotions, resulting in a collection of...

Steven Carter Hewson

London, GB *Now booking Essex weddings.
9
1495 (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 a skilled wedding photographer with over 12 years of experience, known for capturing genuine emotions and unique celebrations. Drawing inspiration from various sources, her style blends editorial sophistication with documentary authenticity. Based in...

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.

A joyful Hindu wedding scene at the stunning Quendon Hall in Essex, UK, with the bride and groom playing traditional games while their loved ones look on with beaming smiles.
Bride gracefully enters beautiful Hindu wedding ceremony at Quendon Hall in Essex, UK, holding her father's hand as they walk down the aisle together.
Picture of the groom and two groomsmen getting ready at Quendon Hall for a Hindu wedding ceremony, capturing their excitement and joy.
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

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: 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Essex wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Essex wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
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

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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Couple have fun pulp fiction style first dance at The Andaz, London

Emma & Ben

Photo by Tori Deslauriers

Thank you so much you really have made our day and memories be so very special. You will be pleased to know we have received sooooo many compliments on your behalf of your work and have been recommending you to all!

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Bride and groom laugh during wedding speeches at Marquee at home, Hertfordshire

Kim & Simon

Photo by Tori Deslauriers

Thanks so much Tori for taking the most perfect photos of our wedding day. You captured the sentiment and feeling of our day so well and we are over the moon. And we love, love, love the final album! Thanks so much!

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