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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
During the ring ceremony, a low camera angle beautifully captures the groom tenderly placing the wedding ring on his bride's finger
Sophie Stacino
Afternoon sunlight glinted off the happy bride and groom as they celebrated their love under a bright sky
Nilufer Nalbantoglu
A Countryside Intimate Ceremony Picture | Bride and groom underneath the shade of oak trees
Simone Bacci

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 city hall, town hall, civil ceremony, 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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9 Essex Wedding Photographers...

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

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
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)

In his work as a wedding photographer, Steven Carter Hewson employs a journalistic style, skillfully capturing the moments that make up a couple's day. As a visual storyteller, he combines stunning compositions with raw emotion, creating captivating images that are...

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

UK based wedding reportage photographer Nikkala Faye Ades began her career in 2010 with an HND in Graphic Design. A short stint in front of the camera inspired her to invest in her first Nikon D40 and learn the technical aspects of photography.

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, a skilled wedding photographer with 12+ years' experience, captures genuine emotions and unique celebrations. Drawing inspiration from books, movies, and global travels, her style blends editorial sophistication with documentary authenticity.

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 top-ranked Essex wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Essex photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Essex wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Essex wedding day by.
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
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...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 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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Chloe & James

Photo by Ben Pipe

We were recommended to you by a mutual friend and weren't disappointed, our wedding shots were first class, original ideas, excellent reportage style shots we wanted and some clever tricks with the evening sunset. Working with you was brilliant and I would recommend you for any occasion!

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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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WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.