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wedding confetti photograph, Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon, Essex.

$Bride\\\'s lat minute getting ready photograph$

Bride and groom confetti in face photograph

$Bride\\\'s lat minute getting ready photograph$

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First dance The Garden Barn, Haverhill, Suffolk

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relaxed and natural documentary style wedding photography

kind words

“Thank you so much for capturing our special day from start to finish. We love the photos and so do our guests. ”

Kat and Tom

“I would just like to say a massive thank you for the amazing photos. They are stunning and capture our day beautifully. Family and friends love them and we are very happy that we had you as our photographer. ”

Lucy and Craige

“Thank you so much for being our photographer! We cannot believe the time you spent at our wedding! I think you spent longer than Tim there! Honestly, there are some fabulous photos and ones we will cherish forever. Thank you again”

Alison and Tim

“I just wanted to let you know that we ABSOLUTELY love our photos! Thank you for capturing our day so beautifully! I know that our close family love them too! ”

Melissa and Lewis

“We just want to say a huge thank you for the photos you have produced. We’ve just gone through every single one and they are all flawless. Your work is truly outstanding!! You were amazing that day, non stop and the photos are incredible.”

Sarah and Adam

“Chris was recommended by a couple of friends and we couldn’t have asked for more. Professional but personable, he really captured the day and we hardly noticed the camera either! Thanks for the memories that will last a lifetime.”

Holly and Pete

“Just a quick message to say thank you SO much for the gorgeous photos- we LOVE them!! We can’t believe how beautiful the images are, thank you so so much.”

Mary and Matt

approach

I am a Sudbury, Suffolk based photographer who photographs weddings in a reportage style in Suffolk and Essex.

My aim is to provide you with wedding photographs that tell the story of your day, from preparation through to last dance. I capture the day in a documentary (also known as reportage) style, my aim is to blend in and observe rather than interrupt. For much of the day you won’t even notice me. We can of course take time out for family groups and bride and groom portraits, but they are by no means compulsory. I cover weddings in Suffolk and Essex but am always happy to travel.

The best photographs are taken when you’re relaxed and having fun. I don’t shine big lights in your face and definitely won’t ask you to say cheese!

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Coronavirus / COVID-19

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Waiting room – The Athenaeum Bury St Edmunds

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