If you’re planning to get married at a location that’s 60 miles from Essex, I’m your local wedding photographer in Colchester! My name is Hayley Jayne and I’ve spent the last 10 years capturing couples’ wedding days on camera.
I’ve had the honour of photographing weddings at gorgeous venues in and around my home county of Essex, a place I’ve always been proud to call home. I have to say, I’m not your run-of-the-mill wedding photographer. Rather than taking posed shots, I use my lens to tell the story of your day, building a photography wedding album that is packed with amazing moments, while you focus on having the time of your lives.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering of your closest friends and family, or an event on a bigger scale, I can create a beautiful, memorable photography record of all the best moments from your special day that you’ll cherish forever. Looking for a friendly, professional and local wedding photographer? That’s me!
Not just wedding photography…
More and more couples these days are looking to celebrate their decision to tie the knot with engagement photos. When it comes to the perfect photographer to capture that important stage in a relationship, who better than a wedding photographer to take on an engagement shoot?
Many photographers - including me - are offering this service, and it can be a smart move. For me as a wedding photographer, it’s a chance to showcase what I can do.
For the happy couple, it’s a great way to find their perfect wedding photographer. Two birds, one shoot!
Should i hire a professional wedding photographer?
That’s a very good question. Finding the right wedding photographer can be as important as other elements of your wedding day, such as the food or the flowers.
Wedding photography is about so much more than getting everyone to stand still behind the happy couple and say cheese. It’s about capturing the emotion of the day, telling a story. As well as the quality of their work, there are lots of questions photographers need to answer:
What is their wedding photography style? As photographers, do they need to be familiar with your wedding venue? Do they offer several wedding photography packages? Are the photographers available on your wedding date? Do their wedding photography services change depending on how many guests are invited? What’s their wedding photography editing process? Pull up a chair: I’m going to answer all these questions about wedding photographers.
My style of wedding photography
No matter how big or small your wedding, it should be full of special moments, and it's my job as a photographer to capture as many of them on camera as possible. I describe myself as a documentary wedding photographer, and I’m a big believer in taking natural, authentic and honest wedding photos, offering a range of packages at competitive prices.
Apart from a handful of gently styled images, I don’t take the posed photography favoured by many UK wedding photographers. Instead, I spend my time as a photographer walking around your chosen wedding venue, watching all the action, laughter, love and romance unfold around me.
Unobtrusive and unique photography
As a wedding photographer, I aim to capture each loving look between the newlyweds, as well as the interactions between their family and friends. I love snapping photos featuring moments that perhaps most of the guests or even the happy couple might not see because they’re busy having a great time.
The vast range of beautiful photographs I create aims to offer more than traditional wedding albums: they become a unique record of your special day.
A relaxing, helping hand
I’ve been honoured to photograph more than 100 weddings, and I’ve found my relaxed way of working can encourage even the most camera shy wedding guests to relax and be their authentic selves for my photos. As well as capturing love stories, my experience as a wedding photographer means I can also ensure things run perfectly on your big day. Consider me a friendly extra helping hand!
A photographer that knows Essex wedding venues
It’s a huge honour to document anyone’s wedding, but one of the biggest advantages of being a professional wedding photographer in Essex is telling clients that I’m familiar with many of the county’s most beautiful and unusual venues. As a local, I have photographed weddings that have taken place in Essex churches, as well as on boats, at festivals and in barns!
I’ve also taken photos of weddings at a range of elegant venues around the county, including Colchester Castle, Houchins, Hutton Hall and Greenwoods Hotel.
I can reassure any couples who are looking for local wedding photographers that I know these venues well. As a photographer, I’ll use their beautiful backdrops and landscapes for wedding inspiration, while keeping an eye on the quieter corners to make sure all your guests are included in your wedding photos.
Wedding photography prices to suit everyone
I understand that not everyone has an unlimited photography budget for their big day, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for anything less than gorgeous wedding images. That’s why I offer a range of wedding photography prices, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Each cost is based on a UK wedding held at one location within 60 miles from Essex, and includes all final photos, edited in my style, as well as access to an online gallery and a USB stick.
The tiny one
For £500, I will spend two hours photographing your wedding.
The small one
This photography package costs £1,000 and includes four hours of amazing pictures.
The middle one
This package costs £1,350, for which I will capture photos from your wedding for six hours.
The popular one
For a cost of £1,600 I will spend around eight hours creating a beautiful collection of wedding photos, from the final stages of bridal preparation until just after the first dance.
The big one
The last of my photography packages costs £2,150. For that, two photographers (me and a colleague) spend around 10 hours covering your big day. We will shoot everything from getting ready through to the reception celebrations, with extended evening photography coverage.
Booking local photographers for weddings
A wedding ceremony, even an intimate affair, has lots of moving parts and can take several months to plan. Just as you need to secure your dream venue in advance, the same goes when it comes to booking the right wedding photographer.
The majority of weddings take place in the warmer, summer months and so the diaries of many professional photographers (including mine!) fill up fast. Many couples book one of my photography packages up to two years in advance, even for a wedding that has been planned for out-of-season dates. If you think I’m the best wedding photographer for your special day, don’t hesitate to drop me a line using this contact form and check if I’m available for hire.
What to expect from professional wedding photographers
As your wedding photographer, you can expect the same high quality photos and service, whether there are six people attending your ceremony or 600. As well as bringing my photography experience and passion for creativity to your wedding, I’m also open to your ideas about wedding photography styles and suggestions for specific pictures.
If you want photographs of relatives who you’re particularly close to, or who have travelled a long way to be with you on your wedding day, even if it’s at short notice, I can ensure these special memories are among your wedding photographs.
Editing your final wedding photos
The best wedding photographers not only capture amazing images, they can make them even better before they are delivered to the happy couple. I’m an alternative wedding photographer in so far as I don’t take lots of staged images, but my documentary style doesn’t mean a little photography magic isn’t needed from time to time. Even the most painstakingly prepared, big-budget wedding is at the mercy of Mother Nature. As your local photographer, I’ll know where to find the very best light for every moment at your chosen venue.
I’ll also use my wedding photography skills to ensure photos that were taken on an overcast day looks bright and warm - without compromising on the photography style.
Choose my natural wedding photography
If you’re looking for the perfect photographer who will do everything they can to ensure your wedding day goes off without a hitch - apart from the one between you and your other half - that’s me.
My wedding photography will document all the love, romance and happiness of the entire day in a beautiful series of photos that you will cherish for years to come.
Contact me
To talk about a wedding photography package, a bespoke photography service or to check my availability, email info@hayleyjaynesphotography.com or fill in this contact form and I’ll get back to you straight away.