I have photographed hundreds of weddings in Essex: it’s a beautiful place full of charm, history and culture. There are so many stunning venues here which make my heart sing - despite the rumours and myths - I am proud to be an Essex girl and I adore living and working as a photographer in this amazing county.
When it comes to capturing your Essex wedding day, you need the right photographer behind the camera: someone who is passionate about telling stories. I want to give you a story of your own, and all you need to do is have a fabulous time, so I can capture it!
My name is Hayley Jayne and I’ve spent the past decade doing just that as a wedding photographer in Essex. Whether your upcoming wedding is an intimate gathering or on a much grander scale, I will create a beautiful, unforgettable and unique photographic record of your special day. If you’re looking for timeless, natural wedding photography: images that are unstaged and simple, then say yes to the friendliest Essex wedding photographer around.
Your professional Essex wedding photographer
It’s always an honour and a thrill to be part of a couple’s wedding day, whether it’s happening in Essex or further afield.
As well as drawing on my years of professional experience to help calm any pre-wedding nerves and ensure everything runs smoothly, I’m also a photographic witness to moments that happen during real weddings that you might otherwise miss.
Everything I do as a wedding photographer is inspired by art, mixed with my fascination with people, moments and stories (big rom com fan here!). There is a real beauty with truth, and I aim to capture all the fun and emotion of a wedding day. That can include everything from bridal preparations and the marriage ceremony itself, right through to the wedding reception and party afterwards. I’ll tell the story of your big day in a series of beautiful wedding photographs that I hope you’ll cherish for years to come, and someday even show your grandkids what an awesome day you had!
Natural, unscripted Essex wedding photos
If you’re looking for an Essex wedding photographer who takes natural, unposed photographs of your big day, you’ve found her!
I specialise in documentary style wedding photography, moving unobtrusively around your Essex wedding venues to photograph the bride and groom, as well as their friends and wedding guests, as the day unfolds. Alongside the traditional new couple, family or group shots, I aim to capture all the funny, charming or heartfelt moments between the newly married couple and their guests, using natural light wherever possible.
Whether you or your guests are totally at ease in front of the lens or some are a little camera shy, I like to think everyone knows they’re in safe hands with me as a stress-free Essex wedding photographer. I have the photography skills to ensure the photos in your wedding album look as though they were taken on a beautiful day, even if the Essex weather doesn’t play ball. I will also focus on the interior and exterior details of the decor at your Essex wedding venue, such as the lighting or flowers, as I document your magical day.
Essex wedding photography tailored to your venue
As a professional Essex wedding photographer, I’ve been lucky enough to shoot events at some of the region’s most amazing venues, including Leez Priory, Gaynes Park, The Lawn and Crondon Park, and many more.
I’ve also been the professional wedding photographer for couples at the gorgeous HQS Wellington in London and Colchester’s beautiful Wivenhoe House Hotel, to name but two.
Whether you choose to celebrate your wedding at any of the beautiful venues in and around Essex, or are planning to hold your upcoming wedding somewhere further afield, my wedding photography services can be tailored to meet your every need. My customers have been kind enough to call me the best Essex wedding photographer, but you can see the results of my work for yourself in my portfolio.
Open to your wedding photography ideas
I am an experienced Essex wedding photographer but that certainly doesn’t mean I’ve seen and done it all when it comes to event photos.
Every wedding I’ve ever photographed has been unique, because I’m always open to ideas and suggestions from the bride and groom-to-be about how best to capture memories from their Essex wedding that will last a lifetime.
Whether it’s photographing your first dance as a newly married couple, showcasing jewellery that has emotional significance, or capturing a moment with guests who have travelled a long way to attend your wedding: all your ideas about images are welcome.
My end goal as your wedding photographer remains the same: to tell your story on your wedding day in beautiful pictures.
Creative Essex wedding photographers
There’s so much more to my style of wedding photography than gathering everyone in a group and asking them to “say cheese” while I shoot the photos.
These days, photographing Essex weddings is much more about capturing feelings and emotions in images and turning them into precious memories.
One of the best things about my job is I get to preserve moments many brides or grooms may not see, giving them a whole new insight into their weddings thay will never forget.
It could be a shared laugh among a new couples’ guests enjoying the fun, a child’s delight at being part of a grown-up ceremony, a loving look passing between Essex family members. In the hands of the right wedding photographer, all the fleeting moments and wonderful ingredients that make up a perfect day are captured forever in a photograph.
An Essex wedding photography package for all
After so many years photographing people’s weddings across Essex, London and beyond, I know that no two events are precisely the same.
I have been the photographer at beautiful weddings that have been held in churches, but I’ve also witnessed the emotional celebrations after new couples tied the knot on boats, in barns and at festivals!
That’s why I created wedding photography packages that would suit everyone. They are based on collections for weddings at a single location within a 60-mile radius of Essex. They include access to an online gallery, as well as all your wedding photography loaded onto a USB stick, so you can browse at your leisure. My packages start with the aptly named the tiny one, which provides two hours of coverage with me as your sole wedding photographer.
They go up to the big one, which includes 10 hours of coverage from two wedding photographers (one of which is me). Everything from the bride getting ready, right through to the evening celebrations will be documented.
No matter which package you choose, you will receive all final images that have been edited in my style. Of course, if you want to discuss a bespoke wedding photographer quote, don’t hesitate to get in touch using this contact form.
Planning and preparation for your Essex wedding
I have spent years photographing weddings, and I know exactly how much rigorous planning and attention to detail goes into every event, to ensure every single base is covered. While some weddings are loose and free, others are like military operations, with not a hair out of place at their chosen venue.
No matter which style you are planning, I always make sure I have back-up equipment on hand to guarantee seamless, professional photography. However, one thing you don’t want to happen is for your perfect photographer to be unavailable when it comes to your wedding day.
A personal wedding photography service
It might surprise you to know that summer dates for a wedding photographer in Essex are usually booked up from 6 months to two years in advance! Of course, like all dedicated wedding photographers, I always aim to deliver the best possible service, and so I limit the number of events I cover each year.
I believe you want a wedding photographer who has your special day on their mind and no one else’s. That’s why I advise couples who want me to take their wedding photos to get in touch and check my availability as soon as they’ve set the date.
Your wedding day in beautiful photos
If you’re looking for an Essex photographer with a huge heart, lots of experience and who will pull out all the stops to help ensure your wedding day is just perfect - you’ve found her.
I will encapsulate all the love and joy of your special day in an amazing series of photos that you will spend time looking back on for years to come.
To talk about a photography package, a bespoke service or to check availability, email info@hayleyjaynesphotography.com or fill in this contact form and I’ll get back to you straight away.