Essex wedding photographer

Emotive, fun & authentic wedding photography with an editorial touch

Capturing Weddings, elopements & all couples wildly in love in Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk & Across the UK

I'm Sylvie, a wedding and family photographer based in North Essex, capturing relaxed, fun, and creative moments for laid-back couples and families since 2019. I’m all about telling the unique story of your day—the nerves, the happy tears, the butterflies, and all those little in-between moments that make your day yours, with just a dash of artistic, editorial polish added where it naturally belongs.

A woman in a gray beanie and black coat stands on a city sidewalk, smiling and looking to her left. She is carrying a backpack and is near a blue door marked with the number 12. Behind her, a narrow alleyway leads to trees and sunlight. A sign on the wall reads 'May Cottages.'

So if you’re after stiff, awkward poses… we might not be a match. But if you want natural, joy-filled photos and a photographer who feels like a friend, let’s chat!

Say HELLO if you like what you see—I’d love to hear your plans!

Bride and groom during their first dance at Hutton Hall in Brentwood

Your wedding day is a story—your story!

I capture it as naturally and authentically as possible, blending seamlessly into the background so you and your guests can simply enjoy the moment. I work unobtrusively, becoming part of the celebration, so every smile, embrace, and moment is caught in its truest form.

  • A bride and groom sitting on separate red benches outside a historic brick building with ivy-covered walls, white-framed windows, and a purple front door.
  • Bride and groom celebrating in the back of a car, pouring champagne into a glass, both smiling happily.
  • Bride and groom share their first kiss in an outdoor ceremony at Fennes near Braintree
  • A couple dancing closely at a wedding reception at Hutton Hall in Brentwood, with the groom dipping and kissing the bride, surrounded by smiling guests in semi-formal attire.
  • A bride and groom exchanging rings and smiling during their wedding ceremony, with a woman clapping in the background.
  • A group of six people dressed in formal attire standing in front of a yellow building entrance with large columns.
  • Black and white photo of a bride and groom standing and holding hands, the bride is holding a bouquet, and both are looking down and smiling.

My style combines candid and story-telling photography, with a touch of editorial flair when it fits. That means lightly guided portraits that are beautifully composed but still feel natural and totally you. Photos that don’t just show what your day looked like, but what it felt like. You focus on soaking it all in. I’ll be there to catch the magic as it unfolds.

Bride with her bridesmaids cheering in front of a black wooden gate at East Mersea Hall near Colchester
Group of women surrounding a laughing groom in a conservatory, celebrating at a wedding at East Mersea Hall Colchester.

It shouldn’t need saying, but I’m an LGBTQ+ friendly photographer who celebrates love in all its forms. I capture weddings of every faith and tradition with a focus on genuine moments and authentic stories.

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What my couples say…

A bride and groom embrace outdoors, with the bride looking into the groom's eyes and holding his shoulder, while the groom holds a colorful bouquet of flowers behind his back.

“The photos couldn’t be any more perfect and we are in awe of the beautiful moments you managed to capture. They are exactly what we expected when we first reached out to you and there aren’t enough words to express how grateful we are for documenting our day so well.
In particular I wanted to say thank you for bringing your lovely personality into the morning as I was truly so stressed out and your energy was just what I needed to help me relax.”

— Alex & Paul

Tuffon Hall wedding, Essex wedding photographer, candid wedding photographer

“I can’t thank you enough for these photographs, they are incredible I can’t believe how much happiness and character you have captured, thank you SO much. My Dad especially is thrilled and hasn’t stopped talking about you! I have left a recommendation on your facebook page.”

— Nancy & Tom

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