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Documenting Your Wedding, Your Way
If you want your wedding photos to capture genuine smiles, heartfelt laughter, and those beautiful, unscripted moments, Anesta Broad Photography is the perfect choice. Based in Hornchurch, Essex, Anesta specializes in a documentary-style approach that focuses on the true essence of your celebration—honest, natural, and unobtrusive.
A Relaxed and Enjoyable Experience
We know being in front of the camera can feel intimidating. That’s why Anesta creates a relaxed, fun atmosphere where you and your guests feel comfortable and at ease. Her friendly, cheerful nature helps everyone forget the camera is there, so she can capture authentic moments. Many couples say having Anesta around feels like having a close friend at the wedding—someone who blends into the background while preserving your most precious memories. This approach is ideal if you prefer natural photos over stiff, posed shots, letting you truly enjoy your day.
What You Can Expect
- A Focus on Real Moments: Anesta’s passion is capturing the real emotions of your wedding day—the tears, laughter, and fleeting moments that tell your unique story as it unfolds.
- An Unobtrusive Presence: She works discreetly, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the celebration without interruption, preserving the authenticity of every moment.
- Vibrant and Emotive Images: Your final photos will be a collection of colorful, lively, and emotional images that beautifully narrate your wedding day.
- Years of Experience: With over 16 years in the industry and more than 400 weddings photographed across the UK and internationally, Anesta brings expert skill and insight to your special day.
About Anesta
Anesta’s love for photography began with a desire to capture life’s fleeting moments. This passion has grown into a career focused on preserving the milestone memories of others. She is also a published poet and has earned several awards for her business and photography, including being a regional finalist for The Wedding Industry Awards.
When she’s not behind the camera, Anesta is a mother of three, which gives her a deep appreciation for family memories. This personal perspective helps her capture the emotional and intimate moments that make your wedding day truly special.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
Now that is a hard question. I don't think I could give one memorable wedding. I have a lot of great memories from different weddings...from the alpacas, from the groomsman who split his trousers on the dance floor and the bestmen who sang their speech to the theme tune of the Fresh Prince of Belair to the mothers and fathers who cried whilst holding their daughters, to the grooms that didn't make it through their speeches without crying. That is just a few. I can definitely tell you more over a cup of tea and biscuit!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, fun, candid, emotive, vibrant
What about your business are you most proud of?
Quite possibly, the thing I am most proud of is that I had the guts to start my wedding photography business in the first place. I had a dream and decided that I didn't want it to stay as a dream. I didn't want to spend my life wondering "What if...". The only way to beat that is to jump in and do it!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Whether you plan your wedding on post-it notes or in an Excel spreadsheet, what stands out the most for me, is when couples do what is personal to them. They throw out the need to meet others expectations. They know what they love and what they don't and design their whole wedding around that. I adore it. They truly make the best wedding days as people really are at their happiest.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
My favourite photo is when couples see each other for the first time. In that moment of that first look, suddenly if feels as though no one else is in the room. It's a beautiful moment, and often once in a lifetime too.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Bride, groom and a giraffe! It was pretty cool!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Umbrellas and wellies! Don't let the rain spoil your day.
Describe how you got into photography.
Becoming a parent really sparked my interest in photography. I had a desire to capture all those wonderful moments of childhood, which can quickly become forgotten as time passes. And there was no denying that I had a magnet-like ability to entertain children (long before I had any children of my own), which has proven to be a valuable characteristic when trying to bring the best out of people in front of the camera. And it is here where my journey into photography began. My motivation to capture memories on film actually roots back much further. It was sparked by my Grandmother and the loss I felt during childhood after she passed.