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Full Day Wedding Photography β Β£1,295 (Β£1,095 MonβFri)
Half Day Photography β Β£795 (Β£635 MonβFri)
More Like a Guest (With a Couple of Fancy Cameras) π·
IβmΒ Derek Anson, anΒ Essex-based wedding photographerΒ with a relaxed, documentary style. Think of me as a mate with a camera β blending in with your guests to capture the laughter, tears, and dance floor chaos without ever getting in the way.
Real, Candid Storytelling
If you loveΒ natural, unposed wedding photosΒ that tell the story of your day just as it happened, youβre in the right place. From bridal prep and βI doβsβ to cake cutting and those late-night party vibes β I capture the genuine moments that matter most.
Based in Essex, Covering Weddings UK-Wide
Whether youβre tying the knot inΒ Essex,Β Hertfordshire,Β Kent, or anywhere across theΒ UK, Iβd love to photograph your celebration. My approach is relaxed, friendly, and focused on keeping things real β timeless photography that feels effortless and full of heart.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
All weddings have something unique about them that makes them memorable. If I had to pick one, I'd choose a recent wedding that took place at Christ Church in Brentwood. The couple included a few hymns during the ceremony. Typically, there are a few singers while everyone else quietly follows along, but this wedding was different! All the guests enthusiastically joined in, belting out the hymns with gusto. It was a beautiful and fantastic experience, and it was a pleasure to be a part of it.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Candid
Easy-going
Creative
Professional
Personable
What about your business are you most proud of?
I'm proud to have been trusted with so many weddings, intimate behind-the-scenes moments, and the fact that I'm genuinely creating a family heirloom for someone! It's a bit crazy when I dwell on it for too long, to be honest. I'm also proud of my longevity. Not many small businesses last a year or two, and here I am over 12 years later, still loving what I do.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
It's a bit of a clichΓ©, but it's your day, so do it your way! Let go of the small things. Your day will be perfectly imperfect. Embrace whatever comes your way and enjoy it! x
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I love hearing about the personal touches on a wedding day, and this is one of the sweetest stories Iβve encountered. The bride, a school teacher, had her classroom assistant secretly have the children pen messages of love and congratulations, which were then attached to a bridal veil. It was a surprise gift in the lead-up to the wedding, one that was warmly received. On the day, the bride asked if we could use the veil with the attached messages in the photos. Yes! Of course! I couldn't pass up the opportunity to incorporate such a loving and thoughtful gift into the photos and jumped at the chance.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I like to chat on the phone or via Zoom before booking. It's nice to have a chat about what you have planned. I get to find out a little bit more about you, and you get to determine if I'm the right photographer for you.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
I like photos of the grandparents, so if you're lucky enough to still have them with you, get them involved and have a lovely portrait photo with your grandparents.
What is the most original photo youβve been asked to take at a wedding?
I don't get asked to stage photos, I'm very fortunate my couples trust me to do what I do, and they love my approach to the day.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Smiles, a great attitude, and umbrellas.
Describe how you got into photography.
I've always been creative and love art and design. Photography is an outlet that I've pursued as an occupation. I got my start in wedding photography through my dad. Before retiring, my dad was a wedding photographer, and I had assisted and carried his bags at a few weddings before going it alone.