Derek Anson Photography

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Hi, I'm Derek Anson 👋
Friendly
Chilled
Easy-going
"Your ability to capture the joy and love that filled the day is remarkable"
Essex-based wedding photographer with a natural, candid style. I love weddings with live entertainment, delicious cakes, and speeches that leave the groom squirming in his seat. I mainly work in Essex and the surrounding counties, but I'm also available for weddings of all shapes and sizes throughout the UK.
Derek Anson Photography Pricing & Costs
£595 - £1,295
I have multiple options covering everything from small intimate ceremonies to big all-day celebrations.
Full day package
From
£1,295
Up to 10 hours, covering everything from getting ready with the guys and girls to a packed dance floor and all the beautiful moments in between.
What's included
Pre-wedding consultation
Professionally edited images
An online gallery
High-resolution images
A minimum of 500 images
A slideshow of highlights
Up to 10 hours of coverage
Twilight Wedding
From
£595
Twilight Wedding Photography From 3 PM to 8 PM, capturing moments from getting ready, to just after the first dance, and all the good bits in between. For just £595.
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Derek Anson Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Natural
Modern

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Online Proofing
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Online Shop
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Second Shooter Available
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Shoot with Film
Back-Up Equipment
Last-Minute Orders
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Photo Booth Available
Derek Anson Photography Full Description
Reliable 🎉 Calming 🎉 Easy-going 🎉 Great super-powers to have on a wedding day 🥳🎊📸 I'm an easy-going, friendly, Essex-based wedding photographer specialising in natural, candid, wedding photography. 📸 Wedding photographer 😘 Natural, candid style 💪 14+ years of experience 📍 Based in Billericay, Essex

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Derek Anson
Hi, Thank you for considering me to be your wedding photographer! To share and document a wedding day the way I do, and to have the trust of my couples, is a huge honour and privilege—something I'll never take for granted. A massive thank you to all those who have, and to all those who are going to take that next step with me. Get in touch today, and let's arrange a time to chat!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(29)
Gemma and Mark
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Captures incredible moments!

We have used Derek for our wedding photography, my sister in law's wedding photography and also two separate family shoots for special occasions and I would not choose anybody else. Derek captures the most incredible moments and is such a lovely guy too. It must be so difficult to arrange different shots but Derek does it effortlessly and without imposing. The most difficult part of choosing Derek as a photographer is choosing which photos to do to the frame as there are too many fab ones!!!

Sophie and Josh
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Derek is superb!!!!!

Derek was mine and my husbands photographer on our wedding day. He was great - from start to finish! He captured our day amazingly and was such a pleasure to work with. Reliable, flexible and a superb person! Photos came out great and we couldn’t have been happier with how they turned out. Such candid, natural shots…!!!

Peter McIntyre
Wedding: July
August 2024
A well captured memorable occasion.

Photographs, were in the main, taken discreetly, resulting in many of those type of 'candid' style shots that tell a better story of the event rather than the main subjects....

Nat & Peju
Happy couple married in March
August 2024
Very friendly and great photographer

Derek was fantastic and very laid back, he made us feel very comfortable from day 1 and you hardly notice him taking candid shots. Some fantastic photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Overall, we would highly recommend!

Marcela & Richard
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Photo's you could only dream of !!!

Every photo caught the essence of the day with great clarity and precision.. I not only love this guy as a friend ... but he's photography of the day as worked out just as awesome too 👏... Thank you ever so much Derek !! Brilliant 👏

Charlotte and Simon
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
Love and laughter

Derek was absolutely amazing, he totally captured our day perfectly. In the background we were not aware he was there for most of the day, but our pictures were brilliant. Thank you so much.

Jennie and Richard
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Such a lovely photographer

Derek photographed our intimate wedding recently and we couldn't be happier with his approach on the day, and our photos. Derek made us all feel at ease and was more like a guest. His style allowed everyone to enjoy the day without feeling they were being photographed. Our guests commented how lovely Derek was. We loved the photos Derek took - he has captured such special memories for us.

Callum and Grace
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Perfect wedding photographer!

We absolutely loved Derek's photos and they really captured the essence of the day. The candid style was also exactly what we wanted. Derek himself is also so lovely, he completely put us at ease and was just generally lovely to be around. We couldn't have asked for anyone better - would give him 6 stars if we could!

Mat and Miranda
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Fantastic!

Derek was fantastic at putting us at ease when having our photographs taken which was key for me. Very diverse styles are all captured and covered and we were so pleased with our final photos and haven’t been able to stop looking at them.

Stuart and Annabelle
Happy couple married in November
January 2024
Perfect day, perfect photos

Firstly let me start by saying that Derek as a person is very friendly and easy to get on with from the get go, he saw that I was looking for a photographer and called me to introduce himself and we spoke on the phone for 10 mins just chatting about plans and his style of photography. Derek’s communication is very good and he will update you and ask for little details you may require as the day is getting closer, but he is very happy to adapt as he goes, and he was very good at this on the day. As you can imagine on a wedding day it’s hard to find all your guests when they’re drinking and having a laugh all over the grounds! Derek caught some very special moments on the day. Myself and my wife were very happy with the way Derek handled the day, he was very professional, controlled the scene perfectly and made us feel at ease with his comedic approach. It’s a day that we will never forget and the photos are beautiful, candid and I’m also happy we chose Autumn as the month to get married, Derek really made the scenes pop with colour and takes me back to the day every time I look at them. Derek you’re a star I will definitely be using you in the future for any special events we want photographed! Thanks so much, Stuart and Annabelle.

Derek Anson Photography Location & Contact Details

Address

Billericay, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Billericay

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25/A12

Nearest Train Station

Billericay

Nearest Airport

Southend

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

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 cliché, 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 I’ve 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 you’ve 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.

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