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ESSEX WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Hi, my Name is Chris Bradshaw. I’m a Essex wedding photographer based in Colchester, UK. I think love is incredible; the connection between 2 humans who can’t live without each other is an amazing thing. The passion and fire is raw and intense and I want to capture that for you.

I want to get to know you as a couple, your interests, what inspires you, how you met and everything in-between. Being able to understand the depth and extents of your relationship helps me to see what unfolds in front of me more clearly. It opens possibilities for me to capture your story and the love that you share in an entirely honest and beautiful way.

I capture weddings in a very natural, truthful and straight-forward way but also in an artful and cinematic style too. I shoot in a photo journalistic manner that is very discreet because it allows me to capture your story.

My goal is to make your wedding look like the story you’ve had in your heads since you can remember. I capture alternative weddings that break the rules, are outside the norm and step away from the commonplace cookie cutter approach.

I aim to capture every element and event happening at your wedding. From the tiny details to your rebellious young cousin having a cheeky fag behind the Marquee. There is a complete story to be told at every wedding and I tell this story in an unabbreviated way.  These are the thing I love about weddings – the unexpected, the unpredictable, the peculiar and hilarious moments. I aim to capture it all for you as an Essex wedding photographer.

If my work resonates with you, or stirs something inside you, that means we’d probably be the right fit and we should definitely talk – you can read more about me here. Or contact me here.

 

POPULAR WORK

 

MERRY & JONNY

MERRY & JONNYFrating, Essex

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KIRSTY & KEALEY

KIRSTY & KEALEYFrome, Somerset

FEATURED, WEDDING
LOUISA & ALI

LOUISA & ALISpirit Lake, Fiesta Fields

FEATURED, WEDDING
BETH & TOM

BETH & TOMHerm Island, Guernsey

FEATURED, WEDDING
ELLEN & DOM

ELLEN & DOMBoreham, Essex

FEATURED, WEDDING
PHOEBE & STU

PHOEBE & STUMessing, Essex

FEATURED, WEDDING
BECKY & NORM

BECKY & NORMKings College Chapel, Cambridge

FEATURED, WEDDING
CAT & CHARLES

CAT & CHARLESHintlesham, Suffolk

FEATURED, WEDDING
LEANNE & OJ

LEANNE & OJHackney & Bank, London

FEATURED, WEDDING

KIND WORDS

Chris was fantastic on our wedding day. He was professional but also made us feel at ease. We didn't want any staged photos as we had a very relaxed wedding. He listened and asked all the right questions, which meant he captured our day exactly as we hoped. I would highly recommend Chris. Thank you for everything.
Hayley & Ollie

KIND WORDS

Chris and Laura photographed our wedding in September 2019 and I would whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone looking for amazing wedding photos. The whole day was so relaxed and we really felt that Chris and Laura captured the spirit of the day perfectly. We couldn’t be happier with the photos! Thank you both so much
Rachel & Hugh

KIND WORDS

Chris and Laura were my wedding photographers in July 2019. They were absolutely amazing and I was so happy with the photos. They listened to what sort of photos we wanted and there was a nice range of photos of guests, the venue and just the two of us. There were times when we didn't even know they were there, which was perfect as we are quite camera shy. The photos and memory stick come in a beautiful wooden box, which is a lovely keepsake. I would highly recommend as they snapped all of the beautiful moments in our wedding.
Louisa & Ali

KIND WORDS

Chris managed to really capture the atmosphere of our day. His photos are fantastic, vibrant and exactly what we hoped they would be. Adding to that having Chris and Laura at our wedding was great, Chris did my prep photos and was so much fun to have around in the morning. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to anyone planning their wedding, he really listened to what we wanted from our wedding photos and as a result we have photos that everyone comments on and we love to show off.
Phoebe & StuMessing, Essex

KIND WORDS

Chris and Laura were incredible and did a totally fantastic job photographing our Midsummer Nights Dream themed woodland wedding in July last year.

We were completely at ease with them and such a fun and down to earth couple. We have a spectacular album of photos and all the intimate moments were captured so beautifully and informally.

We couldn’t recommend highly enough!
Catherine & CharlesHintlesham, Suffolk

KIND WORDS

We booked Chris & Laura for our wedding photography in April 2018 soon as we met him we knew we would have him - it was like having your mate take your photos.   We have some lovely photos to look back on from our amazing day!   Thank you so much Chris & Laura
Jenny & Chris

KIND WORDS

Absolutely amazing. Chris and Laura were both fantastic. When we met Chris he took the time to meet and get to know us and what we would like.   The photos were amazingly done, and taken in a way that they felt natural. Any editing done is professionally done and we had a selection of photos to view the next day! With the rest being online shortly after. The gift box we received after was also a lovely touch to top off a fantastic service.   We would happily recomend using Chris and Laura for any event.   Thank you again.
Amie & ThomasColchester, Essex

KIND WORDS

Chris and Laura were amazing!   They made us feel so relaxed and natural during our wedding and the end result was fantastic! Our pictures couldn’t have been any better.   Highly recommend.
Lisa & DanIpswich, Suffolk

KIND WORDS

Chris and Laura photographed our wedding in June and I cant recommend them highly enough. We had discussed in detail beforehand how we wanted the day to go and Chris and Laura did just the right mix of informal reportage shots, and normal group shots, without ever making it ever feel over-formal. They added to the day by being there. The service afterwards has been excellent with some teaser pics soon after the event and a full gallery within a month or so. We would highly recommend them.
Sharon & SimonColchester, Essex

KIND WORDS

Chris and laura shot our wedding last August. They're both so lovely and excellent photographers!   We have so many amazing photos from our day and got so many comments on them, especially the evening ones where the atmostphere was captured perfectly!!   Highly recommend - thank you guys!
Vicky & DaveColchester, Essex

KIND WORDS

Chris is some sort of wizard. We had him and his wife Laura photograph our elopement in June and the photos are unreal. Chris got back to us really quickly and was so down to earth. He was super understanding and helpful with our budget, and got back to us so fast with any queries we had. My husband I both have extremely low self esteem but Chris made us feel so relaxed like with an old friend. Chris and Laura were ninjas on the day, and the photos candid and posed were beautifully natural and everything just looked super magical! They are so friendly and chill and up for a bit of an adventure. They captured our day perfectly and we could not be happier with the photos we received. Thank you Chris for giving us memories we will cherish forever!!
Verity & AshMaidstone, Kent

KIND WORDS

We hired Chris and Laura to photograph our wedding this year and it was one of the best decisions we made. They are very thoughtful and skilful photographers and produced some beautiful photos, both the "cinematic" photos which initially attracted us to their work, but also candids capturing a variety of happy and playful moments.   We had been concerned that the low lighting in our tipis would make photography difficult, but Chris and Laura captured the shots in the tipis really well. We also really appreciated that there were two shooters as it captured more of the wedding.   Chris and Laura were very friendly and easy to work with, and helped us relax during the day. Lastly, Chris processed our photos really quickly (around a month I think) and made them available on a nice professional website which we could share with our guests.   Thanks again!
Sophia & AlasdairCambridge

KIND WORDS

Chris took time to find out what we wanted from the day, which meant all our photos are tailored to exactly what we wanted. Chris and Laura were so lovely to deal with a well which is something you really need on what has potential to be such a stressful day. Genuine people who could not do enough for you. 100% recommend
Andrea & CraigColchester, Essex

KIND WORDS

Chris and his wife Laura were the photographers for our wedding day and we couldn’t have asked for anymore. From the professional perspective the photographs were fantastic capturing every moment and making sure that all photos we requested were taken, which wasn’t easy for a wedding of 180 people that don’t follow instruction! Not only that but Chris’ ability to capture people/cakes/venues and animals at their best moment is amazing!! Post wedding day the first sample of photos were with as within a few days, a slideshow within a couple of weeks and all photos quickly followed that. From a personal perspective Chris and Laura were always friendly and polite, and it was nice to have photographers who seemed to really enjoy the wedding day process and all the funny nuances that go with it. A special note to Chris who provided a calm voice of support to a groom very nervous about his speech and for that we are very appreciative! Overall there wasn’t anything we would change about the work Chris and Laura did on the day and have done since. We would highly recommend them to anyone!
Merry & JonnyFrating, Essex

KIND WORDS

Chris photographed our wedding in Layer Marney last summer and we are so glad he was there to capture our special day! Everything was fantastic from start to finish and he offered great support and guidance in the run-up to the wedding and on the day itself. Our pre-wedding shoot really meant we got to understand Chris’ style and made us much more relaxed on the day. The photos themselves are absolutely beautiful, really captured all the special moments (even ones we didn’t know were happening!) Cannot recommend Chris highly enough! Thank you so much!
Beci & TimColchester, Essex

KIND WORDS

We were lucky enough to have Chris Bradshaw photograph our wedding day. From the initial consultation process, to the 'big day' itself, Chris was amazing - listening to exactly what we wanted to achieve from our photographs and putting my husband and I at ease beforehand and throughout the day (neither of us are naturals in front of the camera!). The photos are truly stunning and the editing was flawless and quick, despite Chris sharing 100s of photos with us. Highly recommended!
Leanne & OJHackney, London

KIND WORDS

Chris was our photographer at our Wedding back in July and i can honestly say he is brilliant and the photo's are just what we wanted and more! We saw his work on his website and instantly fell in love with his style, then after meeting him we were sure we wanted him to photograph our big day! We had a great experience, Chris was lovely to deal with, coming back to us quickly on questions leading up to the wedding, then on the day he was so fun and it felt like he was one of the guests rather than a photographer! Him and his wife, Laura shot the whole day and stayed late into the evening to make sure they captured the whole day perfectly. The photo's are amazing and we are so pleased we now have so many natural shots of my husband and I and all our friends and family having so much fun on our wedding day. Chris is professional, considerate, fun, friendly and extremely talented at what he does - would highly recommend! Thank you Chris!
Sophie & AlexStisted, Suffolk

KIND WORDS

I couldn't recommend Chris highly enough. He is an incredibly talented photographer with an amazing eye and great style. He shot our wedding day for us and we were so pleased with the shots he took, he listened to exactly what we were after and put us completely at ease on the day. He was also so quick with editing and sharing the pictures with us, even though there literally hundreds!
Katy & LukeCirencester, Cotswolds

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We decided to head into the woods yesterday to do We decided to head into the woods yesterday to do some shooting. Bluebells are strong at the moment and we even saw a baby deer. We’ve had a lot on our plates recently but are now massively looking forward to weddings kicking off again this Summer 🌞
Up a tree... Yep, we’re still hanging in there t Up a tree... Yep, we’re still hanging in there this year (pun intended). Things are up and down at the moment for us work wise but, as everyone else in the wedding industry, we’re holding out for the best! All is well though and we’re taking time to work on other things like renovating the house and looking after @bernie.bradshaw who’s just had an operation. We’re more than definitely looking forward to shooting weddings again now. This shot was taken on an engagement shoot with Jade & Carl which we approached in a slightly different way and different angle…literally. Approaching things from a different perspective can sometimes bring a new, more natural element to our sessions and getting up high worked for this shoot. Jade and Carl were super relaxed when I took this as I was up a tree clinging on for dear life and the out of the ordinary location brought something exciting to the shoot. That said, this was just a ordinary country path that I made the most of and found an exciting way to use the simple location. Choosing an awesome location and getting interesting shots is why I love doing couple, engagement and family shoots and I also didn’t fall out of the tree… almost. Stay safe people!
We’ve been so fortunate! ⁣ ⁣ So much madness We’ve been so fortunate! ⁣ ⁣ So much madness this year but also so much good luck for us. We’ve actually been able to shoot some really nice weddings and had some amazing times with amazing people. ⁣ ⁣ Here’s a few shots from Emma & Dominics wedding back at the end of August. Was such an incredible day and a much needed boost after Lockdown. They braved the wet weather and didn’t let it affect them, which made me think I should share some of our tips for surviving your portrait shots during rain - ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Heres a few things we’ve learnt over the years -⁣ ⁣ 1. Be prepped for it. Always assume there WILL be rain and you won’t be shocked if it happens.⁣ ⁣ 2. Warmth. Ladies, have a shaul or blanket handy because the walk might be chilly and also they look pretty cool. Guys, if you’re going cross country consider bringing spare socks unless you want wet feet for the rest of the day.⁣ ⁣ 3. Umbrellas. We always bring a selection of umbrellas on the day but its worth having plenty for the rest of your guests and also maybe a couple to fit the theme of your wedding.⁣ ⁣ 4. Find dry spots. We don’t mind getting wet, we have badass raincoats and bags for our cameras, but always have a couple of dry spots in the back of your minds for you guys. Under trees or awnings is a great idea, we can help you find good spots! ⁣ ⁣ 5. Do some shots indoors. Think about this in advance when you’re booking your venue if your wedding is in the winter months. It might seem obvious but if there’s a brutal storm outside this can sometimes be a good option.⁣ ⁣ 6. Be flexible with your timeline. Don’t be afraid to just go for it and head out when the rain holds off our the clouds part. Portraits can happen whenever you want so even doing a couple of quick sessions can work.⁣ ⁣ 7. Embrace the wet. Wedding photos in the rain can be romantic and striking so if you’re up for it we are! Some of the most memorable photos have been taken in the wet!
How’s everyone’s lockdown going now things hav How’s everyone’s lockdown going now things have been lifted slightly here in the UK? We’re keeping busy behind the scenes working on websites and shooting for Laura’s blog. In the meantime here’s a shot of Verity and Ash 🖤
Happy memories from last year! To all our couples Happy memories from last year! To all our couples that are going through wedding hell in these few months, hang in there and expect one hell of a party when this is all over! ⁣ ⁣ We honestly can’t wait to get back to normal and start shooting again when this detritus ends ⁣🍷🥃🍺 ⁣ #detritus
When we started shooting weddings I was working 3 When we started shooting weddings I was working 3 jobs and basically hit the ground running. Now things have settled down for us I finally have the time to start sharing work properly! This is Leanne & OJ's celebration in Hackney & Bank. Link in bio! https://chrisbradshaw.co/gallery/leanne-oj/
Its always an absolute pleasure to have my work fe Its always an absolute pleasure to have my work featured on blogs 🌳 This superb wedding was an absolute festival styled treat. If you fancy taking a look at the whole story the link is in my bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ lovemydress.net/louisa-ali ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bride @lou_king19 + Groom @abking87 Venue, Spirit Lake @fiesta.fields Day Coordination @fiesta.fields Wedding Dress @elizajanehowell from @gillianmillion Hair Vine @thehatboxsg Shoes @freyaroselondon Groom @mossbros Bridesmaids @asos Florist, Louisa's friend, Lucy Priest Entertainment, Robyn via @bandsforhireagency + Step 'n' Soul Catering, Sophie Martin Catering + @spittingpig Bar @jamjarcocktailclub Stationery @thestationerygarden Hair Stylist + Makeup Artist, Louisa's friend, Steph Chick
Rachel & Hugh in the fields of Essex, watching the Rachel & Hugh in the fields of Essex, watching the summer sun go down. What a way to celebrate getting married. Special times! @charlie_brear @sadiebarehamhairandmakeup @maidstomeasure @thefloralartstudio @originalmarquees @lauro.ver
The awesome Jane & Jono who flew all the way back The awesome Jane & Jono who flew all the way back from Australia just so they could celebrate their day with their loved ones. One of the sunniest days in December I’ve ever experienced! @weststreetvineyardofficial
I’m determined to post more wedding goodness fro I’m determined to post more wedding goodness from last year. It’s catch up time! ⏱
Awesome non-spooky Halloween times with these two Awesome non-spooky Halloween times with these two beings yesterday. The wedding design was so well curated executed... can't wait to share more!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @helensilvermua @hairbygeorgia14 @throughthelens @crowellweddings @therusticweddingcompany @lulu.burdett @claudiasalarismakeup @hibiscusfloral @georgesimpsonmusic @serendipitybrides @pronovias
This bunch of nutters are up on @rockmywedding tod This bunch of nutters are up on @rockmywedding today. I have fond memories of this wedding and always a pleasure to bump in to them (on Saturday). Link in bio if you fancy having a look ⁣🐴🌻🤘🏻 ⁣ @jennypackhambridal @theweddingshopcolchester @zara @ted_baker @missomalondon @kurtgeiger @alexmonroejewellery @theoldcrownmessing @anthologyvintagehire @angelamitchellhair1 @thecountrygardenflowercompany @vmhairsalon  @papier @jupiterray
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