Reportage Wedding Photography in Essex, Formal Wedding Photography in Essex or Contemporary Wedding Photography in Essex?

I was recently asked as a Wedding Photographer in Essex "What are my objectives when photographing a wedding?" After a moments thought I replied "to have fun". I then went on to elaborate "the formals have to be done (your Mum might have something to say if I didn't), but I get them over as quickly as possible - 10 minutes on average). I like about 30 minutes "playtime" where we have some fun - I also like to talk and interact with people!
If I see anything I like I photograph it - Fay who's wedding I photographed at the Whitehall Hotel Broxted chose the above photograph as a favourite (amongst many) "we are in the church and doing the 'you can kiss the bride' bit and you've captured the Vicar behind us looking at his watch and then smiling at us"

Formal Wedding Photography, or as I prefer to call it Classical Wedding Photography, is totally controlled and in it's purest form when undertaken by a Master could be described as Fine Art.

Reportage Wedding Photography involves no visible interaction between the Photographer, Wedding Party and Guests, there are however only a handful of professional photographers worldwide that are truly masters of this genre. Many Professional Photographic Organisations record the highest number of complaints from dissatisfied Brides with this style of photography

What of Essex Wedding Photographers CourtOnCamera? I like to cover all bases, but I don't forget this is your day not a photo shoot - this is often referred to as a contemporary style.

Fay and Jim's Wedding Photographs The Whitehall Hotel Broxted and St Mary's Parish Church Broxted

Last Saturday CourtOnCamera Wedding Photographers Essex were invited to photograph Fay and Jim's Wedding at The Whitehall Hotel Broxted and the picturesque St Mary's Church next door. The church houses two memorial windows dedicated to John McCarthy, Terry Waite and Brian Keenan. One of which perfectly matched Fay's colours for the day - purple.Fay got ready at the West View Cottage, Streetly End a picturesque village in Cambridgeshire and about a 40 minute drive from the church. During the ceremony the Vicar took all by surprise by going walkabout with the wedding rings during his sermon and giving them to the youngest bridesmaid to hold.The reception was held at the Whitehall Hotel - next door, Fay and James walked there followed by the guests.The Whitehall Hotel Broxted could not be faulted, the staff were very friendly and food was superb - the surroundings speak for themselves.The barn was lit by candle and fairy lights, it looked magical. Fay and Jim led the dancing under a shower of bubbles.
All images copyright Essex Wedding Photographers CourtOnCamera - The Wedding Photographers Essex.

Steve and Anita's Pre Wedding Photographs Marygreen Manor Brentwood

On Sunday morning I met Steve and Anita at the Marygreen Manor Hotel and Wedding Venue Brentwood for their pre-wedding photographs and planning meeting, they are getting married here in September.
As Steve is a professional photographer the conversation naturally moved backwards and forward between Cameras and Weddings especially when Anita's eyes started to glaze over.

It is nice to know that of all the Wedding Photographers in Essex, Steve and Anita chose CourtOnCamera to photograph their special day.

Fay and James' Pre Wedding Photographs Whitehall Hotel Broxted

Later on Sunday I met Fay and James - the fiance formally known as Jim for their pre wedding photographs at the Whitehall Hotel Broxted
They are getting married at St Mary's church next door to the hotel in September. Fay and James will be using Shanks' Pony as transport.

All photographs copyright Essex Wedding Photographers CourtOnCamera