Wedding guests seated outdoors watching the bride during a sunny garden ceremony.
A joyful wedding group selfie outdoors with bride in white gown surrounded by guests in suits and dresses celebrating.

 

ESSEX WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER



BASED IN BILLERICAY, ESSEX, I’VE SPENT MORE THAN 15 YEARS PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS ACROSS THE UK.



I’m drawn to the people and the unexpected moments that make each day its own. I shoot with digital and 35mm film, offering a little direction when it helps and plenty of room for you to enjoy yourselves.

My aim is to create photographs that feel believable. Honest moments and considered portraits, connected to the people and atmosphere of the day.

 

Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss in golden sunlight, groom wearing black tuxedo with purple calla lily boutonniere.
Bridesmaids in lavender gowns walking toward thatched roof wedding venue on sunny day.
Two women sharing a warm emotional hug at a wedding celebration in black and white.

 

"The photos are beautiful and feel so natural and true to the day. Derek was also such a pleasure to have with us from start to finish."

 

Alexa & Jac
Bride in white dress sharing a joyful moment with elderly guest at wedding reception table with flowers and wine glasses.
Bride and groom making a grand entrance through wooden doors at their wedding reception.
"Derek was incredible in every aspect of our wedding - from the initial call to delivery of the photos, he was a gem."




BETH & STEVE
Bride holding white umbrella walks with escort past brick church on rainy wedding day.
Draped fabric curtains hanging in vintage white window frame with colorful light leak.
Black and white photo of a flower girl helping a bride in a backless dress prepare for the wedding.
Two women embracing outdoors, one wrapped in a white shawl holding a small bouquet of flowers.
Tattooed man hugs smiling woman holding beer glass at festive indoor party celebration.

 

"... But most importantly, he clearly understood how important all of our friends and family were to us and has given us such a beautiful gallery full of moments we will cherish and revisit forever."

 

Victoria & James
Laughing bride and groom walk through confetti under umbrellas with bridesmaids in lavender dresses.
Newlywed couple poses in lush garden, bride in white gown with long veil.
Black and white photo of wedding guests gathered around table under string lights at night.
Bride in white lace gown holds colorful wildflower bouquet at outdoor garden wedding ceremony with guests.
Smiling wedding guest in a grey suit with a paisley tie showing tattoos on his hand at a reception.
Joyful bride in a white strapless two-piece gown laughing while dancing at her outdoor reception.
Wedding guests dining inside rustic barn venue with open doors revealing outdoor scenery.