Derek Anson
Photographer/Dad/Husband
I’m Derek. Del. Delboy. Previously Delberts and more recently, Deccers. Whatever works for you.
Wedding photographer, Essex-based, available for celebrations all over the UK.
15+ years in and I still can’t quite believe I get to do this. Being invited along to document and be part of someone’s wedding day is a privilege I’ll never take for granted.
Pele
OHH FRIEND, FOOTBALL FRIEND
A younger me with Pelé. This has absolutely nothing to do with the wedding you’re planning, but it’s Pelé, innit. One of the GOATs.
The Approach
Always chasing the moment
I work in a documentary style, sometimes up close, sometimes hanging back, always chasing the moment. There’s a Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi: finding beauty in the imperfect and the fleeting. That’s pretty much my approach in a nutshell. I’m after real, perfectly imperfect moments, as they happen.
I also shoot on 35mm film alongside digital. The benefits of film go beyond how it looks. Yes, there’s the warmth and texture that digital doesn’t quite replicate, but for me the biggest benefit is the mindset it creates. When every frame counts, you become more considered, more selective, more present. That care feeds into every image, film or digital.
Before I take a booking, I like to have a short video call. Nothing formal, just a chance to chat and make sure we actually like each other. I’ll be following you around on the day, so it’s worth checking the vibe first and making sure you’re comfortable with me.