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On Hitched.co.uk since 2024

Last update: September 2025

A* Photography is a couple-owned wedding photography business in Essex. Star and Anton aim to treat every wedding as the most important job of their careers. They put their whole hearts into their business and make sure couples feel comfortable and enjoy their day, not just their photos.

Services Offered

The A* Photography photo galleries are delivered to couples often within three weeks of the wedding reception ending because Star loves the idea of newlyweds returning from their honeymoon with their photos waiting. On the day, Star and Anton like to think of themselves as incredibly relatable wedding photographers. As a couple, they truly understand when people say they don't like being in front of the camera. They hope their authenticity and relatability help them stand out. A* Photography is professional but also very genuine. The friendly duo will laugh and joke with guests, dance on the dance floor, and remain by the happy couple throughout the day as the honorary wedding party, helping where they can.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

2 Photographers 500-900 images delivered via an online gallery Keepsake USB Prep - Early Reception Coverage

How far in advance should I contact you?

Our diary is currently open for 2027

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, essex Suffolk London Kent

What is the charge for travelling?

N/A

What style of photos do you take?

Other (We have a plan-did style, capturing the moments as they happen but helping to set up posed shots when necessary)

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

We listen to the couples desires and our approach is very much centred on that

What kind of equipment do you use?

Canon R5's and R6's

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, pixieset

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Team of Professionals

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

We have an overtime hourly rate of £150

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer

How do you work?

When we capture a wedding we don't have a one size fits all template. We have certain ways we like to work and describe ourselves as having a plan-did approach

Served in

Essex and Suffolk

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Reviews for A* Photography

Bethany
Bethany Sent on 30/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible. So glad we booked!

I don’t even know where to start!!
Wow wow wow. Firstly, our photos are literally incredible & I can’t explain how happy we are with them!!

Star & Anton are THE photographers everyone needs at their wedding. From the initial meeting enquiring about our date, they were amazing. Made us feel at ease & we knew straight away they were going to be the ones we wanted to book!! Thankfully, they were available & we booked them straight away!!

Before the wedding, Star went through everything for the big day and even gave up tips which really helped!! Star was so helpful with letting me know what I needed to think about for our photos - including things I hadn’t even thought about!

On the day, we couldn’t have asked for better people. Star was like an extra bridesmaid for me and both of them had us in fits of laughter all day. Having our photos taken was one of our favourite parts of the day as we had SO MUCH FUN! We giggled our way through the day with them both which made the photos really easy to do. They directed us into positions to get the perfect pictures but it also felt like they weren’t there when getting candid shots like we had asked for. Everyone commented on how amazing they were on the day and I’ve had so many messages about how beautiful our pictures are since receiving them.

We were shown sneak peaks throughout our wedding breakfast which was amazing! We woke up the next day and within a few hours had more sneak previews!

Fast forward 2 weeks, and we have our full gallery back!! 3 weeks and we have our USB of our full gallery!!! Their work ethic is out of this world. We are so so so pleased we had them at our wedding!!

Your photos are everything at your wedding and I’m so glad we have the most amazing ones but also the memory of how great they were on the day getting our special memories of a lifetime.

Star & Anton.. thank you so so much! You were a pleasure to have at the wedding & you are incredible.

If you're needing a photographer, look no further. Book these 2 ASAP!

Mr & Mrs Swain x
M
Molly Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

MVP vendors

Star and Anton were incredible! Could not recommend them enough. Their communication and confidence from our first meeting made me comfortable that we would be able to get exactly what we wanted. We opted for the two photographer package. Getting ready in the morning with Star there I was so comfortable it felt like a friend, so I didn’t even notice the camera which helped with some lovely candid shots. We entrusted Anton with our rings to hide under chairs to surprise people in the ceremony and those shots came out so fun. Both stuck to the list of family shots we wanted and kept the day moving perfectly. Finally, they both braved the torrential rain with us without complaint, they were so positive and hard working, and the photos turned out amazing. The editing and turn around times are such a plus, meaning we got to enjoy the photos while in our post wedding bubble and love the mix of black and white and colour. Highly recommend!
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Danielle Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographers

Star and Anton were both amazing photographers and made us feel so at ease. It was so nice to have one in the bridal suite and one with the groom and his party as it meant that everything got captured and we can see how each others mornings went. Me and my husband are not the posing type but Star and Anton kept us laughing, guided us on how to pose and the photos are unbelievable and look so natural.

When looking through all our photos there are so many lovely natural photos of our guests too and no one knew their photo was being taken yet everyone we have sent their photos have said how much they love the photos and how amazing our photographers were.

They were also so patient and understanding with us when photos needed to be done and I needed to settle my 8 month old baby. Nothing was a problem and they captured the most special photos of us with our baby girl.

Couldn’t recommend them more, you absolutely won’t be disappointed at all. Thank you so much Star and Anton xx
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Nisa-Lin Sent on 26/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer duo 👏🏽

We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Star and Anton. They were always so quick to respond and kept everything organised, but with such a calm, friendly approach that made the whole process feel easy.

Our wedding morning ended up being one of our favourite memories. Star was with me and my bridesmaids in the bridal suite, and Anton was with the groomsmen in the honeymoon suite — both spaces felt relaxed, fun, and full of excitement (just how we wanted it!) They captured so many little moments we didn’t even realise would mean so much to us.

Then came the *torrential rain* — not quite what we had imagined! But they handled it all with complete grace. They adapted instantly when plans had to change and still created the most beautiful photos. They blended in so naturally with our guests that it genuinely felt like they were part of the celebration. During the vows and speeches especially, we hardly noticed them, yet they somehow captured every emotion so perfectly.

One moment we’ll never forget is when they spotted a tiny break in the weather later that evening and quickly encouraged us outside for sparkler photos. It ended up being our only chance to get pictures outdoors, and those shots are some of our absolute favourites.

Their turnaround time was also incredible. They shared a little preview with us on the night of the wedding, and we received our full gallery while we were still on honeymoon! Being able to sit together and relive it all so soon was just the perfect ending to it all. We already can’t wait to fill our home with our photos.

Star and Anton are an incredibly talented duo who absolutely understood the assignment. We feel so lucky they were there with us — the best people to have by your side on such a special day. Highly, highly recommend! ✨
Dan
Dan Sent on 17/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect!

Star and Anton were the perfect match to our perfect day.

First off having two photographers was a huge benefit for multiple reasons but a big benefit was being able to have the whole getting ready part captured fully for us both. Having multiple angles captured throughout the day was also incredible as we got to see the different perspectives of the day and relive it all over again after.

Now Star and Anton specifically had such great energy and matched exactly what we were needing for our day. They were able to guide and direct us where needed to get some really good model quality shots but also were able to capture so many moments of unscripted and natural moments. They were also just both really lovely people and we got to have some fun little chats throughout the day too.

Star took a commanding lead when needed when directing the rather unruly bunch we had invited for our group family shots but did it in such a way that everyone was still able to have a laugh and enjoy the experience. She also managed to squeeze in time to take some individual shots for our family and friends so they had some nice photos to be able to take away from the day too.

We literally couldn't have asked for anything more form them and were blown away when we even got a sample gallery of some highlights on the same night which meant we were able to show them off to our guests there and then too! I cannot recommend these guys enough and I guarantee they will help improve the memories of your day.
Bethen
Bethen Sent on 15/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographers & Service!

We couldn’t be happier with the service from A* Photography! From our very first meeting, Star & Anton took the time to understand what kind of photos we loved and exactly which formal shots we wanted.

On the day itself, they were absolutely wonderful — so kind, calming, and efficient. They made us feel completely at ease, and we really appreciated that they got all the key shots without keeping us away from our guests for too long.

We were blown away to see a few preview images on the day, and the quick turnaround time for the full gallery was incredible! Every single photo was stunning and captured the day beautifully.

We can’t thank them enough for giving us such perfect memories to look back on. Highly recommended!


Megan
Megan Sent on 07/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

You will not regret booking with A* Photography!

They captured our wedding at Haughley park and were amazing from start to finish! From arranging a call before our wedding to discuss how the day works, Star and Anton truly listened to everything I hoped for on our wedding day and captured it all so perfectly. Star puts any inspo pictures discussed as her background for the day which showed me that she goes that extra mile to deliver what their couples hope for.

Star and Anton were incredibly approachable and easygoing throughout the entire day. They had such a relaxed, laid-back style that made everyone feel comfortable, but still managed to capture the most beautiful, high-quality photos. We’ve had so many compliments, not just on how amazing the photos turned out, but also on how lovely and friendly they were.

They both have an eye for what makes a great photo and are fantastic at what they do. Picking a photographer is one of the most important wedding decisions and after seeing the final photos, I know without a doubt that I made the perfect choice. Thank you A* Photography!
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Chloe Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Photographers

We are so so grateful we could have Star & Anton capture our wedding. We initially met them at a friend’s wedding last year and I knew from meeting them and seeing their work that I NEEDED them at our wedding! They are both so friendly and easy to get along with and captured our day beautifully - it felt like we’d been friends for years! Our guests thought they were great and haven’t stopped complimenting our photos since the wedding. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough and would ask them to capture any future life events for us. Thank you both so much!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Coudln't recommend enough!

We feel so lucky to have had Star and Anton as our photographers, words can't explain how incredible they truly are. From first contact to delivery of our photos, they have been friendly and professional.
We contacted Star and Anton having seen their work at a friends wedding and on social media and it was the best decision we could have made.
When Star arrived in the bridal suite on our wedding day, she instantly put us all at ease and became one of the group. Throughout the day, we never felt pressured to be in certain places at certain times for photos, we weren't taken away for hours on end to be photographed which allowed us to enjoy our day with our loved ones.
The photos are beautiful and we are so eternally grateful to Star and Anton for capturing our day and creating everlasting memories.
We truly couldn't have asked for better photographers. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

Mr & Mrs Hughes
Tia
Tia Sent on 28/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!!✨

We were lucky enough to have Star, Anton, Alex & Tabitha capture our wedding in May and I can honestly say it was the best decision we could have made. From the moment we first came across nearly 3 years ago, we knew we had to and we could not be happier with our decision!

Star and Anton made us feel at ease instantly, and it genuinely felt like we had some great friends there that just happened to be carrying cameras! The photos turned out perfectly, and are all we wanted and more!

Star and Anton, we can’t thank you enough for everything.. and you can bet that our house is going to be covered in these photos forever!

Mr & Mrs Ireland🤍
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Ella Sent on 18/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographers

Could not recommend A Star Photography and Film enough ! Star and Anton were incredible and we are in love with our wedding photos. They even captured our pregnancy announcement to our friends and family and got their reactions as we announced during my husband’s speech. Nothing was too much trouble and we cannot thank you guys enough for giving us beautiful photos that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Amy
Amy N. Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have chosen better photographers!

Star and Anton went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was the absolute best it could have been and it didn’t feel like a photoshoot at any point. We actually forgot the cameras were there most of the day! Incredible photos as you can see! Don’t think twice just book them because they will not let you down!!
K
Kayleigh Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply A - mazing

Star and Anton captured our wedding beautifully! Our photos and videos are the perfect memories to look back on! Fully recommend ❤️Thank you ❤️
Georgie
Georgie Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best around - highly recommend!!

We couldn’t recommend Star and Anton enough. When we first met Star to discuss our thoughts on the day we knew we would get along. She listened to our ideas and shared some of her own and it was obvious she was a detail person whilst making sure everything was chilled and natural.
On the day they slotted in easily, it was so easy to work with them and it was so much fun. They captured our day beautifully, the captured so many incredible moments and we will be forever grateful for them for the hard work they put into our day.
Pattinaggiojo
Pattinaggiojo Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing team, beautiful photos!

I am so glad we chose this amazingly talented team for our wedding day. We have only received a taster of the photos, but we are already so happy with them.
Not only that, but Star and Anton were such good company throughout the day, lovely to all our guests and respectful, they also were very receptive to our requirements and flexible when we requested a few more group photos.
I happily recommend them to everyone! Thank you Star and Anton!
Best regards, Liam and Jo
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9 granville road co15 6bx Sudbury (Suffolk-Essex Border) (Essex)

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