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Hi, I’m Karen, potentially your Wedding Photographer, Wife, Mummy, step-mum and photo and travel obsessive!!!!
With 15 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of photographing countless love stories, each one as unique as the couple.
I specialize in modern classic wedding photography — blending timeless elegance with a touch of drama, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. My approach is all about balancing the beautiful candid moments with carefully crafted, dramatic shots that elevate your wedding photos to art.
Drop me a message today to chat about your wedding photography
Karen x
- Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos
What does the wedding package include?
Every package includes coverage from 90 minutes before your ceremony, beginning with bridal preparations right through to a mock cutting of the cake before your meal, or to first dances
How far in advance should I contact you?
Bookings taken from as far as two yrs in advance to as little as 3 weeks prior to your wedding, but early booking holds current prices and avoids disappointment if your date is not available
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
No
Can you travel?
Yes, all of Europe
What is the charge for travelling?
Generally speaking there is no additional charge for neighbouring counties, but as small fuel charge may be added to further afield bookings
What style of photos do you take?
Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
What kind of technology do you use?
Digital
Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?
I have a set list of coverage I have in mind to tick off, but I mainly go with the flow of the day and tick these off as | go, so as to be capture those one-off moments aswell as they happen naturally
What kind of equipment do you use?
Nikon
Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?
Yes, smugmug galleries for your full gallery and instagram and facebook for sneak peek photos and reels
What's the delivery time for a photographic report?
2 months
Do you send all the photos taken?
No
Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
Alone
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?
£150 extra to cover speeches and £250 extra to cover 1st dances
What are the forms of payment?
Cash/bank transfer
How do you work?
My style is very relaxed I go with the flow on the day, along with the typical staged photos, but again these are in a very laid back manner
Reviews for Essence Photography
Sarah Sent on 30/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Karen is the best!
Karen did such an amazing job of capturing how magical our special day was. We keep looking at the photos and smiling. They are something we can cherish forever. Karen is extremely professional and accommodating to the scenario. Also she is just the nicest, loveliest lady ever!!! Highly recommend to all!!
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