Emma Stow is a Basildon-based wedding specialist who blends portrait expertise with a documentary eye to create natural, emotive wedding and engagement photographs that tell your story.
Emma Stow Photography is a Basildon-based wedding specialist dedicated to capturing real moments and authentic emotion across your wedding day. Emma approaches wedding photography with the practiced eye of a portrait photographer and the sensitivity of a storyteller — producing images that feel honest, timeless and unmistakably yours. Why choose Emma? Her core focus is wedding photography: she knows how to anticipate the unscripted glances, quiet exchanges and joyful chaos that make each celebration unique. Drawing on her portrait experience, Emma balances beautifully composed bridal and couple portraits with a relaxed, documentary style for the rest of the day. The result is a collection of professional wedding photos that look natural, feel personal and stand the test of time. What makes her approach special is the combination of calm direction and unobtrusive observation. Emma creates a friendly, reassuring atmosphere so couples can be themselves; she offers gentle guidance for portraits without staging or forcing moments. On the ceremony floor, at the reception, and throughout intimate portraits, Emma prioritises connection — capturing the small gestures and expressions that tell your story. How she works: from your initial enquiry through to delivery, Emma invests time in understanding the people and the atmosphere you hope to create. Engagement photography sessions are available to build rapport and to capture relaxed couple images ahead of the wedding day. On the day itself, Emma blends seamlessly into the flow of the event, working with natural light where possible and making thoughtful choices to reflect the mood and pace of each moment. Emma’s photography is rooted in a love of human stories. Whether it’s capturing the quiet preparation of the bridal morning, the laughter of speeches, or the intimacy of a first dance, she aims to create a cohesive visual narrative that you’ll return to again and again. Based in Basildon and serving couples across the region, Emma Stow Photography specialises in wedding and engagement photography. If you’re looking for a calm, experienced wedding day photographer who combines portrait skill with documentary sensitivity, Emma offers professional wedding photos that celebrate your day with warmth and honesty.