Chris Bradshaw Photography

Chris Bradshaw is a Colchester-based wedding specialist whose work sits at the meeting point of fine art composition and documentary storytelling. With over a decade in the wedding industry and a background in music and design, Chris approaches each wedding as a new story to tell—instinctive, quietly observant and intent on capturing the raw, emotional moments that matter. Why choose Chris? His photographs are sophisticated and emotionally charged, created for couples who value photography as more than a checklist. Chris blends refined, artful framing with a photojournalistic eye so the images feel both stylish and true. He aims to be unobtrusive on the wedding day, allowing real moments to unfold naturally while still bringing a considered visual sensibility to key scenes—bride and groom portraits, candid guest reactions, and the small details that bring a day to life. How he works: Chris places comfort and connection at the heart of his process. From first contact to final delivery he listens to each couple’s individual rhythm and preferences, adapting his approach so people feel relaxed and present. On the day he moves with an instinctive presence—capturing speeches, laughter, tears and those fleeting glances with minimal direction. The result is a collection of professional wedding photos that feel lived-in, timeless and crafted with intention. Local to Colchester and working across Essex, Suffolk and the wider UK, Chris is experienced with a wide variety of wedding styles and venues. While weddings are his core expertise, he also offers engagement/portrait sessions when couples want relaxed photos before the day—these are approached with the same documentary, fine art sensibility. Rooted in a love of storytelling and a belief that great wedding photography is about people not kit, Chris brings warmth, calm and a creative eye to every celebration. If you want authentic, refined wedding photography from a Colchester photographer who values honesty, style and emotional depth, Chris Bradshaw offers a considered, specialist approach that turns your wedding day into a lasting visual story.