Ella Violet Photography

Ella Violet Photography is a Colchester-based wedding specialist who approaches each celebration as a true story to be told — a celebration of love & connection captured with artistic storytelling. With a warm, gentle energy and a decade of wedding experience, Ella focuses on documentary-led, timeless imagery that feels honest, heartwarming and utterly personal. Why choose Ella? Because she treats your day as more than a set of shots. Ella thinks about the small gestures, the fleeting glances and the golden-hour light that will become the photographs you pull out again and again. Her work blends an artistic eye with documentary instincts: the result is wedding photography that looks beautiful and also feels real — the kind of images that become family heirlooms. What makes her approach special is how she combines calm presence with creative intent. Ella’s background in fashion and styling informs her compositions, while her love for storytelling keeps the focus on authentic moments. She remembers the things that can’t be recreated — and frames them so the feeling of your day is preserved. Couples frequently comment on her warm, unobtrusive manner and how natural it felt to have her around all day. How she works with couples is conversational and collaborative. From initial conversations to on-the-day calm, Ella immerses herself in your plans, listening to what matters most and quietly shaping a visual narrative that reflects your personalities. She offers relaxed, confident guidance for portraits and stays alert to candid moments, allowing you to enjoy the day while she captures it. Expect thoughtful timeline support, gentle direction when needed, and an emphasis on light, movement and emotion. Ella’s passion is personal. Becoming a mother deepened her devotion to capturing the small, everyday details that become everything over time — the squeeze of a hand, a cheeky smile, a quiet breath. Combined with stories from her early apprenticeship — including the formative lessons learned from her Uncle Paul — Ella brings technical skill and heartfelt care to every wedding. If you’re looking for a Colchester wedding photographer who specialises in artistic, documentary wedding photography and who will hold space for your story with kindness and craft, Ella Violet Photography offers the calm, creative partnership to capture your day in images you’ll cherish for years to come.