i - Photography Wedding Essex

i‑photography is Marcus Howlett’s Colchester-based wedding photography studio, built around a simple belief: your wedding photos should feel as relaxed and genuine as the day itself. Marcus has been working in photography since 1989, evolving from film-based roots to a contemporary, film-like editorial style that blends documentary candids with carefully crafted, timeless portraits. Why choose i‑photography? Marcus’s strength is storytelling. He looks for the moments that matter—the quiet glance before the ceremony, laughter among friends at the drinks reception, the atmosphere of a venue at golden hour—and frames them with a confident, unobtrusive eye. The result is a collection of images that feel natural and elegant, not over-posed: "We don't over pose you. You are relaxed and so should your photos look relaxed." That line, borrowed from Marcus’s own approach, sums up how he helps couples feel at ease in front of the camera. What makes his approach special is the combination of documentary instincts and an editorial, film-like finish. Marcus uses natural light whenever possible, augmented by discreet lighting when needed, to produce images with depth, mood and a bespoke, cinematic feel. He treats each wedding as its own story—preparing carefully, arriving early, and paying attention to location details so every photograph is composed with intention. How Marcus works with couples is straightforward and personal. From initial contact through to the delivery of your gallery, he prioritises communication, calm direction and a friendly, professional presence on the day. Couples benefit from dedicated, password-protected online galleries to view and share their images and from Marcus’s care in selecting and editing images to create a cohesive, beautiful album you’ll want to display for years to come. While weddings are the core focus, i‑photography also offers engagement shoots and collaborates with i‑VIDEO.co.uk for wedding films, providing a complementary cinematic option when couples want both photos and moving images. Based in Colchester and serving Essex, Suffolk and London, Marcus brings decades of experience and a genuine passion for capturing love, laughter and the little moments that make each wedding unique.