Richard at R&S Photography is a Colchester-based specialist wedding photographer. He favours a natural, ‘fly on the wall’ style to capture genuine moments and offers pre-wedding shoots and albums.
R&S Photography is a specialist wedding photography studio based in Colchester, led by Richard. With more than a decade photographing life’s moments and a clear focus on weddings since 2013, Richard has built his practice around capturing love stories as they unfold — naturally, honestly and without fuss. Why choose R&S Photography? Richard’s guiding principle is simple: let the day breathe. He combines a calm, friendly presence with a documentary, fly-on-the-wall approach so couples can enjoy their day while he quietly captures candid emotion, joyful reactions and the small details that tell a wedding’s story. When posed portraits are needed he keeps direction light and encouraging, creating authentic images even from couples who don’t consider themselves “camera people.” What makes his approach special is a balance of creativity and practicality. Richard genuinely enjoys being part of the wedding rhythm — helping with timings, rounding up family for the formal shots, organising confetti and creating a relaxed 10–15 minute moment alone for the newlyweds to reflect while he records natural, emotive portraits. That blend of helpfulness and unobtrusive storytelling has earned consistently warm feedback from couples and guests. How R&S works with couples: every booking begins with a conversation. Richard values pre-wedding consultations to understand your plans, personalities and priorities. If you’d like a pre-wedding or engagement shoot, he can arrange a relaxed session (often with pets included) to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and to create images you’ll love. On the day he stays focused on making the timeline run smoothly and capturing the flow from preparation to celebration. R&S Photography serves Colchester and the surrounding areas of Essex, Suffolk and Chelmsford, tailoring each wedding package to the couple’s needs. Beyond digital galleries, Richard can help couples preserve their story with physical keepsakes and albums. Above all, he approaches every wedding with warmth, professionalism and a genuine love for capturing real moments — photos you’ll return to again and again to relive the day.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Hourly rate for additional coverage beyond your chosen package.
Add 5 extra spreads to the USB & box package album (approx +25 photos).
Add 5 extra spreads to the Bellissimo Perfetto album.
Smaller album version suitable as a gift for family members.
One-hour pre-wedding/engagement shoot with a minimum of 50 edited images delivered online.
Add a second professional photographer to any wedding package.
Up to 4 hours coverage (e.g., arriving 1 hour before the ceremony and leaving after the speeches). Password-protected online gallery (min 200 images).
Up to 10 hours coverage (typically 2 hours before ceremony to ~30 minutes after first dance). Password-protected online gallery (min 400 images).
Full day coverage with USB presented in a walnut wooden box and a faux leather book included.
Premium full day package including a large wedding album and USB presentation box.