Emma Duggan Photography

Emma Duggan is a specialist wedding photographer based in East Grinstead, known for photographing register office and small, intimate weddings with a natural, relaxed and timeless style. With more than a decade of full-time experience, Emma’s approach is quietly confident: she creates beautiful wedding photography that lets couples live their day in the moment while she watches for the moments that matter. As a register office and elopement specialist, Emma understands the pace and practicalities of small ceremonies in London and the Home Counties. She blends documentary instinct with gentle direction, capturing candid emotion alongside simple, elegant portraits that will look as fresh and true in years to come. Couples choose Emma because she is professional, friendly and dependable — a safe pair of hands who anticipates small details (timing family photos to avoid a downpour, for example) so you don’t have to worry. Emma’s process is collaborative and unhurried. She begins with a conversation — in person or over Skype — to learn who will be in the portraits, how you want to feel in the images, and where your photographs will live in your home. On the day she is unobtrusive but engaged: listening, moving quietly, and using little prompts and playful distractions to help everyone relax. She’s known in the industry (and among her clients) as a toddler wrangler and keeper of Jelly Babies, and those small comforts often make the difference in joyful, authentic family and wedding portraits. While weddings are Emma’s primary focus, she also photographs families and maternity portraits from her studio near Gatwick. Many couples return after their wedding for studio or location family shoots — a favourite part of her work is watching clients’ families grow and creating soulful, black-and-white portraits that stand the test of time. If you’re planning a register office ceremony, an intimate wedding or an elopement and want a calm, experienced wedding day photographer who values warmth, authenticity and craft, Emma offers thoughtful, personalised photography that captures the spirit of your day. Get in touch to tell her about your plans and start the conversation.