Anna McGrath is a Hastings wedding photographer specialising in natural, reportage wedding photography. She relaxes couples and captures confetti, speeches and sunset portraits with warmth.
I’m Anna, a Hastings-based wedding photographer who specialises in relaxed, reportage wedding photography. After years of photographing families and celebrations across East Sussex, I’ve honed an approach that keeps things natural, fun and completely focused on the people and relationships at the heart of your day. If you want wedding photos that feel like your wedding — rather than a staged version of it — you’re in the right place. Why choose me as your wedding day photographer? I believe the best wedding photos come from real moments: the look in your partner’s eye, an unexpected laugh during the speeches, the blur of confetti mid-air, or a quiet sunset portrait that feels like a private memory. I work unobtrusively throughout the day, shooting in a reportage style so guests can be themselves and you can soak up every minute knowing it’s being captured thoughtfully. My background in teaching and school leadership left me calm under pressure and great at putting people at ease — useful when nerves are high and smiles need coaxing. I’m also someone who hates having my photo taken, so I know exactly how it feels to be in front of the camera. I use gentle prompts, a few playful ideas and plenty of patience to help even the most camera-shy couples relax and enjoy their portraits. How I work: we start with a conversation about your plans and what matters most to you, then I build a flexible plan for the day. I’ll quietly document the morning, ceremony, speeches and reception, and we’ll steal a short moment for couple portraits — often at sunset — to capture those quieter, romantic images. I’ll also work with you beforehand to ensure any important group photos are covered without eating into your day. Your images are delivered as high-resolution digital downloads so you can share and print as you wish. If you’d like, I can also design albums or order professional prints for you. Engagement photography is available as an add-on if you’d like a relaxed pre-wedding session to get to know each other and feel confident on the day. Based in Hastings and photographing weddings across the region, I love being part of people’s happiest days. If you want warm, honest wedding photography that feels like you, I’d love to hear about your plans and help bring those memories to life.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Short blossom/cherry-tree mini session with online gallery of images.
30 minute seasonal bluebell mini session with online gallery.
Short seasonal mini sessions with an online gallery of images to download.
Pet photography at your home or favourite walk location with high-resolution image delivery.
1 hour family session with 10 edited high-resolution images delivered by digital download.
Newborn and family at-home session delivered as digital images.
1 hour family session with all edited images delivered via digital download.
Half-day school photography session for website and prospectus imagery.
Reportage event photography for parties, balls and celebrations.
Full-day coverage for school website and prospectus photography.
Entry-level wedding collection; see wedding brochure for full details.
Three-day package for schools to capture the year in stages for prospectus and website use.
Full day wedding coverage; popular package for comprehensive coverage.
Extended wedding collection with additional inclusions; see brochure for full details.