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Hi! I'm Grace Elizabeth, a 5ft tall alternative wedding photographer with a love for the sea, tea, tattoos and travel. I am privileged to be a part of people's journeys. Let me tell your love story...
Grace Elizabeth Details

Photography Style

First Look Photographer
Documentary
Modern
Artistic

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
Grace Elizabeth Full Description
I have a love for rolling tides, foggy mornings, sad playlists, quiet moments, adventuring with no sense of direction, windswept hair, cosy blankets, lace dresses, and real moments. Natural and informal is my kind of thing, not awkward, staged and stuffy. I live for documenting real, authentic moments; the kind you will look back on for years and years to come! In terms of packages, I offer totally tailored wedding packages, elopement and destination wedding coverage, and plenty of lifestyle packages. No two weddings are the same, so I decided to be a little different in that I don’t have a set price list and instead tailor everything to you! Even if my lifestyle sessions don’t quite work for you, I can always create something bespoke! I am super relaxed, and, more often than not, I get asked if I am actually a friend of my couples! Usually, I am not, although let's be real, I like to be more than just a wedding photographer, so we will probably end up becoming friends! I love to get involved with weddings, and I promise to throw myself fully into your wedding. I am the kind of photographer you can text if you're struggling with decor ideas, or need a plus one for your suit/dress/outfit fitting, and I even make a great dance partner when your afterparty is in full swing! (I can’t comment on quite how good my dancing will be though!) If you had to describe me, I would say I am like a chameleon... Why? Well, I’m 5ft tall and love to blend into my surroundings! This means I can notice and document moments that would've otherwise gone unseen, but at the same time, I can still organise a big wedding party for those formal photos!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Grace
Hello! Thank you so much for popping by and taking a look at my work! I am sure you're super excited to get planning your wedding, but probably also a little overwhelmed by all of the options out there! Well, don't worry, I am on hand if you need me! No matter your question or concern, I will always do my best to help - think of me as a friend! If you like my work, don't hesitate to pop me an enquiry, and let's grab a cuppa and chat all things wedding! Much love, Grace

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(28)
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ANNA + DARREN
Happy couple married in May
January 2019
Grace is flawless to work with.

Grace is flawless to work with. From the very first email she was professional and helpful. A year on we've had our engagement shoot (finally met after plenty of long emails) and she was everything we'd hoped. Switched on, helpful and all round interested in us and our day. Even helped find me a make up artist. Great little team. Grace isn't just a photographer, she cares and goes that extra mile for u and makes u feel at ease right from the beginning. And her talent ... it speaks for itself. So many compliments from family, friends and work. Had a very good eye for it. Ur photographer u need to be happy and comfortable with them as they r spending the most special of days with u. And I'm delight to share our with her and I know we've got the right lady for the job to capture the special moments through the day!! High recommended :-)

Meg and Laurie
Happy couple married in October
January 2019
Couldn't ask for more!

Grace is an absolutely fantastic photographer and we couldn't recommend her services highly enough. She was always extremely professional while incredibly friendly and open to our ideas and wishes. She was fantastic on our wedding day and we had so many people comment on how great she was to be around. We received our photos in an easy to use gallery as well as prints in a stunning keepsake box. She was always contactable and generous with her time. Couldn't ask for more 🥰

DANIELLE + ADAM
Happy couple married in February
January 2019
Went above and beyond for my wedding!

Grace you went above and beyond for my wedding, you surpassed all of my expectations and from what I've already seen got some amazing shots! You are the nicest person to work with and I can't thank you enough for everything and I would highly recommend you to anyone! Xx

Steph and Neil - Guest
Wedding: June
January 2019
Highly highly recommended!!

Grace was the photographer at a wedding that I was a guest at, but was also fortunate enough to do the flowers for also. You wouldn’t have even known she was there on the day - blended in to the background, but was still able to take the most gorgeous photos. Can’t wait to see the rest. Highly highly recommended!!

Grace and Sam
Happy couple married in April
January 2019
I loved every second of working with Grace!

What can I say? It has taken me a while to work out exactly what to say in my review as there are no words for exactly how amazing Grace is (I am sure you get that joke all the time so I won't go there). From the very start of picking a photographer to the end of the wedding I loved every second of working with Grace, spending a good 3 hours just chatting away about what photos and who was important to me was so natural. Even on the day she made me and my husband feel so comfortable and relaxed, even when the weather was against us or we had to stand kissing for 5 minutes just to get the shot. But it was all worth it!! Our previews included a beautiful moment she had captured between myself and my grandma and well that made everything worth it. She never stopped all day and at one point even had my mum saying "wow Grace is still here!? She's incredible" and that she was. I would recommend her to everyone. I hope that we can have more shoots in the future as my family grows. Thank you for an amazing day, and I can't wait to see all the photos as even the previews had the whole family in tears!!!

Yuliya + Yafith
Happy couple married in May
January 2019
Thinking about booking her for your wedding? Do it

We booked Grace for our small elopement wedding in Colchester. From the moment we first talked over the phone till we said goodbyes after our ceremony, Grace was is simply AMAZING! She is more than a photographer, we felt like having a friend there with us! Her experience and professionalism shines through, we were relaxed and had the best day! Grace is very talented and genuinely passionate about what she does! If you’re thinking about booking her for your wedding , DO IT!!! You won’t be disappointed! Grace has captured memories we will cherish forever! Thank you Grace and we are hoping to work with you next time we are in the UK!

Hayley and Sam - Mother of the Groom
Wedding: June
January 2019
She put everyone at ease

Grace Elizabeth was the photographer at my son’s wedding on Friday 31st May. Grace was on the go from early in the morning to late evening and what a fantastic job she did of capturing the special moments during the day. Grace was so delightful to speak to and so professional throughout the whole day. She put everyone at ease and made the whole experience one to treasure. I would highly recommend Grace to you if you are looking for someone to photograph a special event. She works so hard to ensure that she photographs all the special moments so that you have memories to cherish. So please don’t delay book early if you require her services before she gets booked up.

SOPHIE + CHRISTIAN
Happy couple married in August
January 2019
She really made us feel relaxed!

We came across Grace purely by luck and I’m so glad we did! From the beginning of booking our wedding photographs with Grace she was kind and professional. She was very patient with myself and my partner and really made us feel relaxed. Having just received our wedding photos we are both blown away by how amazing they are. They are exactly what we wanted and we will always treasure them. The photos captured the day perfectly and Grace was so generous with her time. We can’t wait to share them with family and friends. The presentation box is very special and shows another aspect of Grace's attention to detail and talent. Thank you so much!

LAURA + JAMES
Happy couple married in September
January 2019
Could not have asked someone better!

Incredible photographer. Could not have asked someone better to capture our wedding day. And the presentation of your photos!! Wow!! I'll leave that as a surprise! xxxx

SARAH + PAUL
Happy couple married in September
January 2019
From start to finish Grace was incredible!

Wow. What can I say. From start to finish Grace was incredible. I sourced her on the internet when looking for a wedding photographer and I fell in love with her natural light photographs. We met with her in our home and I was nervous, and hoped she wouldn't disappoint. I had absolutely nothing to worry about because from the minute I met Grace I knew I wouldn't want anyone else to photograph our special day. She's such an amazing, friendly, lovely person that I hope I can now call my friend! She set us at ease straight away and chatted away about our shared love of big dogs being just one! And a year later on our wedding day she did not disappoint. On the day itself she was wonderful, and the photos...well I could not have wished for better! We both absolutely love every single one. The moments Grace captured are priceless. I simply can't choose my favourites! Thank you Grace for being so amazing! Please stay in touch!

Grace Elizabeth Location & Contact Details
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Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

timeless, intimate, alternative, laid-back, story-telling

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

My number 1 tip is definitely to ask your photographer with anything you might get stuck with! We are a wealth of help for our couples, from helping to pick a good ceremony time, to recommending vendors, to being on hand for any questions you might have - so always feel free to ask the question. No question is ever silly!

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

My favourite personal touch so far has been the bride's ten year old son writing his extremely emotional and hilarious speech on a capri-sun box - because 'improvise, adapt, overcome!'

Describe your typical process with a couple.

I like to take a super personal process with my couples, because I know wedding planning can be super daunting! The first thing I do after your initial email, is to arrange a phone call so that we can have a chat. Who doesn't love a good natter?! It's a great opportunity to find out all about your plans, so that I can tailor and recommend some pricing and coverage types to you. I then send over everything you need to book, and the next step is to arrange meeting up for a chat over some tea and cake. I always want to be on hand, so communication is a big part of everything I do!

What is the No. 1 photo that you think every couple should take?

I always think every couple should take a photo with their family. Things change so quickly, from children growing up to losing loved ones, as much as family portraits can seem a bit 'boring' they are so important. They're the kind of photos you'll hand down for future generations.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

For a rainy day wedding, I have two words: embrace it! Rain on your wedding day is said to be good luck. My parents got married on the rainiest of days, with a photographer who threatened not to turn up if it rained. It rained. He was late. Luckily, they've been together for years, so there is definitely something to be said for rainy weddings! You can't change the weather, but you can have the best time in it no matter what. So let's just go for it!

Describe how you got into photography.

I shot my first wedding when I was just 16 years old for a college friend's cousin. Prior to that, I had loved taking photos as references to draw from, but soon my love for photography overtook that for drawing. It was a creative escape for me. But soon it held it's own prevalence. When I realised the power photos hold, it became so important to me to document everything. Those I loved. My pets. My hobbies. My life became a scrapbook of photographs. Physical digital records of my memories. When I began to lose those I loved, the importance of photography became ever more important to me. I thought, if I could document the things that are important to other people, and really immerse myself into their lives, taking photos of moments otherwise gone unseen, I would always be giving something so special to people. Photographs increase in value as they age, and that's so wonderful to me.
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