A smiling bride with blonde hair in an elegant white lace wedding dress, wearing earrings and a veil, standing outdoors during the daytime with a blue sky and brick building in the background.
A bride and groom in wedding attire celebrating with a young girl during their wedding, holding glasses in a hallway.
Empty green stadium seats beneath a metal roof and wall.
A couple kissing outdoors on a dirt path surrounded by green trees and grass, with scenic background of trees and sky.
A bouquet of white flowers resting on an ornate lace fabric spread on grass.
A woman with curly dark hair and light skin sitting indoors, holding her shoulder with her hand, wearing a sleeveless floral top, looking at the camera.
A newlywed couple standing outdoors, smiling, with the bride in a white wedding dress and veil, and the groom in a blue suit with glasses.
A wedding table centerpiece with a sign that reads "Mr & Mrs" surrounded by white flowers and greenery.
A couple hugging on a wooden pier near the beach with a cloudy sky and some houses in the background.
A white wedding dress hangs on a hanger outside a door, with a bouquet of flowers and white shoes placed on the ground below it, on a small wooden terrace.
Close-up of a white cake decorated with pink flowers and green leaves.
Close-up of a woman with brown hair and blue eyes, resting her chin on her hand, wearing jewelry.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair is getting her makeup done, with a makeup brush near her lips. She is wearing earrings, a headband, a brown leather jacket, and has a neutral background.
A floral bouquet with dark and light-colored flowers, a bottle of perfume, a white beaded clutch with 'I do!' written on it, and a ring with a large gemstone, all placed on a small round table.
A couple stands close together, with the gentleman giving a kiss on the cheek to the smiling woman holding a bouquet of flowers, against a plain wall and staircase. Black and white photograph.
A wedding dress hanging on a tree archway outdoors with a bouquet of flowers and a pair of white high-heeled shoes on the ground underneath.
A newlywed couple kissing outdoors, the bride in a white wedding gown and the groom in a navy checkered suit, holding hands, trees, and a fence in the background.
A weathered orange soccer ball resting on green grass with a chain-link fence and grassy dunes in the background, under a cloudy sky.
A couple kissing at night during a celebration, surrounded by sparklers held by friends.
A woman with tattoos celebrating her birthday, sitting at a table with a festive cake and a 'Happy Birthday' banner, with another woman clapping in the background.
A young woman with short dark hair, wearing a nose ring, resting her head on her hands and looking at the camera.
A woman sitting in a bathtub with a large bouquet of flowers in front of her face.
A smiling bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet of white and green flowers, standing outdoors in front of a brick house with flowering bushes.
Close-up of three Highland cattle, showing their brown, shaggy coats and distinctive long horns, against a cloudy sky. Print available to buy in the shop
Wedding shoes, bouquet, jewelry, perfume, and invitation on carpeted floor with sunlight and shadow pattern.
A groom, groom's father, and a dog in a hallway.
Close-up of a person wearing a dark coat and a scarf, holding a flower bouquet.
A bride and groom kissing at the altar inside a church, with wooden chairs and floral arrangements on both sides of the altar.
Close-up of two Highland cattle, one with long curly hair covering its eyes, and the other with prominent horns, in a grassy outdoor setting.

Essex female Photographer & Artist

Hello, I’m Sophie May - a photographer & artist. I photography weddings, couples, events, and content create. My approach is to capture the real moments, with a relaxed documentary-style.

When I’m not behind a camera, I’m painting the food that I eat - my favourites are, fruit, veg & the occasional egg. Photography & painting are more than just work for me, they have always been big passions, especially as someone living with multiple chronic illnesses. Life moves a little differently for me, but I’ve always had art as a constant. I enjoy meeting new people, have a photography degree, a personal love for cinema, most things fashion & of course, funky art.

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Essex Photography Packages

Engagement shoot- 1 hour— £150

  • Access to full edited gallery to view and download

  • At home or a location

  • Pick a favourite for a framed print

  • Get money off your wedding if you book your engagement shoot

Events - 1 hour - starting at £200

  • Portraits, group photos, candid moments

  • Access to full edited gallery to view and download

  • At home or a location

  • Pick a favourite for a framed print

  • Perfect for a birthday party or family gathering

Pet portraits- 1 hour— £150

  • Access to full edited gallery to view and download

  • At home or a location

  • Pick a favourite for a framed print

A bride and groom smiling and leaning their foreheads together during their wedding celebration outdoors with greenery and a brick wall in the background.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES

  • £400

    Up to 2 hours coverage

    Pre-wedding consultation

    Edited gallery for viewing & sharing - 100+ images

    Sneak preview within 48 hours

    Content creation highlights video, ready for social media use - within 48 hours

    Pick a favourite image for a framed print

  • £800

    Up to 5 hours coverage

    Pre-wedding consultation

    Edited gallery for viewing & sharing - 250+ images

    Sneak preview within 48 hours

    Content creation highlights video, ready for social media use - within 48 hours

    Pick a favourite photograph for a framed print

  • £1300

    8-10 hours coverage

    Pre-wedding consultation

    Edited gallery for viewing & sharing - 450+ images

    Sneak preview within 48 hours

    Content creation highlights video, ready for social media use - within 48 hours

    Pick a favourite photograph for a framed print

A bride and groom sitting together in a church, smiling. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and a tiara, holding a bouquet of pink flowers. The groom is wearing a light-colored suit with a pink flower boutonniere. Empty reddish-brown church p
A flower arrangement with roses and other flowers surrounding a card that reads 'Mr & Mrs' at a wedding reception.
Close-up of a pink flower on top of a white cake decorated with green leaves.
A bride and groom share a kiss in a church altar surrounded by flowers during their wedding ceremony.
A happy couple, a man and a woman, leaning on a wooden fence, smiling and laughing together outdoors, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
Close-up of a person's hand holding a flower, with part of their torso and clothing visible.
A bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet, smiling while a woman in a blazer is adjusting her dress outside a building, viewed through a narrow opening.
A man lifting his daughter at his wedding, while a woman, the bride, looks on smiling. The girl laughs as the man holds her up. The woman holds a bouquet of flowers.
A wedding party standing outdoors on a gravel path with trees and grass in the background. The bride is in a white lace gown, and the groom is in a grey suit. Three women in matching silver sequin tops and long grey skirts, and two men in grey suits
A woman with red hair, wearing wedding jewelry, drinks a layered cocktail with a straw.
Bride and groom celebrating with their daughter, likely a flower girl, holding a bouquet, in a hallway during a wedding reception.
A wedding cake decorated with white flowers and lights, placed on a wooden slice with a carved heart and the words "Just married."
A bridal bouquet resting on a lace-trimmed fabric on grass.
A couple kissing during their wedding reception in a barn decorated with string lights, with guests watching in the background.
A bride and groom hold hands and walk together outdoors on a paved path, smiling at each other during their wedding. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and glasses, and the groom is in a dark suit with a blue tie. There are green trees and a
A wedding dress hanging on a canopy of intertwined branches and leaves, with a pair of white high-heeled shoes and a bouquet of roses on the ground in front of it.
A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, standing in front of a mirror with lights, with her reflection visible.
Women in blue dresses holding bouquets at outdoor wedding ceremony, man in tuxedo and turban visible.
A bride and groom share a kiss outdoors on their wedding day, surrounded by trees and a grassy field.
Colorful confetti scattered on a white wedding dress and green grass.
Celebrating a bride with four bridesmaids outside a house, holding bouquets of flowers, all smiling and raising their bouquets.
A floral bouquet with red, orange, and dark purple flowers, a perfume bottle labeled by Dolce & Gabbana, and a white clutch with the words 'l do!' written in sparkling letters, all on a small round table.
A woman with long wavy hair, wearing earrings and a headband, is getting her makeup done using a brush on her lips.
A couple kissing at night, surrounded by people holding sparklers, celebrating an event or wedding.
A bridal bouquet with roses and assorted flowers next to a pair of white high-heeled shoes with rhinestone embellishments, all placed on a brick floor.
Person wearing cream cowboy boots with a leaf pattern, a white dress, and holding a bouquet of dried grasses outdoors.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands and walking outside in front of a large tree and a house, smiling at each other.
A couple dressed in wedding attire holding hands and walking outdoors during sunset under a large tree with a cloudy sky in the background.
A black-and-white photograph of a wedding ceremony showing a couple in an intimate moment, with the man gently holding the woman's face. They are surrounded by guests, some taking photos, outside a building with a porch.
A bride and groom kiss in front of a crowd of people throwing confetti during their wedding celebration outside a building with dark blue walls.
A group of seven men in suits lifting another man horizontally in a celebratory pose outdoors, with houses and trees in the background.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand outdoors, with the bride holding a bouquet, and the groom walking a dog on a leash.
A tray of assorted donuts with colorful sprinkles and toppings, with a decorative wooden sign that reads 'Mrs & Mrs' in the background.
A groom reading vows at a wedding with his father and a woman holding their dog, a smiling gray pit bull with a blue bandana and bow tie, standing on a leash at the entrance.
Bride and groom holding hands outside on grass at a wedding, with a brick building behind them.
A bride and groom are close together outdoors during their wedding, smiling and looking into each other's eyes, with trees and a grassy area in the background.
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A bride in a white wedding dress and veil holding a bouquet of flowers, standing on a grass lawn with a brick house and flowering bushes in the background.
A woman with blonde hair sitting in a bathtub with a large bouquet of flowers in front of her, gesturing with her hand, in a room with a plain light-colored wall and wooden floor.
A newlywed couple standing outdoors on a wedding day, with the groom in a blue suit and glasses, and the bride in a white lace wedding dress and veil, smiling at the camera.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors, with the bride wearing a white dress and veil, and the groom in a suit and glasses, surrounded by greenery.
A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom kissing in front of a floral arch, surrounded by seated guests, with photographers capturing the moment, all inside a modern venue with large windows and hanging lights.
A bride and an older man, likely her father, laughing and holding each other during a wedding celebration outdoors.
A woman tending to a pregnant belly wrapped in white cloth.
A bride and an older man, possibly her father, sharing a joyful moment on a wedding day outside a building. The bride wears a sleeveless wedding gown and a veil, while the man is dressed in a suit with a boutonnière. They are smiling and facing each
A white wedding dress hanging on a hanger outside a house, with a bouquet of flowers and a pair of shoes placed at the entrance.
A bride in a white satin wedding dress and veil sitting in a brown armchair while a woman in a beige dress helps her put on white high-heeled shoes in a hotel room.
A bride trying on her wedding gown in front of a mirror with two women assisting her, inside a room with patterned wallpaper.
Wedding shoes, a floral bouquet, a necklace, a perfume bottle, a jewelry box with wedding bands, and a wedding invitation on a carpeted floor.
A groom in a tuxedo kisses a bride in a wedding dress during a wedding ceremony.
A woman in pajamas holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling in front of a blue door.
A bride holding a bouquet of white flowers looks out a window, while three women, including a young girl, also look out the window at two people in formal attire outside.
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing in a wheat field, smiling and embracing each other.
Wedding dress hanging on a hanger inside a wooden frame, with a pair of white shoes placed on wooden floor in front.
A bride and groom walking on a grassy hill under a partly cloudy sky, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling and looking over her shoulder while sitting on a bed in a bedroom. She's wearing a white dress, and there is a wooden dresser with two glasses of orange juice, a mirror, and framed artwork in the background.
A bride and groom walking together, holding hands. The groom wears a blue checkered suit and brown shoes, while the bride wears a white wedding gown and holds a bouquet of flowers.
Makeup artist applying lipstick to a woman with blonde curly hair, sitting for a makeup session, viewed through a ring light.
A bride and groom walking away through a garden, with the groom holding his jacket open, in a black and white photograph.
Group of adults celebrating at a party, with some laughing and drinking, in a well-lit room.
A bride in a wedding dress having her corset tightened by a woman, in a room with shelves, a window, and various decorations.
A person with tattoos on their arm and wrist is putting on white high-heeled shoes while kneeling on a beige carpet.

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