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Hi, I'm Sophie 👋
Warm
Natural
Romantic
For me, It’s not just about the smile. It’s about snapshotting those natural moments that shows the real essence of who you are.
Capturing photos like this can be hard to achieve, which is why my calm and relaxed approach can help you feel more comfortable around the camera and make your true personalities shine. When taking photos, I want to freeze that memory, capturing that moment in time that you will be able to remember and cherish for years to come.
Picture Essence Photography Pricing & Costs
£995 - £1,600
You're thinking of booking me for your wedding? How exciting! Please see my wedding packages to pick which one suits your special day. All packages include an online wedding gallery for you to access securely. Second Photographer and Wedding Albums are also available to add onto any package!
Full day package
From
£1,400
This full wedding package includes 8 hours of wedding coverage, perfect to cover from wedding prep to your first dance.
What's included
Gallery delivered within 8 weeks.
Preview images within 1 week of your wedding.
All Pictures edited in my signature style.
500 images via online gallery.
£250 deposit on booking.
50 6x4 Wedding Day Prints and USB Photo Package.
The Micro Package
From
£995
This short but sweet wedding package includes 5 hours of wedding coverage, suitable for small or half day wedding coverage.
The Complete Package
From
£1,600
Includes 10 hours coverage, perfect to cover from wedding prep to your ultimate dancefloor moments. This is also plenty of time to cover any key smoke bomb, champagne sprays and sparkler shots!
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Picture Essence Photography Details

Photography Style

Natural
Modern
Classic

Products and Services

Back-Up Equipment
Wedding Albums
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Stay Through Dancing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Personal Online Gallery
Online Proofing
Stay Through Speeches
Images on USB
Second Shooter Available
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Photo Printing
Large Group Shots
Bridal Prep Shots
Picture Essence Photography Full Description
Hello there! I am Sophie and I am the proud owner of Picture Essence Photography. I believe that the heart of a beautiful photograph lies not only in the smiles but in the unguarded moments that reveal the true essence of who you are. As a passionate wedding photographer, my mission is to immortalize your special day with a unique and authentic touch. In the fast-paced whirlwind of a wedding, those genuine, fleeting moments can be easily overlooked. However, with my calm and relaxed approach, I create an atmosphere where you and your loved ones can feel at ease, allowing your true personalities to shine through effortlessly. From the intimate glances to the joyful laughter, I seek to capture the essence of your love story, so you can relive those cherished memories for a lifetime. Each click of my camera is dedicated to freezing those cherished moments in time, creating a timeless collection that will stand as a testament to your love for generations to come. Your wedding is a unique journey and I am honored to be part of it, ensuring that every chapter is artfully documented. With an unobtrusive presence, I immerse myself in the celebration, effortlessly blending into the background, yet never missing a beat. Beyond just photographs, I strive to curate a visual narrative that reflects the story of your day, weaving together the details, emotions, and interactions into a breathtaking tapestry of love. It's my passion to create an intimate and authentic visual keepsake that resonates with you and your loved ones. So, if you're seeking not just a wedding photographer, but an artist who will capture those raw emotional connections, I am here to bring your vision to life. Together, we will create a timeless and extraordinary collection of photographs that will forever remind you of the love, joy, and beauty of your special day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Hello to you!
Thank you for looking on my page, I hope you have found the information you need and enjoyed looking through my work! So you're getting married? Congratulations on your engagement and I hope the planning is going well! If you like what you see, pop me an enquiry and if you have any questions, I am always here to help! Looking forward to hearing all about your wedding, speak soon! Sophie :)

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2022
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(32)
Jade and Jamie
Happy couple married in May
October 2024
Thank you for our forever memories 🩷
Sophie captured the most precious and beautiful photos of our wedding day in May 2024. Sophie was polite and very professional and went above and beyond her role! I’m sure she helped run around after our little girls at one stage! 😂! Thank you for our forever memories Sophie! Love The Smiths 🩷🩷
Priest House
Wedding: May
October 2024
Highly recommended photographer
Picture Essence Photography is a joy to work with. They are professional, adaptable, and have an incredible ability to make couples and guests feel comfortable in front of the camera. They always capture the most beautiful, heartfelt moments that couples will cherish forever. I highly recommend them to all my clients—they're simply wonderful.
The Wedding Garden
Wedding: June
October 2024
A true talent!
Picture Essence Photography beautifully captures every detail, including the flowers, which is so important to us as florists. Sophie has a talent for making couples feel relaxed, and the images reflect that. She are professional, friendly, and always capture weddings in a way that highlights both the beauty and emotion of the day. Amazing work Sophie- you always amaze me!
Stephanie and Michael
Happy couple married in May
October 2024
Went above and beyond!
I would recommend Sophie again and again! She was absolutely amazing photographing our wedding. So friendly and just fitted in with us all! She even drove me and my husband down the road to my Granparents house who couldn’t make it to the wedding so that we could get some photos with them. She absolutely went above and beyond, I couldn’t have asked for better!! We received our photos this week and and they are so beautiful, I love them all. The day has been captured perfectly!🩷🩷
Jess and Matt
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
Beyond Perfect
Sophie from Picture Essence was absolutely amazing as our wedding photographer! From the moment she arrived, she made us feel instantly relaxed, which really shows in the photos. We booked the all day package, and she captured every special moment, from the excitement of getting ready, through the ceremony, to the group shots, candid moments, and our first dance. Her attention to detail was incredible, and the photos of us as bride and groom are simply stunning, natural, elegant, and full of emotion. Sophie was professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure every shot was perfect without ever feeling intrusive. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend Picture Essence to anyone looking for a talented and easy-going photographer. Thank you, Sophie, for capturing memories we will treasure forever! Mr and Mrs Webster ❤️
S + J
Wedding: May
July 2023
Very good with the guests
Very good with the guests, organised and very friendly.
Rebecca Martin
Happy couple married in October
July 2023
100% reliable and just generally an amazing person!
Couldn’t not recommended more!!! She blended in with everyone and interacted with everyone! Had so many compliments on Sophie as a person! She is incredible! Her photographer skills are incredible!!! Cannot fault in any way!! Recommending to everyone I know! Super happy! Thank you so much for being a part of our day and giving us the most gorgeous photos !!! If you want a photographer that blends in with everyone, makes everyone comfortable (even the ones that hate phots) , friendly, calm and just overall amazing AND get incredible photo… Sophie is your photographer!! The weather was against us but Sophie calmed my nerves in minutes and assured me she could still get photos done and my god she didn’t disappoint!!!
Mercedes and Ryan
Happy couple married in April
July 2023
I couldn't recommend her enough!
Sophie was absolutely amazing from start to finish! She really fitted in and apart from our separate photos I barely even realised she was there! Sophie kept showing us photos throughout the day and 1 week later we have a load of sneak peeks which have taken me back to my special day! I am so glad that we picked her for our special day and I would recommend her to anyone 100%! thank you again Sophie! 💕
The Princes
Wedding: January
July 2023
Amazing experience!
Sophie Kept both our pups and our 1.5 year old entertained to get us some wonderful pictures for our family. We got muddy and cold but it was so much fun, nothing was too much to ask for and I cannot thank this beautiful lady enough for how time efficient she was. We’re over the moon with the pictures ❤️
M+ B
Wedding: June
July 2023
Fabulous service. beautiful pictures.
Such care taken with every photo. Sophie is such a lovely lady too, the skill in the editing for the photos, angles, everything was perfect. the turn around time was amazingly quick too, we couldn't have asked for more!
Picture Essence Photography Location & Contact Details

Address

, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE67 5HZ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Please share the name, location and postcode of your wedding church/venue within your wedding enquiry.

Nearest Town

Leicester

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M1

Nearest Train Station

Leicester

Nearest Airport

East Midlands

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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

Grease Lightning Flash Mob! Nobody was expecting such a wedding entrance: the dancing, loud singing, leather jackets and guitars... it was even kept as a surprise for me!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Warm Natural Romanic Euphoric Timeless

What about your business are you most proud of?

After over 10 years experience of working with a camera, I have made a successful business in the space of 1 year! As well as, being a Primary School Teacher, I must be crackers!

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

Whether booking me or any other wedding supplier, please book your dream wedding team in advance to avoid disappointment!

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

Parents of the bride made a bow for her dress out her first baby grow when she was born! It was such a lovely touch, very emotional.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Once you have made your wedding enquiry and picked your package, I like to do an introductory video or phone call for us to meet, get to know each other and see if I am the photographer for you! If I have been lucky enough to be a part of your wedding, I then send all of the details across to secure your date. Once your date has been secured, I like to discuss when you would like your pre wedding shoot (if your package includes one!) but also share that I am always here throughout the lead up to your wedding as a friendly face; to hear your weddings plans, offer advice and get excited with you! Once it gets to 1-2 month before the wedding I send a Wedding Questionnaire for you to include the finalised wedding itinerary, key pictures you would like captured and any other details that you would like me to be aware of. After receiving this document, we will plan a final wedding consultation to go through the questionnaire together so I know exactly what I am doing on your day. This prevents me from interrupting you on your wedding day but simply blending in with your guests to capture and document your wedding.

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

The confetti shot is a must, the more confetti the better!

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

Molly and Ash always eat at their local chip shop every Friday, it was one of their first dates! So we scheduled in some time to have a picture outside on the bench they sat at many moons ago- I've never seen a couple so giggly and giddy!

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Suitable shoes and umbrellas. The most important thing is to embrace it, do not worry about the suit and/or dress, some of my best pictures of a couple is when they have mucked about in the rain and just had fun!

Describe how you got into photography.

I have always been a lover for taking a good picture. I always used old DSLRs and Polaroid cameras when out and about. One day, I was asked by my lovely friends to take some woodland pictures of my god son. Once I had finished the shoot and editing, I realised how much I enjoyed it- more than before! I shared the pictures with my friends and they shared how much they loved the pictures and this shouldn't just be a hobby. So bit the bullet. As I wanted to pursue wedding photography, I got in touch with photographers, built my portfolio, made the business accounts and the rest is history!