Business Details
8 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding & Portrait Photographers in Essex
Established in 2018, David Islip Photography brings over 44 years of combined experience in capturing life's most significant moments. Our team, led by David and Sandra Islip, holds prestigious accreditations including the Master Craftsman Qualification from The Guild of Photographers, Fellowship from BIPP, and multiple WPPI International Accolades of Excellence. Specialising in wedding photography, corporate portraits, family sessions, pet portraits, and fine art prints, we prioritise unobtrusive, emotionally rich storytelling that resonates with clients.Based in Essex but serving the UK and international destinations, our approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of client needs. We pride ourselves on creating a relaxed atmosphere during shoots, ensuring every client feels comfortable and valued. With a legacy of 2126 weddings documented, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service until our retirement closure in March 2025, honouring all existing bookings and archival requests.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Pet Portraits
Commercial Photography
Corporate Head Shots
Landscape Photography
Fine Art Prints
Engagement Portraits
Destination Photography
Online Photo Gallery
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We have over 44 years of combined experience photographing 2126 weddings.
- Our personalised approach ensures tailored photography solutions for every client.
- We work as a team to capture every moment unobtrusively and naturally.
- Our international experience allows us to photograph destinations worldwide.
- Award-winning expertise with multiple industry accolades and qualifications.
Associations and certifications
- Guild of Photographers Master Craftsman Panel 2024
- The Guild of Photographers
- BIPP
- WPPI International Accolades of Excellence
What people say
Absolutely amazing
Highly recommended
Outstanding work
Relaxed atmosphere
Captured perfectly
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with candid, creative, and contemporary imagery while maintaining an unobtrusive approach. Our team of two photographers ensures every moment is captured naturally, from preparations to celebrations. With over 2100 weddings photographed, we combine technical expertise with storytelling to create timeless memories for couples in Essex and beyond.
Portrait Photography
Creating professional and personal portraits that highlight individuality and emotion. Services include corporate headshots, family sessions, and engagement portraits, all delivered with a relaxed, client-focused approach. Our experience spans decades, ensuring flattering, authentic results in studio or on-location settings across the UK and internationally.
Pet Portraits
Specialising in capturing pets' unique personalities through high-quality portraits. This service offers a fun, stress-free experience for animals and owners, producing images suitable for keepsakes or professional use. Our gentle approach ensures comfortable sessions that highlight the bond between pets and their families.
Commercial Photography
Providing professional visual content for corporate and marketing needs, including product shots, PR imagery, and brand storytelling. Our work helps businesses showcase their offerings with artistic precision, supporting marketing campaigns and digital presence through high-impact photographs tailored to commercial requirements.
Fine Art Prints
Creating gallery-quality landscape and artistic photographs for collectors and interior spaces. These prints transform locations into emotive visual art, combining technical mastery with creative vision. Ideal for private collections, hospitality venues, or corporate environments seeking distinctive decorative elements.
People
David Islip
Photographer
Master Craftsman qualified photographer with over 44 years of experience, specialising in weddings and portraits. Known for creating relaxed atmospheres during shoots while maintaining technical excellence and artistic vision.
Sandra Islip
Photographer
Award-winning photographer and integral part of the team, bringing warmth and professionalism to every session. Complements David's style with a keen eye for detail and emotional storytelling in wedding and portrait photography.
Questions
Is David Islip Photography still accepting new bookings?
We are closing our business on 31 March 2025 and no longer accepting new bookings beyond this date.
What photography services do you offer?
We specialise in wedding photography, portrait sessions, pet portraits, commercial imaging, and fine art prints across Essex and international locations.
How many weddings have you photographed?
David and Sandra have documented 2126 weddings over their 44-year career, combining experience with artistic excellence.
Do you provide online photo access?
Wedding photos are available online for 90 days following the event in low-resolution format for viewing and selection purposes.
Can you photograph destination weddings?
Yes, we have experience working internationally and across the UK, bringing our signature style to weddings and events worldwide.
What accreditations do you hold?
We hold the Master Craftsman Qualification from The Guild of Photographers, BIPP Fellowship, and multiple WPPI International Accolades of Excellence.
Reviews (6)
Rachael Mccarthy
Dec 02, 2021
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We cannot recommend David & Sandra enough, they slipped into our wedding so effortlessly and took the most beautiful pictures! It was never hard work and they where always so quick and efficient we didn't feel like we missed any part of our day while having photos done. Thank you both so much for capturing our special day we will cherish our photographs forever.
Rachael Wager
Oct 28, 2021
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Wow what can we say?! David and Sandra are so lovely and friendly but incredibly professional. We were put at ease with our engagement shoot and got some amazing photos, they were so accomodating with our change of date due to covid-19 and on our wedding day we were so relaxed because of them. The quality of our wedding photos are simply incredible and our wedding album is amazing. Their attention to detail is second to none. We had so many lovely compliments about David and Sandra and the quality of their photos. We would definitely recommend to other couples. Thank you so much!
Foteini Galeraki
Feb 18, 2021
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David and his team are super nice and very professional and friendly altogether. Came to our for family photo shoot and it was all straightforward and nice experience.
Stefan Aurino
Nov 10, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We required a photographer to take photos of our home that we were about to put on the market. David did a fantastic job of showing the house off and was professional and co-operative at all times! Would highly recommend.
We required a photographer to take photos of our home that we were about to put on the market. David did a fantastic job of showing the house off and was professional and co-operative at all times! Would highly recommend.
Alice Moore
Oct 01, 2020
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We had a great time when we had our Family photo shoot back in March. All the photos taken are lovely and they were great with the children to. Highly recommend.
We had a great time when we had our Family photo shoot back in March. All the photos taken are lovely and they were great with the children to. Highly recommend.
Maeann Supan
Sep 12, 2020
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Excellent picture for our covid restrictions of 30 guest we made it on our wedding day ,many thanks to david and sandra they both good and easy to get on, very professional and good quality lovely photos ,mike and I couldn't stop looking at all pictures. You both made more especial our big day. Many thanks
Maeann and mike
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