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Joshua Anstey is a documentary wedding photographer with an artistic focus based in Framlingham, Suffolk. He specialises in people who, just like himself, hate having their photo taken.

Hello there...
So why me? If you're dreading the idea of hiring some random person you found on the internet to follow you around with a camera all day, I know exactly how you feel. I've been there myself, and it's not something I'm keen to repeat. That's why I built my business catering for people just like me, who want and appreciate the need for great wedding photography but hate the idea of actually having to be in any of the photos.

I've got a number of tricks and techniques I use to make hiring me as unintrusive as possible, but one of the main things is that I mostly use telephoto lenses. This means I can take pictures from further away without people even realising I'm there, as opposed to shoving intimidating chunks of glass up people's noses.
I also don't invest any time dreaming up cliché posed shots or fine-tuning your posture - everything is completely candid (yep, even the couple's portraits that look like they're posed).

A bit about pricing
No one likes paying for stuff they don't need, so I charge per hour of cover (check my website for current rates). This means you can balance what's important to you versus your budget. Not sure how much you need? Not a problem, I can talk you through what you'd get from which bits of the day and you can decide from there.


Some stuff about me

I'm a full-time professional wedding photographer, but before that, I was a paramedic. I kept my registration, though, and still do the odd shift to keep my skills current. I also did a brief stint as a dinner lady where I let the kids call me 'Miss', but I tend to talk about the paramedic job more because obviously...

I was once mistaken for Francis from Made In Chelsea. Actually, I used to get this a lot, but as I hit my 30s, I started to curate a receding hairline and a bit of a monk-like bald spot, and since then, the comparisons tailed off. I have absolutely no doubt that the two are completely unrelated, so shut up.
I'm in no way worried about being completely bald by 40.

I love music. Passionately. I play a bunch of instruments, some less well than others. I started learning the drums when I was 5, so I guess that's my main instrument. I briefly had the opportunity to go pro at 16, but my mum made me go to college instead, and this in no way led to several years of resentment.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

- Cover priced per hour for as long as you need me - Second photographer available if required - Average of 300-500 images dependant on cover - Sneek peeks within 24hrs - Online shareable gallery

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible after booking your venue. I have some dates booked up to two years in advance and most couples book a little over a year ahead so get in touch asap to avoid missing out

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, i mostly work in Suffolk and Norfolk given where I'm based but I'll very happily go anywhere someone's willing to pay me to. If you want me to shoot a wedding in Tuscany I won't put up a fight

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel & expenses up to and roughly 1hr from Framlingham is free. Travel is priced at 50p per mile plus £20 per hour. Not that I'm dropping hints but that Tuscany wedding we talked about might be more

What style of photos do you take?

Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I don't pose couples or set up photos and I generally favour longer range lenses. The result is that everything you see on here is totally candid. Couples often forget I'm even there at times

What kind of equipment do you use?

Two matching full frame mirrorless Canon cameras, generally one with a wide angle lens and the other with a telephoto lens. I rarely use flashes because I hate them

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, you'll get a personal link to an online gallery to share with family and friends. You can also download full resolution copies and order prints directly from here using a PIN code

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

You're welcome to ask me to stay longer at any time, even on the day. Additional time is charged at my hourly rate

What are the forms of payment?

BACS / Transfer

How do you work?

I offer discrete story telling using creative and insightful documentary photography. You won't get awkward posing or cheesy photoshopped backgrounds, just real emotion, real moments and real memories
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