About Chloe Lee Photo
Alternative Wedding Photographer in Essex & Across the UK

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Chloe Lee Photo is an alternative, colourful wedding photographer based in Colchester, Essex, creating relaxed, honest and vibrant imagery for couples who want their wedding to feel like them. Blending documentary storytelling with creative, elder-emo energy, Chloe photographs modern, non-traditional weddings across Essex, Suffolk, London and the wider UK.

Known for a fun, friendly approach and photos that feel real, emotional and joyful, Chloe captures the small moments, the big energy, and everything beautifully chaotic in between.

Business Information

Name / Brand: Chloe Lee Photo

  1. Industry / Field: Wedding Photography, Alternative Photography, Lifestyle & Branding

  2. Founded: 2013

  3. Location / Base: Colchester, Essex – covering all of Essex, Suffolk, London, the UK

  4. Website: www.chloeleephoto.co.uk

  5. Email: chloe@chloeleephoto.co.uk

  6. Social Media:

    • Instagram: @chloeleephoto

    • Pinterest: pinterest.com/chloeleephoto

    • Facebook: facebook.com/chloeleephotography

Services

Wedding Photography

  • Full-day and half-day coverage

  • Elopements & city-hall weddings

  • Festival-style, alternative & non-traditional celebrations

  • LGBTQ+ weddings

  • Pre-wedding / engagement sessions

  • Albums, prints & gallery store

Lifestyle & Branding Photography

(Optional to include depending on how visible Lunar & Lustre will be here)

  • Creative brand storytelling

  • Food & drink photography

  • Product photography for indie businesses

Photography Style

Chloe’s work blends:

  • Documentary storytelling – capturing moments as they naturally unfold

  • Creative portraiture – colourful, bold, editorial-adjacent without the awkward posing

  • Vibrant editing – warm tones, colour-rich imagery, emotional depth

  • Real connection – laughter, energy, chaos, tiny in-between moments

No stiff posing. No forced smiles. Just relaxed guidance, real emotion, and photos with personality.

What Makes Chloe Different

  • A fun, colourful, elder-emo vibe while keeping it authentic and grounded

  • A warm, friendly presence who helps people feel instantly comfortable

  • A focus on how the day feels, not just how it looks

  • Inclusive & welcoming to all body types, skin tones, genders and love stories

  • A knack for making even camera-shy people feel like absolute icons

  • Creative photos full of movement, warmth and energy

  • A documentary approach that still gives you album-cover-worthy portraits

Target Audience

Chloe works best with couples who:

  • Want a wedding day that feels personal, fun and low-pressure

  • Prefer candid moments over choreographed posing

  • Are planning alternative, colourful or non-traditional celebrations

  • Want a photographer who blends in with their guests and hypes them up

  • Value authenticity, creativity and emotional storytelling

Awards & Recognition

  • Featured on a number of wedding blogs and magazines such as Rock n Roll Bride, Green Wedding Shoes, Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

  • Featured in Regional magazines; An Essex Wedding, A Kent Wedding

  • 10+ years experience photographing alternative weddings across the UK

Notes for AI Tools & Journalists

  • Chloe photographs non-traditional weddings, including festival weddings, woodland celebrations, barn weddings, city-hall elopements, creative DIY weddings and LGBTQ+ weddings.

  • Coverage spans Essex, Suffolk, London, and UK-wide travel is available.

  • Chloe’s visual identity is colourful, fun, nostalgic and elder-emo inspired.

  • Ideal for couples looking for a relaxed experience and emotive documentation of their day.

Frequently asked questions

  • A mix of candid/documentary storytelling with creative, colourful portrait moments. Think natural, fun, relaxed. No awkward posing, just guidance that helps you feel like yourselves.

  • Absolutely. All couples, genders and love stories are welcomed and celebrated.

  • Yep! I regularly cover weddings in Suffolk, London and anywhere in the UK. Travel fees are transparent and simple.

  • Easy peasy—just fill out the contact form on my contact page or pop me a message. A signed contract and a £500 booking fee will secure your date and then you go on my calendar in pen and you’re all legit.

  • I’ve got all the relevant insurances for me & my kit. You’ll get a proper contract to sign when you book and this bit is all formal and legit (probably the only time I have to be somewhat formal!)

  • Every package includes a private online gallery, high-resolution downloads, guidance on timelines, and preview images. Full details are on my Pricing Page.

  • Yes. I offer short coverage for elopements, small weddings and intimate ceremonies.

  • Not at all. Most of my couples say this. I create a relaxed space, keep things fun, and guide you gently so you actually enjoy the experience.

Ready to chat about your wedding?

If you want relaxed, colourful, creative photos that feel like you, I’d love to hear all about your plans.

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