REBECCA JENNINGS
PHOTOGRAPHER | STORYTELLER BLACK & WHITE LOVER
Hi I’m Rebecca (Rj)
I LOVE my job – I adore weddings, Bridal attire, décor and the emotions of a wedding day… The gift of talent in taking these special photographs for you is one I will always be forever grateful for.
I also drink more coffee than I probably should, travel often, I love an adventure whilst also appreciating the more zen parts of life like yoga, spirituality and stargazing. I laugh a lot and generally just enjoy life to the fullest.
In my teens years I followed my dream to be a professional photographer, 2007 was the year that changed my life. I have always been creative and observed the world, people and nature closely with great interest since I was a child, and then with my Dad’s love of photography I suppose it was always meant to be.
My wedding photography style – documentary and candid for the majority of the day, I like to blend in and story tell. For the Bridal portraits, I love a perfectly balanced mixture of editorial and natural with gentle suggestions for poses…and flash photography! Dramatic lighting is a love of mine, especially in the evening or through any large windows with natural light. I am drawn to neutral backgrounds for my photos – blacks, whites, creams, greys, browns with a touch of colour from natural florals or architecture. You won’t find me directing you onto a big field of bright green grass for a couples portrait! Although of course I will utilise these areas for group photos if needed so if you like green photos there will be some.
Whether you and your partner are romantic, like to have a laugh or are a little camera shy – I will capture your real personalities, your individual beauty and style and be your biggest hype girl on the day, making you feel comfortable and incredible at the same time.
I am a firm believer in true colour, I do not filter my colour photos. The natural world is beautiful to the eye and I want you to look back with a real representation of the colour palette of your day. I am known for my timeless black & white portfolio – photography begun with black and white and I adore the raw, time encapsulating feel of these images. With modern style and home décor in mind, I also think that black and white really does suit to be displayed in any room, any colour scheme, any mood…
I am honoured to be a recommended photographer at Friern Manor, which was always one of my favourite ever wedding venues from when I started! We have a very close relationship and love working together on your wedding days.
2024 marked the expansion of my R J Photography Team and I was delighted to welcome Paul Hinwood onboard as my Associate Photographer. I had the idea to prevent more couples being turned away because I am already booked, that I would hire another Photographer who could replicate my style and effectively be me. Paul lived up to my dream idea and has been an incredible addition.
Many of my clients return to me and recommend me for other special occasions within their family/friends network or when they extend their own family – when I became a popular wedding photographer in Essex, I just couldn’t give up my studio work totally so you will also see I do a limited amount (mainly for existing clients) of Newborn Baby & Family studio photography.
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and it is very special to be with you during this part of your love story!
I would love to hear from you and talk about your dream wedding day…enquire
Rjx