Colchester is a town, and the largest settlement within the borough of Colchester, in Essex, England.

It has a population of As the oldest recorded Roman town, Colchester claims to be the oldest town in Britain. It was for a time the capital of Roman Britain and also claims to have the United Kingdom's oldest recorded market.

Colchester is 56 miles (90 km) northeast of London. It is connected to the capital by the A12 road and the Great Eastern Main Line.

Colchester is still a town full of buildings of great age and character. There are many restaurants and historic pubs, catering from all tastes from MacDonalds through to French, Thai, Nepalese and of course Indian & Chinese. Colchester also has many quaint old style shopping areas as well as the more modern shopping centre in Culver Square with its water fountain and street entertainers, a popular local meeting place plus a market held every Friday. Away from the town centre are several other shopping areas - at Stanway (electrical, home/furnishing, groceries, office equipment/stationary), at Turner Rise (electrical, home/furnishing, groceries) , and in Cowdrey Avenue (home/furnishing, car accessories, pet supplies, office equipment/stationary). The town is also home to the University of Essex and is well known for its links with the army which has a large garrison based in Colchester. The badges of 19 regiments associated with the town can be seen displayed along the wall by the road as you pass up Balkerne Hill. We are also famous for our Oysters first sampled by the Romans. These are cultivated and harvested off the coast of Mersea Island and enjoyed yearly at the Colchester Oyster Feast in the Town Hall.

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From the moment contact is made, our wedding photography service is based on understanding your needs, creating photographs that will be cherished for years to come. Our aim is to provide advice and generate a plan together creating an experience that is both enjoyable and professional. We offer reportage, contemporary and classic wedding photography styles.

Special occasions such as weddings, requires planning and skill to allow the bride and groom to enjoy their day.

We appreciate this and do all we can to assist on this special occasion. From the time we arrive at the brides house, to taking photographs upon arrival at the church, and through the ceremony and on to the venue, we are a part of the team.

On completion of the signing of the registry to taking shots in the grounds of the church or venue, your guests will be honoured at all times, capturing the special occasion and creating shots that will last forever.

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