Relaxed documentary wedding photographer in Hertfordshire, photographed the way it really happens.
No hours of posing. No script for your day. Just the nervous laugh, the happy tears and the dancefloor still going at 11pm, while you get back to the people you came for.
30 years as a sign language interpreter. Reading people is the job.
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Thank you! Tracy x
First camera: a Minolta camera using film, at 14
Fuelled by: an almond milk decaf coffee frappuccino
Dancefloor anthem: Never Too Much. Once Luther’s on, I hit the dance floor, cameras and all
Most fun wedding theme: an Avengers-themed wedding, right down to the bride’s shoes
Can’t stand: soap operas, shouty stand-ups and anything with “Real Wives” in the title
Mostly managed by: Jude and Dennis
Currently learning: off-camera flash
I’ll be the quiet one with the camera.
I’m a documentary wedding photographer based in Hitchin, shooting across Hertfordshire and the UK. I only take on 10 weddings a year, so each couple gets all of me. (TME is me, by the way: Tracy Maya Ecott. It just wouldn’t all fit on a logo.)
I’m mostly managed by two dogs: Jude, a 12-year-old Romanian rescue who still hunts for food like he’s back on the streets, and Dennis, a Jack Russell and full-time menace. So unscripted moments and things not going to plan are my normal. Add some British drizzle and I’m completely in my element.
I got married in the Scottish Highlands, and my only regret is that our photographer didn’t stay all day. That’s why I care so much about the moments you’d otherwise never see. (I’d love to photograph a Highland wedding one day. It’s the most beautiful part of the world, and it would really mean something to me.)
Before weddings, I spent 30 years as a British Sign Language interpreter. My whole job was watching people closely enough to catch what they weren’t saying out loud: the flicker before a laugh, the breath before someone cries. It turns out that’s exactly what a wedding day needs.
I know when to raise the camera, and when to put it down and step back.
In the end I just couldn’t keep my love of photography quiet any longer, and nothing beats capturing two people promising each other forever. People in love get me every time, especially couples who’ve spent a lifetime together. The cute old couple walking hand in hand along the seafront with their chips? Priceless. Mushy, I know. But true.
Tracy x
Read my story
How much do you hate having your photo taken?
There’s no performance to give. I don’t have a script for shy couples, because what works for one doesn’t work for the next. I just read you and go from there.
Things I’ve noticed at weddings
- 1. Someone always cries before the bride does.
- 2. The best photo is never the one right after “smile!”.
- 3. Nan will end up on the dancefloor. Every time.
- 4. The nerves vanish about ten minutes into the ceremony.
- 5. The one who “hates having his photo taken” is laughing the loudest by 4pm.
- 6. The dog will steal the show. (Once it ran off with the rings on its collar, groom in hot pursuit.)
- 7. The best bit is right after the ceremony, when you finally let your hair down and your personalities shine.
- 8. I never wear black to weddings, because someone always asks me for a drink. (Hence smart casual and trainers.)
Three things I won’t do on your wedding day
No hour-long photo lists
A handful of group shots, done quickly and kindly. Then everyone goes straight back to the party.
No forced moments
I’m not choreographing anything or telling you where to stand and how to feel. I’m watching for the real thing and getting out of its way. Your wedding isn’t a reality show, and unlike anything with “Real Wives” in the title, everything in your gallery will actually be real.
No awkward energy
Shy couples relax around me fast. By the speeches you’ll have forgotten I’m there, which is the whole point.
TME stands for Tracy Maya Ecott, or, as some couples think, Through My Eyes.
Officially, TME is my name. Unofficially, a few couples decided it stands for Through My Eyes, and honestly, I’m keeping it. Because that’s exactly what this next bit is: your day, through my eyes.
While You Were Busy
You’re at the centre of your own wedding, which means you miss most of it. This is everything that happened while you were busy getting married. Guests always tell me “we didn’t even notice you were there”, and that’s exactly how I get these natural, candid shots.
The one I’ll never forget
A guest threw the entire box of confetti over her. Not a handful, the whole box. She didn’t flinch, didn’t let it rattle her, and kept smiling for the rest of the day.
That’s my favourite kind of moment: unplanned, a bit chaotic, and completely them.
The rainbow I couldn’t have organised
I asked the two of them to step into the one patch of field where the sun had broken through. When I turned round, there was a rainbow sitting right behind them.
It had rained on and off most of the day, and then there was this. Every couple is welcome at my weddings, and I couldn’t have asked the sky for a better way to say it.
Recent Hertfordshire weddings I’ve loved
What couples actually say
One groom told me he booked me “because your images spoke to me”. That’s the review I’m always chasing.
We had the best day with Tracy and absolutely love our photos. George usually dislikes having his photo taken, but honestly, he had the best time. Tracy made it so much fun that it felt like we were all friends. She was calm, had great banter, and took amazing shots that we’ll treasure forever. We would 100% recommend Tracy!
Estelle & George · The Barns at AlswickAmazing photographer! Tracy made everyone feel comfortable (including my husband who hates posing for photos).
Alison & Aaron · Coltsfoot Country RetreatTracy was everywhere she needed to be without ever feeling intrusive… she delivered all the beautiful candid shots we were hoping for. Looking back through our photos lets us relive the joy of the entire day.
Caleb & Victoria · Brook End, Green FarmThe thing about Tracy is this, she becomes a friend… an extra wheel rather than a third one!
Heidi & LisaA few minutes away, and still gorgeous
I’ll steal you away for a few portraits, but only for a few minutes. If you’re having a lovely time and want longer, take it. If you’d rather get straight back to your guests, we’ll do exactly that. It’s your day, so it’s your call. Either way, you’ll still get photos you love.
Hertfordshire wedding photographer FAQs
Do you do posed photos?+
A few, kept to a minimum so you can get back to your guests quickly.
I hate having my photo taken. Is that a problem?+
Not at all. Helping shy couples relax in front of the camera is the best bit of my job.
What if it rains?+
Bring it on. I’m British, drizzle doesn’t scare me, and some of the best photos happen in it.
How many weddings do you take a year?+
Only 10, so you get all of me. Four of my 2027 dates have already gone, so check yours.
Do you photograph elopements and small weddings?+
Yes, and I love them. Small and intimate is lovely.
How much does it cost, and do you charge for travel?+
Full wedding days start from £1,300, with travel anywhere in the UK included. My prices won’t go up for 2027 or 2028 weddings, and you can share your gallery with family and friends for free. Everything’s on the prices page, with no pushy sales.
What’s in your bag on the day?+
Apart from the cameras? Dog poo bags, tissues for the tears (mainly mine, I’m a Cancerian), mints for the bride, a bobby pin for dress buttons, wet wipes and a mirror.
Do we need to feed you?+
Not at all. I’m vegan, so I bring my own: protein bars, lots of Percy Pigs (no judgement here) and electrolytes in my water. But if there’s vegan cake going, I might just sneak a piece.
Can the dog come?+
Please. Bring the dog.
Shall we have a chat?
Tell me your date and venue and I’ll tell you if I’m free. Then let’s meet in a lovely quiet coffee shop so I can hear all about you properly.
Enquire → Coffee → Book → Your day
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