Wedding – Family – Brand
Bristol photographer
Where your story becomes art.
Life moves so fast. Your memories don’t have to.
You don’t need to fake a thing. With a background in photojournalism and over a decade of experience, I capture honest, emotional moments, exactly as they happen. Think of cinematic edits. Bold colours. Timeless black & whites. It’s relaxed. It’s real. It’s yours.
Photography for joyful souls & bold dreamers
Telling your story with artful detail, rich colour, and a dash of playful spontaneity, so every image feels as alive as the moment itself.
Choose Your Story
Commercial
Portrait
Event
Brand
The kind of calm you want on your wedding day
“Eszter photographed our wedding in Bristol, and the whole experience was a joy. From the first message to the final gallery, she was professional, responsive, and just so easy to work with. The photos? Stunning. Full of real, unposed moments captured in Eszter’s unique style. We honestly couldn’t be happier with our choice.”
Meet your photographer
I’m Eszter Szalai, a Bristol-based documentary-style photographer specialising in weddings, families, and commercial work. My journey began in photojournalism, and after earning my master’s in photography, I launched Emerald Photo UK.
Since then, I’ve spent over a decade capturing real, honest moments: the kind that make you laugh, tear up, or both. My fiancé often joins me on shoots, helping with lighting (yes, I use flash for that bold, artistic punch) and bravely handling any spider emergencies.
When I’m not shooting, you’ll find me buried in a detective novel, dancing around the kitchen, or soaking up time with my family. I’m usually smiling, and if not, I’m just really focused.
Wedding, Family & Commercial photographer Covering Bristol, Somerset & The South West
Fun FACTS ABOUT
Your future photographer
(Yep, that’s me!)
Waking up early? Absolutely not.
Massive animal lover
Mornings do start once I’ve had my coffee.
Turquoise colour obsessed
A big perfume collector
Not just a photographer, also a digital marketer
Dance is my therapy
I love redecorate our home every couple of weeks
After a long day, nothing beats a hot bath
To relax, I’m either reading or watching series on Netflix
This is how we do it
To make sure you are not gonna miss a damn thing!
My approach is documentary with an artistic twist: real moments, bold colours, soft details, and just enough direction to make sure you feel held, not awkward. I notice the in-betweens: the little things you didn’t realise mattered until you saw them back.
You live the story. I turn it into something you’ll actually want to look back on: again and again and again.
Real stories
from Bristol
You know Bristol. The Sunday markets, the wonky pavements, the quiet corners no one talks about but you always notice. Maybe, just maybe, you’ve walked past your wedding venue a hundred times without even realising it. Or perhaps, your brand deserves more than another shoot on a plain white backdrop.
Either way, this city’s full of stories. And I know how to spot the moments worth keeping. Over the years, I’ve photographed weddings such as at Folly Farm, Radnor Rooms, and the Royal Marriott Hotel. Beyond that, I’ve done brand shoots behind the scenes at the Hippodrome, and worked with Bristol Medical School.
Kind words
We absolutely love our pictures
“Eszter is a fantastic family photographer. Our newborn photography session at home was delightful, thanks to her patience and skill, even with a lively six-year-old in tow. I highly recommend her, our photos bring joy every time we see them.“
You won’t be disappointed
“Szeti is seriously one-of-a-kind! Her creative genius just blows you away: she’s not afraid to shake things up and add her unique twist to everything she does. Whether it’s her skill, confidence, or kindness you need, she’s got it all. I can’t recommend her enough for any photography project. You won’t be disappointed!”
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