A local wedding photographer has reached the finals of a county-wide wedding competition.

Faith Stone McNitt, 48, of Barnmead Way, Burnham is one of seven finalists for wedding photographer of the year in the Essex Wedding Awards, with her company Faith Stone Photography.

Faith wowed the panel of judges, which included four engaged couples, marketing managers and gift list buyers from stores such as House of Fraser and BHS and advisors from the Federation of Small Businesses in Essex.

She explained how she bonds with couples to capture the day of their dreams and then presents the final products.