MY STYLE & APPROACH TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
"It's not a photo shoot, it's your wedding day"
Your wedding will be exhilarating, romantic, exciting, fun, emotional, full of atmosphere, but most couples will tell you
it's a total whirlwind and a bit of a blur.
Choosing the right photographer for you, for one of the most important days of your life can be daunting especially if, like me, you don't enjoy having your photo taken.
Words to describe my style are unobtrusive, candid, natural, spontaneous, storytelling, documentary, reportage. Even your couple portraits are unposed on the day.
I specialize in taking photos for couples who are really, really camera shy or just don't want the photography to have any impact on their day. I want you to relax and enjoy your time with family and friends and not feel like you are being pestered for photos all the time. I stay in the background capturing your beautiful story with timeless images that not only preserve the incredible moments but all the true emotion and atmosphere. I have many years experience of looking and listening and being in the right place at the right time for the perfect shot.
A professional yet personal approach, I listen to your ideas and requirements from the initial consultation right through to you receiving your images. Building a relationship that ensures you have the day of your dreams and photographs that you love, without it feeling like a photo shoot.
COUPLE PORTRAITS
Even your couple portraits are un posed giving, natural, fun, truly romantic photos as unique as you. During a quiet walk alone, the the only time you spend away from your guests, I preserve this part of your wedding day story from a distance without telling you what to do or how to feel. I want this to be your time. A moment to breath. Your true personalities and feelings will shine through. We will have discussed your favourite places to be included in your walk and things that work well in photos at our meeting. The only time you will be conscious of me is during any group photos you have requested.
THE STORY
I like to tell the whole story of your day, so I am normally there from when you are getting ready to way beyond your first dance. I don't want to miss the party! When the evening buffet/bbq/street food arrives is often a good finish time. However, if there are still unique moments happening, I will still be there taking photos! If you would like less photography coverage, a bespoke collection can be tailormade to your exact requirements.
THE MOMENTS
My approach enables me to photograph genuine moments as they unfold. Capturing the essence of your day. The BIG moments. Laughing with your bridesmaids, walking down the aisle, your faces as you see each other, exchanging rings, first kiss, cutting the cake, first dance. But it's also about those, magic, spontaneous unique moments that you may not even see. The emotion on the faces of your proud parents, guests greeting each other when they arrive, a hug from Grandma. The fun moments, laughter during the speeches, your flower girl hiding under the cake table and falling asleep amongst the presents, or Grandpa throwing some shapes on the dance floor. I preserve not only the story of your day but also the emotion and atmosphere.
THE PEOPLE
I am often asked if I have a favourite venue. I can never answer this, as for me weddings are more about the people than the place. The fun, the laughter, the love. I don't intrude, stop proceedings or tell people what to do! For the majority of the day I blend into the background capturing you and all your guests having fun. The only time I will be evident is during any group photos you wish me to take. I will have asked you for a list beforehand and I take them quickly and efficiently, so that you can get back to enjoying your celebration.
THE DETAILS
I know how much time and care you have taken to choose all the little details and decorations that will make your wedding day unique to you. From the flowers and table settings to the sixpence in your shoe, photo of Grandma in your bouquet, cufflinks and special socks, everything will be photographed. I also take detail shots of the venue and food to complete the story of your day.
WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW I PREPARE FOR YOUR DAY
It is not only important to me that I capture the perfect photos for you but also that your day goes well.
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