Weddings are back! Kinda… and right now it is a tentative move back towards the industry working in a steady and functioning manner. For me it was more than six months away from any wedding work. And not like it’s going to be super busy, far from it. Weddings will be far and few between… Read More…
Documenting the Receiving Line at weddings
Documenting the receiving line at weddings is a huge part of what I like to do. At this point there’s a celebratory feel to the day as friends and family greet the newly weds. Quite often the bridal party will stop at the door, which I assume is traditional. And many of you will know… Read More…
Documentary Wedding Work Reflections
I’ve been doing this game working as a documentary wedding photographer for a while now. And I have certainly been around and have gained a hell of a lot of experience. On the way I have met a lot of people and seen a lot of places. Making sure to learn a little on the… Read More…
Reportage Style Photography Portraits
With a reportage style photography, taking a short time out with the just married couple must fit with the overall body of work. For me there is no other way. What’s important is that the images reflect who you are as a couple. Not what I think you should be like as a standard knocked… Read More…
Candid Wedding Reception Notes
A Candid Wedding Reception. As I have stated many times, when a couple pay for a wedding reception as part of their wedding day then that is where they should be. And I can’t stress this enough. If you have been to a wedding then I’m sure it has been common enough for the newly… Read More…
Field? Or Drinks Reception?
One of my favorite parts from a wedding can often be the drinks reception. A few years back during a wedding up the country, it may have been Bellingham Castle, anyway, I was sitting having a meal with a videographer, who shall remain nameless. They told me a story about where the wedding photographer suggested… Read More…