I suppose on the face of it, all photography is observational, clearly. But for those of my own ilk who document weddings in a photojournalistic sense, reportage wedding photography types, to be observational means to be broader in terms of bringing the overall story to life. It may not be enough to just photograph what… Read More…
Wedding Photography, Story Building
The most enjoyable aspect of wedding photography is that any given thing may happen. I have no idea what may happen but always ready to react, or nearly always ready, it’s not a perfect science. The one thing I constantly stress is that absolutely nothing will be set up. This is absolutely vital to the… Read More…
Wedding Day Picture Plan? No Plan!
While this may terrify some it is warmly and enthusiastically embraced by many others. If you find yourself looking over the documentary / reportage wedding work on my website then it should ring clear that my way of working is a reactive one, as opposed to a set out plan. A plan that perhaps I’d… Read More…
Wedding Book
It’s probably a habit with the majority of married couples on receiving their wedding pictures. They will simply download those pictures to their phone. Perhaps downloading and putting them on a USB (or several USB keys, which I strongly recommend) and make sure they will be stored away for safe keeping. Maybe putting the idea… Read More…
A Specialist Wedding Photographer?
The phone rings in a wedding photographers office one day a long, long time ago… Phone: “ring ring” Me: Hello? Phone Person: “Is that the photographer?” Me: Err yes, yes it is (?) Phone Person: I’m looking for a photographer for my wedding Me: OK… what style of work are you after, and how much… Read More…
Creating Candid Wedding Memories
Right back into another hectic season of weddings and being a documentary wedding photographer. Creating candid wedding memories, and I’m getting happily back into a good working rhythm. Already this year I have put in some miles around the country as I do every year, Cork, Kerry of course and certainly beyond. What I personally… Read More…
No two Weddings alike
A few years back I was sitting down with a potential client and I had three similar books. The only major difference was that each book had its own wedding. So I had presented three weddings in exactly the same style book. This was something I did on purpose. While the books were the same… Read More…
Field? Or Drinks Reception?
A few years back during a wedding up the country, I was sitting having a meal with a videographer, who shall remain nameless. They told me a story about a wedding where the photographer suggested that the couple drive out to a “lovely freshly cut field with bales and stuff” out in the country. So,… Read More…
Documentary not Mockumentary Part 1
I don’t set any pictures up. As a documentary wedding photographer it’s my job to photograph the day in a candid manner. This is what is expected of me. I keep it flowing and therefore natural. This also includes any portraits with the couple. It seems that it is also OK to pretend to be… Read More…
Putting a Value on your Wedding Photography
If you had a friend who went to church regularly would you let them conduct your wedding ceremony? How about a friend who listens to some music, perhaps they can whip a band together for the night? Know somebody who likes flowers? Well, let them do your bouquets. Have a friend with a big tent… Read More…