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…
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…
Documentary not Mockumentary Part 2
I was approached at a wedding once during prep time and was asked “What time will we all come over for the photos?” So I asked “The photos?” Pretending to be a bit confused. “Ya, you know, the photos, what time will we come over?” And then I say something like “No special time… it’ll… Read More…
How many Pictures is enough…?
So, how many pictures if enough? Back in the seventies, two New York Photographers were walking down a street side by side taking photographs. One would take a more measured approach and shoot sporadically. The other was more or less going click, click, click to each and every face he saw which prompted the other… Read More…
The Regular Uselessness of the Wedding Blogger
Oh I love them because they know more then photographers and put us all in the same box and… Actually, I don’t. Wedding Blogs are ten a penny these days. Like, I’ve even started one myself. Kinda. Most are written for the sake or it and generally, with regard to what I do, many of… Read More…
Planning a Documentary Wedding?
Planning a Documentary Wedding? How does this work? “How do you prepare? Should we need to meet before the wedding? Do we need several meetings to discuss our big day? Is there a need to meet to discuss the photographs we want? Shall we meet at the venue for a run through? How did you… Read More…
Putting a Value on your Wedding Photography
When putting a value on your wedding photography, what do you consider? If you had a friend who went to church sometime 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? Recently I received an enquiry which… Read More…
