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…
Dreaded Cake Shot!
The “cake shot”. Those two words together just sound naff. Very predictable and just utterly naff. I always favor real and long lasting candid moments over the set up cliches. For me this “cake shot” idea sums everything I am completely against as a reportage wedding photographer. It conjures up dreadfully dull and passive images.… 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…
Observational Wedding Photography
Observational Wedding Photography. 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… Read More…