As a couple looking for your perfect wedding photography you will face a wide range of emotive descriptions of photographic styles.
”Reportage“, ”Candid“, ”Editorial“, ”Fashion“, ”Natural“, ”Fine Art“
I Don’t like to use any of these descriptions as I prefer the simple term “Wedding Photography“
A wedding is composed of so many different parts and trying to force one style on the whole day simply won’t work. So whilst the finished collection of images must have a cohesive look it is vital that it is composed using a range of techniques. I create a collection of images full of the love, emotion and joy of your day, Candid moments, quietly captured ceremony, beautiful couples and group compositions and sparkling reception shots.
The journey starts with a simple chat so I can understand exactly how you envision your wedding photography and then we can discuss all the options, I can answer any questions as we move on to the booking process.
I have shot for clients in Italy, Portugal, Dubai, Malaysia, Spain etc but I try always to make my next wedding shoot the best .
Magazine Editorial, with a Fine Art touch and a little photojournalism always some black and white images
Absolutely 100% customer satisfaction
Use established professionals and look for:- Subtle use of flash (no harsh shadow lines), nice balanced composition. Sharp where they should be. Ok arty blur is fashionable but you shouldn't call a bad shot "Art" in my opinion. Look for nicely observed images and remember a beautiful location shouldn't sell a sloppy shot.
Bride and bridesmaids carefully choreographed dance at reception.
Once a couple have seen my portfolio and like the style of images I will then meet with them or talk on the phone. Very often they are keen to complete the booking straight away.
I am always available for discussion, advice and questions at any time before the day and I always call the couple before hand to check on everything.
All images from the day are important. I think the most significant image will be during the ceremony or couples shots when you can tangibly feel the love between them as the look into each others eyes, when they are oblivious to anyone other than each other. These are the moments that I really love to capture.
I have never been asked specifically to take any unusual image. I constantly try to take both striking and subtle images often in original ways but the shot must work and look right.
Lots of umbrellas - either colourful or all white and make a feature of the weather.
I started photography professionally at The Guardian in 1999 before many years as an agency and international magazine photographer - I was even an official Royal Photographer at one point.