A few years ago the majority of weddings that I photographed were held around 1pm. There have always been exceptions to this, particularly with a non traditional wedding, so perhaps a Chinese tea ceremony would begin early in the morning, … Read More
I met with a lovely couple yesterday and we were talking about the quality of the light in their wedding venue, and I explained how it was important to choose a photographer that you get along with, as this person … Read More
My computer guy advised me that I should write and publish a weekly blog so that potential clients can learn a little more about me and also so that Google can see that my website is current and frequently updated. … Read More
6. The enviroment can change swiftly when photographing a wedding, so, for example, will Uncle Bob know that he has approximately 5 seconds to leave a dark church or ceremony room, into daylight, which needs the camera settings to … Read More
Uncle Bob may have some expensive equipment, as do I, but my equipment is purchased to do a specific job, at a specific time, and in an ever-changing environment, whereas Uncle Bob has probably used his equipment in the garden … Read More
We live in a country where even a short term weather forecast can be completely wrong, but even so, I always check the weather a few days before a shoot, just to start thinking about a possible plan. This weekend … Read More
I have seen, and of course heard, literally hundreds of wedding speeches now, and they are always such a fantastic part of the day, from both a photographer’s and a guest’s perspective. Traditionally, the speeches would be held after the … Read More
This week I have met with two different couples who had two very different views on whether children should be invited to weddings. One couple were having an adult only day, where the guests could pack their small people off, … Read More
Last week I met with a lovely couple who are really looking forward to their wedding in the spring at Manchester Town Hall, and, being music lovers, they are particularly looking forward to having a saxophonist playing live music at … Read More
I was photographing a wedding this weekend with a bride who was super confident with her body (and with good reason!). J had seen and commented on a photograph on my Facebook page, which showed a lovely bride in the … Read More