You don’t have to accept wedding photography that is the same as everyone else’s – You Deserve Better!
My approach to wedding photography is about storytelling in the most honest way I can be, and in a way that truly reflects your day. If you want to start getting ready at 9am then thats fine, I won’t disappear at 6pm or insist you have a mock cutting of the cake. I am there for you whether it be for 8 hours or 14!
My Style
I am no dull photographer stuck in my way of only shooting ‘posed’ pictures. Neither am I a pure ‘documentary’ photographer that won’t interact with you all day long. Both of these extremes, are in my opinion, a complete let down to both you and your wedding photographs.
The weddings I photograph are about a delicate balance of the two. Prompting not posing. The balance is different for eveyone. I have heard stories where by a couple are given hundreds of wedding pictures but not one posed picture of them both together. I have heard even more stories, where by a wedding photograph has taken the newly weds away from the quests for over an hour for a few measly unadventurous pictures on the estate grounds, beach or cliff top. This is not me, and hopefully my pictures and previous clients are testament to that.
As you will see from my pictures on this website, and on Facebook, I process my work into a combination of black and white, single tones, and full vivid colour. I personally tend to always lean towards black and white, its a look I like, especially when processed well, however I appreciate colour and use it when it works well, playing to the strengths of the day and the scene. I am also currently exploring a film look to my work, both in colour and black and white, I really like the aesthetic and I feel it gives a more timeless and genuine look to my pictures in several situations.
My Philosophy
Its your special day, its not mine, its not meant to be a photo shoot. I’ll document the day from a distance for the large part and step in only when arranged or asked too. Normally ill take charge of a few group shots and we will spend a few minutes doing some portraits of the two of you, but how much of this we do is completely down to you, and whatever you decide I’ll always be on hand throughout the day.
I believe in quality. Photographs that are timeless. Photographs that contain emotion. Photographs that take advantage of surroundings. Photographs that don’t cut off your heads or contain typewriters and blankets for no logical reason (iv’e seen them).
I believe in honesty with you. I speak up when I don’t think something is a good idea and offer reassurance when I believe it will all work out, after all, who at your wedding sees as many weddings at so many different venues?
I believe in planning with you, planning is probably the single most important thing that will insure you both enjoy your day and of course get amazing wedding pictures. I put time aside the day before most weddings so that we can finely go through all the details of your wedding day, so that both you and I know how the day will run, wet or dry, there will be a plan. Remember whether its a small registry office for 10 quests or a cathedral with 300, prior planning will always help to prevent poor performance.
Do you want a photographer who will observe and capture all your friends and families expressions from a distance and yet be able to control your guests for a few group shots or a confetti line up? Do you want a photographer who will photograph you and your new spouse simply and elegantly while also taking the initiative for some more adventurous art like pictures, but will rarely take any time out of your whole day?
Put simply, if you want an organised and enthusiastic approach that utilises the best of documentary wedding photography while punctuating your day with pictures of the two of you that you will be able to treasure in a box or proudly hang on a wall, then lets talk.
