Letting the day flow without the posing.
Choosing a photographer who will capture the kind of images that you want is a crucial decision. Your photographer will be there for most of the day, so you want somebody with whom you’ll feel comfortable. My approach is to blend in with your guests and document real moments as they happen – like the image of this guest yawning at the top of this page. It’s not a traditional photo you would imagine when you think about wedding photography, but it’s an authentic, funny moment that helps tell the story of your day.
I don’t shout orders or ask people to pose. All I ask is that you have an awesome time and bring the happy vibes.
I try to meet all couples before the wedding to say hi and to have an initial consultation ahead of booking. If meeting in person is not possible, then a Zoom call or an old-fashioned phone call is the next best thing.
Have a look below to find out a bit more about how I work on a wedding day and what you can expect from me.
So why book me as your wedding photographer?
I like to document your day in an authentic and relaxed way, and I don’t ask anyone to smile or pose for me. There’s a vast range of moments on a wedding day, from a little hand squeeze to give some encouragement to huge belly laughs during the speeches, and I try to capture this so you can look back on it with fond memories. Weddings are about the people, the details, the emotions and the setting. From getting ready in the morning until the dance floor is packed, I want you to look at your photos as if you were reliving your special day.
My style of photography is documentary or photojournalistic - meaning I don’t interfere; however, I think it’s also great to set a little time aside to get some relaxed shots of just the two of you, and this is also an excellent opportunity to enjoy a few quiet moments together. But apart from this (which I aim to do as quickly as possible), I won’t keep you away from enjoying your day and partying with your guests.
I don’t show many group shots on my site, but I take them as you wish. I’ll work with you before the wedding to finalise a list of group shots and aim to get through them as quickly as possible—usually, no more than fifteen minutes. I’m sure you would rather enjoy the day with your friends and family than spend hours standing around feeling like you’re on a photo shoot.
Every wedding is different, but your love needs to be celebrated your way! So, regardless of age, sexuality, gender, identity or race, I’m there to capture yours in all its glory. I’ll be there to document the whole day as much as possible to leave you with a beautiful collection of images you can share with loved ones today and for future generations.
If you’d like to know more about documentary wedding photography? I’ve written a bit more about it here.
