YOUR WEDDING...YOUR STORY
All weddings are different and I will tell your story with unique and individual pictures that you will treasure forever
Why I love these pictures
Yes of course I am going to shoot your family group pictures and the bridal portraits and of course we will make beautifully choreographed pictures of the two of you in beautiful surroundings. But, here's the thing...I will be mostly looking for something else. I cannot define it and I cannot plan it ahead because I don't know how people will react or behave, but the best pictures are when people are off guard and acting naturally and authentically and being true to themselves.
They are the pictures you will connect with and love the most. The group pictures will go on the sideboard or the mantlepiece but the best ones will stay in your hearts because that is the way you will remember the people you love.
Capturing Memories.
I am a portrait photographer who loves taking photographs of people. My journey has taken me to a point where I am now a wedding specialist. I'm a photographer who works mainly in an unobtrusive style and I produce candid documentary style images. I don't want the presence of myself or my camera to affect the way people act around each other and I will capture the moments and situations that just happen and unfold naturally. I want your pictures to reflect emotions that were real and not staged.
A story within a picture
In the picture above, the couple were emerging from the church to be greeted by their friends and family. It was a blustery day and at that moment a gust of wind lifted the bride's veil above her head. She was so happy that she didn't panic but her expression tells the story and makes this picture. The groom of course was completely oblivious and was enjoying the moment.
In the picture below, the story is told by the pensive expression on the groom's face and the way he holds his hands as he anticipates his bride's arrival with a mix of nerves and excitement.
I love nothing more than to be making pictures that have narrative and movement and make you think about what was going on at the time. I know that during the wedding day I will be making family group pictures and I am fine with that, but my mission is to capture the essence of the occasion and the people involved with natural documentary style pictures. They are always the best.
Choreography & Direction (just occasionally)
Sometimes it is possible to make the most amazing and unique pictures with a little bit of extra input and direction. This picture was made when we took a taxi from the reception venue in the City of London to the north side of Tower Bridge. Somehow we got the bride over the barrier and told the taxi driver to go over the bridge and turn round and come back for us. It was a busy Saturday afternoon but we stopped the traffic and I walked backwards in the middle of the road and shot this image. The taxi driver came up behind me and we jumped in and sped off leaving onlookers to wonder what had just happened.
Capturing light, feelings & moments and all the things in between.
It's reality with an artistic twist. It's a different perspective. It's about retaining authenticity in the moment. It's sometimes unconventional and it's not always traditional but it's always full of expression and emotion. It's photography that tells a story.
People Inspired Documentary Style Wedding Photography
