Weddings

Introduction

Shooting weddings is by far my favourite kind of photography: it gives you freedom and an opportunity to use virtually any of the photographic genres - journalistic, fashion, still life or even landscape. But what I really love to do is to be impressionist about it: to observe and capture feelings and emotions that most people won’t see. I want that each and every picture of your day is not only aesthetically pleasing and technically perfect, but is also reminiscent of what Your Big Day felt like.

As far as my own style is concerned, I can’t say I am restricted by any rigid boundaries; every wedding is unique, and the solution will depend on what you like and how your day is designed, but in most cases it will be mixture of storytelling reportage shots, a little bit of traditional group pictures if you wish, and some bride and groom’s artistic photographs.

In any case, my approach on the day is always unobtrusive, it is entirely your day and I will be there simply to capture it for you forever.

The best thing to do is to simply take a look at my portfolio (don’t miss the featured weddings!);
I guess my work will explain it better than any words. If you like what you see, don’t hesitate to get in touch so that we can discuss your wedding in more detail.

I live in Lancaster a beautiful historic town in Lancashire, but I'll be happy to travel to the neighbouring counties.

Brief guide to the Wedding Photography styles

A wedding is a special, once-in-a-lifetime event. Naturally, we want happy memories about it to last forever, so most would opt for a professional photographer. It is important, however, to find the right person for the job – not only competent technically, but also ensuring that their style, approach and even personality suit your needs. There is a variety of wedding photography styles on offer, so here’s a simple guide to help you make an informed choice.
Traditional
Very formal; the pictures are predominantly staged, with a lot of intervention from the photographer. It would be appealing to those with conservative tastes, and the photos would usually look well on a Victorian mantelpiece.
Pros:
• You know exactly what you’ll get: the photographer usually has a list of highlights to shoot.
Cons:
• A lot of “say cheese” and “let’s pause and smile”;
• Photos very stiff, with little in them to convey the atmosphere;
• Time consuming, bride and groom spending more time posing for endless set shots rather than having fun.
Reportage / Documentary
Completely opposite to the traditional style – it captures the day as it unfolds. This “journalistic” style will appeal to couples that want their album to tell a unique story and capture the feeling of the day.
Pros:
• Images unique, personal and telling an emotional story;
• No interruptions for the day; discreet; more time for bride and groom to enjoy themselves.
Cons:
• Very difficult to master; check out your photographer’s portfolio beforehand to avoid a bunch of meaningless snapshots ;
• There’s no list of shots, so even the best photographer can miss something;
• Traditionally-minded people might prefer the grandeur of set shots.
Contemporary / Artistic
By definition, this style is constantly developing, usually involving posed shots of bride and groom in a more artistic setting – something you’d expect to see in glossy magazines, often with innovative post-processing of images.
  Pros:
• Can produce a superb and individualised record of your big day.
  Cons:
• It’s an artistic vision rather than a true record of the wedding;
• Can be very time-consuming and even take place in a different location;
• The particular stylistic can fall out of fashion and start to look dated after some time.

Whatever your chosen style is, it’s what feels right to you that really matters, so although a wedding budget can be a constraint, it might be worth choosing someone who can really help you capture the memories of your special day.