Thinking about hiring a wedding photographer…but HATE being photographed?
You appreciate good photography but the idea of someone pointing cameras at you all day long and telling you what to do fills you with dread.
The solution is to hire a documentary wedding photographer.
As an award winning photographer, I emphasise capturing the authentic and spontaneous moments of a wedding day. This approach is valued for its unobtrusiveness and ability to tell a genuine story. Here's why this method is so appealing and effective:
I commit to not intervening in the flow of the day, which means I don't direct people, stage scenes, or ask for repeated actions. This allows moments to unfold naturally, ensuring a more genuine representation of the day.
By blending into the background, I enable guests and the couple to be themselves, resulting in candid and real photos.
I am an international wedding photographer with over 400 documentary weddings under my belt, which means I've honed the ability to anticipate and capture key moments. This experience enables me to be ready for those fleeting, unrepeatable instances that truly tell the story of the day.
My style is all about visual storytelling, where the photos collectively narrate the day's events and emotions. This approach is ideal for couples who value a more organic and less posed representation of their wedding.
This style captures the true essence of the day, including the atmosphere, interactions, and emotions, without the artificiality that sometimes comes with posed photography.
But we’ll have to have some posed portraits won’t we? What about those?
Taking a few moments away from the hustle and bustle of your wedding day can be incredibly refreshing. It's a chance to reconnect with your partner and soak in the joy of the day. Think of it as a little escape to celebrate the fact that you're now married. This time isn't just about getting great photos; it's about enjoying a private moment together amidst all the excitement: a moment to breathe and celebrate.
Long photo sessions can be draining, so keeping it brief is key. An experienced event photographer knows how to capture the best moments in a short time, ensuring that you spend more of your day enjoying your wedding and less time posing for photos. A typical portrait session might last just 15 minutes, with the possibility of a quick session later if the light is perfect.
What if we want to do an Engagement Shoot?
Considering an engagement shoot can be a fantastic way to ease any pre-wedding photo jitters and build a rapport with your photographer. Here’s why it can be so beneficial, especially if you’re worried about feeling awkward in front of the camera, think of it as a Low-Pressure Practice Run.
One of the biggest benefits of an engagement shoot is the opportunity to build a relationship with your photographer. This is invaluable because the more comfortable and familiar you are with them, the more natural and at ease you’ll feel during your wedding photos.
The most important tip for actually enjoying your wedding day photography is to choose a documentary wedding photographer—someone who captures the day in a relaxed and natural way with minimal intervention.
If this sounds like the kind of experience you’re looking for, I’d love to chat about your wedding photography needs or even an engagement shoot. Feel free to reach out—I can't wait to hear from you.
