Enjoy looking through my latest Kent Wedding photography blog
...how do you create THOSE shots....
So I get this question asked a lot, so I thought I would write a blog post on it so everyone understands how I do it, how long it takes and things to consider.
I plan for each wedding to try and deliver a unique shot, sometimes using off camera flash, sometimes using my pixelstick friend - most importantly I talk this through with each of my clients in advance and make sure we both have a clear vision of what we are trying to achieve.
I always get asked whether I add the colour afterwards! Simple answer is “no”. This is all done on site, in camera on the night. I set the camera up for a 30 seconds exposure and then run around with my pixelstick to create the colours before freezing you in the shot with a flash blast.
This type of shot takes me about 15 minutes to set up and test but I only invite my clients out once i am set-up - that way you are outside for only a couple of minutes - I don’t want to keep you from your party any longer than I have to. All I ask from you is you stand very still!
It was these style of photos that won me my first awards due to their uniqueness. This is not easy to do but the clients that have asked for them thoroughly enjoy the process - the excitement builds as I run around in that 30 seconds - before I give them a quick sneak peak at the back of the camera. It’s a fantastic way to end the night
It doesn’t always have to be my lightstick - this image above was taken in a underpass in greenwich. a very quick set up of flashes and colour gels just means i can quickly get you a unique shot that hopefully you recognise as your own piece of art and something you will be proud to hang on the wall.
So make sure you talk to me about these type of shots in the lead up to the wedding - what you are looking to get out of it, any ideas you have and I’ll make sure it happens. Even fancy a more classic white look or black and white - all the options are on the table
Remember talk to me - no matter how crazy your ideas are - See below!
Northbrook Park wedding photographer
Northbrook park photography
Now I don't use the word perfect very often - but I absolutely loved everything about this wedding - and I mean everything. I was absolutely captivated by the beautiful venue Northbrook park, the wonderful Jill and Paul and two fantastic families. This was a wedding blend of all the best things I love about America and the best things I love about England - combine it with glorious sunshine all day and you have your recipe for perfect.
Northbrook park in Surrey is simply beautiful (i was in photographers paradise) and I love it when a venue enables both the bridal and groom party to stay there as it means I get to photograph the boys and the girls getting ready - the boys definitely were not drinking Jill! We had the pleasure of little Easton with the girls who was being super super cute - he also managed to invent a new game of " can i throw my socks out of the window"
Jill had organised so many little touches throughout the venue that it looked not only beautiful but everywhere you turned there was a little detail to photograph - Jills attention to detail was exquisite -hopefully i did them all justice through the photographs.
I also need to give three special shout outs - firstly to Boris! Everyone needs a Boris at a wedding - Fact. Never have i had a member of the grooms party organise people so well for the family photos - Really helped me out. Secondly to Kim and Julie for "that cake" - oh my days, i have never tasted anything as amazing as that wedding cake (I so need that recipe and if i need to import some Quick whip/cool whip/something whip (not too sure what it is) then i will do so) - unbelievable. Finally to the very talented brother of Jill - Ryan. Not only did he do a fantastic job as the minister - he also sang two amazing renditions, one through the ceremony and first dance - a very talented guy.
So I hope you enjoy these photos. I really enjoyed editing them and remembering so many little things that happened throughout the day. I hope you guys stay in touch and I wish Jill and Paul all the best as they settle into their new life in the US.
