I always get a buzz when it comes to transport! This has included running onto Marlow Bridge to pause the traffic and arranging with boat and bus companies for me to jump off early or late to capture photos 'on and off' to get the variety in storytelling that people think they'd need two photographers for!
Relaxed, fun, candid, natural and timeless.
All of the kind words from couples make it rewarding as well as winning awards. My biggest achievement overall would be building my business from nothing after photographing a friend's wedding to earning living as a full time self-employed photographer.
If you're at the early stages of planning view lots of real weddings to get ideas for the type of venue you like, wedding day season and decorations. Once your venue is booked choose your suppliers early to secure them for your day. With my photography you can finalise your choice of package and timings 2-3 months before your wedding.
I love seeing all the creative table names linked to the couple's interests or wedding theme. Everything from places, castles, sporting venues, films, bands, Beatle's albums, flowers to reindeer names!
A detailed overview can be read on my website or please contact me to meet for a coffee. www.dianefrazerphotography.co.uk/overview
Couples should always tell the photographer about any extended family or close friends who are important to them or have travelled halfway around the world to be there. Unique combinations like this wouldn't be on the photographer's group photo template list. I always run through couple's requests at a pre-wedding meeting.
I had to photograph the groom and groomsmen getting ready to catch a chandelier falling from the ceiling! The Groom was an Only Fools and Horses fan! No-one (or the venue!) was harmed in the making this photo!
Make the most of it! It can create fun opportunities with umbrellas etc. For all days when the ground is soft I'd recommend a change of shoes (colourful wellington boots) for the bride for going outside for portraits to avoid heels sinking.
Inspired by my Infant school teacher, I always wanted a career in art. I chose to go down the photography route whilst in Sixth Form. I've been a professional photographer since I graduated back in 2005 and chose to specialise in portraiture as I love meeting people. Once I had photographed one wedding I loved it! I've now photographed over 100!