My most memorable wedding would have to be a wedding I did in Huddersfield. The guest were so lively and fun it made the shots amazing. The bride and groom was really down to earth and this also came off in the shots.
Photojournalistic, fun, memorable, honest and candid.
The best thing I get from the job is taking some great photos and then when you reveal them to the bride and they cry with happiness. I am always proud of this moment. It's like getting paid a million pound because you walked away knowing a bride had the most wonderful wedding and she has them amazing memories captured forever.
RESEARCH!!!. researching your suppliers is vital. You want to know everything about them. You don't want to be dissapointed with anything in your wedding so research is the key.
The best personal touch I have seen was the bride being walked down the ales by her father, a jedi and three stormtroopers. Best
I would have 2 meetings with the couple. One meeting about a month after booking to get the couples ideas and then one around 3 weeks before the wedding to finalise the couple plans and make sure it run smoothly on the day. On the day I would be communicating with a nominated person (usually maid of honor or parents) so if there is any delays in the timings then I can prepare for them.
I like to make the couple kis's. The reason it takes a few shots to get right because both bride and groom gets silly. It's them silly shots that makes it worth it.
I would usually bring white brolly's with me to shelter the guest and it makes a good shot. I would avoid the grass and make sure we do the formal very quickly so we can get out of the rain.
I use to work for a rope manufacturer and my boss kept asking to take shots of different pieces of rope and he has a professional camera. I started to like it and started to study photography. From there I have been hooked and have done my diploma in photography and never looked back.