Dive into the world of wedding photography with practical tips, candid advice, and behind-the-scenes wisdom. Here you’ll find everything from choosing the right photographer to capturing the magic of your big day.
When planning your big day, choosing a wedding photographer might seem like just another task to tick off. But your photographer will be the one preserving your most precious moments – and you only get one shot (pun intended). To…
Do documentary wedding photographers direct the guests? Directing and staging guests goes against the very idea of documentary wedding photography.Documentary photographers don’t instruct people where to stand or how to act. Instead, they observe – capturing genuine moments, spontaneous interactions,…
You’re planning a wedding and wondering… how many photos should we actually get?Some say 500. Others say 1,000. The internet? Confused. As a documentary wedding photographer, I don’t believe in delivering everything that moved.I believe in capturing the real story…
A Documentary Approach to Wedding Photography They weren’t invited.They didn’t RSVP.And they definitely didn’t bring a gift. Yet, there they are – forever captured in the background of a wedding reception photo, looking over the shoulders of two unsuspecting guests…
Group photos are absolutely part of the story, even in documentary-style photography. The secret? Keep them relaxed, honest, and true to the moment. Especially when they happen spontaneously – like this natural group wedding portrait taken during a wildflower handfasting…
Is Hiring a Wedding Photographer Worth It? I realise my opinion is completely different from the mainstream. Most of these opinions come from wedding photographers themselves, who try to convince potential clients that they need to hire them. They talk…