Ray-Ban's

Now this photo is an oldie. Shot at Kimberley & Callum's wedding at The Upper House in Stone a couple of summers ago. It's not perfect but I still love the feel of the photo. Yes I am pissed that I cut off Alex's hand, yes it should have been framed a little lower but for some reason it just works for me.

Now without giving Alex (in the glasses) too much credit he did make this photo. In the Ray-Ban's he looks the part. I could imagine this image blown up huge on a billboard advertising the glasses. It's a great 'candid' moment. Alex was walking towards me and clocked me the second the photo was taken. The connection with Alex makes the image. Without that reaction the image would not have had the character. 

In the background the Bride, Groom, Mother of the bride a groomsman & a bridesmaid hang out in the shade. I remember this day well. Obviously It was my first wedding so I was a little nervous leading up to it but once I got there I was chilled. I remember the weather. It was hot and it was sunny all day long. I came home with a tan from being out in the sun all day through to the evening. The Upper House is a great venue for a summer wedding, check out the gallery from Kim & Cal's day here.

Watching the crowd

Focusing on the bride & groom is obviously important on their big day but I find more and more of my clients are saying that they want photos of these kind of photos of their guests. When documenting a wedding it is important for me to show you more than what you saw on the day.

Just look at what is going on in this photo. Tara & Daniel are in their own little world, oblivious to what is going on around them. When I capture moments like this it makes me happy. I see the shot pop up in the viewfinder and I know I have that little moment saved for ever. On your wedding day you will miss a lot. Trust me, weddings go quick! You wont remember much, even the bits when you were sober. Look how happy everyone is. You may not realise it but when you get married your family are proud. Look at that grin on Ade's face. He looks so happy to be welcoming his new Son-in-law into the family. Tara's younger sister Joley looks like she is in her own little world, so happy for them both.

These are the moments I want to capture for you. I want to be able to share moments with you that you were in, but didn't see, because moments like this are worth keeping.

Howard

Dad's speech

Dad's don't often get much of a look in on wedding blogs so I figured i would break the mould... Here is a short photos story consisting of severn images. I love it when photos come together to make little mini stories like this....

I have processed these photos all in black & white, firstly because I am a B&W whore & secondly because the light was so low with mainly candle light (which looked amazing) & the colour often turns to mush at these levels! Anyway enjoy this little story & get pinning (if your not on Pinterest, why not!)

Howard