When discussing their wedding day, there is
one phrase that bridal couples, very occasionally, come up with, that reduces me to goldfish status ie: mouth open, blowing silent bubbles and totally unable to
communicate!
“We only want a
couple of pictures”.
I might understand if the words came from an older couple who consider themselves un-photogenic and dread ploughing through 500 plus images of themselves, looking less attractive than they were in their youth, but the older age group are much more positive.
I might understand if the words came from an older couple who consider themselves un-photogenic and dread ploughing through 500 plus images of themselves, looking less attractive than they were in their youth, but the older age group are much more positive.
Older couples seem to know exactly what they want "Two hours flat " and then please disappear photographer. Or the full works.
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| Bridal bliss looks wonderful at Coity Castle When they order an album this age group know how to make a big effort and look wonderful. Looking wonderful is not the only issue here. For those 'plighting their troth' who do not marry in church, how should such a momentous day be recorded, if not by photographs and an album, preserving the photographs for posterity? Even more importantly these albums are charming records to be enjoyed by their children (and the children from previous marriages) and their children ie: the grandchildren of the bridal pair. All of which is right and proper and exactly how it should be. (And what's more the kids love them). |
I would like to explain to those who who utter these words, as a prelude to trying to book a photographer for an hour or two, my first thought which is:
"But I might not get anything!"
The one thing that strikes terror into the heart of any photographer, let alone a wedding
photographer, is the chance that he/she might not have the opportunity to do justice to
the subject (in his/her own judgement).
During the event the best photographs may not come from from any of the set pieces.
The arrival of the bride
The ceremony
The kiss
The walk down the aisle
The cutting of the cake
The first dance
Or even from the photographs of the couple immediately after the ceremony in
the twenty or so minutes allotted to the photographer (although often this time does
produce lovely shots which form the anchor stone of the album).
Reluctant subjects are not unusual, some men consider their wedding day as a chance for a binge with their mates.........
On one occasion the bride and groom were not speaking by the time it came to cutting the cake, let alone sharing the first dance. So there simply were no pictures of these moments. However having got some delightful shots earlier, with a bit ofcreativity, the album was a great success. (With the bride at least).
Did they live happily ever after.......... so far history does not relate!
photographer, is the chance that he/she might not have the opportunity to do justice to
the subject (in his/her own judgement).
During the event the best photographs may not come from from any of the set pieces.
The arrival of the bride
The ceremony
The kiss
The walk down the aisle
The cutting of the cake
The first dance
Or even from the photographs of the couple immediately after the ceremony in
the twenty or so minutes allotted to the photographer (although often this time does
produce lovely shots which form the anchor stone of the album).
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| Wedding day magic, they do it with mirrors |
On one occasion the bride and groom were not speaking by the time it came to cutting the cake, let alone sharing the first dance. So there simply were no pictures of these moments. However having got some delightful shots earlier, with a bit ofcreativity, the album was a great success. (With the bride at least).
Did they live happily ever after.......... so far history does not relate!
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| Moved to tears by the beauty of his bride |
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