The Location
There are so many great wedding venues in and around Bristol, but I just love taking photographs in the countryside. You can’t beat it. SaveSave
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Photographing The Emotion Of A Wedding
Some say a wedding is like a big party and for others it is a spiritual occasion. Whatever view the view, the relatives, friends, bride and groom will be showing emotion and pictures showing this will be the best of the day. Pictures of people looking bored at a wedding won’t go down well and you won’t…
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Wedding Photography Inspiration
It’s really important to know what you want before you start a wedding engagement session or the formals of the bride and groom on the wedding day. Getting an idea of poses, clothing, equipment, props and lighting are some really important concepts you need to consider before you start a shoot. A great place to…
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RAW V’s JPEG Wedding Photography
I just thought I would make a quick post about file formats because someone recently asked me which format I shoot in. I guess the first point to make, whatever your preference, is the need to get it right in camera. There is really no substitute for this, whether it is the composition, white balance,…
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Find A Different Perspective At A Wedding
One wedding photographer whose work I admire is Becker. One technique he consistently uses is to capture the scene from a different perspective. Shooting at eye level works well for a variety of scenes at a wedding but shooting from a low or high position adds a certain dynamic to the shot. Using a different perspective…
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Photographing A Wedding With Two Camera Bodies
One tip to save time in post processing is to make sure that all of your camera bodies have the same time and date. Not ‘about the same’, but exactly the same. Once you have imported your images from the different cameras in to your software program of choice you will simply be able to…
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Preparing for a Wedding Photography Shoot
There are two good reasons to prepare, plan and prepare. Firstly everyone has heard of ‘pre wedding nerves.’ This applies to the wedding photographer too. It’s good to be on edge, you don’t want to be too complacent about how good you are. Equally you don’t want your nerves to affect your performance. An effective…
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Using Exposure Compensation at Weddings
If you shoot weddings one skill that you need to master is exposure compensation. There’s a good reason for this as you will generally find yourself shooting in many different lighting conditions. Ambient light, window light, door light, flash light are all factors to consider – when people exit or enter buildings you will have…
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Wedding Photography Equipment
As a wedding photographer I know that it is essential to make the most of the tools you have. There aren’t a lot of great camera shops in Bristol so good gear tends to come from the internet for me. Better tools don’t necessarily make better pictures, but they certainly give you a helping hand….
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The Wedding Photographer’s Schedule
When I moved to Bristol I didn’t know the local area very well and so when it came to wedding photography I really needed to try and make sure my schedule was tight. I always visit the location before so I know what to expect and I would ensure you get a schedule from the…
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How To Be A Wedding Photographer
The internet is scattered with places where you can read how to be creative and take eye catching photographs. Personally I listen to a number of podcasts which give technical advice and also advise on technique. But no amount of reading or listening is a substitute for real life experience. If you’re thinking of getting…
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10 Gear Tips For Wedding Photographers
There are a lot of aspiring photographers starting out in the industry these days with some incredible gear that photographers wouldn’t have dreamed of years ago. I’m often on the lookout for second shooters in Bristol and need to be sure that they know how to handle their gear. Photography is an art for many…
