Top 10 Wedding Photographers for Winter
November 23, 2009
It’s the season to wrap up warm but there is still much going on in the world of weddings. Why not try these photographers to warm you up with expressive and beautiful winter wedding photography.
In no particular order…
Christian Keenan – www.ckpweddings.com
Alistair Freeman – www.modernweddingphotographers.co.uk
Barrie Downie – www.barriedownie.com
Ryan Browne - www.ryan-browne.co.uk
Jeff Ascough - www.jeffascough.com
Gordon McGowan – www.gordonmcgowan.co.uk
David Murray – www.murrayphotography.com
David Pullman – www.dpphotography.co.uk
Crash Taylor - www.crashtaylor.com
Mark Wallis – www.markwallisphoto.com/
Each photographer has their own unique approach to the subject matter with specific techniques on taking photography pictures in low light conditions you’d expect in the Autumn and Winter seasons. Lighting set-ups require some thought but creative approaches can be done such as Alistair Freeman’s use of candle or fairy lights to create that wintry ambiance. On the other hand, Gordon McGowan favours the light from two video lights.
Note that the original list has been adapted from the Professional Photographer magazine November 09 issue.
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Shilpa Shetty’s Wedding Photos
November 23, 2009
Reality TV star and Bollywood actress, Shilpa Shetty married her husband, Raj Kundra in a splendidly colourful Hindu wedding. Shetty, 34, wore a luxurious red draped sari throughout the ceremony which made her look every bit the movie star actress she is. Her husband is a millionaire business man based in London. The entire wedding ceremony was limited to close family members in Kandala, near Mumbai.
She put down in her blog early Sunday:
‘This is it!’ describing how her life had ‘been turned upside down, inside out in the past week as the marriage is nearing.’
‘All is in order, friends and family have got together,’ she said, adding that she looked forward to meeting fans under her new name ‘Shilpa Shetty Kundra’.
For the reception in a couple of days, Shetty and Tahiliani will wear other equally exotic outfits. Shetty will adorn a two piece outfit in champagne-gold which will have a Swarovski-encrusted suit along with a duchess satin sari-gown in the same shade.
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Checklist for Wedding Photography on your Big Day
November 9, 2009
This is your special day and a one off as far as you are concerned. You need a wedding photographer to get things right. You don’t want the bride and groom with no feet in view or red eyed guests. Follow these simple instructions…
Build Repor with your Photographer!
You must get along with your photographer. Feel relaxed and confident that he or she is going to do a great job of taking the pictures. Understand their point of view and the way they work so you don’t feel confused on the day.
Check the small print
Once you’ve found the perfect photographer, get your booking in writing. Check the small print and make sure you know exactly what you’re getting for your money. You could even ask the photographer to sign a contract, which records your wedding date, time and place, price and any restrictions or conditions.
Decide what they should do
A good professional photographer will use his or her creative and technical skills to get the best results. Discuss the role you want your photographer to take on your wedding day. Do you want him or her to take control of events or blend into the background?
Beware of buying budget
If your wedding photographs matter to you, skimping may not pay. ‘People often make the mistake of thinking that all photographers are the same, but the photographic quality and style can vary enormously,’ says David. ‘Wedding photography is one area where you really do get what you pay for.’
Remember that your family will be charged separately for any copies they want. Look for those nice little extras too. Some photographers throw in a load of thank you cards with a small photo enclosed, as part of the deal.
Don’t forget the details
If you’ve spent a long time creating invites, menus, flower arrangements etc, you’ll want these little details captured on film too.
It’s a fantastic idea to place single-use cameras on the tables at the reception so your guests can capture their version of the day.
Practice makes perfect
Try to meet up with the photographer at the venues for the service and the reception beforehand, so that he/she can get a feel for the best settings to enhance the style of photographs. Make sure you check with your minister that there are no restrictions on photography during the wedding ceremony.
Say ‘relax’
Finally, the best advice any couple can take is try and relax in front of the camera. If you are not used to posing or smiling , make sure you grab a mirror the day before and start practising those smiles!
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World’s Worst Wedding Photography
October 6, 2009
Imagine your perfect wedding without photos but have you ever considered how good those photos really need to be? Well, Marc and Sylvia Day paid up over £1000 for a photographer who would at least capture their special day in all its glory. How wrong they were! Luckily Gareth Bowers of Fresh Images was forced by the courts to repay the majority when photos turned out like this:
Only 22 of the 400 snaps taken were ever approved. The cutting of the cake was omitted whilst other shots were off angle and poorly lit.
A video made of the wedding misses the pair arriving and includes a moment where the operator drops his camera – and swears.
“The videographer missed us turning up at the reception so he filmed the driver opening the car door with nobody inside it,” Mrs Day, 50, from West Yorkshire, said.
If that wasn’t enough for our hapless couple, some thank you cards provided for the couple to give to guests had both of their names spelt incorrectly. “Thank you – Slyvia & Mark,” the misspelt cards read.
The BBC asked for other bad wedding photos here
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