Wedding day tips
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008What I sometimes struggle to understand when talking to fellow pros in the wedding photography industry, is why photogs run inside and strap a speedlight (flash) to their camera body the moment the sun makes an exit from the skies above. I’m a relative newbie to the habit of chasing any light that makes itself […]
Those black and white moments
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008Without sounding adversely sickly about why at Breathe we choose to shoot weddings, it’s the candid moments that make our industry so exciting. It’s hard to tell on a two inch screen how you’ve captured a scenario until the day’s work is downloaded later on the same evening. Purists may argue that a download doesn’t […]
A rainy wedding in Swindon town
Saturday, December 29th, 2007For any couples with a slight concern over what the good ole British weather will do on their wedding day, take a leaf out of the Zachans’ book. Ashley and Clare were hosting their wedding day in Clare’s original town of residence, Swindon. The couple now live in New Zealand and were back to share part […]
Silchester with The Slatterys
Saturday, May 5th, 2007Boy does it feel good to return to the venue that hosted our own wedding reception; Silchester House in Berkshire. It always feels like we’re returning home and that’s a special emotion. So it was a real pleasure to follow Jennifer Newport and Martin Slattery through their day, from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday […]
The Stag Party
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007My mate Graham. Well, what are we going to do to you?! It’s his stag party this coming weekend. Now usually of course the age old stag tradition is to watch the chap drink himself into oblivion, dress him in something like the YMCA construction worker uniform, drive him to Dover, whereupon we duly chain him to a container, that’s bound for […]
Best Man duties and a tale of woe
Sunday, February 25th, 2007Okay, the definitive list is as follows, although don’t panic chaps; much of this will have been taken care of by bride, groom and associates to the day. Organise suit fittings and pay for the privilege! Organise the stag party and if appropriate pay for the groom. At the very least, be the conduit for […]
Mentoring
Friday, January 26th, 2007Photography for me is an evolving process. The investment doesn’t just stop at the purchase of new equipment, it includes time spent in mentoring sessions with the World’s best photographers. I’m particularly lucky to have found creative solace in a vocation I absolutely adore. I know I know, that sounds particularly arty farty, a little […]
Respectful ceremony photography
Friday, January 12th, 2007This is a tricky subject, because as lawyers say, this blog has to come across without prejudice. It involves perhaps the most important professional that will be present at your wedding; the registrar, or priest. For without this person, there would be no confetti, no first dance, no beautifully polished Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. However, some wedding photographers have […]
Play to the occasion
Sunday, September 3rd, 2006A busy week, capped off with a wedding viewing. It’s perhaps the most nerve racking professional moment for me, no matter how many times we do it at Breathe. The moment a couple come in to the studio following the honeymoon to view their shots and designs is a time full of anticipation. We spend […]
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Anderson
Friday, September 1st, 2006It was the start of two busy Breathe wedding photography days. Last night we attended Matt Anderson and Zoe Walter’s wedding rehersal. Today they tied the knot, and what a party it was. Superb day. Superb ceremony. Not such superb weather, but it kinda held for the photos at least. It did remind me of […]
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