1. TIP 15 – Picking a Photographer The Photographer It’s hard choosing a photographer, but make sure that you meet the photographer in person first, that is vital as they will actually be a big part of your very special day. If you do not gel at an early meeting, then move on!Style of Photography Do you like the photographs? Are they what you would like taken on your wedding day? I take primarily reportage style informal photos, I believe it is important that you are relaxed on your big day!Questions to Ask…Do we get a DVD? What are the terms of use? Yes, with all my packages you receive a hi-res copy of the images for you and your parents to print from and also a lo-res copy, perfectly sized for Facebook and emailing. There is no logo on any of them.How many photos do we get? You get all the good ones from me, edited to perfection - around 160-200 for a full day’s wedding coverage, see my Tip 12 for numbers to be wary of.How do you back-up your images? On 2 separate hard drives, and a DVD in a separate location, plus online.What happens if you are sick? I have 3 other photographers who I trust very much who I would ask to cover my event. I have never missed one wedding yet.

    TIP 15 – Picking a Photographer

    The Photographer
    It’s hard choosing a photographer, but make sure that you meet the photographer in person first, that is vital as they will actually be a big part of your very special day. If you do not gel at an early meeting, then move on!

    Style of Photography
    Do you like the photographs? Are they what you would like taken on your wedding day? I take primarily reportage style informal photos, I believe it is important that you are relaxed on your big day!

    Questions to Ask…
    Do we get a DVD? What are the terms of use?
    Yes, with all my packages you receive a hi-res copy of the images for you and your parents to print from and also a lo-res copy, perfectly sized for Facebook and emailing. There is no logo on any of them.

    How many photos do we get?
    You get all the good ones from me, edited to perfection - around 160-200 for a full day’s wedding coverage, see my Tip 12 for numbers to be wary of.

    How do you back-up your images?
    On 2 separate hard drives, and a DVD in a separate location, plus online.

    What happens if you are sick?
    I have 3 other photographers who I trust very much who I would ask to cover my event. I have never missed one wedding yet.

  2. TIPS FOR BRIDES - 13:  Posing for Photos It’s no surprise that many couples feel slightly awkward in front of the camera, most of us are not used to having professional photos taken (me included, I’m possibly the world’s worst model). But my approach is to keep you brides and grooms as relaxed and natural as possible. During the couple shoot, all my best shots come when the bride and groom forget I am there, or at least, ignore me and concentrate on each other. After all, it is a very special moment, you are just married and away from the crowds. Many couples tell me that this was one of their favourite parts of the day. So, when I tell you to ignore me and focus on each other, then that’s the best thing to do, whether walking through the woods, or up the Royal Mile, we will get some amazing shots.


    TIPS FOR BRIDES - 13:  Posing for Photos

    It’s no surprise that many couples feel slightly awkward in front of the camera, most of us are not used to having professional photos taken (me included, I’m possibly the world’s worst model). But my approach is to keep you brides and grooms as relaxed and natural as possible. During the couple shoot, all my best shots come when the bride and groom forget I am there, or at least, ignore me and concentrate on each other. After all, it is a very special moment, you are just married and away from the crowds. Many couples tell me that this was one of their favourite parts of the day.
    So, when I tell you to ignore me and focus on each other, then that’s the best thing to do, whether walking through the woods, or up the Royal Mile, we will get some amazing shots.

  3. I am shooting in the very grand, and draped in history Royal College of Physicians tomorrow, can’t wait to use all those luscious backdrops! Kathrin and Stuart are having a part-German celebration (from Kathrin’s side), where amongst other things the bride and groom will walking up the aisle together! Thanks to the square meal website for this image.

    I am shooting in the very grand, and draped in history Royal College of Physicians tomorrow, can’t wait to use all those luscious backdrops!

    Kathrin and Stuart are having a part-German celebration (from Kathrin’s side), where amongst other things the bride and groom will walking up the aisle together!

    Thanks to the square meal website for this image.

  4. It’s off to the Dalmahoy again this weekend for Rachel and Stuart’s wedding reception. I love the venue and with the sun shining (it’s looking good guys!) it has so many options for photos that I will be spoiled for choice.

    It’s off to the Dalmahoy again this weekend for Rachel and Stuart’s wedding reception. I love the venue and with the sun shining (it’s looking good guys!) it has so many options for photos that I will be spoiled for choice.

  5. TIPS FOR BRIDES - 8:   BRIDAL PREPARATION PHOTOS I love photographing this time in the wedding day! It’s a special family and friends time with equal amounts of relaxation, emotion and nerves. ‘Who would want a photographer there for that?’ you may ask. When you consider the amount of time and effort you have put in deciding on all the details and how special some of those items are then it makes more sense. Which details and items? Well, there’s the dress, shoes, jewellery, flowers, button holes, hats, bridesmaid’s outfits, hair, make up, heirlooms (see Tip 7), dad’s outfit, flower girls outfits, gifts and more! All in one place at one time, perfect for your photographer to work away and capture them for posterity. Then there’s the special moments, like when you first unveil your wedding dress to your dad, the bridesmaids, button holes get put on, flowers arrive, first shots with your family. In short (I could go on, can you tell?) it’s a very special time and those shots look lovely in your album and you will cherish them, I promise! To see more of my work and package prices, click right HERE.

    TIPS FOR BRIDES - 8:   BRIDAL PREPARATION PHOTOS

    I love photographing this time in the wedding day! It’s a special family and friends time with equal amounts of relaxation, emotion and nerves. ‘Who would want a photographer there for that?’ you may ask.

    When you consider the amount of time and effort you have put in deciding on all the details and how special some of those items are then it makes more sense. Which details and items? Well, there’s the dress, shoes, jewellery, flowers, button holes, hats, bridesmaid’s outfits, hair, make up, heirlooms (see Tip 7), dad’s outfit, flower girls outfits, gifts and more! All in one place at one time, perfect for your photographer to work away and capture them for posterity.

    Then there’s the special moments, like when you first unveil your wedding dress to your dad, the bridesmaids, button holes get put on, flowers arrive, first shots with your family.

    In short (I could go on, can you tell?) it’s a very special time and those shots look lovely in your album and you will cherish them, I promise!

    To see more of my work and package prices, click right HERE.

  6. THIS IS FOR REAL - 1.8 mile Veil !!

    I thought this was a joke at first, but it looks legit. A bride in Italy had a veil 1.8 miles long! 600 helpers gathered it up when required and held it up as the bridal car travelled.

    http://www.wedding-news.co.uk/bride-ties-the-knot-in-a-record-breaking-veil-248900/

    I wouldn’t like to take the photo when the bride says “..and can you make sure to get the whole veil in…”  Helicopter anyone?