13 Brides

February 23, 2007 | 2 Comments

13Brides in the chapel at St Augustines photographed by MyWeddingStory

Casual reportage is very much in at the moment. Many couple are saying to me “we don’t want to bother with all that posing - just shoot what you see”. And that’s great. Most people want at least a few posed pictures thoguh. Usually I find a few minutes to take pictures alone with the bride and groom. You’ll be amazed at the pictures we can make together in 10 - 15 minutes. And then it’s back to the guests for the party.

It’s the same thing with groups. Personally I would hate having a photographer tell me what to do for an hour or more - so I don’t do that. I will usually attempt to get group formals done in 15 minutes or so. There’s always time to get more relaxed pictures at other times of the day and anyway most of the guests are there to have fun.

Last week I was asked to shoot a bridal fashion show at St Augustines in Westgate. I’ve shot this before for them and always have a great time. The models look stunning in their designer dresses and the chapel is always lit beautifully. At the end of the show, all the models walk up the the altar together for the finale. Just as it finished, I decided I had to have a group shot. The audience was emptying out of the chapel and the models wanted to get changed. I ran up and spent about 30 seconds bossing people around and then had time for one shot. 13 brides, 2 grooms, 2 brides’ mothers and a bridesmaid. I like a challenge.

You can see the rest of the fashion show here.

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Not just brides

February 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

One of the cool things about photographing weddings for a living is that I get to hang around with some wonderful people, looking their best and generally having a fabulous time. And I get to photograph them. Sometimes there’s even cake too.

But it’s not just brides and grooms. I love all the little bits about weddings: the fun, the romance, the magic. There are also other things that go to make the day. I was asked by an executive travel firm to take some pictures of their latest pride and joy - a beautiful Beauford in the most wonderful shimmery gold blue colour. Now there’s nothing wrong with taking pictures of old cortinas (and one great wedding this year has the most wonderful VW Beetles as their wedding cars) but somehow a Beauford makes my job easier.

And yes, I know they are made of old minis and sierras. They scrub up nice though…

Beauford from K&A Executive Travel photographed by Jonathan Ryan of MyWeddingStory

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