Right back into another hectic season of weddings and being a documentary wedding photographer. Creating candid wedding memories, and I’m getting happily back into a good working rhythm. Already this year I have put in some miles around the country as I do every year, Cork, Kerry of course and certainly beyond. What I personally… Read More…
No two Wedding alike, a Photojournalistic Wedding
A few years back I was sitting down with a potential client seeking a photojournalistic wedding style. I had three similar books, all of course in a. The only major difference was that each book had its own wedding. So I had presented three weddings in exactly the same style book. This was something I… Read More…
Field? Or Drinks Reception?
One of my favorite parts from a wedding can often be the drinks reception. A few years back during a wedding up the country, it may have been Bellingham Castle, anyway, I was sitting having a meal with a videographer, who shall remain nameless. They told me a story about where the wedding photographer suggested… Read More…
Documentary not Mockumentary Part 1
I don’t set any pictures up. As a documentary wedding photographer it’s my job to photograph the day in a candid manner. This is what is expected of me. I keep it flowing and therefore natural. This also includes any portraits with the couple. It seems that it is also OK to pretend to be… Read More…
How many Pictures is enough…?
So, how many pictures if enough? Back in the seventies, two New York Photographers were walking down a street side by side taking photographs. One would take a more measured approach and shoot sporadically. The other was more or less going click, click, click to each and every face he saw which prompted the other… Read More…
Planning a Documentary Wedding?
Planning a Documentary Wedding? How does this work? “How do you prepare? Should we need to meet before the wedding? Do we need several meetings to discuss our big day? Is there a need to meet to discuss the photographs we want? Shall we meet at the venue for a run through? How did you… Read More…
Putting a Value on your Wedding Photography
When putting a value on your wedding photography, what do you consider? If you had a friend who went to church sometime would you let them conduct your wedding ceremony? How about a friend who listens to some music. Perhaps they can whip a band together for the night? Recently I received an enquiry which… Read More…