Photography styles

There are basically three styles of wedding photography. I can provide coverage in a combination of these styles according to your preferences.

FORMAL: Traditional wedding photography, which means that I will actively set up situations and poses. Examples of this style include group photographs, the formal signing of the register, cutting of the cake, etc.

INFORMAL: Photography in a more relaxed and natural style, but one where I still intervene to some degree in the proceedings to make sure that I get specific photographs (e.g. of the bride and groom together).

REPORTAGE: Sometimes called storybook, documentary or photojournalistic photography, this means that I capture what I see in a purely candid fashion. In this way I can photograph people acting a far more natural way. On the other hand, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to capture specific photographs because, by definition, I have no control over the events as they unfold.

The Gallery pages include examples of what I would classify as formal, informal and reportage photographs.

Most couples like to have photographs taken in more then one style. I would caution against too many formal photographs, however, because they are time-consuming to arrange and so the photography time eats into your day. I don't reccommend long lists of "must have" shots as you should allow sufficient time to enjoy yourselves and mingle with your guests too!

Planning the day

I like to meet with clients a few weeks before the event, to go through the order of the day, discuss timings, locations etc. This will allow me to work efficiently and less obtrusively on the wedding day itself. If I haven't been to the locations recently, I will normally visit them in advance so that I am well prepared.

I only attend one wedding per day, so that I can be available to take photographs at the bride's home beforehand.

I am based in Cambridge and I cover weddings taking place across East Anglia and the Home Counties.