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Gemma & James wedding preparation to the party

Gemma & James

Wedding preparation to the party

From the wedding preparation to the party were the instructions, once we sit down for dinner we want to relax…. ok I said.

Gemma & James live in coventry, Gemma is Irish and James is English and they got married in Ireland, and were married in one county and had their reception in another…what could go wrong?

The answer is easy nothing, the day went off without a hitch… except they got hitched!

I photographed these guys when I still lived in Ireland, it was may, the weather was fine and the day was a fantastic celebration.

After we chatted about what the bride and groom wanted from me and how long they wanted to book me for we agreed that I would photograph the wedding preparation to the party.

An as I lived two miles from the reception hotel, I was home in time for a beer and chat with my wife, this is unusual for a wedding photographer!

I met the bride at her mums house and started work, bubbles were already flowing and spirits were high, the ceremony was in Dundalk and reception in Slane. we agreed that if the weather was fine we would stop at the famous Hill of Slane and shoot the bridal party there.

once we got the group shots done the bridesmaids and groomsmen left and we spent 20 minutes or so getting the bridal portraits done. all that was left was the throwing of the bouquet , a ritual that seems less popular these days.

I photographed the bride and groom cutting the cake and got out of their hair, a great day all round, enjoy the pictures.

Manchester reportage wedding photographer

Wedding preparation to the party

Manchester reportage wedding photographer

Wedding preparation to the party

Manchester reportage wedding photographer

Wedding preparation to the party

Manchester reportage wedding photographer

Wedding preparation to the party

Manchester reportage wedding photographer

manchester wedding photographer

Wedding preparation to the party

manchester wedding photographer

Manchester reportage wedding photographer

manchester wedding photographer

Manchester reportage wedding photographer

Jim & Diane Manchester Town hall wedding

Jim & Diane

Manchester Town hall wedding

When Jim and Diane contacted me about shooting their wedding and told me it was in the Manchester town hall I was over the moon.

The bride and groom were very relaxed, they weren’t going to have a photographer initially, but then worried that any pictures from the day might go missing or never get to them.

So they asked me to document the day and only requested that I get a family picture, Jim and Diane both had grown up children from previous partners so getting a family picture was important.

Photographing their wedding started at the town hall, the ceremony room was very elegant and I did manage to grab a few shot of people milling into the room before the ceremony.

The formalities went off very smoothly, before everyone settled into their glasses of bubbly I gathered the family out to one of the fantastic landings where I had already set up some lights to give a little help to the available light.

Once the family groups were done five minutes with the bride and groom was all we needed to finish the posed pictures so they could re join the party.

I traveled from Manchester town hall to Old Trafford cricket ground where the reception was to take place and a bit more partying, Jim instructed me to get some food…. which was lovely before the entertainer started touring the room, he was great fun.

The last part of my job was to capture the first dance, one of my favourite parts of a wedding day as its the point at which you see the couple relax… everything is done, speeches, thanks are given and it’s party time.

Cheshire reportage wedding photographer

Cheshire reportage wedding photographer

Reportage wedding photographer manchester

Cheshire reportage wedding photographer

Manchester Town hall wedding

Cheshire reportage wedding photographer

Manchester Town hall wedding

Cheshire reportage wedding photographer

Manchester Town hall wedding

Cheshire reportage wedding photographer

Manchester Town hall wedding

Janet & David travel wedding Photographer

Janet & David

Travel wedding Photographer

Janet & David booked me for their wedding while I actually lived in Ireland, my moving back to the UK before their wedding was what actually made me a travel wedding Photographer, but I’m taking it as my first destination wedding as I did have to travel to Dublin to cover it.

The Bride and Groom actually live in the Cayman Islands, we exchanged a few emails and had a few consultations by Skype, which was great as I could do it from home.

After chatting to David and Janet I did my usual recci and check out in door and outside locations, it was a December Wedding so being outside would be for a very short amount of time.

The couple gave me two locations they liked, and I made a plan to get there and onto the hotel in Dublin city centre easily. I sent pictures of my recci through to Janet and we formed a plan to get everything done, thankfully the day was dry and not to cold, so we managed to get some outside portraits of the couple; before retreating to the hotel.

The formal pictures were nice and easy to get as the hotel had plenty of space to work and it was nice and bright. the main reception room was spectacular I hope I did it justice in my pictures.

Reportage wedding photographer

Al & Rosie

I had the pleasure of photographing Al & Rosie’s wedding a short while ago, the brief was simple, get a picture of all guests in one group and some family pictures, that’s what I like to hear.

I had an assistant with me on the day so we sent about photographing the wedding in a relaxed fashion, capturing lots of candids and and observing the arrival of the guests and bride.

I never interrupt the proceedings, and capture what happens in front of my lens. This wedding was great fun to shoot as the couple had a great sense of humour and were very excited about everything that was going to happen on their big day.

The priest was an absolute gent, cracking jokes and telling me I could go where I wanted, very kind of him… I prefer to keep a low profile and not move around to many times as it’s very distracting for everyone there.

The church was a modern one so quite bright and no need for flash another bonus, after the church we proceeded to the reception, again more candids while the Bride and Groom have a drink and mingle with their guests.

I grabbed the couple for a short while to shoot the bridal portraits outside as it was a nice day… that said I needed some shade to stop the hard shadows and squinty eyes. I always make a wet day plan… the British Isles not renowned for consistent sunny weather!

I like to met my couples and get to know them a little before the wedding day, wedding photography can be hard work if you have no connection with the couple, providing one of the most treasured and long lasting memories of the day is a serious undertaking, and making sure you’re on the same page as the couple is top priority.

Enjoy the pictures.

Wedding photography and Photo booth

Maria & Edd

I had the pleasure of Photographing the wedding of A local girl and her soul mate Edd, I had the pleasure of meeting Maria and Edd at the Conyngham arms Hotel where I was invited to show my work at one of their open evenings last year. Maria asked me about my photo booth and weather I was available for their day. As it happened I was, so I met the couple for a coffee and we discussed their day and what sort of Photography they wanted and how the Photo Booth would work at the Conyngham Arms Hotel. Maria told me they wanted only a few formals and to just capture the day as it progressed, A job which was very enjoyable, so how does Wedding photography and Photo booth work in one day? I set the booth up in the hotel in the morning and then photographed the wedding through the day, switching the booth on after the first dance. Maria had asked for the onsite printing option which works really well with the guests able to take a 6×4 print of their Photo Booth shenanigans home to look at with a clear head! Wedding photography and Photo booth has become increasingly popular as some couples want to share fun and relaxed pictures with friends and relatives from the evening without having a photographer walking around at the reception. I have a box of props, silly hats, wigs, mustaches and feather boas. all make for good fun in the booth. My booth is nice and open so once a few people break the ice it starts a little buzz around the booth. I try to locate it where it can be seen but is not to in the way. I had such fun working with Maria and Edd, their wedding was so nice to be a part of and I hope I captured their happiness well.