Practical Photography

Wedding day photos – the pretty shots taken outside the church/registry office, everyone immaculate and smiling, or pictures by the car, or at the reception… All standard, can’t go wrong shots.

Boooooooooooring!

Now, I may sound a bit judgemental, however – it’s your big day, why be like everyone else? Yes, you do not want to upset Auntie Susan by having the photos somewhere she can’t toddle to, but why would you want pictures that look so fake? A wedding day is a one-off celebration – but there’s nothing stopping you bringing it into your everyday life!

Confused? Let me explain…

A friend of mine has just married a farmer – lovely service, great pictures in the woods next to the hotel, as well as the standard ones on the steps and by a tree for the family to put on the mantelpiece. But she’s also gone out on a limb and tried something new – wellies, dogs, cows, and the bride and groom in full wedding attire!

Laura’s beautiful white dress, and Andrew’s smart suit are wonderfully contrasted with their muddy green wellies, and all the sites of the farm in the background. I think it’s a great way to get another days use out of a beautiful dress, have some good harmless fun, get some great pictures, and some nice memories of a happy event.