I was recently chatting about my work with Evan Cohen, a retired advertising photographer of 40 years, who remarked that “your photos are so beautifully understated… like you’re doing nothing special… but you are!“. He’s a really kind and generous guy. But I found his perspective interesting as it points to my philosophy and fundamentally…
I was recently chatting about my work with Evan Cohen, a retired advertising photographer of 40 years, who remarked that “your photos are so beautifully understated… like you’re doing nothing special… but you are!“. He’s a really kind and generous guy. But I found his perspective interesting as it points to my philosophy and fundamentally…
Well yeah, I’d never use the term ‘burning love’, without a paper bag nearby. But I am completely serious, don’t set yourself on fire for your wedding day. Ask more intelligent questions.
I love that my clients break the so called ‘wedding rules’.
These unspoken rules dictate that we should all arrive, witness and leave in an orderly fashion. The day must unfold with military precision and not stray from the traditionally accepted norms. Similar to that outdated venue you visited, who were going to make you choose your suppliers from a prescribed list – and no doubt sent you running for the hills – the idea is to make your wedding a well oiled machine.
I was really taken back by the level of personal detail and meaning that Gemma & Robert put into their wedding day. And I think it really shows… when the occasion isn’t there just to ‘show off’ to friends, to ‘treat’ work colleages, or for one person to be the centre of attention… but when every element of the day is intertwined with beautiful ideas that mean something to you both. Where all the guests share a personal history with you. That’s when the day becomes an intimate celebration of love, and is such an honor to be able to photograph.
In the late afternoon, Gemma & Robert surprised her parent’s with a carved oak post inscribed with a thank. A really lovely moment!
Their entire wedding day was held at the family home Gemma grew up in. I’ve been fortunate to photograph many weddings at family homes, and I absolutely love the symbolic placement of the day.