my approach to weddings.
natural and authentic wedding photography service for you.
Since you are likely looking for a wedding photographer, it’s important to know their background, process, and what they are like as a person. With this in mind, you can make an informed decision about your next wedding photographer.
“There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.
This kind of photography is realism. But realism is not enough - there needs to be vision and the two together can make a good photograph”
my values.
As a Wedding Photographer, my values should match those of my clients. My personal values in life are pretty simple. I cherish long walks in nature, whether on the beach, in a woodland, or up a mountain with my partner Imogen and dog Brandon. I love experiencing new places, travelling, camping and meeting new people.
I am not saying my couples have to love camping and travelling, but what matters is that I have an affinity with my clients.
My values as a Wedding Photographer don’t change. I like to keep things simple and natural and not add anything that would disrupt the flow of the day.
I aim to document your day, not direct it. I notice the small moments that may otherwise be missed, like the emotion captured in the mother of the bride’s tears or the joy in children playing. The day is about EVERYONE coming together to celebrate, and I am sorry to say, it is NOT just about the couple.
I don’t want you to waste your time posing for unnatural, boring photos. If group shots are a must, they should be snappy (pardon the pun).
Images need to tell the story of your day, from the perfect moments of the first kiss to the imperfect moments when Uncle Dave falls on the dance floor!
So, over to you…
Does that sound like something you would want from your wedding photographer?
Do you think our values would match?
my process.
As you may have already learned, my photography is about taking natural, fun and authentic photos, but how do I do this?
Well, I will start with what it does NOT involve. It does not involve much direction from me as your photographer. For your photos to feel natural and authentic, I need you both to feel as if I am not even there.
As you have just got married, the first thing you’ll want to do after the ceremony, in your first moments as a married couple, is share the experience together and take it all in! Give yourselves a chance to absorb what you just did! It's HUGE!
The last thing you need from your photographer is for them to tell you when to kiss, hug, or even make a heart shape with your hands. All I want you to do is enjoy these first newlywed moments together.
It is so important to me that you love your images, as I want you to share these photographs proudly with your friends and relatives, and if applicable, your children and grandchildren. Photographs can live for generations, and what more fabulous gift is there than this? I know you may look at the prices and think it’s expensive, but what I will deliver for you is lasting memories. This is something you cannot buy off the shelves.
Does this sound like the style you are after?
Then I want to hear from you!
my story.
I never wanted to be a Wedding Photographer. There, I said it.
Whenever someone approached me about taking up Wedding Photography, I always dismissed it for several reasons…
First, I hated the idea of directing people for a photograph. Telling people what to do and where to stand wasn’t in my nature.
Second, I thought all wedding photos were cheesy, boring, uncreative images that never inspired me.
Third, I’m a bit of an introvert, so this would be breaking me out of my comfort zone and then some!
That was until I came across Wedding Photographers who were different. I came across interesting, clever, and fun images that used creative ideas and skills like composition, the rule of thirds, lighting, and framing. Put it all together, and I thought, this is the sort of Wedding Photography I can do!
Before moving to County Durham, I lived in London for ten years in the corporate industry. When I could, I dabbled in Street Photography, walking the varied streets of London and capturing the stories, light, and people along the way. I loved this escape, but I wanted more!
So, with my fresh perspective, I went for it, and I have loved every wedding I have had the pleasure of photographing. I now love photographing weddings. Not only because I can still be creative with my images, but also because coming out of my comfort zone and meeting new people, chatting and having fun made weddings, well, fun!! I quickly realised that this “job” is fun to do! Now, how many people can say they have a fun job!?
Wedding Photography is now a passion.
Wedding Photography is so much more than a “nice picture”. Anyone can take a nice picture, but what you want from a wedding photographer is someone who knows photography. There are many elements to consider - light, composition, balance, framing. I can go on and on, but the point is that a wedding photographer needs to be more than someone just taking pictures. They need to throw art into the mix!
wedding guide.
speaking from experience…
I put together a free wedding guide. It includes great tips from my experience as a wedding photographer, plus a bit more about me and my process.
Just enter your name and email, and this will be sent straight to you.
“So happy with how Colin captured our day. We asked for a relaxed documentary style and Colin 100% delivered.
We felt so at ease with how he blended in with us all. He really gave it his all and we are so happy we decided to pick him.
100% recommended.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you have given us pictures we will treasure forever”.