One Amazing Slideshow

You may remember my post about Ann and Paul's wedding, back in July. If you don't remember, you can catch up here, but for those who do, you may recall that I closed that post by pondering on how I was going to present the photos in a manner befitting the day.

Well, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, I found a solution. The couple saw the results last night, and were entranced. With their permission, let me share it with you here...

Hannah & Paul: The Pre-Wedding Shoot

The pre-wedding shoot is included in our one-price wedding
package. As with today's shoot, with Hannah and Paul, this takes place around six weeks before The Day, and is a relaxed way for the couple to get to know Tori and me, and for us to get to know them and their photographic likes and dislikes.
 
As a rule, the shoot takes place either indoors or at a location of the couple's choice (within a reasonable distance of Basingstoke); today we were shooting in my outdoor studio (Down Grange, Basingstoke) which has a variety of locations within walking distance of each other, three car parks, and a Toby Carvery (with a bar!).

Otto regards Down Grange as his personal estate, so it was natural that he should come with us; it was equally natural - from Hannah and Paul's point of view - that he should appear in a few of the photos...can't guarantee that he'll be available for every shoot, but if a couple should want to include their own dog - well...don't see why not.

I was pleased with the series of photos we did in this mini-grove of trees. It was something I'd visualised when walking Otto over there, and, once armed with a vision, there followed a series of technical decisions concerning lens choice, optimum aperture, and lighting to turn that vision into reality.

Hannah & Paul - best wishes for the run-up to your wedding. We're looking forward to playing our part on the big day.

One Amazing Day

Let's start by offering our congratulations to Ann and Paul Butler - married today in St Bede's Church, Basingstoke.

Tori and I were grateful for the free rein we were given by Father Dominic in photographing the service (the only rule being "Don't be a nuisance") which allowed us to shoot every part of the ceremony, as well as capture candid shots of the congregation. Added to that, St Bede's is a modern church, and whoever designed it gave a lot of thought to making it light and airy - no need to even think of using artificial light.

Ann and Paul were very clear about the style of photography they wanted us to use to capture their big day. Fly-on-the-wall, unposed, recording the moments. No groups. This was very much in tune with their vision of their wedding - a church ceremony, and then a joyful party, with as many surprises as they could think of to spring on their guests. So....be ready for anything. And then photograph it. We can do that.

 

Now - the post-production begins...editing down our photos into a coherent, comprehensive story. And finding a way to present those images in a style that befits the day.

Ann and Paul - thank you for allowing us to be part of your amazing day. May you have many happy years of marriage ahead of you.