This image from the wonderful Scottish photographer Emma Lawson was nominated for Image Of The Week by another Farmer who said they just loved its simplicity. I think it’s one of those images that looks deceptively simple. It’s the very considered...
You’ve potentially seen some posts on socials that are our industry’s equivalent of the #metoomovement. Photographers and other suppliers are speaking out about times at weddings when they felt harassed, abused, threatened, or undermined. This Instagram...
What is it about city rooftops? They are just so iconic when it comes to photo locations and if you can get access to one for a wedding couple shoot then fair play. The reward is dramatic views but if you don’t just want rooftops and sky, you need to find some...
This week, I’ve selected this shot from Natalia Case as I know this building well – it’s in my home city and I’ve shot weddings there but I confess that I’ve never noticed this part. Yet I really love the colour and as Natalia says, it...
If you are ever in doubt, keep it simple. That’s something that I think a lot with photography. Simple nearly always works well but you do need to ensure that every element is done well as there is no hiding place. On first glance this Bride and Groom portrait...
Many photographers struggle when it comes to group photos. It’s understandable – guests at a wedding just want to enjoy themselves, they are not always that willing to participate in a photoshoot. However, if your couple have seen impactful group photos in...
This is a simple enough question but can you believe that I struggled to answer it only just this morning? I was being interviewed via email so I had all the time in the world to ponder my answer. 2.5 hours, in fact, I got to my desk at 6.30am and I was still trying...
If you shoot weddings in London then you know that you have to work around the city and its inhabitants. Whatever you think you are going to achieve, often has to bend and shift to accommodate the unexpected. All true stories that happened to me… – Shot a...
How Meggy talks about creating this image, sums up for me so much of why getting yourself to photography workshops and conferences is so important. These are your chances to grow through experimentation, being playful with your camera and allowing yourself to think...
Let me challenge you for a moment. How much marketing do you do for your business? If you really think about this, I’ll bet that you are currently doing more marketing for your photography business than anyone else that you know. Let’s exclude any other photographers...
