Farmers Photo of the Week

This breathtaking image by James at Birches and Pine was captured whilst photographing a Doli Ceremony at an Indian wedding. When I first came across it, I was immediately drawn to the compelling narrative it conveys. The scene unfolds as a rich, multi-layered tapestry, adorned with an abundance of colour and texture. Every subject gazes…

This duo – Oli and Steph met on an uninhabited island in the Sub-Antarctic and bonded over a shared passion for conservation and wildlife. They eloped in Hawaii and eventually settled on the rugged Isle Of Skye in Scotland. They have romantic adventure at the heart of their business and are masters at how to…

Are you looking for tips for photographing a wedding couple inside an Icelandic waterfall? The backstory behind this remarkable image, captured by Icelandic photographer Bettina Vass, is nothing short of fascinating. It is a testament to her unwavering commitment to ensuring that her eloping couple embarked on an epic adventure. While it’s not uncommon to…

This symmetrical mirror wedding portrait by the exceptionally talented Scottish photographer, Raini Rowell, is nothing short of extraordinary. As soon as I saw it, I was immediately intrigued as to how it came about – I wanted to know more about the story. When we think of the landscape of Scotland, our default is to…

If you’ve spent some time here, you’re probably well aware of our continuing affection for silhouette wedding portraits. Silhouettes are like your “Get Out Of Jail Free Card” at a wedding, your secret weapon when the weather isn’t cooperating or the venue is a bit too busy. But how do you create a silhouette wedding…

A little while ago I was listening to a podcast featuring the wonderful US photographer John Dolan. He was talking about arriving at a wedding ’empty’ with no pre-conceived ideas or photos already planned out in your mind. Letting the circumstances and the environments inspire you once you are there. It’s something that’s stuck in…

How dreamy is this blurred, movement photo captured by Louise May at one of my summer weddings? Second photographers at weddings – do you bring them along or prefer to work solo? I like to have someone with me for several reasons, it’s nice to have company, there’s safety in numbers and it’s great for…

Oh, we do love some leading lines in a wedding portrait. They are a fantastic compositional tool that can draw the eye straight to your subjects. Clearly, we are not the only leading lines fans as this gorgeous image by Gary at Good Luck Wolf was nominated by another Farmer for Image Of The Week….

Creating A Silhouette Wedding Portrait This week, have a breathtaking Silhouette Wedding Portrait, by the immensely talented Corinne Moffat. We first met Corinne early in her journey in the world of photography which has been one of continuous growth making her a force to be reckoned with. This awe-inspiring image, undoubtedly, is a testament to…

Have you ever thought about doing more to make a creative cake-cutting photo? As a photographer doing weddings week after week, it is all too easy to fall into the habit of always doing certain wedding photos in certain ways. Yet this is a surefire way to book yourself a seat on the train to…