Farmers Image of the Week: Embracing Experimental Wedding Photography

Farmers Image of the Week: Embracing Experimental Wedding Photography

FARMERS IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Becky Wright

Farmers Image of the Week: Embracing Experimental Wedding Photography

Our next Farmers Image of the Week was created by Becky Wright in London when she decided to step out of her comfort zone. There’s a valuable lesson here: it’s important to deliver what you know your clients expect, but also to leave room for creative play and experimentation. Without that space, you might start to feel like you’re just going through the motions.

Becky has composed this image with a great eye for structure and symmetry. The use of the spiral staircase creates a dynamic and visually engaging frame that draws the viewer’s attention directly to the couple. The multiple reflections in the glass add layers of interest and complexity, making the photo intriguing to look at from different angles.

The black-and-white treatment highlights Becky’s skillful use of light and shadow. The available light creates beautiful highlights and shadows on the staircase, further enhancing geometric patterns. The soft light on the couple ensures that they remain the focal point while the play of shadows adds a sense of mystery and depth.

This image is a fantastic example of what can happen when you push yourself creatively. Becky could have opted for a straightforward shot, but instead, she chose to experiment with reflections and angles. This willingness to play and try something new has resulted in a striking and memorable image.

There’s an intimacy captured here that goes beyond just a typical wedding photo. The embrace between the couple feels genuine and tender, made even more powerful by the contrast of the structured, almost futuristic environment surrounding them. It’s a moment of connection that stands out against the graphic lines and reflections.

The focus is sharp on the couple, while the reflections add a softer, dreamlike quality. The exposure is handled beautifully, balancing the bright highlights and deep shadows to create a well-rounded and impactful photograph.

Becky shows us the importance of stepping outside of the expected and embracing creative risks. This image is not just a lovely capture of a couple; it’s a visual exploration that invites the viewer to see beyond the obvious. It’s a fantastic reminder that allowing yourself room to experiment can lead to extraordinary results. Well done, Becky, for creating such a compelling piece and for being our Farmers Image of the Week!

Farmers Image of the Week: Embracing Experimental Wedding Photography

THE DETAILS

CAMERA: Canon R5 | RF28-70 | F.2

SETTINGS:ISO 250 | f2.8 | 1/ 1000

PRESET: Mastin Labs Tri-X 400

WHAT Becky SAID

I wanted to create a totally different look and feel, and this hidden spot near St Paul’s provided the perfect backdrop.

Danielle & Christian were having a small, intimate wedding in London ahead of their bigger celebration in Ibiza next summer. Knowing that they would be getting all the beachy, destination wedding vibes then, for these portraits I wanted to create a totally different look and feel, and this hidden spot near St Paul’s provided the perfect backdrop.

I absolutely love shooting in London because it’s such a diverse city, with so many iconic locations often sandwiched next to some incredible lesser known areas like this – it’s kind of crazy that this very modern, industrial staircase is just a stones throw from one of the most famous churches in the UK. What I love most about this image is it feels really intimate, like no-one else was around, but the reality was it was rush hour on a Thursday afternoon and there were people everywhere – this was just one of those lucky, patient moments when no one stepped into the frame!

And of course I love the reflections and that gorgeous pool of light – it’s light like that us photographers live for, right?!

THE TECH TALK

Farmers Image of the Week: Embracing Experimental Wedding Photography

I’m not particularly a technical photographer, and I wouldn’t say I’m all that creative either. In fact, for a long time I’ve been quite ‘safe’ in how I shoot, but this year I’ve tried to be a bit more daring and push my creativity, whether that be choosing different angles or light or really thinking about compositions. It’s definitely felt unnerving and unnatural, and sometimes the voice in my head goes ‘what the hell are you doing, this is crap, you’re wasting everyones time’.

But then sometimes the magic happens, and it just lands right. And I guess that’s the thing about what we do, you never know what beauty might result unless you give it go. So that would be my tip – I know a lot of us really feel the pressure to deliver what our couples want and expect, but don’t forget to occasionally play and experiment too and see what kind of alchemy you create 🙂

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