photographers....advice please

I'd still say you need a wedding photographer but you just need to explain what it is you want. I can show you a gallery if you want to show you what a whole wedding would look like? I would naturally put pictures of the couple on my site but I also love taking photos of the details, as my brides put a huge effort into these and the guests laughing etc.

If you gave your photographer a very clear explanation of what you wanted then they should follow that. By hiring a wedding photographer, they will understand the run down of a wedding day, what happens next etc.

No I think you need a wedding photographer. Perhaps one that is strictly a documentary photographer.

Just an empathy message really; not everyone loves being the centre of attention or having their photo taken! You are not alone! In fact, me and Paul have been together for over 10 years, and we don't have a single photo of us together. Not one. Our photographer has her work cut out; you know who you are, Marianne....!! ?

You're paying a photographer (event or otherwise) to provide a service. If you don't want to go off and have the couple shots done, that's your prerogative!

Alternatively, try Art / Photography students at local colleges / Universities. Find one whose style you like, and then take it from there! You'll bag yourself a bargain and might get some more arty-style shots which might suit your vibe?

Hey,

Sounds like you need to find a photographer that has a predominantly documentary/reportage style. Most wedding photographers want to market to brides and grooms hence the number of sites which display 'lots of pictures of couples looking at each other/into the middle distance'.

Its all marketing. If you want something a little different, try searching for an alternative photographer - these are often a lot more relaxed.

I hope you find what you are looking for & good luck with your big day!

Gemma x

As others have said - just be clear with your photographer what you want from the photos. Most will get the details as well though, they just don't always make it onto a photographers' gallery. Maybe have a look at photographers blogs though - that is where they are most likely to showcase detail shots alongside the couple ones.

That is great advice and you will get a much better idea of thier work.

You want a documentary style photographer, and explain to them you don't like having your photo taken so much, and that you want to see the event as a whole. You might prefer someone who you can forget is even there, and who takes a non-invasive approach. If you explain this they will know what to do

A documentary/reportage/candid etc. photographer can even get the couple shots in a completely candid fashion, you don't have to have posed wistful ones at all if you'd feel uncomfortable.

In general though, yes photographers cover all aspects of the event.

Hahaaa Skeppers, don't worry about it, I got you covered, I'll photoshop you and OH together like this:

You WILL have your couple shot :p

Maybe instead of photographs how about a videographer? My HTB hates photos and so we are having very relaxed photos on the day but have focused more of our budget on a videographer who will capture the day as it goes by and we can look back at it without having to look at cheesy photos of us which will just make us cringe!

Hi - more empathy here too... Neither of us feel relaxed having posed shots taken- OHs smile looks awkward and I invariably end up pulling a stupid face so much as I do want a couple of lovely romantic pics done, the majority will be docu style and relaxed. I also think they raise more smiles when looking back on them, just imo. Our friends tied the knot last year and whilst they had some lovely posed photos, one of their favourites was the one below I took. Crap camera and sun glare (apologies) but it captured the moment well... As did the subsequent one of them falling off and the groom ending up with his head between the brides knees, covered in mountains of tulle - but in the name of decent I can't post that one lol!

Good luck with the tog search :0) xx

It's better with the sun glare.