Hi there, if you've landed on this blog, then I can safely say that you want to learn a little bit more about me and how I became the wedding photographer that I am today. I've been doing wedding photography for over 15 years now, and it all started how most wedding Photographers start. It started when I first got my DSLR, and I started doing wildlife photography, a friend of mine reached out as their wedding photographer had let them down a few days before their wedding. She reached out asking if I would feel comfortable capturing their wedding day. Obviously, this was a massive shock to me as Shooting a wedding was something I'd never done before, and it's completely different to Shooting wildlife. However, that being said I accepted, and went into the wedding as scared as I'd ever been.
I can remember Shooting that wedding, and not having a clue what I was doing, but I knew that after the end of that day, I wanted to hand my notice in at my work, and become a full-time wedding photographer. The bug had got me, and 15 years later, here I am having the honour of capturing hundreds of loved-up couples over the years, and I truly wouldn't look back.
If someone had told me years ago, that I would be doing wedding photography as my job, I would've honestly laughed at them. But having the honour, and pleasure, of meeting so many amazing loved-up couples, and capturing their love story as it unfolds is truly a blessing, and each day reminds me of how lucky I am to be doing what I am.
Before becoming a wedding photographer, I use to look at all the wedding photographers that were out there. I couldn't quite understand how they could charge what they were charging. You've no doubt had the conversation with your partner yourself, and how much wedding photography is. I didn't truly appreciate why, until I became a wedding photographer myself.
After being a wedding photographer in Nottingham for 15 years, it's now opened my eyes as to why wedding photographers charge what they do. It's really true what they say, you do get what you pay for. However, most people think that a Photographer just turns up for the day, takes a few photos, and that's it. What people don't take into consideration is, the hours, if not days, of work that goes into creating the special moments after your big day. Having a wedding photographer that can capture the unique moments of your day, and showcase the True essence of the day is super important. These images will be the only thing left from your day to look back on, and reflect with your loved ones in years to come.
A well-crafted image can spark a truly emotional memory, that can be shared with friends, and family, years after the big day happens. I'm not just a wedding photographer. I'm also a storyteller, and having someone there who can take images to show your day in the most natural way, is super important for any of my couples. It's also super important that you feel comfortable, and confident, around your Photographer. Out of all the supplies that you will have there, your Photographer, is the only one that will be there from start to finish.
The reasons why my couples decide to book me is simple, they can be themselves around me, and can relax, knowing that their day is in good hands. My approach is very relaxed, and the most important thing for me, is to make sure that my couples are enjoying their day as much as possible, without being in front of a camera for hours. Even though I am a documentary wedding photographer, I would say that my approach is pretty much, out of sight, out of mind. With having this approach, means I can capture more natural images of friends and family enjoying the day. It also means, that people don't have to stand in front of a camera for hours, making that awkward smile that we all hate so much.
So why should you book me as your photographer, if you're looking for someone, who will be there to catch your day as it unfolds, without the worry of being away from guests for hours at a time, then I'm the photographer for you. If you're still not convinced, then be sure to take a look at my reviews, of past couples I've had the honour of working with, and couples that have become friends. One of the main things with me, is I don't just want to be known as another wedding supplier, I make it my job, to become friends, and have a deeper connection than just a supplier.
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