ARD6504 – Creative Futures 3 Outside Client Work – Debbie & Arthur’s Wedding
When I got asked at very short notice to photograph a wedding, I really felt like I had been dropped in the deep end. I had less than 24 hours to prepare before the event. I was grateful for the opportunity as it would give a different aspect to my portfolio, but as this was not a first wedding for either client, they didn’t want the traditional formal shots, but a more relaxed approached to capture the event. With the limited preparation time, which restricted the opportunity to discuss in detail with the client what they wanted, I was glad they wanted this slightly less formal approach.
My photographer’s eye was once again very aware that Chester Registry Office did not provide the most photogenic setting, but I still felt I managed to capture the beauty of the day within the limited setting. I also discovered the problem of working with bridesmaids, and endeavouring to get them to all smile at the same time, fortunately the clients were also aware of this issue and had warned me before the event. This emphasised the importance of the pre-wedding meetings, where I could get the opportunity to meet the bridal party prior to the event and build up a repore that would enable the wedding day photography go more smoothly.
When I discovered the reception was being held at the Lache Community Centre, I was glad I had invested in a backdrop set up, as I had previously photographed a Birthday Party at this Centre, and knew how un-photogenic the centre was. I therefore set up a studio like area in the back hall, and would be able to try out my backdrops and static lights, which although I had experimented with hadn’t had the opportunity to use in a professional setting.
When I got asked at very short notice to photograph a wedding, I really felt like I had been dropped in the deep end. I had less than 24 hours to prepare before the event. I was grateful for the opportunity as it would give a different aspect to my portfolio, but as this was not a first wedding for either client, they didn’t want the traditional formal shots, but a more relaxed approached to capture the event. With the limited preparation time, which restricted the opportunity to discuss in detail with the client what they wanted, I was glad they wanted this slightly less formal approach.
My photographer’s eye was once again very aware that Chester Registry Office did not provide the most photogenic setting, but I still felt I managed to capture the beauty of the day within the limited setting. I also discovered the problem of working with bridesmaids, and endeavouring to get them to all smile at the same time, fortunately the clients were also aware of this issue and had warned me before the event. This emphasised the importance of the pre-wedding meetings, where I could get the opportunity to meet the bridal party prior to the event and build up a repore that would enable the wedding day photography go more smoothly.
When I discovered the reception was being held at the Lache Community Centre, I was glad I had invested in a backdrop set up, as I had previously photographed a Birthday Party at this Centre, and knew how un-photogenic the centre was. I therefore set up a studio like area in the back hall, and would be able to try out my backdrops and static lights, which although I had experimented with hadn’t had the opportunity to use in a professional setting. 
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