Wedding photographer
Jess and Jay’s striking winter wedding in Halifax…
Last weekend saw me returning to my home county of Yorkshire to photograph Jess and Jay’s wedding in Halifax. I’ve known Jess’s father for several years through my commercial photography work and it was a real honor that he recommended me to shoot something as important as his daughters wedding.
I took in instant like to Jess and Jay they are such a friendly, couple and I share many interests with them so knew Saturday was going to be a blast – I wasn’t wrong! I was made so welcome, I felt like a guest with a camera than a hired professional.
Jess is my first bride with red hair, I do hope she’s not the last, she looked amazing!
Here are a few of my favorite photos from their day…
Personal work…
Its no secret, I love being a wedding photographer, I get a real high being around people on such a special day, but as a creative person I also like to experiment and my outlet for this is my personal work.
When I first started talking to Fleur about modeling for me, she told me she had a music degree and was in her final year of a degree as an opera singer, this got me wanting to create something theatrical and dramatic. This photograph, inspired by Charlotte Bronte’s Wuthering Heights took shape in my head. When Fleur told me she worked in the costume department of the theatre and could borrow this outfit I knew we were going get something magical.
I chose Saddleworth Moor near the TV mast as the location because it had the right look and is acessable from the M62. This stretch of the M62 is the highest motorway in the UK and as such can be pretty inhospitable – this night was one of those nights…
…As soon as Fleur and I stepped out of the car we were greeted by seriously strong winds. Its not just about being a photographer willing to brave the elements and lug heavy equipment into inhospitable places, its also about having the right model who is willing to go the extra mile (literally in this case). So carrying 30 kilos + of camera equipment and Fleur’s costumes we hiked our way across the moor in search of a more sheltered area. About a mile later we found our spot and I set to work rigging my lights which took a lot of weighting down due to the weather. Once ready Fleur stepped into place and we made our images.
My special thanks to Fleur for her hard work, makeup, costume sourcing, never complaining and sharing my vision – this shot would be nothing without her!
More investment…
After using my new camera for the last few months I have been so impressed with its performance I decided buy a second one to replace my backup d300. Its an exciting time as a wedding photographer who specialises in a photojournaism or reportage coverage because with this new technology I’m able to take shots that just were not possible before.
Anybody want to buy a well used pro level camera?
Chris and Andrea’s wedding the Old Bell, Malmesbury
I really enjoyed shooting this fun filled winter wedding for Chris and Andrea at the Old Bell in the picturesque village of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. It was a late afternoon ceremony in this cozy venue and the partying went into the night. This truly is a stunning venue and a great place to photograph in.
Fashion in Port Sunlight
Models Lauren and Amy were absolute stars for this shoot in Port Sunlight. This was a fashion portfolio shoot for the girls, it was a freezing day but they were professional and did their jobs without complaint. I think they both have a bright future in modeling, I wouldn’t hesitate to use them for my commercial work.
Our Thornton Manor wedding plans
Just thought it was time I posted an update on Lou and I’s wedding plans, as quite a few of you have asked.
I don’t know if we are doing well, average or badly? We have booked the venue, Thornton Manor, Wirral and are excited about that. We have visited our respective registrars and registered our intent to marry etc. Lou has ordered her dress, unsurprisingly I can’t tell you much about that? We, have agreed a menu with our caterer but I still need a new suit – I know what I’m eating but not what I’m wearing!!
Planning our wedding has given me a massive insight into just what couples go through, the happy moments and the tough decisions. I also know the great feeling of ticking ’something else’ off the list my couples clearly have when they book me to photograph their wedding.
David and Lindsay’s wedding in Clifton, Yorkshire
August was such a mad month I’m really behind with my blogging!
I’ve been really looking forward to shooting David and Lindsay’s wedding they were such good company on my earlier visits I knew rain or shine we would have a great day.
Most bizzare thing of all… the bride was actually born in my house!
I believe, everyone's wedding should be an amazing fun filled day remembered by the photography not 'because' of it. With this in mind I have developed a unique approach to weddings that couples and their guests both love.
I have created my own mix of reportage, traditional, contemporary and fashion photography. Reportage photography captures the real emotion of real moments as they happen in a way a traditional photography style can't and has no impact on you or your guests, most of the time people are unaware of being photographed and this is why they have a quality unmatched by any other method of wedding photography. What I bring to the mix and what reportage alone lacks, is the magic and sparkle found in glossy fashion magazines.
My unique mix of styles creates stunning photographs for you to treasure forever, with little impact on the enjoyment of your wedding day.
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Regards
Rob Sanderson
Wedding photographers in Manchester