Hi All

Just had a fantastic wedding at the weekend.  As a wedding photographer in Scotland, you cant expect warm weather at this time of the year, but you can at least hope for some dry weather and sunshine if possible, also we are getting near that time of the year when the leaves on the leaves on the trees are starting to change colour, a must for all landscape and weddings photographers.  I just photographed a wonderful wedding at the weekend for Gemma and Craig at Ravelston House, Musselburgh and although it was pretty cold, it never rained and we got some fantastic wedding photos.  As a professional event photographer carrying out assignments around Edinburgh and Central Scotland, I just love the opportunity to take candid shots.  Whilst I will always take a number of formal posed images, my main aim is to circulate amongst the bride and groom and the guests and just capture these special moments.  Here are a few tips for reportage photography:

1.     Establish a relationship with the guests, have a laugh, get to know them, this will make it easier to take candid photos.

2.     Always keep alert to situations, that time when you want to chill out and relax and put your camera down may be the best candid shot 

3.     Shoot in colour but be aware of light which will look good in black and white format

4.     Children are great candid subject for wedding and event photography

5.     Watch out for these emotional moments

6.     You can always crop, so don't lose a photo just because there are some distracting objects or people in the foreground

More tips soon, another wedding photography assignment in East Lothian at the weekend, together with a corporate conference photography assignment in Glasgow for the NHS Education for Scotland.

So, until next time.

Kind Regards

Colin

Colin Wright Photography