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Tiffany & Tom had a great day for their wedding in July and this classic pose was struck outside the picturesque church. However, a classic pose doesn't have to be filmed in a classic way - a ground-level tilted shot has delivered a great frame and a twist on the usual... |
...and when the full bridal party was assembled, we stayed low to see as much of the church and blue sky as possible - and helped by a great arrangement by the photographer. |
Normally we shoot the church from much closer up, but before we got there, this view across the fields - enhanced by shooting at ground level - caught our eye. So we unpacked the camera early, scrambled up the muddy roadside bank and crouched down in a January windchill of 0 degrees to grab this shot. |
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A good videographer will always be one step ahead of the action, so when Genevieve and Gareth arrived at the reception and were handed their champagne, a clink of glasses was always on the cards - and we were ready for it! |
It's great to have a comfortable amount of time with the bride and groom to wander around the venue and compose some striking poses. A creative eye is naturally drawn to opportunities with bodies of water, and positioning the couple on the far side of the pond allowed us to grab a variety of shots, but the full reflection is a great staple. |
Whilst we always like to join the photographer for those precious few minutes in the day reserved for 'couple shots', we're not there to copy his images. We always try to find an alternative, to generate interesting compositions, and to make use of the fact that photo and video are not the same media. Whilst the photographer shot out of an open window at Great Fosters, we noticed that the glasswork could be used in our favour.
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| We used a low angle here to show as much of the Old College at RMA Sandhurst as possible, and with a moment to position the glasses in the foreground we have the essence of a military wedding... |
...and with the sun behind the couple as they left, the best option for us for this shot was to turn it black and white in the edit, accentuating the light and shade... |
...but here the blue of the sky was stronger, and we got a great flare off the lens, so this was left intact. |
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| Another champagne moment - and the bouquet, and the dress, and the ring. |
We like to get a close-up of the wedding ring(s) when possible - and without staging the shot. Again its about choosing the moment and being quick on the ball. And when Leonora stroked her bouquet, that was the moment. |
The bride waits outside the venue before the ceremony. Surely this picture is crying out for a caption competition?! |
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| We always aim for a creative shot, and shoot with the final image in mind. This black and white semi-silhouette image was created by exploiting a traditionally harsh back light to our advantage. The long flowing veil on this dress was just the icing on the cake. |
Liam helps Lucy with her dress during their photo session - but its the afternoon light and the videographer's position crouched behind the lavender that make the shot just that bit more special. |
Often the post-wedding breakfast scene is one of drinking and chatting, but never before had we seen something as mad as an impromptu cricket match! And when the bride and groom joined in, we just had to be there. |
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| A simple shot of the venue, naturally beautiful from the angle chosen and in great light, but the framing gives it another dimension. |
This is an unmissable opportunity - beautiful day, stunning venue, and plenty of time to create memorable shots, and this one screams 'Romance'! |
Our cinematic packages can bring you shots like this - artfully composed, and capturing the couple, the venue, the guests, the kiss, the wind in the veil, the sunshine... |
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Whilst December brought us snow, it also brough us great clear winter days. All around the chapel at RMA Sandhurst the snow was lying, and our bare-shouldered bride did wonders to weather a long photgraphic session in the late afternoon near-zero conditions.
The late afternoon brought great golden light and long shadows - and at just the right angle to catch the military groom and his bride silhouetted against the chapel doors. We love moments like that when we're shooting - and it makes the foot-numbing cold all worth while! |
Porcelain cake-top figurines are becoming more popular, as are likenesses of the Bride & Groom, but these figures, and how well they matched the couple's attire, immediately attracted our attention. Tom & Kelly kindly agreed to be carefully positioned for this unique shot, which we believe sums up the efforts we go to on your big day, and that when we say our work is creative, we truly mean it. |
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