"Standing a few feet away from Ben while he performed his groom’s due diligence with the best men, I was amazed at his coolness when it transpired the wedding rings had been left at the hotel..."
For a photographer who is at his most stimulated when shooting people, the opportunity to float around the periphery of a bunch of people who totally ignore you is manna from heaven...
"... It doesn’t take much to figure out I relish working in low light. A flick through the blog posts and portfolio reveals the majority of content in shadows or lamp-lit rooms - the intention to emphasise atmosphere and feeling - key elements of any wedding day..."
So I donned my tux and switched on the cameras, the rest was laid out before me to record. What a great job this is...
Nestled in the hills north of Seville it's the most amazing place to spend some time. It is owned by the wonderful Charlotte Scott, a Brit who arrived in Andalucía in the 1970s and spent several decades turning a crumbling old Manse into a very special boutique hotel.
“… This inventive and beautifully lit approach made the evening photogenic and interesting…”
“… Alongside postponed commissions I’m now shooting (I can’t even recall last Spring!), new buds are appearing on my schedule in the form of fresh enquiries. A pattern is definitely forming: the small yet beautiful wedding is definitely in vogue…”
“… From nowhere, something which had previously only warranted a passing thought has became a big issue, mainly because looming large on the August horizon is the first post-lockdown wedding commission…”
“ … Apart from Star Wars, the film that made the biggest impression on me as a child of the 1970's, was Jaws, the classic thriller which has just turned 45 years old… “
I love small weddings. They suit my style and attention to detail and I like the feeling of being able to concentrate on specific emotions of a select number of people...
So, there's an Orthodox Armenian church in Kensington - who knew? And what a stunning space it is. Small, atmospheric: perfect for Emma & Ted’s September wedding...
“… Data is now the key input into advertising: If you know who is looking at an ad, that ad space becomes much more valuable. Google and Facebook now know who is looking at every ad, and their competitors for ad dollars — newspapers — do not...”
“… If you read this and seek-out the film, then maybe keep a close eye out for some incredible footage of Jagger on stage during a rainstorm. There is one image - which only last a few secs - of him caught in the lights and the pouring rain - it’s a breathtaking visual and something, to a photographer’s eye, that really is quite magical…”
“… This wedding was a blast t shoot. Great summer light, a lovely and fun group of people, and a wonderfully happy married couple who just went with any small changes to the plan, not letting it get in the way of savouring the day. Bloody good for them…”
“… These images capture not just elements of the society of the day, but a genuine collective, people together absorbing something amazing. That day, watching that event, the world and its people were one. People stopped what they were doing to watch men on another planet…”
“… I hadn't been to Paphos for several years and the town remains the ideal place to enjoy some great seafood under endless blue skies - and a stunning location for a wedding…”
“… I don’t like to over plan any day of photography; an approximate outline with plenty of room to breathe is my preferred MO and it’s usually the same for those who employ me…”
To gain a better understanding of what makes Young so sought after, take a look at this feature on the terrific website Film School Rejects, a constant source of thoughtful posts on the state of cinema today...
"Whether in her traditional Chinese dress during the morning, or in her wedding dress, she was the epitome of a calm and happy bride, savouring the company of family and friends..."
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