Photographers watch
This is an early birthday present to myself, which recently arrived from America via an online purchase. Unfortunately the Customs Duty and subsequent Royal Mail handling fee increased its cost by 50%. But it’s still great value and fun.
You’ll be able to get a closer look at any wedding I’ll be photographing this year!
How much should I expect to spend?
There’s a fantastic blog piece by one of the UK’s top wedding photographers, explaining why you get what you pay for:
The Price of Wedding Photography & How Much Should I Expect to Spend?
I don’t charge anything like the author (I wish I could!) but the principles are the same. The wedding photographers fee is not just for his or her work on the day, it’s also for all the other work involved that goes into making up a superb memory of the day.
A great wedding invite
Behind the scenes
I hope this illustrates my ‘Unobtrusive’ style. I shot this via a large mirror last Saturday during Tasha and Craig’s wedding ceremony at Pittodrie House. I took the next photo a few seconds later!
Children at weddings
Should you invite children to your wedding? Some people don’t, reasoning that the parents will get a night out without them (although some may not wish to turn up without their youngsters) or that it will just make life easier and quieter. In fact, all ministers, registrars and celebrants welcome children – and their interruptions – nowadays. And most caterers and venues have a supply of high chairs or special meals. And children always end up being so honest – whether it’s yawning during the speaches or falling asleep when they’re tired! And some of them are just plain cute…
