Congratulations on your engagement! If you have just begun your search for a photographer I know it can be difficult differentiating between one photographer and another. So here are a few points to consider to help you make a decision.

Photographic Style

Photographic styles range between traditional posed photography and natural documentary images. I recommend looking at a couple of whole weddings before making a decision on what suits you best as this is the most realistic representation of a photographer's work. My photographic style combines elements of both. Primarily I aim to capture the the excitement and emotion of the day through a series of natural, spontaneous images. However, I am also inspired by creating beautiful, flattering images of the bride & groom which make the most of your chosen venue. In terms of the group photos, the emphasis is on capturing natural, relaxed expressions.

Quality of Equipment

High quality cameras and lenses are crucial in terms of producing the most creative natural-light photography and allow the photographer to shoot in low light without flash to preserve the ambience of the venue. They also allow 'shallow depth of field' to creatively blur out backgrounds. I use Canon's flagship camera, the 5DMark11 (24 megapixels) along with wide aperture lenses (f2.8).

Ability to 'seize the moment"

No matter how expensive the equipment, if the photographer is slow off the mark they will miss crucial moments. Good reportage photography is dependent on an instinctive ability to be in the right place at the right time and know just when to press the shutter. Working quickly and taking a large quantity of images also helps. I love the fast-paced nature of wedding photographer and am driven to capture those amusing, romantic or significant moments that will be meaningful to you in the future.

Personality

By glancing through a whole wedding it should be apparent how comfortable the guests were with the photographer. However, a meeting with the photographer is essential so you can guage whether he or she will fit in with you and your guests on your wedding day. A friendly, relaxed approach and an ability to put you at ease is essential.

Quantity & Quality of photos

I recommend that you check the quantity and quality of the images you will receive on disc. You will probably want the full range of images taken by the photographer rather than a limited selection and these should be full resolution so you can print them as large as you wish. I supply at least 100 full resolution photos per hour's coverage. Photos are taken in RAW format rather than JPEG for maximum image quality.

After browsing through my portfolio, if you feel my style may be what you are looking for please do not hesitate to call me for a chat about your requirements. Alternatively you can leave a message through the contact page.

If you have any queries or would like to see some whole weddings online please do not hesitate to ask.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Juliette