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Wedding Photography & Wedding Photographers
in Devon & Cornwall
If you’re anything like most brides, your wedding day will fly by all too quickly and the best way of reliving it in the months and years to come will be through your photographs and/or your video.
Though lots of your friends and family will take pictures on the day, it’s always a worthwhile investment to book a professional photographer for shots you can look back on with pleasure.
Photo by Nova Wedding Photography
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Choosing your photographer
Base your selection on whether you like the kind of work your photographer does. Visit a selection and ask to see examples of their work from recent weddings. Notice how the photographer has chosen his settings and make sure there’s a mixture of different types of shots. If the firm you visit employs several photographers, find out who has taken the pictures you like best and make sure you book that specific photographer for your day – and find out what happens if that photographer is suddenly not available. Decide whether you want formally posed shots, or whether you would like the photographer to take informal pictures as they happen. Black and white photographs are now as popular as colour so find out whether your photographer will shoot in black and white film or turn colour pictures into black and white afterwards. Ask whether proofs will be available at the reception. Your photographer may well know the church and reception venue you have chosen, but if he doesn’t check he will visit both before the day so he can choose the best locations.
Make sure you get a written quotation which specifies exactly how many photographs will be taken, at what points during the day and how much extra prints will cost.
If you want photographs taken in church, check that your vicar or priest is happy for this to happen and at what points during the service.
The video
Much the same advice applies to choosing a videographer as to choosing a photographer.
Make sure you see samples of recent work, make sure the videographer you get is the one whose work you like best. Again check with the vicar or priest first whether he is prepared to give permission for filming during the ceremony.
AMOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Kingsbridge-based
Tel: 07715456888
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.amorphotography.co.uk
Whilst you’re making memories, Amor Photography is there to make them last!
Photograher Amanda says: ‘Your special day deserves to be captured with not only skill but also a connection. When it comes to choosing a photographer, it’s crucial not only to choose someone whose work resonates with you but also an individual with whom you feel a connection. As a photographer, most of the wedding day is natural, non-interfered with coverage. So this means I get to explore the space to capture those candid and relaxed moments which really showcase the day, the enjoyment and laughter from guests, children playing, and the pure love between the couple!
‘I lead where needed (group or couple photos and on the day schedule) but the rest of the time I will blend effortlessly into the day, capturing everything without you realising.’
CHRIS ARMSTRONG PHOTOGRAPHY
Cornwall-based
Tel: 07817 746418
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chris armstrongphotograhy.co.uk
Award-winning photographer Chris aims to take beautiful, authentic images without taking over your day. He loves getting to know his coules so they can just relax and enjoy themselves without giving the camera a second’s thought.
Chris says: ‘I understand how hard it is to find the right person you can trust to capture your day. You want to know that whoever you choose will make you look – and feel – amazing, that they will turn up on the day and deliver what they promise. .
‘Why me? Well firstly, I create beautiful images. What makes that possible, are the relationships I build before and during your time with me. Most couples tell me they hate having their photos taken and understand that we are all that bit self conscious and not exactly sure what we should do. That is where I will help. We will have fun, you can listen to my mediocre banter and self-depreciating humour and, sfter the day is over, I promise you will be delighted with your photographs.’
JULIE LOUISE PHOTOGRAPHY
Exeter-based
Tel: 07971 515967
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.julielouise.co.uk
Julie has been photogrraphing weddings for over 10 years and loves nothing more than being part of someone’s special day. She has worked with both small weddings with only the couple and large weddings of up to 200 guests. And she has handled a variety of weddings, events and situations, including the great British weather!
Her passion is landscapes and creating amazing beautiful scenes during the couple’s photography. She is relaxed by nature and event hrives on the pressure and the buzz. ‘Everyone tells me they want natural looking images,’ she says ‘but I like to add that extra bit of magic, night shots, stunning scenes and so on – and then relaxed images as part of that. I just want your special day to look amazing!’
LOUISE RICHEY PHOTOGRAPHY
Plymouth-based
Tel: 07961 692179
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.louisericheyphotography.com
A South West Wedding Award winner for the past three years, Louise Richey absolutely adores her job and makes every effort to get out and about when I have some free time to take pictures and experiment with different types of photography.
Her wedding style is classed largely as reportage as she likes to capture the moments of your day as they happen, but she will also capture those important moments where a little pre-organisation will make the difference and give you those all important ‘mantlepiece’ shots. Her belief is that the best shots come from a strong client-photographer relationship and she will strive to build that with you from your first meeting to ensure you will be happy with your photos on the day. Her aim is to capture your memories in a relaxed and personal way.
TOBY LIDSTONE PHOTOGRAPHY
South Devon-based
Tel: 07474 415576
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tobylidstonephotography.co.uk
Toby is a family man with a passion for wedding photography and capturing the best possible memories for his couples on their wedding day. He pridees himself on his ability to photograph the traditional classic wedding images, while also collecting modern, fun and joyous moments full of laughter and love.
Toby, whose area extends through Dorset and Somerset to Devon and Cornwall, understands that each couple’s wedding experience is different to the next – which is why he loves being part of treasuring those special moments forever.
