Art College: Anne n Andy's Wedding

My friend Nancy rang and asked if I was free on the 6th August to shoot her sister's wedding. The couple were having a difference of opinion; Andy didn't want any 'Traditional Photographs', but Anne was worried that she would regret it if they didn't have some formal family shots. I agreed to do it as a favour. I have avoided weddings as I had shot three before I began my college course and I had found them incredibly stressful. But as this was a favour and they only wanted me for a couple of hours after the ceremony, I agreed. I thought that I would take some formal group shots and try to shoot some candids.

I panicked a little for the first few days after I'd agreed to do it, but then I gave myself a talking too and said to myself 'just enjoy the experience.' So that's what I did.

Being highly critical of my own work, I panicked a little again when I saw the results of my endeavours, but after editing and creating an album for them, I felt better. After all, I had done this as a favour, I had done my best and I have little experience of Wedding Photography. There is so much to remember when shooting a wedding, its not at all straightforward.

I needn't have worried; both Anne and Andy were extremely happy with my photographs and rewarded me with a very generous gift. It was a great relief to me that they were happy.

Here are some of my favourite images of the day.

Anne and Andy signing the Register