One of my favourite parts of photography at a wedding is during the ceremony - if I am allowed by the powers that be!
Most vicars and registrars allow photography to some degree, but there are a few out there who place restrictions including:
- no photography at all during the ceremony
- restrictions on the number of photographs taken
- being told where to stand to take the photographs
The best place for me is close to the altar, so I am looking at the happy couple - there’s some great emotion going on here, and I am able to capture it all!
Sometimes, I have to stand at the back of the church/venue - this is still OK, as I am able to use long lenses to get reasonably close to the couple. It also allows me to get some great environmental shots showing church backgrounds (very often a lovely stained glass window).
When I am told that there is no photography allowed, I am stuck! I will do my best to get photographs but I can guarantee that I will be being watched by a hawk-eyed figure!
If you are booking your church or ceremony venue, please ask about any restrictions on photography - remember, the ceremony is what it’s all about, and if it’s not photographed, it’s gone forever.
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