Weddings

I’m not a wedding photographer.  There are several reasons for this - most of my weekends are filled with my children’s activities, peak wedding season is when I go home to Canada every year, and I’m scared I might meet a bridezilla.  

Then again all rules have exceptions.  Natalie and Terry’s wedding was one.  When I first met them a year ago (ish) they were not looking for the overly posed (though magazine worthy) shots.  You know the photos I mean?  Often they are shot in some beautiful location, but have nothing to do with the actual wedding.  They are more of a stylized session than wedding photography.  To me these photos don’t convey the emotion of a wedding, nor do they commemorate the events of that special day.

To coin a phrase that another photographer used:  I wanted to be a photographer at a wedding, not a wedding photographer.  (It was Mike Riley if you want to check him out!  I don’t know him but admire his work.)  Natalie and Terry wanted to capture the interactions between people, and evoke emotions.  They wanted to have photos to look back on that would take them back to their day.  This is exactly how wedding photos should be, so I said yes, I would be honoured.

The ceremony took place in Windsor’s Guildhall, designed by Christopher Wren.  (It is the same venue where Charles and Camilla were married, and also Elton John and David Furnish.)  It is a beautiful place steeped in history.  Lucky for me there was space in one of the two wedding cars (hired from Always Chauffeur in Sonning) because parking in Windsor on a Saturday in late November is not easy!  The cars were a real attraction, everyone waving and honking horns - it was fun!  

The reception took place at the beautiful Birds Hill Golf Centre.  Due to the time of year it was already getting dark when we arrived, so we didn’t venture outside although I’m sure it is surrounded by picturesque countryside.  The interior was full of period charm and the food was lovely.

Natalie and Terry - thanks so much for putting your trust in me to document your wedding day.  I had an absolutely fabulous time and I hope these photos will help to treasure the memories for years to come.

Highlights of the day in under 3 minutes - be sure your sound is turned on!

Natalie & Terry - slideshow from Marla White on Vimeo.