Its not often that I get to shoot a wedding in the snow! Beautiful as it is, it also raises all sorts of challenges photographically from misting up lenses to red noses and steaming breath! Not least of all pretty chilly!
Claire and David's wedding was held at 3:30pm on 22nd December, amazing and magical covering of snow, but I also ended up arriving at the venue with almost two hours to kill (leaving enough time in case the roads were bad!)
Winter weddings also mean less light, and by the time we headed outside for a quick photo session, it was almost dark. It takes courage and correct exposure to get images that aren't dark and overflashed, instead relying on my trusty tripod and long exposures, to balance natural light and get the pretty atmosphere of christmas lights as well. A challenge that I am always ready to rise to, and which gives great job satisfaction.
Most couples don't put much consideration into whether it will be light or dark at the time they marry (and why should they), and the effect that it can have, even on indoor shots. Call me crazy, but I do relish the challenge, and enjoy working in this way!
Hopefully you will enjoy a few of the images here, still using natural light wherever possible.
A cuddle to keep warm!
Looking out at the winter wonderland
Bridesmaids playing hide and seek in the wardrobe!
The blue and the orange are natural, and as a result of mixing natural daylight. and the yellow tungsten light in the porch. Its not done in photoshop!
Groups were all inside in the warmth, definitely a day for mulled wine...
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