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Welcome to the This is Reportage blog, where we'll be sharing lots and lots of documentary wedding photography goodness. Check back frequently for the latest features…
Podcast Episode 35: This is Ruan Redelinghuys
Welcome to the 35th episode of the This is Reportage Podcast, where it’s an absolute delight to be talking to the fantastic Ruan Redelinghuys! Ruan, based in South Africa, has been in our Top 30 Photographers for the past two years in a row, has won 10 Reportage Awards and 6 Story Awards, and just shares so much with us in the episode, including:
how he’s been coping with the pandemic and shooting face masks,
how he got into weddings,
the story behind one of his specific Reportage Awards,
tips for better coverage in general,
drive, inspiration and pushing himself,
flash and how he lights a dancefloor,
how SEO has been an important part of his business,
the importance of people to bounce ideas off,
his thoughts on shooting solo or with seconds,
a specific turning point in his career,
specific parts of the day that may have some nerves associated with them,
Canon and Sony,
running,
specific tips on editing,
why digital signing of contracts is the way to go,
addressing your weaknesses head on,
and much more…
Announcing our brand new sister-site, This is Reportage: Family
So excited today to announce the launch of our sister-site, This is Reportage: Family!
Showcasing the very best of documentary family photography, This is Reportage: Family will feature family photographers from all over the world, with Reportage Family Awards (for individual captures) and Family Story Awards (for a series of 15 – 20 images of a single family).
Podcast Episode 34: This is Kim Hart Fotografie
Delighted to be talking to the fab Kim Hart Fotografie for today’s episode. Kim is one of the best wedding photographers in the Netherlands, has won 7 Reportage Awards from us, and was just so lovely to talk to – she shares so much great advice and thoughts here. My eight year old daughter was listening to me working on this episode and she said ‘wow, she’s so inspiring!’, and I totally agree. Stick with us today as Kim shares all about:
life in the pandemic and home-schooling her girls,
the story behind one of her specific Reportage Awards,
her soft-spot for the elderly,
why she’s particularly drawn to black and white,
how she came to be a wedding photographer,
her first paid wedding,
what success means to her,
how she does her family photography,
the specifics of her she mentors or coaches,
the importance of conferences and meeting people,
McDonald’s 😉
why she personally enters awards,
her top tips for better documentary captures,
advice for just starting out,
a certain image that has had a particular impact on her,
and much more…
TRAILER / ‘The Story Behind the Story Award’ with Kristian Leven
Excited to bring you a brand new, never-seen-before video today, with the fantastic Kristian Leven. Kristian was a judge for us back in our very first Collection, and has won a mammoth 11 Awards from us so far, including 3 Story Awards. In this exclusive 43 minute video, Kristian takes us behind the scenes of one of his Story Awards, telling us how he captured each shot – there is *so* much to learn in this video!
Photo Critique with The Framers, Simon Leclercq and Alan Law
Yesterday, we did our very first Live Photo Critique, with the fantastic Simon Leclercq and The Framers joining myself (Alan Law, TiR founder) to offer our thoughts, tips and feedback on images sent in by TiR members.
