This Is How
This is the section of the site where we show the very best in documentary wedding photography tips, by some of the world’s very best photographers; check back frequently for more advice and guides as to how these photographers got specific images.
View all the pieces chronologically here, or, if you’re looking for something specific, see our index of wedding photography tips.
This Is How: ‘Party is Over’ by Pedro Bento
Really thrilled that the fab Pedro Bento has told us all about how he got this stunning Reportage Award from Collection Two today; I adore this image so much! What I think is especially interesting, is to hear how Pedro’s own personal and family life was a major factor in him getting this capture…read on to find out more:
This Is How: ‘The Selfie’ by Benjamin Toms
Really fab to have Benjamin Toms on the site today, taking us behind the scenes of his Reportage Award-winning capture from our previous round, Collection Two. Great insights into shooting through moments, trusting your instincts and more…
This Is How: ‘Lock Down For Lift Off’ by Jon Mold
It’s an honour to have the fantastic Jon Mold on the site today to tell us all about how he captured this Reportage Award-winning image. This is a brilliantly in-depth piece, with detailed insights into his exact flash setup and equipment use, great insights into testing and ‘locking in’ your settings so as to focus on the moment and composition and much more – thanks so much for such an exhaustive and informative ‘This is How’ piece, Jon!
This Is How: ‘The Red Balloon’ by Klaus Heymach
A delight to have Germany-based TiR member Klaus Heymach on the site today, sharing his thoughts about this great capture. Great insights into becoming part of the wedding, and I especially love this quote from Klaus, which couldn’t be more true: “If you concentrate only on the really big moments, you may miss such small, inconspicuous ones.”
This Is How: ‘Peckish’ by Tim Millen of This Modern Love
A real pleasure to have the fab Tim Millen of This Modern Love on the site today, as he tells us all about this great capture of his – superb tips on light, patience, composition and more. Really great insights on what Tim calls ‘fortune favours the prepared’ too – such a great quote, and so true!
