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: ‘Happy Tears’ by Darren Kirwan
We’re honoured to have the fab Ireland-based This is Reportage member Darren Kirwan on the site today, as he tells us all about this striking capture. Great insights into shooting close and wide; thanks so much, Darren!
This Is How: ‘The Backflip’ by R2Arte Photography
Thrilled to have Portugal-based Ricardo and Rita of R2Arte Photography on the site today, telling us all about how this great first dance capture came about. Great insights into how a duo of photographers can work to capture different angles, and how the fore-knowledge of how the DJ would light the dancefloor enabled them to get this great image…
This Is How: ‘Jewish Wedding, 2017’ by Shlomi Amiga
Always an honour to feature a new ‘This is How…’ piece by our This is Reportage members, and today is no exception as the brilliant Shlomi Amiga (Canada) takes us behind the scenes of his recent Reportage Award-winning capture. Really great insights into capturing connections between people – and doing so by not only capturing faces or expressions. A brilliant read; thanks Shlomi!
This Is How: ‘Wedding Storm’ by Ray Anthony Iavasile
Delighted to have a new ‘This is How…’ feature on the site today, with US-based TiR member Ray Anthony Iavasile taking us behind the scenes of this brilliant rainy wedding capture. Ray’s piece is a real masterclass in composition – so much great advice here!
This Is How: ‘Crocodile At The Crossroads’ by Alexander Ziegler
A real pleasure to have the fab Germany-based This is Reportage member Alexander Ziegler on the site today, telling us how he got this striking dancefloor capture. As always with our ‘This is How…’ pieces, there are some fantastic tips and insights shared, including exploring the world from different perspectives, embracing light and shadows, imagination, and Alexander’s use of monochrome mode on his cameras….thanks so much, Alex!
