Bridal Prep
A lot of photographers’ favourite part of the day to capture, bridal prep can contain the entire gamut of emotion – from nerves, to extreme laughter, tears and excitement, to incredibly quiet and reflective; it’s all there in bridal prep. Here are pieces by our members that specifically offer bridal prep tips and techniques:
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: ‘Dad’s First Look’ by Kristian Leven
For our forty-first ‘This is How…’ piece, it’s a real treat to have the fab Kristian Leven on the site today, taking us behind the scenes of this fantastic capture. Kristian was one of our Collection One judges, and has long been a personal favourite photographer of mine, so it’s great to have him sharing his thoughts today. We’re also proud to be sponsoring his upcoming inaugural workshop in London, UK: ‘From Photographer to Storyteller’. Kristian shares some invaluable tips here on pre-visualisation, originality and creativity, technical advice, and more – he also shares his contact sheet from this series, as well as some supporting images; a brilliant read!
This is Storytelling: ‘Targeted Chaos’ by Andrew Keher
Only the top 4% of submissions became Reportage Story Awards in Collection One, and we’re thrilled to have one of the winners – the brilliant Andrew Keher – take us behind the scenes of his award. Reportage Story Awards are given to the very best series of images (between 15 – 20) from a single wedding, and represent the pinnacle of storytelling and consistently excellent coverage. Andrew’s insights are invaluable here, including great tips on getting really close with a 24mm, finding his own style, embracing the ‘targeted chaos’ of weddings, overcoming the challenges of low light, and much more…thanks, Andrew!
This Is How: ‘Waiting For The Moment’ by Nikhol Esteras Roberts
Delighted to have the brilliant Nikhol Esteras Roberts on the site today to tell us all about this brilliant capture. In the thirty-fourth of our ‘This is How…’ series, Nikhol shares her great insights into having a connection with her couple (and the benefits that brings), tips on taking time to observe and thus help predict future events, capturing personalities and relationships, composition, and waiting for the moment…
This Is How: ‘The Flower Girls’ by Justine Boulin
For the thirtieth of our ‘This is How…’ pieces, it’s an honour to welcome This is Reportage member Justine Boulin to the site today. Justine takes us behind the scenes of her recent Reportage Award, with fantastic insights into not interfering or directing in order to capture meaningful moments and capturing the true essence of people, patience and observation, using available light, storytelling, focusing on the moment, and much more…
