Up Close
Shooting close and wide is such an effective tool in great documentary wedding photography – not only does it mean you yourself, as the photographer, can ‘feel’ the moments more (and thus anticipate them more), but the resulting images are so much more intimate, too. Here are pieces by our TiR members that specifically talk about getting close:
This Is How: ‘A Helping Hand’ by Richard Skins
Great to have the fab Richard Skins on the site today to talk to us about this superb capture of his. Really insightful and useful tips about getting in close, focusing on emotion, composition, lens choice and more…thanks so much, Richard!
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: ‘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: ‘My Marshmallow’ by Alexis Jaworski
We absolutely adore our ‘This is How…’ pieces by our This is Reportage members; the way they share their insights and advice into such exceptional moment-capturing is just brilliant! Today is no exception, and it’s an honour to have the fantastic Alexis Jaworski taking us behind the scenes of his recent Reportage Award. Great insights into building relationships with not only your clients, but also the guests on the day, the difference a smile can make (spoiler: a huge difference!), and also an exploration of a different frame from the moment – thanks so much, Alexis!
This Is How: ‘Ouch!’ by Chris Copeland
A real pleasure to have Belfast-based This is Reportage member Chris Copeland on the site today, taking us behind the scenes of this adorable (and slightly painful-looking!) capture. Really fantastic tips on composition, perspective, and running with the sheer unpredictability of kids (and weddings!)…
