Wedding Belles & Boys

I’ve been photographing weddings for over ten years now, and one of my favourite subjects are the children! Those old enough to understand what’s going on are always so excited to be part of the big day. From the gorgeous bridesmaids to the cool page boys, they’ve always got a smile and are nearly always up to something they shouldn’t be!

I started photographing weddings 3 years before I set up Mouse About Town. At one point I was doing over 40 weddings a year, which was crazy busy, but great fun! I got to meet some real characters and some really lovely couples. I now have three young children of my own and still get booked out regularly for weddings. Combined with all the other types of photography work I do, it’s a good balance.

I fully understand the needs of every couple I photograph, taking the time to meet them and get to know them. Some can be camera shy, which is when a more natural, subtle approach works well. Others have a full schedule of shots they’d like. Everyone is different and it’s my job to capture the essence of the day.

I take all photos in colour, any that couples receive in black and white will have been changed during post production. Photos of children, (especially babies) can become timeless when the colour is removed and the image stripped back.

Groomsmen Highlights

Let’s be honest, when it comes to weddings, it’s normally the bride who steals the show! It’s therefore always a pleasure when I get enthusiastic groomsmen wanting some pictures too! During the morning, while everyone is getting ready in their rooms, there is always a very different feel to the gents prep. It’s fairly relaxed and there’s normally a beer in hand. There’s lots of banter and it’s great fun.

I enjoy photographing both the bridal prep and the groomsmen’s prep as these are both aspects of the day that the other person doesn’t get to see. When looking through the photos after the wedding, I think it’s nice for couples to get a glimpse at what was going on elsewhere. It gives the full story and means they don’t feel they’ve missed out on anything.

Having photographed weddings for over 10 years, I am well accustomed to managing my time. I’m often required to split my time between the bridal prep and the groomsmen prep, whilst making sure I get pictures of guests arriving as well as capturing shots of the venue and the ceremony room.

After the ceremony it’s then about managing my time to ensure that all the group photos are done swiftly to leave enough time to capture shots of the wedding breakfast room and candid pictures of guests relaxing and talking. It’s a busy day, but one that I enjoy.

Details

Having photographed weddings for over 10 years, I understand how important it is to capture every detail. Often, it’s the smaller aspects that tell the story best. Piece all these little things together and you create a natural and honest portrayal of the day.

I photograph absolutely everything at a wedding! It’s about stepping back and picking out the detail. It could be a discarded pair of stilettos that one of the bridesmaids has kicked off or the handbag of the Mother of the Bride that she’s left on her seat. It’s the things that go unnoticed by most people that can actually sum up the feeling of the day the best.

I have captured so many images over the years so it has been hard to pick out a handful to share in these blog posts. From beer bottles to fag butts and empty confetti cones, each image is unique to each couple and their special day.

I do hope you enjoy scrolling through the images here. If you would like more information about my wedding photography packages, please get in touch on 07983 465414 or send me an email using the form on my contact page.

Quite often, a lot of time and effort has gone into making things like the place names, the table decorations, the wedding favours and cake etc. I feel it’s important that these items are documented so that these beautiful sentiments aren’t forgotten.

Bridal Highlights

I’ve photographed many, many weddings over the past ten years. You can find highlights of some of these over on my weddings website - www.gillthomas.co.uk.

Right now, I’m in the process of updating my weddings page on Mouse About Town to help showcase the work I’ve done and continue to do. Weddings are lovely occasions that I truly enjoy capturing. From photos of the bridal party getting ready right through to the first dance, weddings always provide a wonderful array of different moments.

I have a very natural approach to wedding photography. Blending into the background means I can be extremely unobtrusive. Many couples appreciate this style of photography as it means they can get on and enjoy celebrating their special day with their friends and family, safe in the knowledge that every single moment is being captured on camera in a totally natural, unposed way. This truly reflects the joy and fun shared.

I take all photographs in colour. Any images which couples receive in black and white will have been changed during post production. Some images lend themselves particularly well to black and white, which creates a timeless feel to an image. Other pictures work much better in colour. I use my judgement, and when I can’t decide, couples often get two versions of the same image - one in colour and one in black and white!

I thoroughly enjoy taking photos of the bride getting ready. There is always so much fun, (and normally lots of fizz!) Often I can hear the giggles and laughter before I’ve even entered the room! It’s my job to capture those moments the bride shares with her girlfriends so that she has the memories to look back on.