If I Were A Wedding Photographer…
A little while ago, I was invited by a planner to document behind the scenes of a wedding they were working on. They also wanted me to capture some black and white images of the bride getting ready. So I packed up my digital equipment for the venue set up and my trusty Canon EOS 300x with two rolls of 35mm Ilford HP5 for the bridal prep. I was excited to try something new as I usually reserve black and white film for personal projects. But I was also anxious because the last time I photographed a wedding was around ten years ago when I assisted a wedding photographer.
I approached it as I approach photographing families or events - waiting patiently for fleeting moments, capturing emotions and details that gave an overall sense of the day. And what a lovely day it was! The bride’s beautiful smile kept me going. I enjoyed getting to know the bridal party and collaborating with the official photographers, videographers and other suppliers. I’m glad I accepted the challenge. It was a great learning experience and a real test of my skill in juggling between digital and film while ensuring I don’t miss any important moments.
This is what my work would look like if I were a wedding photographer. I’m not so secretly hoping I get to photograph another one soon.
