The essential skills of a reportage wedding photographer
I really value creating an experience that encourages couples and wedding guests to relax and enjoy their day. Be present with who you are with, enjoy their company and don’t even have a thought in your head about photography.
This allows me to capture the beautiful exchanges between people, the type of photographs that everyone loves and comments about. Photographing peoples personality and character, whether they are notorious for shedding a tear, erupting into laughter or a quiet listener.
Discussing your photo expectations your reportage
I extensively plan every wedding that I photograph with my couples and create a unique wedding timeline for them. . I have photographed hundreds of weddings for twenty years now and I have varied my approach at each wedding to suit the bride and groom on their wedding day.
It’s really handy to have a chat so I can run through the various photo options available. We discuss time allocations, family group photographs and bridal party photographs. Also whether we are leaving the venue for photos or not.
Planning your reportage wedding photos
Once I have a feeling of the mix of reportage and directed photos you would like I can start putting a plan together for you. I will give you examples of times allocated and what that time will deliver as far as bridal photos for instance.
As we plan your wedding photography together I can create a timeline for you. I will work to this timeline on your wedding day, organising proceedings when required and blending into the action when I have time to let your day flow.
The best wedding experience ever
Importantly when it comes to your wedding day I advise that you trust your photographer to keep you on track and have your back if and when required.
I want my bride and groom to be fully present with their loved ones on their wedding day, living the moments, taking it all in and having the best experience ever.
You do not want to be half engaged in a conversation and half starting to worry when you are supposed to start family group photos. You also don’t want to be unnecessarily hurrying along a family member congratulating you when we have planned enough time to enjoy that part of your day.
Trust your photographer to tap you on your shoulder and give you a five minute warning when needed and you will enjoy your wedding experience so much more.
“Our photos were amazing and completely exceeded our expectations. John Rice is the most incredibly talented photographer and captured our day just beautifully. He really put us at ease and was a joy to spend our day with. I would highly recommend John to anyone looking for a photographer.”
Larissa B.
Can Reportage Wedding Photographers direct people?
When it is in the timeline to direct people, I will do that. I can direct people into the “big group shot” or family groups and also bridal party photos. I started my wedding career photographing large Italian weddings in Fremantle and Perth.
So, I have photographed traditional style weddings with posing and direction. I think it’s very handy to have those set of people skills at weddings when required.
You don’t want to find out on your wedding day that your reportage wedding photographer is very shy and cannot direct groups of people when required. I have heard of this happening.
