Social PhotographySocial Photography - WeddingsCharles Francis specialises in stylish weddings and will ensure that his photography suits your wishes. There will be an initial meeting to discuss your requirements, on site if possible, to assess the photographic opportunities at the Church and reception. A subsequent meeting will be held, usually in the week prior to the wedding to finalise all details and to allow for any alterations which may have occurred since the first meeting. A typical wedding begins with photographs of the Bride's preparations, the ushers' lunch, the marquee interior, Church flowers, departure of the Bride and her father from home and their arrival at Church, signing of the register and coming down the aisle, the Bride and Groom leaving the Church and arriving at the reception, various pictures of the guests, cutting of the cake, speeches, dancing and leaving. If posed group photos are required these will be planned in advance and arrangements made for the ushers to ensure that those people who are to be in them are available when needed to avoid delays. Interspersed with these photographs there will be reportage and scene-setting images. Aside from the taking of photographs, Charles's principal object is to be quick, helpful and inconspicuous and not to intrude into your enjoyment of the day. The images will be shot digitally and you will be supplied with a set of 9" x 6" photographs plus the high-resolution image files on DVD so that you can make your own arrangements for reprints and enlargements. The number of photographs supplied depends upon the type of wedding but is usually between 250 and 500. The fee, once agreed, is fixed and all-inclusive (subject only to any outside change in print processing costs). To see examples of recent weddings please visit www.flickr.com/photos/thewagonhouse, click on the Wedding Portfolio icons and run the slideshows. |
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Social Photography - PortraitureTo a certain extent, Portraiture has similarities to wedding photography, the attention to detail is the same but the time-scale can be more relaxed allowing subject and photographer to discuss the making of the images. Attention needs to be given to the choice of setting: either studio-based or on location and, if so, where. Whether the resulting images are to be in B+W, colour, toned or otherwise digitally enhanced. Also the choice of clothing and any necessary props are important considerations. Portraiture is sometimes thought to be the preserve of the young and beautiful but that is not an absolute. Style and character are equally important and these factors contribute greatly to the success of a portrait session. Family portraits mark birthdays or engagements as special occasions, they are also ideal as Christmas presents. Model portfolios provide idealised images suitable for promotional purposes.
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