Why is candid PHOTOGRAPHY the best?
Here’s a good old’ wiki definition of candid;
“Candid photography captures natural expressions and moments that might not be possible to reproduce in a studio or posed photo shoot. This style of photography is most often used to capture people in their natural state without them noticing the camera. The main focus is on capturing the candid expressions and moments of life. Candid photography is often seen as a more honest representation of the subject than posed photography”- wiki.
In my opinion, a wedding is a prime example of when candid photography should be used, to capture people and expressions in their natural ways. Why would you want to look back at images of you, your new spouse and friends and family not looking natural? I get that some people don’t like candid photos of themselves but i’ve always said that I imagine their friends and loved ones adore those photos as they represent the subjects as they are, their true representation. A lot of us have become custom to selfies and posing and high angles and 30million tries to get ‘one nice one’ when they’re much more posed. - there’s joy in the moments.
Candid photography is capturing moments of life - if I could have someone everyday following me and my loved ones round capturing moments of the life I live to look back on and enjoy, id love it so much, the moment my husband walks in our home and we greet each other after long days, the moment I see my friends after weeks of organising, the moments we share at and when we win the pub quiz (rarely!) and those small mundane moments of life too, captured naturally and documented to look back on.
This is the approach I bring with me when I capture weddings and family sessions, step back and let the moments unfold, there’s so much excitement, nerves, emotion, huge amounts of love and pride and huge amounts of joy. Watching the connections unfold naturally and capturing them candidly is my favourite part of the days I capture. When it comes to having a few photos of the two of you, I keep it as relaxed and natural as possible, focussing on the connection between the two of you, I’ll give guidance and advice where I see necessary but if I’m quiet and just photographing you, you’re doing it all right so just keep going and soaking in the newly wed bliss.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read my little blog and I hope you enjoy looking through all the wonderful moments of pure candid experiences captured at previous weddings, around 90-95% of your gallery will look like this other than any detail photos/room/decor etc you’d like capturing & if you’d like any group photos - these moments do need organising to make them as swift as possible but I capture them in a way to make everyone look and feel as relaxed as they can.
If you think this sounds like a way you’d like your day documented - get in touch here and check the date you've got booked.
