10/07/2026
What’s the secret to great wedding photos?
Great locations? Modern cameras? Beautiful couples?
Well…kinda. But sometimes the location is mediocre.
Camera gear is like a golf club - put an average golf club in a professional golfers hands and he’ll still blow you away. And let’s face it - we’re not all supermodels. I’m certainly not!
One of the best ways of getting great pictures is to…..wait for it…..”shoot with intent”.
What do I mean? No. Not photography in a tent. I mean it’s about having a clear idea of what I’m going to produce for my couple.
For example, I’m starting my day with a bride at a hotel room. It might be a large room that’s well lit. It might be a smaller room with one window. Yet I’ve still got to get amazing photos of jewellery, the dress, the shoes. And everything and everyone of importance in the room.
I’m thinking about not only what to photograph but also how. Where’s the best light in the room? Or do I shoot with flash? Room is a bit messy? I’m going to shoot close up or intentionally frame a subject so that I can crop out whatever I like whilst editing. I’m going to grab some action shots of the key people. Mom, sisters, granny and of course the bride.
But how do I create great photos without telling people how to pose? Simple. I don’t tell them how to pose. I position myself and wait for that perfect moment in time.
Experience teaches me that it’s better to wait rather than force the moment. Yes. You need a photographer who can give you great group shots and capture your ceremony well. But the same rules apply. Thinking about the location. Where am I going to stand for the best angle for the ring exchange. Where’s the best light. When will I capture the best shots of your guests faces? Where’s best for the confetti shot?
All of this process can make the difference between ordinary photos and wow photography.
For more information about how I cover a wedding visit my website. www.midlandsweddingvideo.com
