Cornwall Wedding Photographer

Unposed, Natural, Relaxed Professional Photography

Hey! I'm Steven. I am a Cornwall Wedding Photographer. I have been professionally photographing weddings since 2004 and have captured hundreds of happy couples. Before I was a wedding photographer I was a professional music photographer working worldwide with big acts. My approach to wedding photography is simple: to create a whole story that documents your most important day in the most natural and beautiful way possible. Working on all that the pictures are captured for forever. I will always look to capture your special day naturally and organically, documenting the fun, laughter and happiness as and how it occurs. I cover set up, love, photographs of your big day directing you or your guests. I follow the narrative of the day and capture all of the magical moments.

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A Little Bit About Me

I love being a wedding photographer in Cornwall. I've been professionally photographing weddings since 2004 and have captured hundreds of happy couples. Before I was a wedding photographer I was a professional music photographer working worldwide with big acts. Photography has always been a huge passion of mine ever since I was a child.

I grew up in Cornwall but have enjoyed travelling the world as much as possible since my early 20s. Not only do I love photographing weddings in Cornwall, I've never been lucky enough to capture couples special days all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

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How To Master Group Portraits: Wedding Photography Guide

Welcome to part seven of our official Wedding Photography Guide, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of wedding photography. This week, we present our official Group Portrait Guide, an overview of how to best photograph group portraits on the wedding day. All of the education from the guides as well as our workshops is derived from our experience at Lin and Jirsa Photography. For complete wedding photography education, be sure to check out The Wedding Photography Training System within SLR Lounge Premium.

Why Are Group Portraits Important?

Successfully handling and photographing large groups can prove tricky, and it requires a variety of skill sets from communication and posing to lighting and problem-solving. The larger the group, the more challenging the shoot. The following tips should help you better direct groups into creative poses and turn an otherwise daunting task into a rewarding (and free) marketing opportunity.

Scout The Location Ahead of Time

Throughout this wedding guide series, we’ve repeatedly suggested that you scout the wedding venue before the day begins so that you can allow more time capture photos and limit the number of potential variables that might complicate your shoot and waste your time, such as lighting, availability of the spaces you plan to use, etc. While scouting for locations, be sure to keep group portraits in mind and find a space close to the ceremony site that can accommodate a large group of people. Some cultures tend to prefer specific locations for group portraits, such as the mandap for Indian weddings or the Chuppah for Jewish weddings. Be sure to communicate with the bride and groom to find out whether or not they have any preferences.

Use A Family Member Or Friend To Help Manage Groups

Once you’ve arrived at your location for group portraits, we recommend having a family member (or one of the bride and groom’s close friends who’re familiar with the family) help organize and guide the groups into the right area. This traces back to the planning and communicating phase, long before the wedding day. Be sure to ask the bride and groom to prepare a list of the guests they want included in family formal or group portraits (the bride’s side of the family, the groom’s side, both sides together, the bridal party, all of the college friends, etc.), so that nobody gets left out. Having a friend or family member help organize the groups based on the list will speed up the process and allow you to capture more images in less time.

Put Down the Camera!

In many ways, handling large groups while taking group portraits closely resembles public speaking. You are trying in equal parts to entertain the group and get them into a pose, and because of this, we recommend putting down the camera and stepping into the role of a director when the time comes. Be sure to engage with each subject until he or she is in place, and maintain a happy vibe to create a positive experience.

Decide Between a Symmetrical Or Editorial Pose

In general, when posing a large group during a wedding for a formal family portrait, imagine the bride and groom are your centerpiece and build the pose out from there. The specifics of how you build that pose will determine its style. There are two basic styles of posing for group portraits: standard symmetrical (classic) and editorial. Each style carries with it a number of pros and cons.

Be Prepared with Lighting Gear

Here are our favorite lighting tools, modifiers, and stands that help us create dynamic and unforgettable imagery. We’ve listed several options so that you can choose what works for your budget and style:

  • Lighting: Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT, Phottix Mitros+ TTL, Yongnuo Speedlite YN600EX-RT, Profoto B2, Flashpoint XPLOR 600
  • CTO Gel: Mag Gel Holder, Mag Gel Standard Set
  • Remote Trigger: Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter, Phottix Odin II TTL Flash Trigger Receiver, Yongnuo Wireless Speedlite Transmitter
  • Light Stand: Manfrotto 5001B Nano Stand
  • Diffusion: Westcott 43” Optical White Satin, Profoto OCF Beauty Dish, MagBox

Engagement and Couple Photographer Cornwall

As well as being a wedding photographer in Cornwall I am also a professional couple and engagement photoshoots. I love photographing love! In which I do love having photographed couples for the last 15 years in Cornwall and the rest of the world.

Whether you are a new couple or have been married for 50+ years, a professional couple is a wonderful gift. I have photographed couples of many stages of their relationship.

I always make sure the photoshoots are relaxed, unposed, and fun. Not many people enjoy having their photos taken, including me, which is why I make sure that you are both relaxed and happy during the shoot.

Engagement photoshoots are a great way to get used to the camera before your wedding and are offered as part of my wedding photography.

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