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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Getting the Best Wedding Day Photos – Tips & Ideas for Wedding Photo Poses, Elopements, and Post-Wedding Sessions

On your wedding day, you want to look good. Not just an ordinary-weekday-good, but one-of-the-most-important-days-of-your-life kind of good. It’s my job to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and guide your movement so that you look great in every shot! The main points for getting the best portraits on your wedding day center around comfort, movement, and timing.

Pro Tips for Wedding Photo Poses

I know it can be overwhelming to be in front of a camera, so remember that there is no wrong way to do anything. It’s important that you just do what comes naturally without questioning yourselves because it’s the little imperfections that make it better! To achieve the best results, follow these rules:

  • Rule #1: Lean into the camera, not away from it. We’ll be moving around a lot and leaning into the camera is what creates those money shots!
  • Relax into every pose: You don’t want a death grip on each other. My rule of thumb is “if it bends, bend it,” meaning, loosening up your elbows, fingers, and shaking it out.
  • Keep moving: Even though there are some amazing wedding photo poses, your best bet is to keep moving. Movements can be super small like swaying, running your fingers down your partner’s arm, or caressing their hair.
  • Follow the prompt: Keep doing the prompt until your photographer says you can stop. Whether it is to “walk together towards me” or “snuggle up,” just keep going!

Timing and Lighting for Magical Moments

The wedding day timeline basically determines the kinds of photos we can take! Giving your photographer time lets them have the space to create those magical moments. Always plan your timeline around the best lighting, keeping in mind the times of the year when the sun sets earlier.

Sunset photos are my favorite – everything looks the most epic, dynamic and romantic with that golden light! At a minimum, the ceremony must start 1.5 hours before sunset so you can finish up at least one hour before sunset. It is important to block out at least 10-15 mins for these photos if not more.

The Best Elopement Ideas for a Memorable Experience

Planning the perfect elopement is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. When brainstorming elopement ideas, careful planning is the best way to make your dream wedding day a reality. One of many reasons an elopement can be better than a traditional wedding is because location opportunities are ENDLESS. Whether you want to get away to the mountains, explore a national park, or exchange your vows at the beach, there are countless possibilities.

Working with an elopement photographer is ideal because many help you plan and execute the perfect experience, including:

  • Location scouting
  • Timeline planning
  • Vendor recommendations
  • Writing your vows to share your commitment and love

Post-Wedding Photosession Themes and Ideas

Post-wedding photosession is another opportunity to add beautiful photos to your wedding album. If there was no time for it on the wedding day or bad weather prevented doing the photos you planned, then an after-wedding photoshoot is simply necessary. On the contrary to the wedding day, the post-wedding shoot doesn’t have any time limits, so you can focus on getting the best shots.

Popular After-Wedding Shoot Themes

  • Boho: A glamorous fusion of ethnic, vintage, and hippie culture, usually taken outdoors surrounded by thematic props.
  • Cinematic: This style is off-season and can be held in a specially designed studio, a museum, or a retro car.
  • Rural: An awesome idea for those having a countryside wedding where your love will bloom in the bosom of nature.
  • Casual: Photos in motion, a minimum of staged poses, and a slight carelessness of the image are the characteristics of this style.
  • Romantic: For those who desire a truly romantic atmosphere and a fairytale-like vibe in a park or forest.

Comparison of Photography Sessions

Session Type Location Flexibility Time Constraints
Wedding Day Determined by venue Strict timeline; guests are waiting
Elopement Endless (Mountains, Parks, Beach) Flexible and adventurous
Post-Wedding Anywhere (New York, Paris, Rome) No time limits; focus on best shots

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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