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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20+ Creative Group Wedding Photo Ideas for Family and Friends

When you list the moments in a wedding day that inspire and recharge your creativity as a wedding photographer, I’m guessing that group shots aren’t very high up on that list. Creative group shots are hard to do with so many people and a limited amount of time, but before you grab your bride and groom for couple portraits, take a few minutes to really create something special for the couple and their wedding party! These 30 Images Are Proof That Creative Group Shots Do Exist and demonstrate that whether the group is big, small, or filled with furry creatures, there are many ways to document those celebratory moments between your couple’s closest friends and family.

Why Creative Group Photography Matters

Groups shots needn’t be the part of your wedding that you dread! After such a long period spent separated from our family members, I believe that our association to wedding group shots has changed. No matter what may have gone on within the family in the past, these photos will be passed down from generation to generation. What I know for sure, is that we will never take hugs or standing close to those with love for granted again and wedding group shots are a great excuse to document those who mean the most to you in the world!

In fact, group photos seem to be a boring part of the wedding gallery, because of the large group and therefore limited options. Moreover, you or the newlyweds might be stressed getting all the people together for the photoshoot. As a result of this, we would like to show you a variety of cool wedding group photos. Couples now want natural, aesthetic, and emotion-filled moments, especially when it comes to fun wedding group shots.

Creative Posing and Concepts

Here’s a list of over 20 group wedding photo ideas full of creativity, warmth, and style:

  • The Symmetrical Large Group Wedding Photos: The symmetrical group shots provide visually satisfying images with a sense of order. Such shots are perfect for capturing the entire families, bridal parties, and the wedding guests in an organized form.
  • Aerial Wedding Party Photo Ideas: To bring a fresh perspective, aerial wedding pictures with the entire group forming a perfect circle look visually stunning. The photographer can also arrange wedding guests into creative shapes like hearts or triangles.
  • The “Everyone Laughs!” Wedding Photos: If you are searching for group wedding photo ideas, there is no better pose than the collective genuine laughing moments. You can use a funny prompt or a joke to bring out the natural reaction.
  • Squad Goals and Movement: You will also get lovely photos when the group, for example, walks towards you. It is absolutely okay, if they are in motion, giggle, touch each other and laugh.
  • The Couple and Pets Portraits: Don't forget that those celebratory moments can be shared with furry creatures too!

Professional Tips for Photographers

1. Focus on Aesthetics

First, take always a closer look at the outfits of the persons. Especially bridesmaids and best men often have matching outfits. Use this fact to order and to place the people to get a balanced look automatically in your wedding group photo. In the second place, you should definitely have an eye on the background you want to shoot in front of. Probably it’s a wall which supports the symmetry in the photo, or a straight background which will lead the viewer’s attention naturally on the group.

2. Planning and Logistics

The trick is to plan the photos in the right way! MAKE A LIST! This could seem like a super obvious point, but it’s so important to get all of the thinking out of the way. I ask my couples to provide the first names of the people in each shot rather than ‘Mum’ and ‘Dad’. Furthermore, I recommend no more than 10 individual combinations. Do you really want to spend the whole of your reception taking group wedding photos?

3. Appoint a Helper

Choose someone who will be happy to help and who is responsible enough to be useful! The official term for this role is ‘chief family member usher’. Choosing someone who knows many members on both sides helps speeds things up!

4. Timing and Efficiency

Not allowing enough time for the groups is the most common mistake. To help you plan, here is a breakdown of estimated time requirements for various group sizes:

Group Composition Estimated Time
Groups of 6 people or less 3 minutes
Larger groups 5 minutes
Full wedding party (everyone) 10-15 minutes

The Importance of Fun

What you should never forget about? It is a simple thing called FUN. Don’t see it as an annoying duty, but more of a fun challenge to create beautiful memories for the newlyweds together with their favorite squad. Embrace the hugs, I’ll keep shooting! Moments like this result in gorgeous and natural images which you will treasure forever. A wedding is a joyful day, so there’s no need to be stiff all the time.

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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