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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8 Poses and Creative Tips for Your Wedding Party Photography

Continuing with my wedding content, I’m sharing 8 poses to take with your wedding party! When we were coordinating photo timelines with our photographers, they also asked us what kind of photos and poses we liked. My advice is to share inspiration of what you want and put examples in a document in advance for your photographers to refer to. Dive into these creative tips for snapping the most fun and memorable wedding party pictures, focusing on the full wedding party consisting of both the bridesmaids and the groomsmen.

1. Getting Ready Photos

One of the very first things you’ll do on your wedding day is get ready with your wedding party. It’s an exciting way to kick off the day and get glammed up with your bridesmaids or groomsmen. I love these photos in our bridesmaids robes and popping champagne. The guys also look super dapper in their tuxes!

2. Bridesmaids First Look

I had no idea bridesmaids first look was a thing but I’m so glad our photographers had us do this. It’s so sweet to see how my girl gang candidly react to my complete wedding look!

3. Bride and Groom Kiss while Wedding Party Cheers

This is one of my all time favorite poses to take with your wedding party. Our photographers directed us to go in for a big kiss while everyone throws up their hands in the air to cheer us on. This classic celebratory pose, full of energy and glee, is bound to bring out genuine smiles and laughter. The groom can also pick up or dip the bride. The result is both romantic and so much fun!

4. Wedding Party Walking and Making a Tunnel

I love photos that look natural and have movement. To do this, you can have the entire wedding party walk while chit chatting, giggling, and looking at each other. You can also have the wedding party create a tunnel with their hands up in the air while the bride and groom run through it. Their natural interactions and movements can result in some genuinely candid shots.

5. Bride and Groom with Their Respective Wedding Party

This is an obvious one, but you should definitely take photos with your respective wedding party. Your bridesmaids and groomsmen have been there for you through the bachelorette / bachelor party, bridal shower, and wedding planning process. Capture photos with your awesome girl / guy gang!

6. Bride / Groom with Flower Girl / Ring Boy

If you have a flower girl or ring boy, don’t forget to strike a few poses with them. Kids just make everything sweeter and cuter!

7. Silly Photos and Freestyle Interpretation

Silly photos are the best because they show personality and bring so much joy! It helps break up all of the pretty, formal photos. You can have the groomsmen hold up the bride or throw up the groom in the air! A good place to start is to ask them to "freestyle" and strike a different pose each time you count to three. Allowing each individual to pose in their unique style captures the essence of their character.

8. Individual Photos with Each Bridesmaid and Groomsman

Our wedding party consists of our closest friends so we’ll cherish these individual photos forever. Although we almost didn’t do them because of time, I’m so glad that our photographers suggested to do them after the ceremony along with family portraits.

Creative Positioning and Technical Tips

Beyond the formal shots and the classic portraits, there are various ways to get creative results. The more classic wedding party pose is to place them all in a single line; however, using stairs or a hillside can give the photos a multi-dimensional feel. Different layers can also help in capturing every face clearly and create a cascading effect.

  • Movement and Energy: Line them up and get them to leap together! Try a few takes and don't worry too much if everyone is not at their full height.
  • Candid Moments: Often, the most genuine reactions and emotions are caught in those candid moments between the poses. Always be ready to snap the unexpected!
  • Group Hugs: A group hug encapsulates warmth, closeness, and the shared joy of the day.
  • Unique Angles: Shooting from below makes the party seem larger than life. It's also not a common angle, so it creates a unique and fun perspective.
  • Bouquet Placement: If the bridesmaids are holding bouquets, make sure that the bouquets are not accidentally blocking someone else's face.

Wedding Vendors and Attire Details

  • Wedding Dress: Calla Blanche 19110 Willow from a&be Seattle
  • Bridesmaids Robes: Flora Nikrooz Petra Kimono
  • Bridesmaids Dresses: Revelry Mackenzie Chiffon and Penelope Tulle in Rose Quartz and Bradshaw Blush
  • Groom + Groomsmen Tuxes: The Black Tux Peak Lapel Tuxedo and Black Patent Leather Shoes
  • Florals: Stephanie Roseanne Design

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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