Reportage Wedding Photographer

The term ‘Reportage Wedding Photographer’ is one of the most misused in the whole of the wedding photography industry. I’d like to take a little time to clarify what it really means and how the true meaning of the term fits my approach.

I specialise in photographing reportage weddings right across the UK and internationally although the majority of my work takes place in London, Surrey and Wiltshire.

Firstly, if you’d like to see some examples of my work then head over to the wedding photography portfolio or wedding gallery pages where you will be able to see thousands of photos from over hundreds of weddings photographed in a reportage (aka documentary) style.

I’ve also written extensively about the incorrect use of ‘reportage wedding photography’ to describe a group of photographs focused on 'sniping' headshots of people from vast distances with long lenses. There is a basic idea that if someone isn’t looking at the camera, it’s a reportage photograph and that’s just plain wrong!

“Your presence was so subtle and unobtrusive, but the pictures really capture all the laughter and engagement evident on everyone’s face, which we will always remember as a special characteristic of the whole day.

Thank you so much for giving us all a record of a special and memorable day in the history of our family.”

Cilia and Peter Clinton

What is Reportage Wedding Photography?

Ultimately, it’s about capturing the story of the day, it’s not about isolated portraits or photos of shoes or made up posed photos. It’s about telling a genuine and authentic story - capturing the atmosphere and the setting, photographing the action (and the reaction) and more often than not, photographing subjects within a context.

It is using the skill of the photographer to create emotive and powerful images which will evoke memories for years to come and it doesn’t matter the size of the wedding, following this ethos is a fantastic way to create powerful images at any event.

"Well I’m speechless (and that does not happen very often). We are both so very pleased with the photographs, they are everything that we had hoped for. You have managed to capture the entire day showing all the true emotion and happiness.

I cant thank you enough for showing as much care and attention to our little event as you would a larger more formal set up.

You have just made our day."

Sue and Hamish

It’s a hands-off approach that focuses on letting couples and guests relax, forget the photographer is even there and simply go about enjoying themselves. I work really hard to build up a great rapport with you and guests alike so that I can get in close and catch those brilliant funny and touching moments that make a wedding so special.

Allister is such a pleasant, genuine and super talented guy that we instantly warmed to. His reportage/documentary approach enabled him to blend into the background and take some amazing shots, never intruding at all on what was a very hectic jam packed day.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you so so much for all your time and effort. We thoroughly have enjoyed the time we shared with you.. it’s been an absolute pleasure!

Jay & Reena

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