Over the course of my work experience I have learnt so many things about how a professional wedding photographer works; From the equipment used to the way they work with clients. I found the overall experience really interesting, getting to know the photographer and chasing after him as he snapped away. Helping to set up lighting and get together the guests. Using his studio set up in the first wedding and perfecting light balance. I would really love to continue working with the photographer and keep in contact with him for help in my future career. 

Sneak peaks from the christmas eve wedding of Rob and Claire 

Wedding number 2

Our second wedding was on christmas eve, starting with a really simple ceremony and then moving on the the gorgeous Hotel located just under Corfe Castle.

The whole idea for the day was very relaxed, the couple just wanted some simple images of them and the guests. We then took the couple for a walk around the village of Corfe and captured some stunning images with the Castle in the back ground. This wedding was more focused on capturing the interaction of the guests and having the relaxed feel come across in the photographs. Again I was in charge of getting the guests together for group shots and helping with lighting. 

Overall it was a incredibly interesting experience for me, watching a professional photographer work and to see how he interacted with the guests and how he organised everything to capture the images the couple wanted. 

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This is a sneak peak from Becky and Adams wedding, shot by greg.

Wedding number 1!

Beautiful wedding in the Victorian barn near Wooland, Dorset.

Becky (The bride) looked gorgeous in her dress, The day consisted of me running after Greg snapping shots of Becky getting prepared and some images of the dress, shoes, bouquets and her accessories! We then moved on to some shots of her in the dress and with her bridesmaids and swiftly on the the groom and his best man.

Throughout the ceremony Greg was frantically snapping away trying to capture every moment, then went on to the group pictures; brides family, grooms family, friends and then everyone in some group shots.

After dinner we set up a photo booth for the guests to come up and have some professional portraits taken together. Greg used a pop-up light tent and some studio lights to create the backdrop.

After this we rushed outside to capture the firework display, Greg captured some beautiful shots of Becky and Adam in front of the display.

Will blog about wedding no 2 soon!

When I met with the photographer I’m working with we had a chat about what roles I would be doing and where we were going for the weddings. The first wedding was in the Victorian Barn in Wooland, Dorset

We decided that I would be in charge of gathering guests for groups shots, helping with lighting and possibly taking a few snaps in the photo booth area Greg is going to set up in the evening! 

Just a couple of photos from previous weddings taken by Greg at TP Photography!

Work Experience!!

So for my work experience I decided to contact wedding photographers in my area.

Greg Thurtle is an amazing and experience wedding photographer all throughout the south of England; He concentrates on producing relaxed and natural images of the couple and candid shots of the guests.

As well as wedding photography Greg also uses his studio to capture portraits.

http://thurtlepower.com/