Really excited to be blogging a new wedding today, and it’s one of my favourites (so far!) from my 2019 wedding season: Tom & Al at Lusty Glaze Beach, Newquay, Cornwall.
Ah man, I loved this wedding! Tom & Al are just *so* lovely, their family and friends were totally delightful; the day was one long day of total joyness! OK, that’s not a word, but you know what I mean. Just love radiating out of everywhere. And so much emotion! Emotion, relationships – moments – these are what I adore about wedding photography, what I always strive to capture, and there was so much to capture here.
I’m also going to be doing something a bit different today, as I’m going to write a bit about certain images…sometimes it’ll be my thoughts about what’s happening, why I like it, about my thought process, and other times it may be about certain photographic elements – either way, I hope you enjoy reading some of my thoughts as well as (hopefully!) enjoying looking at the photos.
So, without further ado, here are some of my favourite photos from my time as Tom & Al’s Lusty Glaze wedding photographer in Cornwall (with added ‘director’s commentary-like’ text accompanying some photographs):
Im starting the post with one my very favourite captures this is Als mum embracing him during the speeches Its a simple shot but I just love the moment here always such an honour to capture moments between mother and son like thisand I thought Id follow it with a moment between Tom and his mum just minutes after hes married the love of his life I think you can feel the bond between mother and son and just how proud she is of him From a photographers perspective shooting close with a wide angle lens which I love to do helps massively in capturing intimacy making the viewer feel like they were right there In my opinion anywayOne of Tom Als dogs taking a bit of a break in the shade It was a warm day indeed Side note There will be quite a few dog photos in this post No apologies for this I love dogs at weddingsAs a super secret Tom had arranged for one of their best friends to sing their First Dance Al had no idea Ive purposely framed this shot to get their friend singing in the foreground trying to tell the storymoment in a single frame
I have zero problems with friendsfamily with cameras whatsoever I think we as wedding photographers should appreciate the fact that people love taking their own images even more we know first hand the joy that photography brings so we shouldnt be telling people not to take their own photos I just dont get the whole unplugged movement its all part of your day and I love including it in my coveragetold you thered be a lot of dog photosLove a First Kiss with gusto
Laughter always so important to capture So much is in the compositionLove the intimacy of this First Dance capture the raised viewpoint showing it from a different angle and all those happy faces in the background
I see a lot of different entertainment ideas at weddings and I must say that caricature artists seem to be one of the best people love posing for them and they get a great keepsake of the day tooSometimes it the repetition of shapes and just general composition that draws my eye No big moment here but I like the abstractness
Love the look between the newly married Al and his dog here I like shooting almost from the viewpoint of other people or in this case animal its like youre viewing the action from the dogs eyes hereAl comforting his new mother in law A small moment but its all moments like this that are so vital to capture
Abstract again but I like it Got to make the most of a sunny Cornish day too
Love this triple embrace Tom and Al embracing one of their best friends after her heartfelt speechCapturing looks between peopleits the small things like this that mean so much Tom Al share a little glance during their ceremony
Just a natural moment not from a portrait session or couple time
Sometimes the most simple of shots is the best Pure intimacy
Love capturing reactions to magicians
Another personal love of mine is to capture moments of intimacy between guestsI want my couples to see thingsmoments in their wedding photos that they werent even privy to themselves on the day I also think its lovely that they can send their friends images like this
No posing no interferencejust Tom Al enjoying the amazing sunset at Lusty Glaze
I hope you get a sense of the love all of Tom Als friends have for them in this capture
When the secret of who was going to be singing their First Dance was revealed
I hope you enjoyed reading some of my thoughts as well as viewing the images this time…let me know if you did, and I’ll try to do it again (I enjoyed it anyway…!).
Alan, this is SUCH an incredible set of images! Just so many really astoundingly good shots. You really are quite good at this 😉 What a completely wonderful day to photograph too!
Alan, this is SUCH an incredible set of images! Just so many really astoundingly good shots. You really are quite good at this 😉 What a completely wonderful day to photograph too!
Super kind, Helen, means a lot – thanks so much!
Absolutely amazing Alan. So much joy and so many great moments. Looks an fantastic day and love the ‘director’s commentary’
Means a lot, man, thanks so much – mega appreciated!
Just LOVE this Alan!!
Such amazing images of what was clearly a day full of joyness 😉 (I feel it’s a word now!!)
Your commentary is fantastic to read too
Ha…! 😉 Thanks loads man, super kind!
What a beautiful wedding! So many lovely moments captured, really enjoyed reading your commentary too! Awesome and inspiring work as always Alan.
Thanks so much, Hollie! Really lovely of you. Fab getting to meet you a few weeks ago too!
I’ve photographed here a few times it’s great to see another take on this fab venue, love the commentary brings the shots into perspective