Try something new and make your day (and hopefully theirs too)!

Trying new things is half the fun of being creative, but when someone asks you to do something as important as photographing their wedding, a new challenge can suddenly seem rather daunting.

Wedding season is upon us and two good (possibly very crazy) friends have asked me to photograph their weddings next month. I'm also getting more and more calls about weddings for next year. So, my dilemma...do I say no & stick with what I know, or do I grab the bull by the horns and try something new?

photographed by Sarah Leigh Photography, July 2010

Of course I said yes. After burning the candle at both ends reading hundreds of articles/blogs/books on the subject I decided to sign up for a wedding photography course (courtesy of www.photo-training.co.uk). Not only did I get a lot of useful information about the key types of photographs to take and how to pose people for the more formal shots, but was also able to photograph a really great couple, Peter & Amy.

At the end of the day I had so many lovely photo's it was difficult to shortlist, but wanted to share just a few of my favourite photographs from the 'happy couple's' big day:

Introducing the bride - Amy


The groom - Peter



The wedding

Going on this course really made my day and gave me such a confidence boost. Combining a few formal photographs with my usual more candid style will create a lovely momento of the happy couple's big day. Now roll on August so I can put all of my new found knowledge & enthusiasm into practice.

So if you are given the opportunity to try something slightly different, even if it's a little out of your comfort zone, I would say 'go for it'. If you're not 100% sure about it then get a little help through courses or articles, but give it a try.

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www.sarahleighphotography.co.uk
Photographer based in East Anglia, specialising in natural portraits of babies, children & families (and now taking bookings for weddings!)