MY APPROACH

LET ME PUT YOUR MIND AT EASE.

I love to photograph weddings, capturing joy and emotion through natural photography. I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings over the years and one thing is true for all of them- It doesn’t matter whether you’re getting married in the most expensive hotel in Mayfair or at a local register office, every single wedding is completely unique to you and I love photographing them all. 

If you’re looking for an easy going wedding photographer who fits in, who politely mingles in with guests and doesn’t boss you around all day then have a read of how I approach your day. Feel free to drop me an email to check your date.

chris@chrispomphrey.co.uk

ENJOY THE MOMENT & relax.

"I DON'T LIKE HAVING MY PICTURE TAKEN"

This is the single most common thing I hear. Well, rest assured- I hate having my picture taken too so I know exactly how you feel. The last thing you need is a photographer bossing you around for hours on end, forcing you into cheesy poses. It’s just not me. 


Most of the time, you hardly even know I’m there, I just blend in really. The only time I’ll need you is when we have a few couple portraits and this really doesn’t take long. We just have a walk, have a laugh and before you know it you’ve got tons of different shots which you’ll receive in your gallery. You can then get back to your guests and enjoy your day. If you want to bring your trainers I’ll always have room in my bag to carry your things if you need me to. It’s all part of being your photographer.

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bridal prep

i capture the things that you don't get to see.

Bride and groom prep is always great fun to photograph and really gives you a chance to look back on the whole day in years to come. Much of bride and groom prep goes so quickly but as a wedding photographer I get to see it all and capture it for you. 

I don't get in the way & I know when it's time to leave the room.

I don’t stick a camera in your face all morning while you’re trying to get ready. It also depends where you’re getting married too. A couple of hours is usually enough time to capture the build up for the big moment. I don’t ask you to pose, I just stay in the background and just document what’s going on. 

COUPLE SHOTS

WE JUST HAVE A WALK.

Couple shots are my absolute favourite part. Whether you’re having a Micro package or a full day, you’ll always get the chance for some shots of yourself. It’s really important to make a bit of time  for some photographs of you and your partner, you can’t recreate the day.

I DON'T DO SMOKE FLARES.

I don’t do cheese, I don’t bring smoke flares with me and force you into cheesy poses so I can put them on my Instagram. We just take a walk, have a laugh and before you know it, you’re back with your guests enjoying yourselves and I’m just in the background again.

What if it rains?...... erm

Well, being from Manchester, I’m used to it but it’s not about me. I always recommend bringing at least one umbrella for yourselves. You don’t need to bring a big golf umbrella. The best ones are the see through ones so you don’t get a dark shadow on your face. You can pick them up on amazon for a few pounds. I don’t force you out in the rain but if you have an umbrella we can at least get a few shots while we can. If you’re getting married in a Register Office, you’ll have to leave straight after the ceremony so you might as well be prepared.

when it rains it pours

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WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE CEREMONY?

I KEEP MY DISTANCE

The last thing you want is a photographer getting in the way when you’re getting married. I always keep my distance and have lenses for all possible situations.

The first thing I do is introduce myself to whoever is marrying you. If you’re getting married in a Church, the Vicar/ Priest will usually tell me where it’s convenient for me to stand, it’s usually discussed during your wedding rehearsal too. Similarly, when getting married in a register office, I always introduce myself to the registrar to agree where to stand. Most of the time, I’ve met them before anyway and they know I’m no trouble.

I pretty much keep a distance at all times during your ceremony. I tend to capture you walking down the aisle, exchanging of rings and of course the first kiss! Everything in between just slots into place. I definitely don’t shove a camera in your face and stand right next to you both.

CONFETTI

oh YES, BRING LOTS, you can never have enough.

This is actually my favourite part, the moment when you leave your ceremony as newly weds. It’s a wonderful moment and I’ll be there to capture it. Don’t worry about lining everyone up, I’ll do that. It doesn’t matter if you have a few guests or loads of guests, it still makes a great photograph which you can print off and frame for many years to come.

WHAT TYPE OF CONFETTI?

Confetti must be biodegradable at venues and streets and there are many choices. In my opinion, the best thing to do is go on amazon, get at least a litre bag of dried petals and just bring the bag with you. I’ll do the rest!

Depending on your venue/ Church there are usually designated places do the confetti shot. We can chat about these details before the big day.

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YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH confetti!

can we have group shots?

of course!

Yes, of course, it’s your wedding. I always have a group shot list with me that you will have prepared. It’s really important to have a list ready. The last thing you want to be doing is wondering who to have on the next photo. Just get your list to me before the big day and I’ll do the rest.

When it comes to group shots, I’m really quick and don’t keep guests hanging around for hours on end shouting. However, I would keep the number of different shots to no more than 8 or so. I can promise you, your guests can get bored, especially if it’s raining and cold.

COUPLE SHOTS

we walk
we chat
we laugh.

Couple shots are my absolute favourite part of photographing a wedding. Whether you’re having a Micro package or a full day, you’ll always get the chance for some shots of yourself. It’s really important to make a bit of time  for some photographs of you and your partner, you can’t recreate the day.

I DON'T DO SMOKE FLARES.

I don’t do cheese, I don’t bring smoke flares with me and force you into cheesy poses so I can put them on my Instagram. We just take a walk, have a laugh and before you know it, you’re back with your guests enjoying yourselves and I’m just in the background again.

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY?

JUST ENJOY THE DAY.

i just mingle in.

Most of the time, you’ll hardly even know I’m there. As soon as I arrive on your day, I’m constantly shooting, finding interesting shots- the laughter the tears, documenting the emotion of the day. I tend to just mingle in with your guests but with a camera or 2. I’m also constantly challenging myself to document your wedding in the most creative way.

The only time I really need you is when we do couple shots and we just take a quick walk.

SOPHIE & KATE. DIDSBURY PARSONAGE & GRUB, MANCHESTER

NO BOSSING.

We’ve all heard of that unbearable photographer making everyone line up for group shots and cheesy poses all day. That’s just not me, I never boss you around or pull you away from your party or when you’re catching up with your friends and family. The only time I’ll need you is when I’m taking a few couple portraits of the both of you. I will make you laugh though.

WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE THE BIG DAY?

HAVE A CHAT

I always have a chat either by phone or video call. Better still, we can always meet in person if you would like. We don’t need long, we just run through the details such as timings group shots and any other information you need to discuss so I’m fully prepared. All weddings are so different and we all have different families. If you want a little engagement shoot at the same time as meeting, this is a perfect time for you to get used to being in front of the camera. It’s good fun too!

 

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