Richard Campbell Photography

Capturing The Light – A Wedding Photographer’s View

As a wedding photographer I’ve photographed weddings all over the country from Ayrshire, Glasgow, Lanarkshire to Edinburgh, the Lothians, the Borders and Fife.

In my previous blogs I’ve talked a lot about the importance of capturing unique moments which is very important to me in creating natural, relaxed wedding photographs.

There is however, another crucial element which is equally important as a wedding photographer which is capturing the light.

Signing the register at Brig O Doon Hotel Allow
This is one of my favourite images of the signing of the register due to the amazing light which was coming in through the windows and reflecting off the table cloth.

The wonderful thing about natural light is that it’s always changing. To some this might be frustrating but it also offers many possibilities. The other special quality it provides is that it makes each moment unique as the light is very rarely the same from one day or even one minute to the next.

As a wedding photographer, this means I am constantly on the look out for possibilities. Even though I always do a thorough recce of a location beforehand, this only prepares you for so much. You have to be able to respond to what’s happening on the day.

That’s when years of experience come into play, as you instinctively know where to place yourself in order to get the right shot. You also know what needs to be done technically.

Even during the winter, The musicians gallery at New Lanark has plenty of natural light flooding in.

The changing seasons also offer lots of different possibilities. The autumn and winter months often make for more atmospheric or dramatic light, whereas the spring and summer allow for warmer highlights in the evenings and more possibilities for soft reflected light. It’s the challenge of working with all these different elements which makes capturing someone’s special day so rewarding.

Castles can be dark places but they can also offer possibilities for some very romantic shots if you find the right light.

If you are looking for wedding photographers in Ayrshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh or further afield then please drop me an email or call me on 01292 859 001 for a chat.

I chose the top of the staircase at Sorn Castle, as the soft light coming in through the skylight was perfect for this shot of Carrie on the stairs.
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