Who actually enjoys having their photograph taken? Well, some people do, most don’t though. One of my main ambitions when I’m working is to gain trust. Trust is the key to consent, and consent allows me to photograph people without tensions or barriers. I know what it’s like to be on the other side of this camera, and I can sense when a person isn’t relaxed. I don’t ignore that, I wait for it to pass, or I move on. It’s vital that I don’t distract anyone from enjoying your wedding, because weddings are meant to be fun. Me and my cameras must never change that. Isn’t the day all about love? A big, brave, happy statement of family and love. It’s not about photography. I just happen to be there, lucky enough to be taking photographs.
If Canon made an invisibility cloak, I’d be the first to buy it, but until they do, me and my two SLR’s/plus lenses/ plus rucksack, will manage to drift past peoples awareness in plain sight. Even the sharpest camera phobes forget I’m there, and two of the most common remarks I hear post wedding are “How did he get that?” and “I didn’t notice he was taking pictures.” Perfect. Job done.