I am very often asked to second shoot for other photographers, usually larger weddings where a second eye or angle is needed. Obviously when I’m free I jump at the chance to shoot with less pressure than on my own wedding days … and hey, it’s another chance to lift the cameras, meet some more amazing people and have some fun catching up with the primary photographer !
This shot was taken at a recent wedding at Alrewas Hayes, one of my fave venues! They can cater for small, intimate weddings, right up to very large Indian weddings and the meals that come with those ! This was one of the latter, with some 450 guests (yes, that’s pretty small compared to some) in attendance.
I’ve chosen this one shot to show you as it was a chance for me to look at the top table speeches from a different angle, rather than the straight ahead approach I often use in order to get my safety shots … I moved a little to the right, as I could see the primary shooter was right in front … this is the best man / brother of the groom … his speech was well thought out, funny and a joy to listen to. I love this shot as it looks as though he is either speaking, or performing … he looks equally suited to either.
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The subtle change of angle makes a big difference as, yes, it could be a guy onstage singing. Nice shot – very clean and uncluttered. The framing has also helped avoid the old problem of a table cluttered with plates and glasses.