Wedding photographers in Chester

—The secret we all want to reveal – who is the best wedding photographer in Chester?

—I am one of the best, please read the reviews!

—What should future newlyweds pay attention to when looking for a wedding photographer?

—Personable – will the photographer get on with everyone including me? Having a wedding photograph taken should be a joy, fun, never a chore.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—It is that you will probably spend all day and more with the bride and groom and you will get to know them.

—What are the key elements that make a photo attractive?

—The people. If the people are engaged in the image, perhaps through eye contact, or if they are focused on what they are thinking or doing it, comes through.

—Imagine that you can travel back in time. What would you do differently?

—Be more confident that I was actually better at what I did than I thought at the time. Less troubled by criticiim and more able to react positively.

—Do you hate anyone or anything? Who or what?

—hate is too strong, would like to talk to such people and spend a bit of time finding out why they are the way they are.

—What side of you do you never show to the public?

—I am a pretty open person, what you see is what you get. I am usually guarded about reacting to a first impression.

—In your opinion, should your parents have been more or less strict to you as a child?

—Parents should be loving, the challenge for them is when to be strict and when to be more relaxed.

—What makes a photo valuable? What are the key features of a great photo?

—Personal meaning. When a picture captures that feeling or thought and becomes part of the memory.

—Do you shoot wedding photos only?

—No, portraiture in my studio and on location. Some commercial work usually for business websites.

—How did you start working in the wedding photography field?

—My brothers wedding was the first time someone asked me to photograph their wedding, over 25 years ago.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Yes, but an outstanding picture remains outstanding regardless of time and fashion.

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a wedding photographer capture?

—Those looks from bridesmaids and others when they do not notice you are there.

—Is there anything that worries you? What & why?

—The fear of being delayed getting to a venue. Working out how much 'safety' time to allow.

—Is there life in the Universe?

—Absolutely, me for a start. If 'it' lives here it will be living in other places too.

—Do you like travelling?

—Absolutely! The month we spent in California and the west this year was epic!

—How do you improve your photography skills?

—Listening to clients, if you do not meet their needs you have not succeeded.

—What would you have preferred to learn before becoming a photographer?

—People jounalism, capturing people's story in words as well as pictures.

—Do you believe in life after wedding?

—Yes. I have been fortunate to be happily married for 28 years.

—What would you prefer to change in the world?

—That people work much more cooperatively for the common good.

—Have a best-loved joke? Share it with us!

—If tin whistles are made of tin, what are foghorns made of?

—Do you believe in the superstition that a photo replicates the soul of the pictured person?

—No, photographs only captures a reflection of the person.

—What moment in your life you treat as the most significant one?

—Getting married and the subsequent birth of my two sons.

—What is there in your work that brings you joy?

—When people see the picture and share the way I see it.

—What key message are you trying to convey with your pictures?

—That life is worthwhile and people can be fulfilled.

—Give some advice to a wedding photographer who is a beginner.

—Remember brides and grooms are people not subjects.

—What is success to you? How can one measure it?

—Having the confidence that what I do is very good.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Occasionally, but there are not many I appear in!

—Imagine aliens come to our planet. You are the first human they meet. What would you tell them?

—We are not all as bad as you might have heard.

—When travelling, what do you usually take with you & why?

—My Nikon camera. Feel incomplete without it.

—What devices that you own you regret you bought and why?

—Too many watches that did not last a year!

—What's better – when you are liked or are respected?

—Impossible to answer – we all need both.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I listen, reflect, discuss and develop.

—Is there anything in your work that you don't like or even hate?

—Equipment breakdown and carry spares.

—What mistake in your professional experience you treat as the biggest one?

—Not listen to clients closely enough.

—Whom can you name as people you respect and admire most?

—Oona my partner in life, 'soulmates'.

—What would you alter in yourself if possible?

—To spend less time being thoughtless.

—What makes you continue shooting?

—Enthusiasm for a wonderful medium.

—Can you imagine what wedding photography will be like in future?

—Immersive experiences are coming.

—Life is great thanks to:

—Other people, family and friends.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Disregard for people's feelings.

—What would you prefer to change around you?

—Right now it is the government!

—How do you spend your leisure time?

—Photographing and travelling.

—Who is the 21st century symbol to your mind?

—Still Martin Luther King.

—What thing is the silliest one you've ever agreed to do?

—Ride a toddlers bicycle.

—The most troubling thing in life is:

—People's carelessness.

—What cartoon, film or book character would you become if you had a chance?

—Rick from Casablanca.

—When are you totally satisfied with the results of your work?

—When the client is.

—Do you make friends with ease?

—Not close friends.

—What are your plans for tomorrow?

—Attend a wedding?!

—Is there anything in your work that you treat as prohibited "tricks"?

—The 'wharp' too.

—Whom can you name as a person/people not deserving respect?

—President Trump.

—Can you specify whom would you love to shoot?

—Barrack Obama.

—Who would you choose to try taking photos with?

—Oona my wife.

—What person in your life is your muse & source of inspiration?

—Oona my wife.

—If you have a chance to shoot a movie, what genre will you choose?

—Film noire.

—Whose works made an impact on you as a wedding photographer?

—Too many.

—Where would you prefer to live?

—Chester.

—Cats or dogs?

—Dogs.

—Do you believe in the traditional gender roles?

—No.