Things you won’t hear me say: It’s too dark for your wedding photos so I’m off!

There was a newspaper article today which told the story of one couple’s disastrous wedding day, with all manner of calamities with the registrar, the wrong music and the bride being called the wrong name. Alongside the strange mix of sympathy and amusement I felt reading the story, I was taken aback when I  read its conclusion. According to some reports, the couple’s wedding photographer told them that because of the delays it had gotten too dark to be able to do their wedding photos, and in any case he had another booking to get to.

I wouldn’t want to presume that the newspaper report was entirely accurate, but if that is what happened then it is astoundingly poor customer service. I would never book additional work on the same day as a wedding. Weddings so frequently run behind schedule that it is a surprise when they run on time! More than that, I want to make sure that couples get my best work and that’s not going to happen if I’m watching the clock and thinking about my next booking. At your wedding I’ll be thinking about you and how to ensure you get the best wedding photography possible.

It also seems strange to me any professional photographer would suggest they were unable to take photos because it was too dark. Many weddings take place with less than ideal lighting and that is part of the reason for booking a professional wedding photographer: they are capable of delivering wedding photography to treasure in difficult circumstances. If there is not enough natural light then a photographer with the right skills and tools will be able to create their own light.

Just by way of example there are two photos I had to hand included in this article which were taken when it was “too dark” for wedding photography, both of which were taken outdoors at or after sunset. These relaxed and natural wedding photos show that well lit and engaging wedding photography is possible in pretty much any situation. A wedding photographer worth booking will always deliver.

Newcastle Wedding photographer Mark Richardson provides a friendly and professional wedding photography service. By combining the best elements of traditional wedding photography and contemporary wedding photography, he is able to tell the whole story of your wedding day.Get in touch to discuss your wedding photography.