If there’s one thing about this job that is ALWAYS a thrill, it’s when you get to photograph close friends. I think it’s always more nerve-racking working with friends, but there is something really emotional when you’re constructing images around people you’ve known for a long time and, in Jess’ case, that’s nearly 10 years (she worked at the nursery that Harriet went to when she was little.) These days she’s pretty much one of the family (and both our kids adore her and Dan!)
Jess and Dan are getting married in a couple of months so we went up to the Swan in Tetsworth where they’re going to have the reception to capture some pre-wedding images. I’ve never been there before but it’s brilliant! The place is just full of interesting little nooks and crannies (and the odd butchers delivery bike ?!) that makes photography so much more interesting than a plain white background. I’m a huge fan of being dropped into a location – particularly when the sun is shining, obviously – and just getting on with finding angles and pockets of light to capture. And on top of that, the reputation of the restaurant up there is pretty impressive (apparently – at least according to Dan – the onion soup is to die for…)
Unfortunately Abbi had been down with that miserable cold that’s been doing the rounds and wasn’t quite as bubbly as she usually is – she was particularly unappreciative of my efforts to borrow just her parents to get some nice romantic “couple” shots! However, while she was in the middle of things she was as happy as Larry (btw, who is the ‘Larry’ in that saying?) Anyway, the family groups are just gorgeous showing just how close these guys are (and how happy Abbi is when everyone’s together!) Ah!
I have to be honest, I can’t wait until this wedding – I think it’s going to be fantastic. And, as an extra bonus, our two kids, Harriet and Jake are going to be bridesmaid and pageboy respectively – which will, of course, be just lovely for me to photograph. Having said that, anyone who’s tried working with their own kids will probably appreciate it can sometimes be trickier than working with strangers’ children. Now, if I can just avoid the two of them giving me that folded-arms, screwed-up nose, indignant “do I look bovvered” sort of scowl… Whatever.
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