THE JOKES by THE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Some photos of the bride at the hairdresser’s getting ready for her wedding day
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The Child Who Never Let Go of the Camera: Being a Wedding Photographer Means Growing Through Play
Being a wedding photographer is often more than just a job — it’s a reunion with the child who never stopped wanting to discover, play, and explore the world. When I hold a camera and enter a wedding day, I still wonder: am I here as a professional, entrusted to capture moments through wedding photography, or am I still that curious kid, seeing every angle as a game and every face as a new adventure?
When Photography is an Extension of Childhood
Becoming a wedding photographer has given me a unique outlook on weddings. Unlike what many believe, this work is not just about technique and posed shots. It’s about sensitivity and a constant urge to play with light, framing, and expressions.
There’s something magical in facing each day with a child’s wonder. Even while covering a wedding ceremony, among the bride, the groom, and the wedding guests, I find myself in a game of discovery — always looking for spontaneous smiles, discreet tears, and glances shared in silence.
The Wedding Photographer as an Emotion Hunter
As a wedding photographer, I often feel like a hunter. But I don’t hunt tangible or predictable things. Instead, I hunt emotions. Facial states. Fleeting truths that vanish if I’m not there, attentive, ready.
Some of those moments include:
- The sparkle in the groom’s eyes when he sees the bride.
- Friends’ nervous laughter while fixing each other’s ties;
- Unexpected hugs between long-lost relatives;
- The bride’s reflection in the hairdresser’s mirror, among bottles and flowers;
- The couple’s intimacy during the sunset photo session.
These are the moments that elevate wedding photography into something deeper: a living record of the emotion, energy, and love that fill the wedding day.
Playing Seriously
Photographing a wedding is, paradoxically, a very serious game. Between altar candlesticks, windowsill flowerpots, and moving wedding guests, I find invisible frames that bring meaning to the image. My mission, though professional, is also driven by a childlike impulse to explore and test.
Some of the most magical framings involve:
- Hiding among flowers to capture candid looks;
- Shooting through mirrors for surprising compositions;
- Using moving guests to frame the bride’s smile;
- Searching for reflections in glass or chrome to reveal side stories.
This way of working is rooted in intuition and enthusiasm. Many confuse it with luck, but in truth, it’s years of serious play with photography.
Growing, Yes. But Never Stop Discovering.
Many believe that growing up means abandoning fantasy and play. However, my experience as a wedding photographer proves the opposite. Growing means bringing a child’s curiosity into a responsible craft. And that’s the core of what I do.
What amazes and moves me is realising that my excitement for each wedding hasn’t faded. It has deepened. I walk into every ceremony with the same awe as if it were my first. That may be what makes my work so authentic — I never became indifferent.
Why Choose a Photographer Who Still Plays?
Choosing a wedding photographer who sees the wedding day as a field for discovery might sound strange. But think of it this way: do you want someone who simply records, or someone who truly feels the moment with you?
Here’s what a curious photographer can offer:
- A unique perspective on your wedding.
- Spontaneous, emotional wedding photos;
- A sensitive, creative, and empathetic approach;
- Full presence and flexibility throughout the day;
- The ability to find beauty in unexpected details.
Conclusion
Being a wedding photographer is a constant balance between professionalism and passion. Between responsibility and play. Between technique and emotion. If I still find myself playing, it’s because I continue to learn, grow, and be moved by each story I’m lucky to tell through images. And maybe that childlike honesty is what makes my wedding photographs say so much without words.
Let’s create something unforgettable?
If you’re looking for someone who sees beyond the obvious, someone who finds truth in gestures, glances, and smiles, get in touch. As a wedding photographer, I promise to live your day as if it were my own — with a light heart but a sharp eye. I’m here to tell your story in images filled with emotion, authenticity, and life.
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