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Recent work, the occasional guide, and honest notes on what it takes to photograph a day well.
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What actually happens in the hour before a ceremony
The most photographed hour of the day is also the one couples plan for least. Here is what it looks like from behind the camera.

Why I still shoot half of every wedding on film
Not for the look, though the look is nice. For what it does to how I work during the day.

A farm wedding in Trentham
Fourteen hours, one paddock, no timeline on the wall. A favourite from this autumn.

How to choose a photographer when every portfolio looks good
By the time you are comparing shortlists, everyone can take a decent picture. Here is what actually separates them.